Weekday Davening Times
Congregation Etz Chaim is a small, Orthodox shul with a big heart and a desire to grow!
Our essence can best be described as
"Community and Torah".
People in our shul come from diverse backgrounds.
We represent a wide range of professionals who work in the secular world and come together to create a vibrant and lively shul
where each one of us adds our special and unique contributions to the whole.
Come Join Us!
Upcoming Programs and Classes
Board of Directors
George Monat - Treasurer
Janis Monat - Secretary
Member at large - Robert Dell
Member at large - Rabbi Chuni Rappoport
Member at large - Michael Ferber
Shabbat August 15: Parasha Eikev
Candlelighting 7:26 pm
Shacharis 9:00 am
Latest Shema 9:18 am
Latest Tefilla 10:28 am
Mincha 7:30 pm
Shabbos ends 8:29/8:55 pm
Young Israel Mincha/Maariv 7:17 pm
Chabad Mincha 7:20 pm Maariv 8:11 pm
See Weekly Announcements for davening times.
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES
For Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur our shul will be hosting Rabbi Martin Rosenfeld as our guest rabbi. Rabbi Rosenfeld has semicha from Yeshiva University and has served in pulpits for more than 30 years. He also has a law degree and currently does mediation work. He and his wife Karen, a social worker, reside in Fair Lawn, NJ.
The services will begin at 8:30 a.m. and seats are being offered without charge. However please RSVP for security measures to treasurer George Monat: etztreasurer@aol.com. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN WHO HASN’T RSVP’D. Any questions you can phone George Monat at (781) 784-1706. Social distancing is available.
L'shana tova u'metuka!
Ya’asher Koach
Chuni and Leah Rappaport’s son, Eliezer ben Leah Hinda, has been called up as a paratrooper to enter Gaza. He’s with his unit. Our prayers are for him, his unit, and all of Am Yisrael to come back safely.
We also recognize Captain Shaya Weidmann serving in the Israeli Army and his brother, David Weidmann, in the Israeli Air Force. Rabbi Cheses’ younger brother, Doron, is stationed in the north. May these 4 young men have hatzlacha, safety, and courage. The Israel Defense Forces is very fortunate to have these soldiers sincere dedication and our hearts.
REFUAH SHELAIMA
We continue to pray for the health of Heidi Goldblatt, Rachel Chana bas Menucha; Robert Dell, Chana Reuven ben Leah; George Monat’s sister-in-law, Shayna Baila bas Rachel; a friend, Chayale Tzipporah Zlata bas Bluma Yehudis; Tzila Pass, Tzila Chava bat Rachel; Ben Cable, Chaim Baruch Binyamin Aharon ben Shulamit, and Chana Rivka bas Neshe. May HaShem make their healing full soon! (We are glad to be able to take off Yosef Martin, son of Leisha, from the list!)
Facility Rental
Etz Chaim has a large room which can accommodate up to 100 people for weddings, Bar / Bat mitzvah celebrations or other events.
Contact Treasurer George Monat at Etztreasurer@aol.com for fees and available dates. There is also a kitchen for rent as needed. Kosher supervision is required. Ask about special rates for small parties.