With Passover quickly approaching, so to is the counting of the Omer. And this year’s count is going to be interesting and educational. In honor of the upcoming dedication of new siddurim, Etz Hayim members have contributed…
The Jewish people love to ask questions! If you were at Upton Hills pool on Sunday, August 5, you would have learned “What’s Jewish About Swimming?” There were approximately 25 people at the event. To start the…
Mazal tov to the fiscal year 2018-2019 Congregation Etz Hayim Board of Directors and Executive Officers who were elected at the spring State of the Membership meeting on May 6, 2018. President: Scott Burka 1st Vice President:…
I wanted to take a moment and mention a few corrections to this year’s Omer Learning project: 1. Day 22 neglected to include Isabel on the list of authors for this day. If you see Isabel, be…
(The headline only works if you read it in your best Michael Buffer voice) As we finalize our preparations for Passover, that means the counting of the omer isn’t far behind. This year we have a special…
Approximately 30 people attended the stream-side Tashlich service held on September 21, 2017. This year we enjoyed a wonderful walk to the small Doctor’s Run stream. Rabbi Bass lead us in a brief, but introspective, service. It…
After spending the day in formal prayer, Tashlich is a refreshing way to connect with the High Holy Days season. Have a personal and spiritual moment as we engage in the tradition of ‘casting off’ our sins…
Shalom! Over the last couple of months, our Thursday Morning Minyan attendance has been pretty bare bones. While we used to get minyans regularly, lately it has been a struggle. Summer travel is no doubt to blame,…
Our Tisha B’av services went well this year, with approximately 20 people at evening services. In the evening, we had an intimate candle lit reading of Eichah (the Book of Lamentations), and in the morning we were…
Passover is coming, and so too is the counting of the omer. This year’s count should be especially festive as we’re planning to share 48 amazing recipes from Etz Hayim members. You can sign up to receive…