Weekday Davening Times
Weekday Mincha/Maariv at Young Israel: 4:07 p.m
Late Maariv Tu & Thurs 9:00 p.m.
Chabad: Mincha 4:15
Maariv 5:01 p.m.
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!
REFUAH SHELAIMA
We continue to pray for the health of a friend’s son, Ahron Yitzchak ben Berina; Heidi Goldblatt, Rachel Chana bas Menucha; Robert Dell, Chana Reuven ben Leah; George Monat’s sister-in-law, Shayna Baila bas Rachel; a friend, Tzipporah Zlata bas Bluma Yehudis; a colleague of a congregant, Eyal ben Chaya; Miriam Aidel bas Sara Malka, a 2-year- old niece of Yoni’s chavrusa, R' Hershel Yaffe; Bob Dell's brother, and Sholom Avraham ben Leah, the son of Leisha Martin, Yosef Eliyahu ben Ruth. https://gofund.me/cacf3b87, A full healing to all!
Upcoming Programs and Classes
Board of Directors
Leonard Gerber, Ph. D. - President
George Monat - Treasurer
Janis Monat - Secretary
Member at large - Robert Dell
Member at large - Rabbi Chuni Rappoport
Member at large - Michael Ferber
Shabbat January 4: Parasha Vayigash
Shacharis 9:00 am
Latest Shema 9:31 am
Latest Tefila 10:17 am
Early Mincha 12:19
Mincha 4:26 pm
Ma'ariv 5:13 / 5:38 pm
Weekday Davening Times
Monday - Friday shacharis 6:45 am
Sunday shacharis 8:00 am, Mincha 4:21 pm
Followed by Keurig coffee, tea, and cookies.
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ETZ CHAIM’S BOOK GROUP
The next book we are reading is The Pencil. It is a riveting story of how a young man turned $25.00 into more than 200 schools around the world and the guiding steps anyone can take to lead a successful and significant life.
Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling he met a young boy begging on the streets of India, who after being asked what he wanted most in the world, simply answered, “A pencil.” This small request led to a staggering series of events that took Braun backpacking through dozens of countries before eventually leaving one of the world’s most prestigious jobs to found Pencils of Promise, the organization he started with just $25.00 that has since built more than 200 schools around the world.
The Promise of a Pencil chronicles Braun’s journey to find his calling, as each chapter explains one clear step that every person can take to turn your biggest ambitions into reality, even if you start with as little as $25. His story takes readers behind the scenes with business moguls and village chiefs, world-famous celebrities and hometown heroes. Driven by compelling stories and shareable insights, this is a vivid and inspiring book that will give you the tools to make your own life a story worth telling.
We plan to meet on Monday, January 27, 2025 on Zoom.
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.