Congregation Etz Chayim

Midor and Shorashim: Jewish Learning Programs for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. For more information, check our website or contact our Director of Learning, Abra Greenspan at abra@etzhcyaim.org.

This is a monthly informal gathering of Etz women to be together and chat about what’s going on in our lives.

We will meet on Zoom to discuss A Bend in the Stars by Rachel Barenbaum. The book club meets on the first Sunday of the month except when that Sunday falls on a holiday or there's a conflict with other congregational events.

Our hope is that the Etz community can be a place you can turn to regardless of your political leanings. In that spirit, you are invited to join a post-election gathering the day after the elections, for those feeling hopeful about the future.

Our hope is that the Etz community can be a place you can turn to regardless of your political leanings. In that spirit, you are invited to join a post-election gathering the day after the elections, for those feeling scared about the future.

Jewish Learning from the Roots Up! Shorashim (Roots) Grades 3-6 Wednesday afternoons, 4:00-6:00 pm Join us as we explore the historical, spiritual and cultural experiences of the Jewish people through study, song, prayer, art, movement, story-telling, projects and a lot of fun! To foster a sense of connection and identity in our student-oriented learning programs, each class is given a Chavurah/Group name and identity. These are based on Shivat Ha-Minim, the Seven Plant Species found in the Land of Israel that are mentioned in the Torah. Students continue with that Chavurah group identity until the end of 8th Grade at which time they pass their name along to the rising 2nd Grade students. Students who join our program after 2nd grade automatically become members of the Chavurah for their grade-level. For more information or to sign-up, check our website or contact our Director of Learning, Abra Greenspan at abra@etzchayim.org

Hineini Grades 7-8 weekly learning sessions, Wednesdays, 6:15-8:30 pm Hineini, "Here I am" is a phrase that appears multiple times in the Torah. What does it mean for each of us to respond, "Here I am, a Jew in the 21st century?" Hineini 7 -8 sessions take place on Wednesday evenings. Eating dinner together is part of the program 21st Century Jewish Identity and Life What is Prayer? Why Pray? Why do Jews Pray the Way We Do? and Leading a Shabbat Morning Service Holocaust-Rescue, Resistance, Resilience 8th Grade Jewish Ethics, Values, Traditions and Me: How Judaism Guides My 21st Century Choices Staying Connected to the Community

Following up on his talk at Kol Nidre, Rabbi Chaim is offering four sessions to reflect together on issues of race.

The group will offer virtual sing-alongs, relying on lead singers who know the songs well and can break them down for learners.

A casual conversation with Rabbi Chaim and other Etzniks beginning with a short teaching followed by the sharing of highlights, challenges, or reflections from the week. The link for this session is available through our weekly Thursday newsletter. Not on our email list yet? Contact office@etzchayim.org to be added.

Shabbat evening services are held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and last about an hour. Everyone is welcome to attend the service.

Shabbat morning services are held every Saturday at 10:00 am, and with Torah reading, last about two hours. Everyone is welcome to attend the service.