Congregation Etz Chayim

Run for Their Lives is a global movement founded by Israelis in the Bay Area. Their mission is to raise awareness for the hostages held in Gaza. Each week, groups worldwide come together for family-friendly walks or runs lasting 18 (ח"י) minutes. Participants wear red shirts and carry flags representing the 28 nationalities of the hostages. So far there are 70+ groups across the globe, with new ones joining daily. Our Palo Alto group walks every Sunday at 12:30pm. People can join the silent WhatsApp group for location updates and to participate: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BeEgTk1MGlcDTJb6f5DqLX.

Despite Biblical prohibitions against consulting with ghosts, diviners, sorcerers, one who casts spells, or who inquires of the dead, our tradition is full of magic - magical formulas, amulets, spells, divination, and more. We'll explore it all in this five-part series led by Abra Greenspan. Click through for more info & registration.

In our two hours together you will be able to explore with color and stroke how you are feeling about what’s going on in the world (personal or global). Wherever you end up at the end of the workshop, it’ll be in a different place from when you began. You’ll find a new sense of calm, resilience, hope, and/or clarity within yourself.