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.

Ted will talk about what he does for the website and give an introduction on how to navigate and find what's on today’s website. He welcomes your comments and any suggestions you have for improvements in this interactive session.

Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, one of the intellectual luminaries of 20th century Jewish thought, was a prolific diarist. Comprising 27 volumes, his journals spanned over 60 years, recording his thoughts and his observations on topics ranging from two World Wars to the nature of God, from his teaching at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) to his sermons, from liturgy and ritual to Jewish peoplehood.

Chardonnay Shabbat Friday, August 15 Libations start at 6:15 pm Shabbat service at 7:30 pm Summer is not over yet, so let's enjoy a mid August evening with fellow Etzniks, friends, and guests for a "cocktail hour" of sipping, noshing, and schmoozing! We'll have live music, light fare, wine, and other beverages (bring a bite and a bottle to share), and plenty of laughter and good conversation! Reconnect with old friends, make some new ones, and join in celebrating the Etz community.