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Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation was founded in 1906 by men and women who were determined to create a Sephardic presence in Indianapolis that focused on maintaining Sephardic Halacha (law), customs, and traditions, acts of loving kindness, and, foremost, a belief in the Almighty, G-d of Israel. Etz Chaim continues to hold true to these principles and thrives as an Orthodox Sephardic synagogue. For nearly a century the Kahal has maintained a strong Shabbat program with Erev Shabbat (Friday night) to Sunday morning services, an inviting and warm Oneg Shabbat Kiddush, programs and classes for men and women, along with other youth programming.

Expanding and thriving past its centennial year, Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation continues to to flourish as a light of Sephardic Tradition in Indianapolis.

Meet Rabbi Dr. Eytan Cowen

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After receiving his rabbinical ordination from Haham Ovadiah Yosef at the Sephardic Rabbinical College in Brooklyn, New York, and at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University in Manhattan, New York, Rabbi Dr. Eytan M. Cowen was selected by our Search Committee for the position of Spiritual Leader of Etz Chaim. Since becoming part of Etz Chaim, Rabbi Cowen is working hard to create a wide array of exciting synagogue programs, Torah study opportunities, the Indianapolis Jewish Quest and Experience Center, and to strengthen Sephardic communal life in Indianapolis, IN.

All Times are approximate

Shacharit (Monday - Friday)@ 7am

Friday Minha & Kabbalat Shabbat (Evening Services): Just after Candle Lighting (See Above)

Shabbat Morning: Begins @ 9am

Mincha - Seuda - Havdala: Begins 90 mins before Havadala

Sunday Morning @ 8:30am