Our monthly first-Friday night potluck is turning into a Hanukkah party on December 7! And we’re serving up the latkes! Join us for Shabbat services which begin at 6:15pm and end around 7:30pm. After kiddush and motzi,…
On November 4, hundreds of congregants and members of the greater Arlington community attended the 14th Annual Etz Hayim Artist Expo and Bake Sale. The 14th Annual Etz Hayim Artist Expo and Bake Sale was once again…
Shabbat shalom. Fifty years ago, I celebrated my bar mitzvah with this sedrah. I read the entire Torah – annual cycle, which I did not inflict on you today – and the haftarah. But I didn’t lead…
Today in the Torah we read the story of the binding of Isaac. I have spoken about this story many times, since it is a story that tugs at my heart strings. This year, I realized that…
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…
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…
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…
We had a rockin’ and rollin’ good time at our Tu B’Av celebration on July 15! Tu B’Av is the Jewish Day of Love. This event was co-sponsored by PJ Library and included music, crafts, ice cream…