Congregation Etz Chayim

We are continuing our lifesaving tradition of hosting blood drives during holiday weeks when blood is always especially needed. Reserve a slot by going to donors.vitalant.org and use the code etzchayim to get to our drive. First-timers welcome! All donors will receive a thank you t-shirt! But the biggest thank you will be the satisfaction that you are helping to save a life with an hour of your time.

You're invited to stay at the California Alpine Club (CAC) Alpine Lodge with AdventurEtz this winter! Contact Steve Branz for information on how to join for one or two nights (Sunday and/or Monday) and to learn more about upcoming AdventurEtz events.

Run for Their Lives is a global movement founded by Israelis in the Bay Area. Their mission is to raise awareness for the hostages held in Gaza. Each week, groups worldwide come together for family-friendly walks or runs lasting 18 (ח"י) minutes. Participants wear red shirts and carry flags representing the 28 nationalities of the hostages. So far there are 70+ groups across the globe, with new ones joining daily. Our Palo Alto group walks every Sunday at 12:30pm. People can join the silent WhatsApp group for location updates and to participate: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BeEgTk1MGlcDTJb6f5DqLX.

Starting December 25th, join us every day at 6:00 PM to light the Hanukkah candles with your Etz community. Please note: There will be no Zoom candle lighting on December 27 (Shabbat) and January 1 (Flametacular).

Starting December 25th, join us every day at 6:00 PM to light the Hanukkah candles with your Etz community. Please note: There will be no Zoom candle lighting on December 27 (Shabbat) and January 1 (Flametacular).

An annual event led by Mark Goldstein, accompanied by Jonathan Salzedo on harpsichord, members of the Menlo Park Trinity Episcopal Church handbell choir, and other guest musicians. The service includes traditional prayers and songs from our siddur, as well as contemplative and musical interludes. It also features the popular, only-at-Etz handbell accompaniment to L'cha Dodi

Starting December 25th, join us every day at 6:00 PM to light the Hanukkah candles with your Etz community. Please note: There will be no Zoom candle lighting on December 27 (Shabbat) and January 1 (Flametacular).