There’s No Holiness Without Preparation Rav Soloveitchik, a prominent 20th century Modern Orthodox scholar, used to share widely his favorite credo or mantra, ” אין קדושה בלי הכנה – there’s no holiness without preparation.” I could not…
On Sunday, October 17, we had a wonderful Adult Education event. David Kuney, author of “On Rockingham Street: Reclaiming My Family’s Jewish Identity,” spoke about growing up in Arlington and attending Religious School at CEH. He was…
This month, we said a sad goodbye to Erika Robinson, our oldest member at age 99. After a service Friday morning, I went to the burial at King David. Besides her children and grandchildren, it was well…
Lots of Coats! The Social Action Committee thanks Etz Hayim members who kindly contributed to our recent children’s coat drive. Rachel Waldstein delivered seven large bags of coats to Jackie Keys of Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing…
When: Friday, December 3rd Time: 5:15 PM Join the Preschool and Religious School Families in-person to welcome Shabbat. Best for ages 6 and under (older siblings are okay too!). We’re planning for a 30-40 minute service. RSVP…
When: Sunday, October 31stTime: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM The Emergency Preparedness and Education Committees are sponsoring an in-person First Aid Training for CEH staff and congregants. The training will be at CEH on Sunday, October 31st…
When: Sunday, November 7th Time: 12:30 PM Hosted by CEH members, this group meets informally each month, with COVID-precautions. All new and expectant parents and caregivers are welcome. For more information contact vp.membership@etzhayim.net.
When: Donations start now until Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00 PM CEH Social Action Committee is collecting children’s winter coats to donate to the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing’s Children’s Coat Drive. Look in your closet for…
When: Wednesday, November 3rd Time: 12:00 PM Join CEH member Dr. Barry Ginsburg session presenting on “Vaccines and Viruses: The CoVid Miracle“. A virtual program co-sponsored with Congregation Beth Rishon. For connection information: Non-members: Contact the office…
When: Saturday, October 9th Time: 10:00 AM As the Jacobs family has celebrated every family simcha with theirEtz Hayim family for the past 53 years, so too they invite you to join them this Shabbat morning in…