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Name tags for Rosh HaShana are no longer available. You can still order for Yom Kippur. You may also stream the servcies here https://www.etzchayim.org/etz-chayim-streaming.html


We are no longer mailing name tags. However, you can still order them!

To pick up your name tags and parking pass, please contact Xinru@etzchayim.org to schedule a pickup time at the office.

If you prefer to pick them up at the JCC, your name will be on the list at the security gate, so there should be no issues entering. Once inside, please go to the welcome table to collect your name tags. Please also plan to arrive 30 minutes earlier so you have enough time to get through security and pick up your name tags without feeling rushed.



To access the livestream, please click here.

Additional High Holy Days seating is available to Congregation Etz Chayim members whose membership commitment is current and who wish to spend the holidays with family and friends. Everyone must be preregistered to participate. It is too late to have your name tags mailed to you in time for Rosh HaShanah. Please call 650-813-9094 to make arrangements to pick your name tags up.

High Holy Days Services and Events  
Erev Rosh HaShanah and Oneg after Service
Mon, Sept 22, 7:30 pm
Rosh HaShanah
Tues, Sept 23, 10:00 am
Rosh HaShanah Youth Program (ages 3 - 11)
Tues, Sept 23, around 11:00 am
Tashlich (Location TBD)
Immediately after RH service
Rosh HaShanah Second Day Service (at Etz) Wed, Sept 24, 10:00 am
Rosh HaShanah Potluck Wed, Sept 24, 12:30 pm
Food Drive
Sept 25 - Oct 3, before Kol Nidre
Kol Nidre
Wed, Oct 1, 7:30 pm
Yom Kippur
Thurs, Oct 2, 10:00 am
Yom Kippur Youth Program (ages 3 - 11)
Thurs, Oct 2, around 11:00 am
Yizkor Thurs, Oct 2, 1:00 pm
Mincha, Neilah (closing), and Break Fast
Thurs, Oct 2, 6:00 pm

All services at the JCC are planned to be offered both in-person and online. Those who opt for in-person attendance will still receive virtual service information for all events and can attend in-person or online as they wish. Those who know they wish to attend solely virtually can select our online-only option. Online service information will be emailed to all registrants closer to services and events.

Members do not need to register themselves in this form, as name tags are generated for them automatically. This form is just for the friends and family guests of current members.

Extended Family & Friends attendees who decide to become members of Congregation Etz Chayim by December 31 may apply their High Holy Day donation toward this year's dues.

Still have questions? Contact our our office.


First & Last - Needed for name badge
First & Last - Needed for name badge
First & Last - Needed for name badge
First & Last - Needed for name badge
First & Last - Needed for name badge
First & Last - Needed for name badge

 

Suggested Contribution:  
Adult
$150
Young adult child of member (up to age 36)
$36 - $150 (please make a donation appropriate your child's circumstances)
Child (through age 18), college student, or active military
Free
Members of out-of-town synagogues who find themselves in Palo Alto for the High Holy Days
Free - please have home synagogue email us (ellen@etzchayim.org) that they are members in good standing
Online-only access, regardless of age $36-$72 (please make a donation appropriate to your circumstances)


It costs many thousands of dollars to hold our High Holy Days services at a venue big enough to accommodate everyone and to rent chairs for everyone, in addition to the equipment required for creating a meaningful online experience.  We never want money to be a barrier to participating in any of our programs, but we really do need you to do what you can.

Wed, September 24 2025 2 Tishrei 5786