Congregation Etz Chayim

For children in Kindergarten and 1st Grade (and sometimes their grown-ups!) Parents and children explore and experience Jewish holidays, history, values, culture, prayer and more through many different avenues including stories, games, art, music and cooking.

Etz Chayim is joining together with Spark Church to explore sponsoring and supporting refugee and asylum seekers in the Bay Area. Elgiva Wood from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will describe their Community Co-Sponsorship program in which a team of 10 people provides critical assistance to a newly-arrived family. This program will be in-person only.

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?" For grades 7-8.

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.

Held on the third Wednesday evening of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m., this is an informal gathering allowing us to connect and support the women in our community. We'll meet at Kali Greek Kitchen, 451 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. (We'll meet inside, or outside on the patio, depending on the weather).

The Yiddish Choristers plan to sing again via Zoom. The group's virtual sing-alongs will rely on lead singers who know the songs well and can break them down for learners. Transliterated lyrics will be shown on the screen. Those replying in advance will receive the Zoom link on the morning of the sing-along.

Turkey, Iraq, Bahrain, Spain, Greece... Members of Etz Chayim whose heritage stretches back to these countries will speak about the customs, rituals, stories and reminiscences of their own family's Jewish experiences. Vicky Tsur, Sharon Fingold, Yelda and Leon Telyaz, Greg Matza, Harvey Alcabes and Aliza Savransky will share in a conversation facilitated by Martin Griss.