Contact the synagogue office at 204-589-6305 for information about all of Congregation Etz Chayim’s programs.
Congregation Etz Chayim believes that a shul should engage its members and the community at large with dynamic programs. Here is a sampling of what’s happening at Congregation Etz Chayim:
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Classes
Here’s your opportunity to sharpen your synagogue skills and celebrate your Bar or Bat Mitzvah. No matter how old you are. The class is taught by Cantor Tracy. Dates will be set soon.
Book Club
The Mascot by Mark Kurzem is the next Book Club selection. Our meeting will be on Monday, September 19th at 7:30p.m. Please call the synagogue office at 589-6305 for further information.
Nusach at Noon with Cantor Tracy
Thursdays at noon until December 15th and then will resume on January 12th
A lunch & learn drop-in program. If you want to learn more about what goes on in the Shabbat and daily services, or you would enjoy participating as a leader or an active congregant but feel you want to learn more first, this is your chance. Please call the synagogue office to register. $5.00 per class at the door.
Together Under one Roof
Teens from Congregation Etz Chayim, Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and Herzlia Synagogue get together for dinner and discussion with the community’s rabbis and with Winnipeg’s Machon Madrichim. They discuss current topics affecting Jewish youth today.
Programs For Russian Speaking Seniors
The holidays are a special part of Jewish life. We are thrilled to invite the Russian-speaking seniors of Winnipeg to join us to celebrate the holidays in a unique way. It is an opportunity to meet with old and new friends and participate in a meaningful dialogue about the joyous holidays throughout the year. This program will be conducted in Russian. Refreshments will be served.
Winnipeg Harvest
Volunteer with the Congregation Etz Chayim Social Action Committee at Winnipeg Harvest where we pack boxes and help get out food to those in our city who are in need. This is a special mitzvah of Gemilut Hasadim (acts of loving-kindness) and Tikkun Olam (repair of the world). 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 1085 Winnipeg Avenue. Please call the office at to volunteer
Tallit Weaving
Instructor: Dorothy de Bruijn; Thursdays beginning Jan. 5 until Apr. 12 - 6:30-8:30 PM; Members $260 – Non members $280. This includes the yarn for the warp and cost of winding the warp. Students will supply yarn for the weft. Space is limited. Deadline to register is December 1, 2011.
Women’s League Craft Series
At Congregation Etz Chayim – All classes are at 7:00 p.m.
$12.00 per class at the door (cash or cheque only)
Tuesday, January 10th – Flower Arranging; Tuesday, January 24th – Glass Art; Tuesday, February 7th – Make your own Mezuzah; Tuesday, February 21st – Design a Challah Cover