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Etz Chayim, a Conservative synagogue founded in 1962, is located in the heart of Southeast Huntsville. With approximately 60 families, we welcome you to join us for services so that we can show off our Southern hospitality.
Etz Chayim holds Shabbat Evening Services every Friday at 7:30pm, followed by an Oneg. Every third Friday of the month: Shabbat Erev Adult & Children's Service will begin at 7:30pm, followed by an Oneg. Every fourth Saturday of the month: Shabbat Morning Torah Services begin intermediate at 9:45am and Torah service starting at 10:00am. Following services a dairy kosher luncheon is provided by the congregation.
Rabbi Listfield Shabbaton Schedule for 2026:
September 11-13 Rosh Hashannah
October 23-25
November 13-15
December no Rabbi Led services
Rabbi Listfield Shabbaton Schedule for 2027:
January 08-10
Feb 12-14
March 05-07
April 02-04
May no Rabbi Led services
June 18-20 Rabbi Led Bar Mitzvah
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It shall propose appropriate conduct for funerals which shall be implemented with cooperation from the cemetery committee. The Ritual and Religious Service Committee shall organize the religious rituals and services to be provided to the Congregation, in cooperation with the Rabbi if a Rabbi is available; and shall concern itself with such aspects of the ritual as Prayer Book, Schedule of Sabbath, Festival, High Holy Days, special services, and the general character of the service, in accordance with the tenets of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
In addition, it shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all ritual properties of the Congregation.
Etz Chayim is proud to offer Hebrew and modern Hebrew for post-bar/bat Mitzvah participants. Our religious school curriculum is the Institute for Southern Jewish Learning where we cover Torah, Haftarah, holidays, and life cycle.
While we allow all to register for the program, we strongly encourage membership - as education is reinforced through community, practice, and rituals!
Come join our learning community.
Please contact via email: education@etzchayim.org or principal@etzchayim.org.
Regards,
Karen H., Principal
Schedules Police Protection for synagogue Provides safety building measures for a secure environment during services.
Offers and prepares security classes and training for synagogue members to be ready for any security issues that may rise against the synagogue.
Assigns video security checking of synagogue inside and outside during services and other events.
Conducts monthly Meeting with security members. Sends a monthly report to the EC board.
Maintaining the Etz Chayim webpage, producing weekly announcements, yahrzeits, and forward to all service leaders.
Assist committees publishing and marketing information and future events to Etz Chayim members.
Manages the Etz Chayim public and members Facebook accounts, publish the Shofar Newsletter, and maintain and update the Etz Chayim Calendar and the JFHNA calendar feed.
Purchase and maintain communications equipment for Etz Chayim.
The Etz Chayim Sisterhood is a dedicated group who work to support the synagogue with social events such as the Purim Hot Dog Dinner, the annual Passover Seder, the Break the Fast for Yom Kippur, The Rosh Hashanah Rabbi Reception, / Kosher zing the kitchen, and organizing the Channukah Latke Party.
It sponsors a monthly social gathering known as the Lunch Bunch, which is each Sisterhood member takes turn in planning once a month at a local restaurant.
Each year, Sisterhood runs a Fundraiser to publish a New Year Booklet, where people pay for community sentiments and greetings.
The New Year Booklet also provides a section for Memorials and Community Advertiser who pay to support the cost of printing the book. Etz Chayim members are listed in the contact section of the New Year Booklet. Members pay for an ad in remembrance of a loved one or as a family greeting.
The Sisterhood provides funds for the Rabbi Shabbaton luncheons and provide the volunteers to prepare and serve the luncheon to the congregation.
The Sisterhood oversees the running of the kitchen, and making sure that all kosher laws are followed.
Etz Chayim Conservative Synagogue instills inclusive yet traditional values. We operate within the framework of Conservative Judaism, rooted in the Torah and Halacha (Jewish law). We interpret these traditions in a way to foster growth and meaning for all congregants.
We welcome new and unaffiliated members of the community to join and participate fully and include families and individuals of all kinds, ensuring that every person is seen and feels valued. At Etz Chayim Conservative synagogue we offer prayer and learning opportunities for all, honoring Jewish diversity, and supporting interfaith families. We know synagogue life may be new to some and offer help by explaining prayers, giving translated prayer books, or having greeters assist guests.
Our goal is to Convey a warm, hospitable atmosphere where people feel comfortable and can connect with God and the community.
Stephen Chaim Listfield was ordained as a rabbi in 1974 by the Jewish Theological Seminary. He was the class valedictorian. He is a graduate of Rutgers, phi beta kappa and magna cum laude.
Rabbi Listfield says that the greatest lesson he learned in his years of rabbinical leadership is that the more we love our fellow Jews, the more we love all of humanity. Love always starts at home but it spreads its wings infinitely.
More InfoEtz Chayim Chair - Julie L.
The Interfaith Mission Service (IMS) is a cooperative of congregations, individuals, and organizations that work together. As it reaches its 50th year, the Interfaith Mission Service remains committed to its vision: Become leaders in creating a Beloved Community. To help fulfill Dr. King’s global vision of a world where all people can share in the wealth of the earth, IMS seeks to …
Address the causes of poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
Replace racism in all its forms with a spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.
Resolve disputes through peaceful, non-violent means.
Eliminate obstacles to economic justice and equity.
We call it The Power of We.
Monday, July 20, 12:30pm the Sisterhood had a great turnout at a local Mexican restaurant. Lots of interesting discussions and great food!
Sunday, July 26, 2:00-4:00pm - JFHNA annual meeting at Etz Chayim with speaker law professor from Auburn University included a discussion on Jewish lesson for civic life in challenging times. The question and answering following the speaker were most enlightening.
Ritual Activity Leadership Ritual Committee:
Develop Etz Chayim Ritual Guidelines and Practices (for board approval).
Review Weekly Ritual Bulletin before General Distribution.
Develop Annual Ritual Calendar by March Board Meeting.
Review Monthly (eventually quarterly) Ritual Calendar Coordination with Education.
Committee Service Leaders:
Lead Services.
Review Funeral Preparation and Service Review Unveiling Preparation and Service.
Ensure Sanctuary is prepared for services.
Other purposes as determined by the Board or Committee Service Leaders:
Lead Erev Shabbat and other Festival Maariv Services Lead Shabbat Services.
English Readers: Assist Service Leader as appropriate. Lead English responsive readings.
Note: Service Leaders automatically qualify as English Readers. Please advise Bill G. or Barry M. of your interest.
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Etz Chayim Conservative Synagogue is a warm community that prays, learns, and celebrates together, and provides comfort in times of need.
We welcome all Jews and their familes who are interested in affiliation with a warm, dynamic congregation.
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