01/12/2025
Family Hanukkah Party Saturday, December 20, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Come celebrate Hanukkah. We will be serving kosher hot dogs and latkes. There will be games & prizes, storytelling and crafts for the kids. Bring your own menorah and 8 candles (including the shamash) if you like. This event is free. All are welcome.
Family Pizza Dinner & Erev Shabbat Services Friday, December 5, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Join us for a free pizza dinner followed by potluck desserts. Our Book Bubbe, Leslie Kirshman, will read a story, and Shabbat service will be led by Rabbi Jonathan Bi**ch with musical accompaniment by Irina, our religious school director. All are welcome. Please RSVP to [email protected] by December 4, so we can plan for pizza. Many thanks to the anonymous donors for covering the cost of the pizza.
How To Beat Inflammation with David Riese
Thursday, December 11, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This presentation will focus on systemic inflammation, its causes, and how to reverse it naturally through diet and lifestyle. The presentation is part of Etz Hayim Synagogue’s Adult Continuing Education Program, Hot Topics and Cool Contemporary Stuff. Please visit www.etzhayim.org/learn/adult-learning
Sunday Family Camp - This Month's Theme is HanukkahSunday, December 14, from 10:00 AM to Noon We will learn about the holiday of Hanukkah and will have time to create some Hanukkah-themed artwork. Will also play dreidel and learn the names and sounds of the letters on the dreidel. Please RSVP to [email protected] by 8:00 AM Saturday, December 13 to ensure we have enough materials for the artwork. Visit https://www.etzhayim.org/learn/grades-0-1 for more information.
Annual Lighting Of The Giant Menorah
Friday, December 19, from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PMEtz Hayim Synagogue continues its annual tradition of lighting its giant outdoor electric menorah on December 19.
The menorah was constructed by Jay Madnick with his son Aaron and is electronically controlled to display its festive colors for the community to enjoy.
Join us for the 6th night of Hanukkah and Shabbat Services, as we join in prayer and song.
The community is encouraged to bring their menorahs with seven candles (including the shamash), as we light up the synagogue, bringing light to our world. Jelly donuts will be served in remembrance of the miracle of oil.
Sunday, September 14, 2025 10:00 AM to Noon