Congregation Etz Hayim

02/04/2026

Join us for our Preschool Open House on February 10 at 6PM!

Come learn about our program for ages 18 mos - 5 years. All backgrounds welcome. '26-'27 Applications open February 10.

Open House registration: https://members.etzhayim.net/form/psopenhouse.html

Learn more: https://www.etzhayim.net/preschool

05/20/2025

Beit Midrash: Welcome to the Covenant
Wednesday, May 21, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, virtual. DM for link.

From the bris to the baby naming to the redemption of the first born, an infant's introduction to the Jewish world is complex and overwhelming. Let's break it down!

03/17/2025

2025-2026 Preschool enrollment open now. All backgrounds welcome. Learn more: https://www.etzhayim.net/preschool/about
or 703-979-4466

01/17/2025

Join us for our Preschool Open Houses! Ages 18 mos - 5 years. All backgrounds welcome. Open 8 AM - 6 PM. Experienced caring teachers. Enrollment open now. Learn more: https://www.etzhayim.net/preschool/about
or 703-979-4466

Educating young learners in Arlington, VA for over 20 years. Educational and affordable childcare with Jewish values. Ages 18 months to 5 years. Flexible schedules and extended options: Full day and part time programs. Open to families of all backgrounds. Dedicated, caring and experienced staff. Ded

01/10/2025

Join us tonight, Jan 10th at 5:15pm for Tot Shabbat! Our service will include a few prayers, songs, a story and more. (This program is geared towards families with 0-6 year olds and siblings)!
Then, come back on Sunday, Jan 12th at 10:15am for a session on The Jewish Connection to Israel with Northern Virginia's Community Shaliach (Israeli Emissary) Dean Bagdadi. Advance Registration Required. (Links are in the comments section.) Hope to see you there!

12/27/2024

07/26/2024

Our preschool rocks!

07/07/2024

Join us at 6:15pm for Shabbat services on Fridays, July 19th and August 16th, and stay for potluck at approximately 7:15pm! All dishes must be dairy, pareve or vegetarian. No nuts please. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Click here to sign up for July 19th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FACA629A46-50037281-potluck #/

Click here to sign up for August 16th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FACA629A46-50037302-potluck #/

07/07/2024

All are welcome at our Summer Ice Cream Series! From July 24 – August 21, we’ll meet up on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm to relax, chat, and taste the best ice creams around Arlington. There will be CEH swag and of course, ice cream to purchase. On August 21, we’ll have an additional meet-up for Young Families at 5:00pm. Contact [email protected] for locations.
Jul 24, 31. Aug 7, 14, 21.

07/02/2024

Excited to announce our new extended preschool hours, starting this fall! 8am-6pm. Part-day options still available. Summer camp has started but we still have space for more students! Contact us now.

The only Conservative Synagogue in Arlington! Etz Hayim is a warm, and inclusive congregation embracing tradition and innovation.

06/09/2024

Happy pride!

05/01/2024

In partnership with Agudas Achim Congregation, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, PJ Library Greater Washington, among many other amazing local partners & sponsors, please join us this Friday for a pre-Shabbat Celebration with the renowned, Jewish bluegrass musicians, Nefesh Mountain! You can register in advance ($18 per teen/adult, free for children) or at the door for $20. Hearty snacks for all, and a playground for the littles to follow the concert. Please register at the link in the comments & we look forward to welcoming in Shabbat, in community, with all of you!