History and Values
History
In 1947 a few dedicated men agreed that there should be an Orthodox congregation in Jacksonville. Private homes were used to conduct services until a vacated former Boys Home was purchased and used as a synagogue. This was the beginning of Etz Chaim.
Today, maintaining the tradition and spirit on which Etz Chaim was founded, the shul is dedicated to providing a spiritual setting for the growing Jacksonville Jewish population. They are committed to outreach, providing classes and programs to our congregants as well as providing a home for those who are searching for greater depth in Judaism.
Values
To establish and maintain a place at which the members can study, worship and hold divine services in accordance with Orthodox Jewish traditions;
To uphold the principles of the United States Government and the traditions of Judaism;
To encourage the highest ethical conduct by members;
To teach the members and their children the heritage and orthodox traditions of
the Jewish religion; and to promote fellowship and goodwill among the members and between the members and the rest of the community.
Thu, December 8 2022
14 Kislev 5783
Today's Calendar
: 5:45am |
: 6:45am |
| Second Daily Minyan Shacharis : 8:15am |
| Mincha/Maariv : 5:10pm |
Friday Night
| Plag HaMincha : 4:22pm |
| Candle Lighting : 5:08pm |
| Mincha : 5:10pm |
Shabbos Day
: 8:15am |
: 9:00am |
: 9:46am |
: 5:00pm |
| Havdalah : 6:10pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 11 S.I.P Program Sunday, Dec 11 10:30am |
Dec 12 Mini-Series Class Monday, Dec 12 7:30pm |
Dec 13 Tehillim Tuesday Class Tuesday, Dec 13 9:00am |
Dec 23 Fun Over Fifty Shabbos Meal Friday, Dec 23 6:30pm |
Dec 27 Tehillim Tuesday Class Tuesday, Dec 27 9:00am |
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Vayishlach
| Shabbos, Dec 10 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Dec 9, 5:08pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbos, Dec 10, 6:10pm |
Shabbos Mevarchim
| Shabbos, Dec 17 |
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