Brotherhood

Join the Brotherhood and experience the fraternity of Congregation Etz Chaim men. The group serves many social, philanthropic, religious, and community needs. Enjoy fun, Judaic, and community-based activities.

You'll experience friendship, camaraderie, fellowship, and support. At its core, the Brotherhood enhances the lives of self-identified men at Congregation Etz Chaim. Join us!

Sisterhood

The Etz Chaim Sisterhood provides a place for self-identified women of all ages and stages to enrich their lives through programs that encourage the pursuit of Jewish values and communal learning.

Members are able to share meaningful moments, ideas, and experiences. Fundamentally, the Sisterhood is about nurturing strong relationships with other self-identified women through various events throughout the year.

Youth Programs

We strongly believe that children have to enjoy coming to the synagogue or they simply won't come. We've planned our activities accordingly, and as a result, our young people continue their involvement with CEC well past their bar/bat mitzvah.

Our Junior Youth Group (JYG) is for 6th-8th graders, and our Senior Youth Group (SYG) is for 9th-12th graders. We also partner with URJ Summer Programs including OSRUI in Wisconsin and have access to the JUF Send-a-Kid-to-Israel Partnership (SKIP).

Tribe 20/30 (Young Professionals)

Aimed at post-college congregants in their 20s to 30s, Tribe 20/30 offers a chance to socialize with Jewish peers. The group strengthens bonds between young professionals by engaging in fun activities once a month.

Activities include karaoke, WhirlyBall, hiking, and more!

Mid-Life Adventures Club

Get to know other folks who identify as falling in the broad range that is "mid-life," and enjoy fun activities together.

Seniors Group

It's well-established that seniors tend to feel lonely, but that's not the case for Etz Chaim congregants! Our Seniors Group gives participants the opportunity to learn, connect, and socialize with people in their age group (older than 50).

We have "Lunch 'n Learn" on the third Wednesday of the month with snacks, treats, and presentations. Other programs include field trips to the Milwaukee Jewish Museum and Oriental Institute, Jewish music concerts, and legacy writing.