A warm and progressive spiritual home for Jews and interested others, welcoming of LGBT and straight together.
We are a progressive and inclusive community, committed to building a home where sexual orientation and gender expression is just one factor of our identity as Jews. We are creating a space where we, and those interested in learning more about Jews and Judaism, may enjoy and grow through our spiritual, social, and educational events and programs.
Board of Directors:
Jeffrey Landsman-Wohlsifer President
Jesse Monteagudo Immediate Past President
Gloria Stein Executive Vice-President
David Yalen Vice-President Membership
David Landsman-Wohlsifer Secretary
Harley Greene VP Ritual
Charles Rube At Large
Naomi Siegel At Large
Lauren Loebl At Large
Sy Robin At Large
Dan Friedman At Large
Esther Cohen At Large
We, the Board of Congregation Etz Chaim, will make every effort to ensure that each person who walks through the door has a positive and affirming Jewish spiritual experience. We welcome the range of gender expressions, sexual identities, and level of Jewish background, and invite each member to explore their Jewish self. We structure our community to enrich the lives of our members and our wider community, and to ease the transition of those who have recently identified as LGBT, as well as their family and friends. By combining our alternative perspectives, we will cultivate a cohesive and progressive community founded on love, friendship, respect, and peace.
