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WELCOME RABBI STERN!
It is with great joy and excitement that we welcome Rabbi Lisë Stern as the new spiritual leader of our Etz Hayim family. Rabbi Stern officially began serving our congregation on July 1, and we are delighted to embark on this new chapter together. Click here to read more about Rabbi Stern.
UPCOMING
HAPPENINGS
BOOK CLUB
Sunday, August 16, 2026
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
The Silver Candlesticks by Linda Chavez is the story of a young woman who learns her family is Jewish just as the Spanish Inquisition grips Sevilla. To read more about the book and to purchase, visit bookshop.org, which directly supports independent local bookstores across the country.
For more information, contact Steve Soreff at 603-895-6120 or soreffs15@aol.com.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
ICE CREAM OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Join us for an Ice Cream Social Open House to meet Rabbi Lisë Stern, our teachers, tour our newly renovated classrooms, learn about our Youth Education Programs and enjoy ice cream together!
Click here for more detail about our classes.
SHEM TOV AWARDS
Sunday, August 30, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
This year's Shem Tov Award goes to Milt & Kristina Zweig in recognition of their remarkable impact at Etz Hayim Synagogue, injecting new vitality and dynamic leadership into the community. This dynamic duo will be honored along with others from the Jewish community throughout New Hampshire at the Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire.
Pre-registration is required. https://givebutter.com/jfnh2026.
HIGH HOLY DAY
SERVICES
2026/5787
Begins September 4, 2026
Click on the image for the full schedule.
Join us for High Holy Days! All Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services will be led by Rabbi Lisë Stern, accompanied by our long-time Hazzan Al Sandler. Lay person participation is welcome!
Get involved! Contact Jay at jay.madnick[at]icloud.com.
SELICHOT SHABBAT
and Board of Directors Installation
Friday, September 4, 2026
7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
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