History

Monroe Twp Jewish Center was started in 1979 by a small group of Reform Jews in Monroe Twp who wanted a place of their own. At that time and even today, we are the only Reform Congregation in Monroe Twp. Many of the original founding members are still members and now enjoying the fruits of their labor with their grandchildren.

At first they met in a local church, but in time with donated land and fundraising were able to build a small building. In the last 15 years, we've expanded our space and beautified it by adding original stained glass windows and a new ark cover. We also adopted a Hebrew name - Congregation Etz Chaim.

Since 1997, our spiritual leader has been Rabbi Ben Levy.

The purpose of this Congregation is to worship God following the precepts of Judaism; to impart our deep faith and rich heritage to our children; to fulfill our responsibilities to the Jewish people at large; and to practice the principles of freedom and community both individually and collectively and to extend the privilege of worship to all persons of the Jewish faith.