Take another look to the beautiful words she said during our Rosh Hashanah Celebration! The author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered a TED talk titled “The Danger of a Single Story”, about how stereotypes limit and shape our…
Familiar faces and many Arlington neighbors stopped into the Etz Hayim booth at the Arlington County Fair! A number of passersby specifically asked about Membership, Preschool and High Holiday tickets, so we will follow up with those…
Enjoy a summer picnic with your CEH friends. Bring new friends to check us out — help us grow the CEH member community! When: Sunday, September 23, 12:00 noon – 1:30pm Where: Congregation Etz Hayim Questions? Contact Naomi…
Plantain latkes at Chanukah. Arroz y habichuelas (rice and beans) on the Rosh Hashanah table next to Big Mama Tillie’s roast brisket. Flan de queso crema (cream cheese custard) for Shavuot. While those might be run-of-the-mill Jewish…
The Arlington County Fair has lots to do for families, and is great for individuals of all ages, families, neighbors and friends. Bring neighbors and friends over to the Etz Hayim booth to say hello! We especially…
The CEH Monthly Mitzvah Mission to Feed the Homeless (in association with Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) and A-SPAN) is a social-action activity that resonates strongly with members Andy and Eleanor Lovinger. Although the Etz Hayim commitment…
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On June 10, 2018, Congregation Etz Hayim proudly participated in Capital Pride 2018 with an information booth and CEH giveaways. We met a wonderful array of individuals and families interested in our welcoming Conservative synagogue, and we…
The following remarks were presented by Jerry Jacobs at the Shavuot Torah Dedication on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Dear Friends: On behalf of the entire Jacobs family, greetings on this first day of Shavuot. We are thankful…
Hello all! As I wrap up my four and a half months studying abroad in Israel, I thought I’d share some of my experiences! I’ve been living, studying and traveling at Alexander Muss High School in Israel…