Etz Hayim – The Tree of Life and Blessings by Rav Natan Freller

I believe that living a Jewish life is to draw from our ancient and modern wisdom to find meaningful ways to face the challenges we encounter in life. Being Jewish is more about the journey than the destination. The way we approach challenges has to be Jewish so the outcome will be Jewish too. Arriving at Etz Hayim over the summer during a pandemic with so many uncertainties called me to look into our Jewish  Read More »

Bar Mitzvah Profile: Cory Pearl

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Simchat Torah Celebration – L’chaim

Email Rav Natan until Wednesday, October 7th if you would like to teach a drink. Members will receive connection by email or can access the information through the Member Portal. If you are a non-member and would like to participate, please contact the office.

Crop Walk for AFAC and Arlington Thrive

Registration HERE. Questions: Elisa Rosman

CEH Board of Directors Training

On August 31st, the CEH Board of Directors undertook its first training session with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) in a program called Sulam for Current Leaders. Through the course of this program, the board will work on developing visioning and goals, developing membership volunteerism, and improving the functionality and overall governance of the synagogue. It’s a six-to-eight month process during which board members will work with a facilitator from the USCJ and  Read More »

CEH Virtual Background

To bring a little Etz Hayim into your home, we invite you to use a CEH virtual background while you are on Zoom! Thanks to Tod Cohen Photography: www.todcohen.com How to change your Zoom Virtual Background: First, download one of the pictures you would like to use. To enable the Virtual Background feature for your own use:*Sign into the Zoom web portal.*In the navigation menu, click Settings.*In the Meeting tab, navigate to the Virtual Background  Read More »

Shana Tova!

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How to prepare for the High Holidays with Rav Natan

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We’re in the news!

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Physically-Distanced AFAC Food-Drive and More – Recap

CEH's spirit of community was out in full force on Sunday, September 13, in the Etz Hayim parking lot. Many members got to finally meet Rav Natan in-person. Folks kibbitzed and picked up their holiday machzors, Rosh Hashanah apples and honey, and Religious School and Youth High Holiday goodie bags. And last, but not least, we collected 1,068 pounds of food for the Arlington Food Assistance Center! What a great afternoon at CEH! Many thanks  Read More »

Scientists in Synagogues

Congregation Etz Hayim is one of only eight synagogues to be awarded a Sinai and Synapses “Scientists in Synagogues" grant. Kol hakavod to Morah Laura Naide and to Sue Hamm for all their work on this effort. Click here to read more!

Shalom Etz Hayim! Rav Natan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TIT0j51uVo Come check out Rav Natan's new video! We also have new episodes of Meeting the Members with Jonah Rosman.