For the Body of Believers in Yeshua (Jesus) | Grades K-6
“Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who embrace her will be blessed.” Proverbs 3:18

History and Philosophy
Ets Chaiyim lives up to its name as a school where the life-giving wisdom of the Scriptures is supreme. Ets Chaiyim, which means “tree of life” in Hebrew, is a ministry of Beth Messiah Congregation. Beth Messiah realizes the immense responsibility of parents to educate their children in the ways of the Lord. Therefore, in 1980, Beth Messiah established Ets Chaiyim School for the children of the congregation and for the children of committed believers in our area. In 1996, Ets Chaiyim established its high school with its first graduating seniors represented in the class of 2000. Ets Chaiyim serves to assist parents in their God-ordained role of training their children in the ways of the Lord.

Unique Vision
As a Messianic Jewish school, our students participate in an environment full of the richness of biblical Jewish heritage, which is centered in the teachings and example of Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah. We teach from the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament) and the New Testament in all areas of faith and life. In addition, students celebrate the biblical feasts and festivals as the Apostles did, in the grace and power of the Ruach ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit), exalting Yeshua as our Lord. For Messianic Jews and for Gentile believers with an appreciation for the biblical Jewish roots of the New Covenant faith, we are an ideal school. Ets Chaiyim families come from over thirty different congregations in the Montgomery County area. The oneness of Jew and Gentile represented in our school is a testimony of the prophetic nature of our school.

Mission
The Primary mission of Ets Chaiyim School is to raise up young people who are mighty in Spirit — youth who love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Matthew 24:9-13 relates that in the end times wickedness will increase and many will turn away from God — though God’s people will spread the light of Yeshua to the world. We take up this challenge to disciple faithful servants in God’s Kingdom who can be Yeshua’s light. To realize this vision, we give ourselves to the following purposes:

• Worshiping God and walking with him throughout the school day.
• Remembering that God is the giver of all knowledge.
• Teaching and encouraging the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• Imparting to our students a knowledge of Scripture through Bible study, memorization, and life application.
• Excelling in academics.
• Fostering integrity and covenantal relationships among our students.
• Training students to be responsible and accountable.
• Integrating technology into the classroom.
• Participating in extracurricular activities such as our athletics teams, the Lions of Judah.

Ets Chaiyim is committed to capturing the spirit of Ecclesiastes 4:12 of a three-stranded cord that is not easily broken. The three strands of the cord are the parents, the congregation, and the school. This principle of unified, covenantal teamwork will provide the student with the best opportunity to receive a Biblically-integrated, quality education.

Come and Be Blessed!!!

To schedule a visit, family interview, or learn more about our school, please contact us info@etschaiyimschool.com or simply call us at 301-216-9592.

Ets Chaiyim is registered with the State Office of Non-Public Schools and Services and is licensed as a tax-exempt private school. We are members of the Association of Christian Schools International and administer national standardized achievement tests accepted by high schools, colleges, and universities.

Ets Chaiyim School operates under a racial nondiscrimination policy as required by Internal Revenue Procedure 75-50. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance programs, and other school administered programs. Ets Chaiyim does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin.