Thank you for your interest in Congregation Etz Chayim.  Located in Palo Alto, Congregation Etz Chayim melds Reform and Conservative traditions with elements from across the spectrum of Judaism.  We focus on spirituality, lifelong learning, and service, and offer a warm, inclusive egalitarian community.  Together with our spiritual leader, Rabbi Ari Cartun, our congregants are exploring what it means for each of us to identify as a Jew.

Our services are conducted in Hebrew and English, with prayerbooks that include both transliterations and English translations.  We are a congregation that loves music and likes to sing as we pray together.  Our congregants include members of traditional, interfaith, single parent, same sex, and blended families who represent a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds and political affiliations.  We would be honored to have you join us for High Holy Day services this year and be part of our Etz Chayim family.  This special, two people for the price of one, contribution arrangement is available to first time guests of the Congregation only.

We are very excited about our new venue for High Holy Day Services, the Oshman Family JCC.  We will be meeting there for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur except as noted: