About Etz Chaim
Do you want to bring more Judaism into your life, but don’t know where to start?
Would you like to meet new Jewish friends and find a warm, welcoming Jewish community?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Etz Chaim is the place for you!
Who We Are
We’re a vibrant network of Jewish programs in the greater Baltimore area, serving college students, young professionals, adults of all ages, and seniors. Etz Chaim is for everyone, regardless of where they are on their Jewish journey. Our fun, informal programs—most of which are totally free—will educate you, bring you closer to Jewish tradition, and introduce you to other Jews of all backgrounds. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Meet Our People
So many people's lives have been enriched through their engagement with Etz Chaim. Come experience Judaism in a meaningful way!
Meet Our Staff
Rabbi Zev Pomeranz
Director
Leah Sackett
Logistics Coordinator
Sam Volkin
Young Couples Programming
Rabbi Shlomo Porter
Dean & President
Rabbi Efy Flamm
Campus Outreach - Towson University
Olivia Volkin
Young Couples Programming
Elana Pomeranz
Moms & Dads Programming
Adinah Swiatycki
Campus Outreach
Rabbi Dan Kirschenbaum
J-Care Rabbi
Chana Kirschenbaum
YP Educator
Board Members
Zecharia Grauer, Chairman
Nechemia Feldman
Nisa Felps
Shraga Goldenhersh
Chaim Gottesman
Bruce Kauffmann
Eli Klein
Zev Pomeranz
Eli Portnoy
Yisrael Schwartz
David Weinberger
Sora Wolasky
Aron Yehuda
Yael Zelinger
Raise the Steaks Committee
Eli Klein
Josh Mauer
Jeff Miller
Scott Nawy
Dov Ocken
Elie Portnoy
Issac Pretter
Joel Cohen
John Davison
Josh Erez
Matthew Fleisher
Maury Garten
Zecharia Grauer
Harvey Kasner
Isaac (Yitzy) Schliefer
Josh Steinharter
Yisrael Schwartz
Michael Seidel
Torrey Tarschis
Dovid Weinberger
David Ziffer
Young Professionals Committee
Brandon Sacks
Dovid Teles
Josh Gerhardt
Erika Lupuloff
Harper Lurie
Kaitlyn Valese
Dovid Teles
Young Couples Committee
Lindsay & Austin Nusbaum
Mallory & Torrey Tarschis