Tisha B'av Services 8:15pm
August 09, 2008
Tisha B'av is our national day of mourning commemorating the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples in Jerusalem. Our observance will include recitation of Ma'ariv, the evening service, as well as the chanting of the Book of Lamentations.

Membership BBQ and Open House
August 24, 2008
Please join in the fun Sunday at our Membership BBQ Open House on the Plaza from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Synaplex Meeting (conf)
August 25, 2008
Evaluation of our first Synaplex Program and inital planning for the next program will be discussed. All who are interested in being part of this vibrant programming please attend.

Membership Open House
September 07, 2008
On Sunday, September 7th, join our Membership Open House in the main building. Come have a nosh and meet Rabbi Spiegel, Hazzan Duek and our school directors and staff.

Our First Synaplex was a rousing success.

See photos from our first Synaplex!

MEMBERSHIP OPEN HOUSES: Come and meet our wonderful Rabbi & Hazzan, staff, and board of directors. 90% of members surveyed reported that they would recommend TEC to their friends and neighbors.  Now you will have the chance......

Sunday August 24th 4pm - 6pm,  BBQ on the plaza

Sunday September 7th 10:30am, along with the first day of religious school

 

TEC Early Childhood Education Center has been licensed by the State of California of Social Services to offer enrollment for children 18 months thru 5 years old. With accreditation by (NAEYC) National Association for the Education of Young Children.  preschool@templeetzchaim.org

• A nurturing and stimulating Jewish atmosphere for children 18mos thru 5 years
• A Gesher transitional kindergarten program specially designed for 5 years old
• Potty training not required
• A Parent & Me program offering enriching socialization experience for infants and toddler
• Flexible half and full day schedules with extended care hours open to the entire community
• Programs available from 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm close on Friday

 

Eternal Light goes solar in a pratical and symbolic move: Temple Etz Chaim is the first synagogue in the country to go solar with its eternal light. For more information,  please on the story, click HERE

 

TEC SISTERHOOD HAS A LOT TO OFFER YOU !!! email us at sisterhood@templeetzchaim.org to find out more about the following programs below.

• New Year Greeting Book & Book of Remembrance forms have been mailed, due back 8/28
• Keep students connected during the holidays with gifts from Sisterhood
• Annual Paid up Membership event Sunday September 14th 12noon-3pm
• Scrip for Kosher Connection,Bristol Farms, Ventura Kosher, Whole Foods,Western Bagel, Longs Drugs, Ralphs (swipe card) available in the main office
• Sponsor a Kiddush or Oneg Shabbat in honor of anniversaries,new grandchildren, mazel tovs,etc.

Simcha Shabbat: We're starting something new at TEC !! Please join us for Shabbat services on the first Friday night each month when all Birthdays and Anniversaries will be acknowledged !!

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: Your membership renewal packets and High Holiday information have been mailed. Please review the information and return in the envelope provided. If you have any questions please contact Carrie bookkeeper@templeetzchaim.org.

High Holidays 2008/5769:  The Temple office is here to help you with purchasing extra tickets for relatvies, ordering your lulav and etrog sets ($50). We have alot going on for every age group: Services in the main sanctuary with Rabbi Spiegel and Hazzan Duek, Family Service open to the community, High Holiday Experience for 2nd,3rd,4th graders Call 805.497.6891 or email us at office@templeetzchaim for more details on the above programs. High Holiday 2008/5769 Schedule

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MENTOR FAMILY ? The mentor program is designed to match a NEW member family with an EXISTING family. It is as easy as making a phone call, sharing a Shabbat dinner, meeting at services and making someone new feel comfortable and a part of our Temple family. There are many new members who could use a little help in getting involved and there are so many wonderful opportunities at TEC. Think about how helpful a mentor might have been to you as you began your experience here. Please email mentor@templeetzchaim.org or call the Temple office at (805) 497-6891and Debbie or Merrill will get back to you.

JOIN A HAVURAH:  Would you like to meet new friends? Have you been placed in a TEC Havurah? We are forming groups based on your individual interests. If you are interested please contact office@templeetzchaim.org.

 

 

Our New Website!

Welcome to our new Temple Etz Chaim website. Our website development committee has been working very hard for many months with our website provider, Darim Online, to provide you with a web destination that is vibrant and relevant to you and your needs as a member or prospective member of Temple Etz Chaim. Please take time to see what we have for you.

If you have any questions or suggestions send us an email, and we’ll get back to you. If you have specific questions please contact the TEC website committee or the TEC Office.

Our TEC Website Team includes:
    Evie Alpert
    Nanci Cooper
    Linda Friedlander
    Steven Friedman
    Gil Kessler
    David Munowitch

Thank you,

Steven Friedman,
Trustee, Information Technology