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Torah scrolls contain the Five Books of Moses
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Festival of Shavuot Marks Giving of Torah at Sinai

On Saturday, May 26th at 7 pm, the members of Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County will encircle themselves in Torah—the sacred scrolls of the … Read more ›

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Seeking Veterans Seeking Friends

Women and men who serve in the armed services are called into duty by their country. As citizens of that same country, we have a … Read more ›

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Western Springs Baptist Church Celebrates 100 Years!

WESTERN SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES 100 YEARS We’re having a party that has been 100 years in the making! The Western Springs Baptist Church celebrates … Read more ›

Matzah, the unleavened bread of Passover
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Congregation Etz Chaim to Celebrate Passover Seder

On Saturday, April 7th, members of Congregation Etz Chaim will gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate Passover in a communal seder (ritual meal) at … Read more ›

Join your fellow Catholic Singles in their 40s & 50s for Lenten Activities
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Suburban Catholic Singles Group: Lenten Actvities

Are you Catholic, Single, and in your 40s or 50s? Our group has lined up several activities during Lent for those, like yourself, who would … Read more ›

Professor David Shyovitz
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Professor David Shyovitz Will Discuss Judaism and the Occult

From Friday through Sunday, March 16-18, 2012, visiting scholar Dr. David Shyovitz will present four provocative learning sessions on the topic “Judaism and the Occult: … Read more ›

Hamantaschen, traditional Purim pastries.
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Joy and Humor–Congregation Etz Chaim Celebrates Purim

Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County, the self-proclaimed “Purim Capital of North America,” will hold its traditionally raucous Purim carnival and service on Wednesday, March … Read more ›

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Valentine Pancake Breakfast

Treat your sweetie to our 5th annual Valentine Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 8-11 am. Tickets are $6 for adults, … Read more ›

Authors of "This Burning Land" will speak at Congregation Etz Chaim
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Journalists Will Probe Changes in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Greg Myre and Jennifer Griffin, husband-and-wife journalists and authors of the book "This Burning Land," will speak at the annual JUF brunch hosted by Congregation … Read more ›

Stuart Heyes receives a low-gluten Communion wafer from the Rev. Bob Clark during a service at St. Cletus Catholic Church in La Grange. (Corey R. Minkanic, for the Chicago, Chicago Tribune / January 18, 2012)

Communion hosts available for gluten-intolerant worshipers

After Stuart Heyes was diagnosed with celiac disease last year, he learned that a gluten-free diet would prevent the pain he experienced after meals, which … Read more ›