Please join us for our opening program of the year.
Come meet our new 2026-2027 Sisterhood Board of Directors.
Pot Luck Brunch will be at the Temple.
186 Grove Street, Franklin.

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Temple Etz Chaim members check your email.
All orders must be placed by Sunday, August 30th at midnight.
Deliveries will be Tuesday, September 8 through September 11

There is a long Jewish tradition of contributing to a synagogue in the name of a deceased loved one. This tradition derives from a teaching in the Book of Proverbs that “tzedakah saves from death.” That is, when we remember a loved one with a contribution to something living, we give that person new life long after they are gone.

Each year, Temple Etz Chaim publishes a Yizkor Book where these loved ones can be remembered at the Yizkor Service on Yom Kippur afternoon (4:00pm on Monday, September 21, 2026.)

To include your loved ones in our Yizkor Book, please submit no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

5787 Yizkor Book Submissions

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The Brotherhood is organizing a temple wide event for congregants and their friends and family members to attend a WooSox game. To qualify for group rates we need 15 people to attend. Please RSVP by 8/1 so we can reserve tickets. Payment arrangements will be made after the RSVP date.
Any questions, please contact Gary or Stewart

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BBQ Pop Up Gathering
Sunday, July 5
12:00 – 3:00 at the Temple

Missed our BBQ? Still craving one of those burgers? You’re in luck!

We still have some leftover hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs ready for the grill. We’ll fire up the grill and enjoy a casual afternoon together. 

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bun!)

Please also bring your own sides and beverages. We’ll provide and grill the burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs plus condiments. Everything else is up to you!

Come hungry and enjoy good food and great company.

Thank you everyone for a great afternoon of fun, food, and friends!

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All men are welcome to attend our end of the year brunch.
There is no charge, but we will be passing the hat to pay for the second half of the Sukkah roof.

A separate EVite will be sent about 10 days before the event with more details.

Please RSVP by June 26.

Any questions – please contact Stewart Lipson

Join the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 12 to 4 PM at the Franklin Town Common for an afternoon of family fun.

Enjoy live music and opportunities to connect with area nonprofits while showing support for gender and sexual diversity in Franklin.

Rain date is Sunday, June 28.

Please visit the Temple Etz Chaim table to join a fun craft activity for the kids!