Join Us for Shabbat!
Etz Chaim is a community, as well as a congregation. We are single, married, widowed and divorced. We are LGBTQ, and we are straight. We are single parents, interfaith families, coupled parents, Jews by birth and Jews by choice. We are proud of this diversity and provide a variety of ways for each individual to express their Judaism.
Our Mission: Congregation Etz Chaim provides Northwest Arkansas an open door where people of all backgrounds can feel at home to learn about and explore Jewish identity, spirituality, and culture; and effect change in our community.
Join us on Friday evenings to welcome Shabbat. If your not currently on our mailing list you can find Service date and times by checking back on the website or send us your email contact through the Contact Us link above.
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Mailing Address
Congregation Etz Chaim
P.O. Box 477
Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
Phone Number
(501) 683-8967
Next Services:
Shabbat services are usually held the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Friday of every month. Services are led by
Rabbi Cantor Sam Radwine.
If you are not on our weekly email list and would like more information about services please Contact Us for details.
Member Birthdays
Yahrzeits
Share News
Have some news or a message you want to share with the Congregation. Send a note to get your message in the weekly newsletter/email to: President@etzchaimnwa.org
Jewish Federation of Arkansas
Jewish Federation of Arkansas exists to strengthen, support, and sustain the Jewish Community in Arkansas and to support Jews in need worldwide.
Learn more at: www.jewisharkansas.org
What is a Mezuzah?
A mezuzah is found on doorposts in Jewish homes. It is a little case, containing a tiny scroll. The writing on the scroll is from the bible. It is in Hebrew and is called the Shema. It says that Jewish people should love God and keep his rules.