Congregation Etz Chayim

This is a monthly informal gathering of Etz women to be together and chat about what’s going on in our lives. The link for this event is available through our weekly Thursday newsletter. Not on our email list yet? Contact office@etzchayim.org to be added.

Players at all levels are welcome. You will need to provide your current NMJL card. This is a free activity.

Why does the first question of the Talmud begin with the word "When?" What would your first question be about Jewish prayer? What is the logic to how the prayers and blessings are formed and organized? Does it matter if we say prayers and blessings out loud or only in our head? And what's with the bowing and other choreography? Having "Daily-paged" the 63 folio pages of volume B'rakhot (Blessings) in as many days, Rabbi Cartun will review a few unexpected ideas and trivia tidbits he noted down. No familiarity with Talmud or Hebrew is required, and all of your questions are welcome!

Join Eznik Mitch Slomiak on this long strange multimedia trip to learn Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) together through the words of The Grateful Dead. We will explore songs such as Ripple, Franklin’s Tower, The Music Never Stopped, Comes a Time (with One More Saturday Night as our “bonus track”) to shed light on passages and concepts from our scriptural heritage. While this is part 3 of a series, participation in the first 2 parts is NOT necessary to enjoy and learn together.

This is an ongoing, drop-in class that is open to everyone looking for a deeper, rational understanding of Torah. No Hebrew skills or Torah study experience are required.

The group will offer virtual sing-alongs, relying on lead singers who know the songs well and can break them down for learners. We’ll meet on most Wednesday evenings, 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. Zoom link shared via email.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service with Rabbi Chaim Koritzinsky. Shabbat evening services are held every Friday at 7:30 p.m. and last about an hour.

This is an ongoing, drop-in class that is open to everyone looking for a deeper, rational understanding of Torah. Rabbi Laurie Matzkin is the Scholar in Residence for the 2021 Etz Chayim Women's Retreat.

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.