- Holiday Observance

Happy Chanukah!

Posted on 12/21/2011 by EtzAdmin
Chanukah commemorates the ancient reclamation of the Temple in Jerusalem with clean oil by eating latkes and jelly donuts, spinning the dreidel, and the nightly ritual of lighting the candles on the hannukiah, the special eight-branched menorah.  “Hanukkah” means rededication, and on these eight successive nights we rededicate ourselves to the qualities and actions that inspired the original heroes: courage, faith, discipline, and hope – all combined with the insistance that it is far better to light even one small candle than it is to curse the darkness. My hope is that Etz Chaim serves as one such candle in your life, kindling the lights of love, peace, community, and friendship.

                  Sincerely,
                        Rabbi Noah Kitty, Executive Director
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High Holiday Schedule 5772

Posted on 08/23/2011 by EtzAdmin

The High Holidays begin with Rosh Hashanah on September 28th, Next Week!

Remember your membership includes High Holiday tickets. Click Here for all the information and to get your tickets in plenty of time.

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The LOWdown on the HIGH Holidays – 9/21

Posted on 08/23/2011 by EtzAdmin

How much more could you appreciate and enjoy Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur if you had a better understanding of the meanings behind the prayers and rituals? Join us for a class on Wednesday, September 21, from 7-9pm. The class is free and is specifically aimed to those who have a limited Jewish education or background. This class will help you increase your understanding of the High Holiday prayers. Call 954-564-9232 to reserve your spot. While the class is free, we need to know how many folks to prepare for!

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Etz Chaim Celebrates Purim! 3/18

Posted on 03/14/2011 by EtzAdmin

In the Purim Holiday spirit, join us this Friday March 18th at 8PM when our standard Shabbat service twists into a special Purim celebration. With costumes, songs and treats it’ll be a unique evening for a fun holiday. Tickle your funny bone along with vivacious Vashti or exquisite Esther, magnificent Mordechai or horrendous Hamen.

Read all about Purim here Chag Sameach!!

See and contribute to our special Purim holiday charity campaign below.

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The Pet Project Purim Campaign

Posted on 03/02/2011 by EtzAdmin

The Purim holiday observance includes four primary Mitzvot; hearing the Book of Esther, eating a festive meal – what Jewish holiday would be complete without one, Mishloach Manot – sending of portions, and Matanot L’Evyonim – gifts to the poor. While charity is a year-long and life-long commandment, on Purim we make an extra effort and come together as a community for the community, to provide for everyone’s needs.

We will observe this beautiful Mitzvah by collecting for The Pet Project. A companion animal’s unconditional love imparts the gifts of healing and camaraderie for people living with a terminal disease. Offering companionship, diversion, love, and a reason to get up in the morning, companion animals also provide scientifically established health benefits. Assisting with pet care and maintenance, The Pet Project empowers people living with terminal disease to care for and keep their companion animals.

Click on the following graphic to make a donation to our Pet Project Purim campaign, and participate in this year’s Mitzvah of providing for those in need of love.





To read more about the holiday of Purim and its customs click here

Be Happy – It’s Adar!

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