Atlanta Jewish Times | Page 19

Congregation Etz Chaim in East Cobb is a warm and caring Synagogue, established in the Fall of 1975 to meet the needs of the expanding Jewish community of north metropolitan Atlanta. Etz Chaim is a modern Conservative synagogue committed to blending tradition and change. The synagogue, through its rabbi, professional staff and lay leadership, offers a wide range of services, educational programs, workshops, seminars and programming for all ages. Highlights include: RESPECTED RABBI: Etz Chaim is fortunate to have Rabbi Shalom Lewis, who is a wellknown and respected leader not only in East Cobb, but also across metro Atlanta’s larger Jewish community. FIRST-RATE PRE & RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS: Under the direction of Debbie Deutsch, Etz Chaim provides a nurturing educational environment for children and their families that is Torah-based, and encourages the incorporation of Jewish ideals and practices into everyday life. TRADITIONAL & CREATIVE SERVICES: ADULT PROGRAMMING: In addition to traditional services and fraternal organizations – Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Young Adults and Senior clubs – the synagogue offers a host of different experiences, including B’nai Mitzvah classes, Scholar-in-Residence weekends, regular Sedra and Lunch & Learn classes and an extensive adult education program, Lilmode, which features educators from as close as Emory and as far away as Israel. Congregation Etz Chaim’s goal, as it was in the beginning, is finding creative and innovative ways to address the spiritual, educational and social needs of our congregants. It’s a mission Etz Chaim’s leadership takes seriously, and a belief that can be found at the heart of all our programming. It’s a goal that has proven successful over the years because, simply put, we’re a family interested in Creating Meaningful Jewish Experiences. Our intention, in all activities, is to provide an environment of warmth and an opportunity for personal growth. We celebrate together, we pray together, and we learn together, making Etz Chaim truly a home away from home! CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM Creating Meaningful Jewish Experiences Visit us on the web at www.etzchaim.net. For information regarding membership, please contact Bob Bachrach at 770.973.0137 or via email at [email protected] AUGUST 21 ▪ 2015 AWARD-WINNING YOUTH PROGAMS: Under the leadership of Perry Birbrager, there’s a unique and special organization for youngsters of all ages at Etz Chaim – Gesher, Junior Kadima, Kadima and USY – each one filled with fun, friends and Yiddishkeit! The synagogue of fers a full-range of religious services – Shabbat, holidays, and daily minyans – aimed at meeting the spiritual needs of our large and diverse congregation. AJT 19