CEH Supports Israel

Keeping Israel in Our Hearts

Pray for the Hostages

Please join us as we stand together in community during the war in Israel.

All services at CEH now include prayers for the wellbeing of those impacted by the war in Israel, the safety of its citizens and the safe return of the hostages.

Yom Ha'atzmaut 2024

On Friday, May 3, 2024, please join us for Shabbat services at 6:15pm, followed by dinner (vegetarian/dairy) and a special program to honor Israeli Independence Day, coming up on May 14. We encourage you to bring a poem, song, or book about Israel or written by an Israeli to share. And if you’ve visited Israel (no matter how long ago), please bring photos to share. Click here to register.

Yom Ha'Zikaron 2024

Congregation Etz Hayim is proud to be a sponsor of the Northern Virginia Community Commemoration for Yom Ha’Zikaron, Israel’s national day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives in the struggle for the establishment of the State of Israel and for those who been killed while serving in Israel’s armed forces.

Rav Amelia's April 2024 Message

Click here to read Rav Amelia’s April 16th message to the community.

Congregation Etz Hayim's Sister
Synagogue in Israel

The CEH community has been matched with the Masorti Kehillah (congregation) of Kfar Vradim in northern Israel as a “sister synagogue” through the Conservative-Masorti Movement. Tragically, a member of their community, Romi Gonen (age 23) was abducted by Hamas. A chair with a siddur and draped with a tallit remains empty in our first row as we pray for and wait for her return to her family.

Rav Amelia's October 2023 D'Var Torah

Click here to read Rav Amelia’s October 13th/14th Shabbat D’Var Torah.

Bring Them Home Now

Click here to read the stories of hostages still being held in Gaza, to share their stories, and to email your local representatives, urging their support in securing the release of all those who were brutally taken hostage.