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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 7:00pm, followed by an Oneg.
(During Rabbi Listfield Shabbatons the Friday Services will begin at 7:30pm).
Dates of Shabbatons:
Feb. 8-10, Friday - Sunday, March 6-8 Friday - Sunday, April 17-19, Friday - Sunday, & May 14-16, Friday - Sunday
Every fourth Saturday of the month: Shabbat Morning Torah Adult & Children's Service will begin at 9:45am, followed by a Shabbat Luncheon, kosher dairy dishes and desserts provided by the members attending Shabbat Morning Service.
Feb 08-10, Friday Erev Service at 7:30pm, Saturday Morning Torah Service at 9:45pm, followed by a Shabbat luncheon. Sunday Brunch at 9:45am followed by a Rabbi Discussion.
Mar 06-08, Friday Erev Service at 7:30pm, Saturday Morning Torah Service at 9:45am, followed by a Shabbat luncheon. Sunday Brunch at 9:45am followed by a Rabbi Discussion.
Apr 17-19, Friday Erev Service at 7:30pm, Saturday Morning Torah Service at 9:45am, followed by a Shabbat luncheon. Sunday Brunch at 9:45am followed by a Rabbi Discussion.
May 14-16, Friday Erev Service at 7:30pm, Saturday Morning Torah Service at 9:45am, followed by Shabbat luncheon. Sunday Brunch at 9:45am followed by a Rabbi Discussion.
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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 and the arrangement of such ritual properties in advance of each service and may submit a budget to the Board of Directors for this purpose.
The chairperson, at his/her discretion, may allow anyone duly qualified to perform the duties of one or more of the offices of the Rabbi.
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 synagague inside and outside during services and other events taking place inside the synagogue. Conducts monthly meetings with security members. Sends a monthly report to the corresponding secretary for the board of directors monthly meetings.
Maintaining the Etz Chayim webpage, produce weekly announcements, yahrzeits, and to forward to all service leaders.
Assist committees publishing and marketing information to all members.
Manages over the Etz Chayim public and members Facebook accounts, publish the Shofar Newsletter, and maintain and update the Etz Chayim Calendar.
Maintain technically 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 Hassanah Rabbi Reception, / Kasher zing the kitchen, and organizing the Channukah Latke Party.
It sponsors a monthly social gathering known as the Lunch Bunch, which is planned 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 to which are published wishing friends and family a L’Shanah Tovah.
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.
The Sisterhood also 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, making sure it is fully stocked and maintained.
Volunteers are heavily relied on to make sure everything is accomplished by the Sisterhood for Etz Chayim Conservative Synagogue. Sue P., President
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 - Barry M.
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.
The Etz Chayim Conservative Synagogue had a great Seder Dinner on Wednesday, April 1 at the synagogue!
It went smoothly. The food was delicious! Everyone participated in the service. With a few exceptions of those that were ill the synagogue sent over to go boxes to their homes.
We had a full house.
Next year in Jerusalem!!
The story was told loud and clear to all!
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
Ensure Sanctuary is prepared for services (Limited Responsibility)
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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