Congregation Etz Chaim is a small, Orthodox shul with a big heart and a desire to grow!
Our essence can best be described as
"Community and Torah".
People in our shul come from diverse backgrounds.
We represent a wide range of professionals who work in the secular world and come together to create a vibrant and lively shul
where each one of us adds our special and unique contributions to the whole.
Come Join Us!
Upcoming Programs and Classes
Board of Directors
Chaim Stramer - President
George Monat - Treasurer
Janis Monat - Secretary
Member at large - Robert Dell
Member at large - Rabbi Chuni Rappoport
Member at large - Michael Ferber
Shabbat October 17, 2026: Parasha Noach
Shabbos lik ner 5:43 pm
Shacharis 9:00 am
Latest Shema 9:44 am
Latest Tefilla 10:49 am
Mincha 5:40 pm
Maariv 6:41 / 7:11
Young Israel Mincha/Maariv 5:33 pm
Chabad Mincha Maariv 5:35
See Weekly Announcements for davening times.
ETZ CHAIM BOOK CLUB
Our next book is To the End of the Land by David Grossman. We’ll meet Monday, December 7, at 7pm.
A synopsis is below:
Ora, a middle-aged Israeli mother, is on the verge of celebrating her son Ofer’s release from army service when he returns to the front for a major offensive. In a fit of preemptive grief and magical thinking, she sets out for a hike in the Galilee, leaving no forwarding information for the “notifiers” who might darken her door with the worst possible news. Recently estranged from her husband, Ilan, she drags along an unlikely companion: their former best friend and her former lover Avram, once a brilliant artistic spirit. Avram served in the army alongside Ilan when they were young, but their lives were forever changed one weekend when the two jokingly had Ora draw lots to see which of them would get the few days’ leave being offered by their commander—a chance act that sent Avram into Egpyt and the Yom Kippur War, where he was brutally tortured as POW.
Questions? Book suggestions? Contact Merilee at melmaeir@gmail.com.
REFUAH SHELAIMA
Our prayers are for the healing of the wounded soldiers of the IDF, those who have been hurt in terrorist attacks, the Israeli survivors from 10/7/23 and this Iran/Lebanon/Gaza War. We pray for the healing of our congregation members: Heidi Goldblatt, Rachel Chana bas Menucha; Robert Dell, Chana Reuven ben Leah; Tzila Pass, Tzila Chava bas Rachel; and Marve Rudenstein, Menachem Yitzchak ben Raitza;. May they all heal soon and completely!
RABBI MENDY ROSENFELD
Rabbi Rosenfeld will be this Sunday at 8:00 pm.
Facility Rental
Etz Chaim has a large room which can accommodate up to 100 people for weddings, Bar / Bat mitzvah celebrations or other events.
Contact Treasurer George Monat at Etztreasurer@aol.com for fees and available dates. There is also a kitchen for rent as needed. Kosher supervision is required. Ask about special rates for small parties.
