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.

Join me as I share the story of the tiny Jewish community in Bahrain through the customs and lifestyle of my family, and the ups and downs experienced by Jews in an Arab land.

If you love movies and Etz Chayim, you’ll want to participate in the red-carpet debut of 6 Seeds – An Oral History of Congregation Etz Chayim. This full-length documentary tells the story of Etz through the recollections of its past presidents and its Rabbis. Popcorn and beverages will be served, and after the film there will be a Q&A with our own Elai Tsur, the filmmaker, director and editor.