Etz Hayim—"Tree of Life" exists to promote Christian-Jewish relations and dialogue, and a joint biblical, spiritual and liturgical self-consciousness and cooperation.

Jewish biblical scholarship in all its richness, from its origins in antiquity down to the present day, is an asset of the highest value for the exegesis of both Testaments...
—The Pontifical Biblical Commission, The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church (1993)

Etz Hayim—"Tree of Life" encourages Christians to study the biblical text with and through the traditions and commentaries of Jews and Judaism, and, where possible with Jews themselves, in order to encourage a greater understanding of the heritage of faith which is the gift of Judaism to Christianity, and to build a fraternal relationship with Jews directed towards shared goodwill and good works.

This week's Jewish and Christian Liturgical Readings

The readings list provided by Etz Hayim—"Tree of Life" follows the Torah Portion of the Week (Parashat Hashavuah) read by Jews every Sabbath, and the readings for Masses and Sunday liturgies used throughout the Christian world.

Tisha B'Av

Tisha B'Av is a major fast Day in the Jewish year—a day of mourning the loss and tragedies in Jewish history, particularly the loss of the Temples and subsequent exiles. Tisha B'Av is also a day when people look forward in messianic hope... Read more

Recent updates...
Hebrew Learning
An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew with downloadable resources

Recommended Reading
Torah and Tanakh Editions, Lectionaries,
Biblical Commentaries, Books for Preaching and Teaching with sensitivity to Jews and Judaism

Resource Links
Online resources for Jewish Studies, Biblical Studies, and Dialogue

Guidelines for Liturgical Celebrations in Holy Week
Recommendations for preachers and liturgists