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…
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…
At the end of the second Seder, we start counting 49 days until Shavuot. This period of seven weeks is known as the Omer.In ancient Israel society, this was the time when they would start the barley…
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…
Ma nishtana halaila haze mikol haleilot Every year, we sing the ma nishtana as a way to ask ourselves and those sitting around the table with us: why is this night different than all other nights? Our…
To you, GOD, I call;And to you, God, I supplicate.Hear, Adonai, and be merciful to me;God, be my help. Dear Congregation Etz Hayim, As we reach a full year since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19…
Etz Hayim Seder When: Sunday, March 28th Time: 6:15 – 8:00 pm Register here to attend the Seder. Let us know in your registration form if you would like to lead a part of the Seder! We…
On February 25, 2021, Congregation Etz Hayim took a virtual trip to Shushan for a “Choose Your Own Megillah” Purim spiel. Rachel Waldstein directed an all-star cast of CEH congregants in a retelling of the Purim story.…
Mishloach Manot (Purim Goodie Boxes) Order deadline: Tuesday, February 16 Share in the mitzvah of giving Mishloach Manot to CEH families. To order, refer to your personalized Mishloach Manot (Purim Goodie Box) email. If you cannot find…
וְנִשְׂמַח בְּדִבְרֵי תוֹרָתֶךָ וּבְמִצְוֹתֶיךָ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד We shall rejoice in the words of your Torah and in your mitzvot forever and ever. It is crazy for me to realize that while I feel like I just arrived…