Rob and Syndi Saltzman: A Journey Transformed by Etz Chaim Rob and Syndi Saltzman’s connection to Judaism is rooted in both family tradition and discovery. Rob grew up in a traditional Conservative home in Baltimore, celebrating holidays, attending Hebrew school, and carrying forward the values of his grandparents and parents. Syndi, by contrast, had less exposure to Jewish traditions growing up, and it was through Rob’s family and their shared experiences that she deepened her understanding....

For Arielle Datnoff, community has always been at the heart of her Jewish journey. Born and raised in Pikesville, she grew up in a Conservative Jewish household where the rhythm of the year was shaped by Jewish traditions and holidays. She first discovered Etz Chaim through a Jewish Trivia Night she found on Instagram—and quickly found herself drawn into the community. What began as a fun evening with peers soon became a regular part of her Jewish journey. Today, Arielle brings her sisters to...

After their three children left home, Leslie and Jonathan Welfeld found themselves searching – for spiritual engagement and for...