News

Two Recent Articles on the Restoration of the Synagogue…

05-07-2010

Historical Information

Much had been written about the fires that we faced in January and how they have affected our Synagogue. Now, after a relatively short amount of time, there is good news to be shared too. We encourage you to read the two excellent articles that ran...

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Video After the Fires

29-06-2010

Events

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Ner Tamid

18-06-2010

Historical Information

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

18-06-2010

Events

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

26-05-2010

Uncategorized

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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Pesach at Etz Hayyim

23-04-2010

Events

Passover at Etz Hayyim is somewhat like a family gathering...

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Progress at Etz Hayyim, 20 January – 6 February

08-02-2010

Events, Historical Information

After the second arson at the Synagogue we were deluged with reporters, requests for interviews and of course – letters from friends from all over the world. ...

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An update on the fundraising efforts in the US.

08-02-2010

Events, Historical Information

Just a couple of days after the first fire, Dr. Sam Gruber of the International Survey of Jewish Monuments contacted us offering his help by collecting money for the Synagogue through his charitable organization. For the lates information on the fundraising being done you can follow the link...

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Update on events at Etz Hayyim Synagogue, from the Parnas Director N. Stavroulakis

24-01-2010

Historical Information

This past week (15 - 22 January) began with Erev Shabbat prayers as usual. Some 20 people gathered in the Kal itself which had been re-painted and polished - it was quite exquisite an atmosphere as all of the benches had been polished in lavender...

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American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) Condemns Continued Anti-Semitic Attacks

21-01-2010

Historical Information

Ενώνω τον αποτροπιασμό μου με αυτόν των άλλων Ahepans και αξιοπρεπών Ελλήνων που καταδικάζουν αυτή τη χυδαία πράξη. Ακολουθεί το Δ.Τ. της ΑΧΕΠΑ Αμερικής. Τέτοιες πράξεις δεν εκφράζουν τους Ελληνες και τον Ελληνισμό που δίδαξε τη Φιλοξενία στα πέρατα του Κόσμου. Κρίμα που ο κάθε ανισόρροπος...

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