History and Values
Mission Statement
To cultivate, develop, and sustain a warm synagogue community that reflects the mission of G-d in this world by creating and nurturing experiences based on Torah and Tradition to a diverse membership.
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.
Fri, May 16 2025
18 Iyyar 5785
Today's Sefirah Count Is 33
היום שלשה ושלשים יום שהם ארבעה שבועות וחמשה ימים לעמר |
Today's Calendar
Lag B'Omer |
: 5:45am |
: 6:45am |
Shacharis : 8:00am |
Mincha : 6:35pm |
Plag HaMincha : 6:48pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:56pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
May 17 Pirkei Avos Class Shabbos, May 17 6:50pm |
May 18 Sunday Morning Chaburah Sunday, May 18 9:15am |
May 20 A Tour Through Tanach Class Tuesday, May 20 8:45am |
May 23 Spring Shabbaton Friday, May 23 8:45pm |
May 24 Spring Shabbaton Shabbos, May 24 9:00am |
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Emor
Shabbos, May 17 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, May 16, 7:56pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbos, May 17, 8:57pm |
Lag B'Omer
Friday, May 16 |
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Etz Chaim Synagogue
10167 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 262-3565
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