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Author: Etz Hayyim Synagogue

Announcement for Chanukah

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Although the weather may not show it, December is fast approaching, and with it Chanukah! We will be celebrating the lighting of the first candle for Chanukah (Erev) on Wednesday, December 1st at 18:00 at the Synagogue and we invite you to attend and celebrate with...

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The High Holidays at Etz Hayyim

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We have a weekly challenge in Hania at the synagogue as we never really know how many people will be attending services - especially Erev Shabbat.  During the summer months we can have up to 50 people and during the winter when there are few visitors we...

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Ner Tamid

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The Ner Tamid in our synagogue was installed in 2000 when the synagogue was rededicated.  For me, at least, it was not what I had hoped for, despite being from the 17th century and with its original silver chains.  I had hoped that it would have...

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June Wedding at Etz Hayyim

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In early June we had a festive wedding in the Synagogue. Since last year plans had been afoot for this event and though there were some initial halachic and even canonical problems we broached these with no difficulty. The couple, Mathieu and Alexandra Touboul of Paris...

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Askava Service

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Title: Askava Service Description: This year as in years past, we will be holding a memorial service for the Cretan Jewish Community that parished in WWII. All are welcome to attend. Date: 2010-05-31 Θα είναι μεγάλη τιμή για μας να παρευρεθείτε στο ετήσιο μνημόσυνο για τα μέλη της...

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