EVENTS IN THIS EMAIL:

• Nov. 19: Supporting Jewish College Students & Families
• Nov. 20: Beit Midrash w/ Rav Amelia
• Nov. 23: Shabbat Club & Pajama Havdalah
• Dec. 2: Caregiver Support Group
• Dec. 8: Science Fiction Book Group

SAVE THE DATE:

• Dec. 8: Membership Meeting, 10 AM
• Dec. 15: Pre-Hanukkah Get Together for Adults & Kids, 5:30 PM

Click here for November virtual connection information.

If you need assistance with virtual connections, please contact the office before 3:00 PM on Friday.

Supporting Jewish College Students & Families

TONIGHT, November 19, 7:30 PM via Zoom

Families of college students who may be experiencing antisemitism or identity-based adversity on campus are invited to participate in a call with Adena Kirstein, MSW, Executive Director of George Washington University Hillel, and Rabbi Rachel Hersh, MSW, Director of Jewish Enrichment & Engagement at JSSA.

Beit Midrash w/ Rav Amelia: Is football kosher?

Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

No, we're not just talking about the pigskin. Can Jews play football? Can we even watch it? Will the rabbi survive a confrontation with the hardcore football fans of CEH? Tune in to find out!

Shabbat Club

Saturday, November 23, 10:15 AM

Teens (Kitah Chet through high school) are invited to meet during Shabbat Services for discussion and snacks.

Pajama Havdalah

Saturday, November 23, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Families with young children (0-6 years old) are invited to join us as we come together to bring Shabbat to a close, through the beautiful Jewish tradition of Havdalah. There will be food, fun, and a chance for children to make their own spice containers to bring home. 

Location: Arlington (Address will be sent to registrants the day before.)

This event is sponsored through a grant from The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.

Caregiver Support Group

Monday, December 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM via Zoom

Are you caring for or helping an elder, spouse, or loved one in cognitive or physical decline? Do you want emotional support or practical resources to help you? Join our next session to participate or just listen. These monthly sessions are facilitated by a Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) representative. Non-Etz Hayim members are welcome.

Science Fiction Book Group Meeting

Sunday, December 8, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us at CEH to discuss The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester. This classic science fiction book is a modern retelling of revenge tale The Count of Monte Cristo with a fast pace, thrilling action, and a completely irredeemable main character. Copies of the book are available in the public library and CEH office.

Are you a current or past Etz Hayim Preschool parent? If so, please click here and take a few minutes to write a positive review about your experience on our new preschool Google Maps listing. 

If your child is a current student or a preschool graduate, they can leave a review too! Every review helps publicize and promote our preschool to prospective parents. Not a writer? Leaving a 5-star review helps too!

To activate the Chesed Community (either far-in-advance or on an emergency basis), e-mail chesed@etzhayim.net. If this concerns the passing of a family member, please contact the Rabbi first.

Each month we will be celebrating the special occasions of CEH members in an email. If you have a Mazel Tov Moment to include for yourself, a family member, or a CEH friend, please submit here.

All previous editions of Mazel Tov Moments are posted in the Member Portal, under Publications.