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Welcome to Congregation Etz Chaim - A Warm, Modern Orthodox Synagogue in Livingston, NJ
Congregation Etz Chaim of Livingston is more than a house of prayer and of Torah study, it’s our shared home. Etz Chaim is a warm and loving place of Jewish continuity and spirituality, a center of meaningful Jewish life. We are powered by our shared commitment to tradition, Halacha – Jewish law, and the State of Israel. Whether you go to shul every day or only once in a while, you belong here. You’re a member of our family.
Davening Times
Friday | Dec. 12
6:45 AM | Shacharit
4:12 pm | Candle Lighting
4:15 pm | Mincha
5:00 pm | A Conversation with Meredith Dragon, our new Federation CEO about the MetroWest community and her visions in her new role.
Dinner served at 6pm
Shabbat | Dec. 13
Parshat Vayeishev – Shabbat Mevarchim 5786 / 2026
8:30 am | Shiur
9:00 am | Shacharit
9:32 am | Z’man Kriat Shema
SHABBAT MORNING AFTER DAVENING
A Conversation with Meredith Dragon about Federation and the importance of Jewish Education.
12:22 pm | Mincha
5:15 pm | Shabbat Ends
5:20 pm | Ma’ariv
KIDDUSH FUND – SPONSOR A SHABBAT KIDDUSH (Remember to check availability on the calendar first)
Sunday | Dec. 14
8:00 am | Shacharit
4:15 pm | Mincha/Ma’ariv
FIRST NIGHT OF CHANUKAH
Weekdays | Dec. 15 – 19
6:45 am | Shacharit | Mon – Fri
4:15 pm | Mincha/Ma’ariv | Mon – Thurs
Upcoming Events

Community Shabbat Dinner - Meredith Dragon, CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
December 12, 2025, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
News & Announcements
2024 Etz Chaim Annual Family BBQ Journal
2024 ETZ CHAIM ANNUAL FAMILY BBQ JOURNAL – VIEW HERE
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Weekly update of important upcoming times, events, and celebrations. Etz...
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Rabbi Klibanoff – Talmud Shiur MONDAY EVENINGS In Person &...
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