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.
Congregation Etz Chaim is Closing
After 18 wonderful years, Congregation Etz Chaim of Northwest Arkansas will be closing it's doors as of the end of our fiscal year, June 30, 2022. We will continue to hold our monthly service and partner with other local Jewish organizations to continue our legacy.
We thank all of our members and friends for their support and partnership over our journey. Many of our members will continue to be in the NWA area and therefore we are hopeful for continued opportunities to come together as a Jewish community.
Congregation Etz Chaim Board of Directors
Tue, May 17 2022
16 Iyar 5782
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Synagogue
A synagogue (/ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ/; from Ancient Greek συναγωγή, synagogē, 'assembly'; Hebre: בית כנסת bet knesset, 'house of assembly', or בית תפילה bet tefila, "house of prayer"; Yiddisk: שול shul, Ladino: אשנוגה esnoga, 'bright as fire'; or קהל kahal) is a Jewish (mainly) or Samaritan (rarely) house of worship. Synagogues have a place for prayer (the main sanctuary) and may also have rooms for study, a social hall, and offices. Some have a separate room for Torah study, called the בית מדרש beth midrash, lit. "house of study".
New to NWA
Are you considering moving to or are a new resident of Northwest Arkansas? Contact us and we will be happy to let you know about our Jewish Community, synagogue services, religious school, or anything else that can help welcome you to the community.
Factoids
- There are between 14.5 to 17.4 million Jews in the world today.
- Judaism is the 10th largest religion in the world today.
- Only 43% of Jews live in Israel.
- Another 43% of Jews live in the USA and Canada.
- The remaining 24% of Jews live in communities around the world.
Ordained At Home
Mailing Address
Congregation Etz Chaim
P.O. Box 477
Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
Next Services:
Shabbat services are held the 2nd 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.
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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.