Congregation Etz Chayim

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4161 Alma Street
Palo Alto, California
(650) 813-9094

News and Special Events

Bylaws - See the proposed changes	Etz Chayim's now seeking an Executive Director—see the short or long Job Description.
Review the text . (Note: this link requires your password & Log-in. Obtain these by using the "Restore" box you'll see at the Current Members Log-in page.)
Rosh Chodesh
Celebrate the month of Iyar with the women of Etz 6 pm Friday, May 9 in the Etz Library, then attend services with us call or email the Etz office for more information
Israel for Travelers with Rabbi Cartun, Mondays thru 5/19, 7:30-9:30pm
Remaining sessions:
May 12: Israeli Culture; Special Guest Vivian Deutsch, IAIA
May 19: History and Economy of Israel ; Special Guest: Joni Block, Israel Venture Network
Tell Your Friends about these Upcoming Etz Chayim events
Sat 5/10: Etz Chayim's Yom HaAtzma'ut (Israel Independence) Shabbaton —join us for special Sat AM service, Israeli Lunch, and movie. Click here for details. Fri 5/30: It's another 5th Friday, so that means it's another uniquely fun Shabbat service. This time, come to a Picnic Shabbat Dinner followed by a Back-To-Camp Shabbat. Get the scoop here.
Upcoming Community Events
Peninsula-wide celebration of Israel Independence (Yom HaAtzmaut) on Thur., May 8
Rabbi Cartun's Sermons from the High Holy Days (this past fall and prior)
Rent our Facility

Regular Schedule

Torah Study:

Special Shabbat Services:

Contemplative Sat. Svc. at 10am
on FIRST SATURDAY of each month.
Runs parallel to Regular 10am svc.

Mini-Minyan Friday Svc. at 6:30pm
on SECOND FRIDAY of each month.
Svc. ends before Regular 7:30pm svc.

Uniquely fun Friday Svc. at 7:30pm
on FIFTH FRIDAYof month.
In place of Regular 7:30pm svc.