The whole congregation is invited to celebrate the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Harris this weekend.

Please join us as students from Kitot Gan-Gimmel lead us in a few prayers as part of their learning experience with Congregation Etz Hayim Religious School.

In order to provide feedback for the rabbi search, don't forget to fill out the survey and join us for a Town Hall at CEH on either Sunday, 12/4 at 10:00 a.m. or Tuesday, 12/6 at 7:00 p.m.

If you have any questions about the search, please feel free to contact Search Co-chairs Scott Burka & Elisa Rosman at rabbisearch@etzhayim.net.

You've probably heard multiple times about the Talmud. But what is the Talmud? Who wrote it? When? Where?

Join Rav Natan in learning more about the masterpiece of Rabbinic Literature by learning together an interesting sugya (passage) about Tikkun Olam - repairing the world.

As part of the Rabbinic search we welcome you to help define the vision of what comes next for CEH, by sharing your ideas and questions.

If you or someone you know is interested in playing an instrument (including your voice!) as part of Musical Kabbalat Shabbat, please email Rav Natan.

Our annual Hanukkah Party - and Social Action Hanukkah sandwich-making project to benefit PathForward - are just around the corner, and we need your help!

Please click VOLUNTEER to the left to help out. No experience necessary!

There will be Hanukkah treats and crafts for everyone, followed by sandwich-making from 12:30-1:00 p.m.

And don't forget to bring new, unwrapped socks for men, women and children for the Bridges to Independence sock drive that runs through December 16th.

Please join us (on Zoom) for an informal discussion of Vayikra (Leviticus). The discussion will include the chapter and verse and will fold in commentators' thoughts.

To join the Zoom event, click here.

Why are there only eight days of Hanukkah? (Because 7 ate 9! :-)) Join us as we count down to Hanukkah at this virtual Hanukkah party. Hanukkah Jeopardy and other games, friends, and fun. Bring a (better) joke to share!

We hope you will join us for a Family Shabbat Service with a Hanukkah twist! Our service will include Hanukkah songs, a story, and a craft. This event is sponsored by the David Schwartz Fund.

The History and Controversies of Maoz Tzur

Have you ever read the translation of Maoz Tzur? Any idea what it means?

Did you know that Maoz Tzur has more than one stanza?

Join Rav Natan in uncovering the history of the popular Hanukkah song, its meanings, and the challenges it presents to our everyday lives.

This family-friendly program will begin at W-L High School. CEH members will meet outside the auditorium for a group photo at 8:45 a.m.

CEH is a proud sponsor of this event, so let's have a great turnout!

Click the button to sign up. (Note: Some activities are at the school, and others are in the community.) Spots fill up fast. Sign up ASAP!

As a follow-up to Ken Ackerman's class about Albert and Benjamin Cardozo, learn more about more Jewish fathers and sons in organized crime, including notorious figures such as Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel.

Discussion led by Sharon Beth Bronheim.

Copies are available to borrow from CEH by emailing office@etzhayim.net.