Rav Natan Freller 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.…
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…
There is a great ongoing rabbinic discussion: “Is it better to say the Shema at the optimal time (earlier) at home or wait to arrive at the synagogue and do it with the community?” The dilemma between…
In a few days from when I write this (though you may be reading this only afterwards), we will once more be telling the Passover story – how we were in bondage to a wicked ruler who…
On Sunday, February 21, 2021, CEH showed an amazing amount of community ruach (spirit), as we gathered in the parking lot to distribute mishloach manot and collect donations for Arlington Food Assistance Center. We distributed about 80…
As I write this, Purim is a few days away, but we have already received news that I think will bring all of us light and gladness. In what might be a new speed record for a…
On February 3, 2021, CEH Adult Education presented “Talking Walls – Israeli Street Art” with NOVA Shaliach Shy Ashkenazi. This is Shy’s second year as our local shaliach, or Israeli emissary. Shy has a B.A. in Education…
The next major Jewish holidays in our calendar, Purim and Pesach, are focused on the concept of Zachor, remembrance. We remember historical events of our shared collective memory as a People. These holidays are opportunities to learn…