Congregation Etz Chayim

Join this free interfaith Iftar meal to learn more about Ramadan and this sacred time of Muslim fasting. The meal and program is hosted by the American Muslim Voice Foundation, in collaboration with Etz Chayim and Spark Church. Click through to sign up.

This year's Service of Remembrance will feature high schoolers interviewing the daughter of a Shoah survivor, readings from students on the theme "It Started with Words", and a remarks from a government official on antisemitism. The service will also include a moment of silence, as well as music, the chanting of El Maleh Rachamim, and the Kaddish of Remembrance.

Just because we left Egypt doesn't mean that Egypt has left us! Freedom is a process that takes time. Mystical interpretations of the 49 day count from Passover to Shavout guide the soul to shake off the bonds of slavery and open to the joy of freedom. Join Rabbi Chaim for a two part series to explore these mystical underpinnings of the mitzvah to Count the Omer.

A nazir is an "abstainer" from wine and funerals, and is the modern Hebrew word for a monk. Several things are prohibited for these Nazirites, but there are all sorts of "what-ifs" and special exceptions to consider. Rabbi Emeritus Ari Cartun will lead us in considering all these special scenarios. No familiarity with Talmud or Hebrew is required, and all your questions are welcome!

Join us for Family Shabbat, a special morning service for children and their families. We'll begin with group singing, followed by activity time for kids ages 2-8 while adults enjoy a relaxed and interactive service. Everyone will come together for an experiential Torah service, followed by a potluck Oneg. Click through for the signup link!

Cedars of Lebanon appear throughout the T”anach as symbols of strength and beauty in nature and in human character. This tree isn’t common around here, but there are grand specimens in Mountain View's Pioneer Park. Aaron Schuman will lead a meeting on Shabbat afternoon to touch the trunks, smell the needles, and learn about how the trees are described in scripture. Kids & leashed dogs are welcome, click through for more info.