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
Director of Operations
Rabbi Efy Flamm
Campus Outreach - Towson University
Dr. Moshay Cooper
Adults & Families Educator
Rabbi Shlomo Porter
Dean & President
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Rabbi Menachem &
Eli Flom
YP Rabbi & Educator
Sam Volkin
Young Couples Programming
Elana Pomeranz
Moms & Dads Programming
Adinah Swiatycki
YP Educator
Olivia Volkin
Young Couples Programming
Michele Sebbag
Events Coordinator​
Board Members
Shraga Goldenhersh, Chairman
Nechemia Feldman
Nisa Felps
Chaim Gottesman
Bruce Kauffmann
Eli Klein
Zev Pomeranz
Eli Portnoy
Yisrael Schwartz
Raise the Steaks Committee
Scott & Melissa Nawy
Elie Portnoy
Issac & Nancy Pretter
Robby & Syndi Saltzman
Yitzy & Lauren Schleifer
Rony & Penny Silverman
Josh Steinharter
Jerry & Sora Wolasky
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Joel Cohen & Jill Spector
John Davison
Josh Erez
Maury Garten
Randy & Stacey Getz
Harvey & Cindy Kasner
Eli & Rikki Klein
Josh Mauer
David Weinberger
Sora Wolasky
Aron Yehuda
Yael Zelinger