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.

Jeffrey Werbock will explain and demonstrate the ancient sacred music of Azerbaijan known as mugham on indigenous instruments: kamancha, tar, and oud. Jeffrey will also share with us about the Jews of Azerbaijan with stories about his experiences in Azerbaijan as an American Jewish man.

Tikkun Ha’aretz (Healing the Earth) is Etz Chayim’s new climate action initiative. You can plug in by participating in one of our two community workshops in which we will learn about and discuss potential initiatives that we can implement as individuals and households. Check your email for Zoom information, should you wish to join online.

Join in to learn about the mitzvah of counting the Omer and why we are to “count our days so that we may obtain a wise heart.” Psalm 90:4. Rabbi Alyson Solomon is the Rabbi Educator at Temple Beth Israel in Eugene, Oregon and a good friend of Rabbi Chaim.

Why let the kids have all the fun?! After our learning with Rabbi Alyson, we'll join the Religious School around the campfire for some s'mores and songs for Lag B'Omer.

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.