Congregation Etz Chaim

Congregation Etz Chaim Congregation Etz Chaim honors and respects the diversity of our membership. We are glad you're here!

Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County, a Reform synagogue in Lombard, serving more than 500 families in the western suburbs of Chicago. We have a tradition of having an "open door" which welcomes everyone- Jews by birth, Jews by choice, non-Jewish family members, singles, LGBTQ and people of all ages. We are a caring community that draws strength on our commitment to honor and respect the divers

ity of our membership. The congregation was founded in 1960 as Tree Towns Congregation in Elmhurst by eight local families.

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Did you know that if just 1% more Americans donated blood, shortages ...
04/14/2026

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Did you know that if just 1% more Americans donated blood, shortages would be alleviated?

Give hope this Sunday, April 19, and donate blood at CEC! Every donation saves up to three lives. Schedule a time at www.versiti.org/IL.

Once upon a time ... we were enchanted with a magical Purim filled with laughter, costumes, joy, and a dazzling Purim Sp...
03/11/2026

Once upon a time ... we were enchanted with a magical Purim filled with laughter, costumes, joy, and a dazzling Purim Spiel led by our talented students. 🎶💫

Thank you, Shelby Domabyl-Deiters , for capturing every moment.

Purim is a holiday about joy, generosity, and remembering that we are stronger when we stay together. In the Book of Est...
02/11/2026

Purim is a holiday about joy, generosity, and remembering that we are stronger when we stay together. In the Book of Esther (9:22), we are taught that Purim should be celebrated by sending portions of food to one another. This practice is called Mishlach manot, which literally means “sending portions.” It is meant to spread happiness, strengthen friendships, and make sure no one feels alone or forgotten.

In that spirit, Congregation Etz Chaim is delighted to offer a Purim gift bag to every household in our community.

At its heart, this project is about community.
A Purim gift for every household.
A moment of connection.
A reminder that even during difficult seasons, we are thinking of one another.

Register by Sunday, February 22, at mycec.org/purim

We are excited to partner with the Jewish Book Council Network for a series of author talks! Join us for our first progr...
01/05/2026

We are excited to partner with the Jewish Book Council Network for a series of author talks! Join us for our first program this Sunday, January 11, with Lihi Lapid. Mrs. Lapid will join us on Zoom, and we will gather in person to discuss her novel "I Wanted to be Wonderful." 📖✨

More details and registration information can be found at mycec.org.

12/28/2025

We are proud to co-sponsor the 21st Annual Interfaith World Peace Day on Sunday, January 4, from 3:00-4:30 PM at the Wentz Music Hall at North Central College.

Save the date for our 2026 Congregational Retreat: April 10-12! Together as a community we will welcome Shabbat, sing, r...
12/16/2025

Save the date for our 2026 Congregational Retreat: April 10-12!

Together as a community we will welcome Shabbat, sing, reflect, learn, and laugh.

This year's theme is inspired by the Book of Joel: "The old shall dream dreams. The youth shall see visions." Our retreat is a place where those dreams and visions are brought to life, offering all ages the chance to engage with Jewish learning.

We hope to see you there in 2026!

Join us for a festive evening of community, warmth, and delicious food. Order directly from Schmaltz, we'll handle the d...
12/10/2025

Join us for a festive evening of community, warmth, and delicious food. Order directly from Schmaltz, we'll handle the delivery, or bring your own dinner! Order instructions can be found on our website, mycec.org

Following dinner, enjoy a special Chanukah Shabbat Service where we will light the sanctuary with the glow of our community's menorahs. Bring your own menorah and help us shine! 🕎✨

Learn more at mycec.org

Save the date for our Garry Gardner Memorial Bowls for Hunger Project on Sunday, January 11. This "Empty Bowls Project" ...
12/08/2025

Save the date for our Garry Gardner Memorial Bowls for Hunger Project on Sunday, January 11.

This "Empty Bowls Project" is an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The mission is to create positive and lasting change through the arts, education, and projects that build community.

This year's proceeds will benefit: Saint Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), DuPage PADS, Walk-In Ministry, and People's Outreach Center.

Shop, Eat & Support CEC this coming Sunday, November 16! ➡ Start your day off at the annual Sisterhood Chanukah Market 🕎...
11/10/2025

Shop, Eat & Support CEC this coming Sunday, November 16!

➡ Start your day off at the annual Sisterhood Chanukah Market 🕎🤩
Find the perfect holiday gift, stock up on Chanukah essentials, purchase Manna (gift cards), and support CEC while you shop! Go to mycec.org for the full list of vendors and items.

➡ Sisterhood is also hosting a food drive through 11/16. Please consider bringing non-perishable foods to the Chanukah Market🥫.

➡ Then head to Empire Burgers + Bar in Lombard or Naperville and enjoy a delicious meal! Mention CEC to your server, and 15% of your order will support the Mishkan Security Fund.

Join members of Congregation Etz Chaim at the Nova Exhibition on November 23 in Chicago. "The Nova Exhibition is an in-d...
10/27/2025

Join members of Congregation Etz Chaim at the Nova Exhibition on November 23 in Chicago.

"The Nova Exhibition is an in-depth remembrance of the brutal massacre at The Nova Music Festival on October 7th, 2023. The installation sets out to recreate a festival dedicated to peace and love that was savagely cut short by a terrorist attack on that fateful day. The attack at The Nova Music Festival was the largest massacre in music history."

$18/person. Register by November 14
Learn more and register: https://www.mycec.org/event/nova-exhibition

Address

1710 S Highland Avenue
Lombard, IL
60148

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 1pm

Telephone

(630) 627-3912

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