We marked another milestone in our return to normal services: on Saturday, July 24th, we celebrated the 25th Bar Mitzvah anniversary of Daniel and Michael Lovinger. And after the service, we had a kiddush luncheon sponsored by…
It is hard to believe, but this week I’ll celebrate that I moved to Arlington a year ago! While sheltering in place, fighting a pandemic, helping our household members to adapt to a new work or school…
It’s hard to believe I’m about to start my second year as president, but that’s what the calendar says. The reopening committee has just announced a further increase in our in-person services. While we continue to offer…
First of all, I would love to express my gratitude to all of you who supported me this week, sharing beautiful messages on social media and privately on the occasion of my in-person rabbinic ordination, since last…
I hope you were able to take time on Monday to see Rav Natan participate in the in-person ordination ceremony that he was denied last year due to COVID. It appears he actually does own a suit.…
If I had to explain what Judaism is all about in one word, without a doubt I would say: Kedusha (Holiness). Last week we read parashat Kedoshim and this week we read parashat Emor. This section is…
I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to once again resuming in-person services, even on a limited basis. We will be starting with Friday night services on April 30th, and starting morning services for…
Kudos to members of the CEH Community, youth and adults alike, who have done so much to address the needs of Arlington residents in this difficult time! In addition to CEH members’ overwhelming participation in the MLK Day…
Refer to the April 6th This Week at Etz Hayim for connection information. Andy Lovinger will celebrate his special (40th? 50th? 60th?) anniversary by chanting the parsha using the ancient trope (melody) of the Greek Jews as…