Pray for the Hostages

Please join us as we stand together in community during the war in Israel.

All services at CEH now include prayers for the wellbeing of those impacted by the war in Israel, the safety of its citizens and the safe return of the hostages.

Rav Amelia's Message

Click here to read Rav Amelia’s April 16th message to the community.

Congregation Etz Hayim's Sister Synagogue in Israel

The CEH community has been matched with the Masorti Kehillah (congregation) of Kfar Vradim in northern Israel as a “sister synagogue” through the Conservative-Masorti Movement. Tragically, a member of their community, Romi Gonen (age 23) was abducted by Hamas. A chair with a siddur and draped with a tallit remains empty in our first row as we pray for and wait for her return to her family.

Rav Amelia's D'Var Torah

Click here to read Rav Amelia’s October 13th/14th Shabbat D’Var Torah (Bereishit 5784).

Bring Them Home Now

Click here to read the stories of hostages still being held in Gaza, to share their stories, and to email your local representatives, urging their support in securing the release of all those who were brutally taken hostage.