Eitz Chaim Sarasota

Eitz Chaim Sarasota is a Messianic Jewish congregation in Sarasota, Florida, and a sister congregation of Eitz Chaim Messianic Synagogue in Dallas. It describes itself as a family-integrated Messianic synagogue. On Shabbat the community gathers Saturday mornings at 10:30, followed by an oneg and afternoon activities. Torah study meets every Saturday at 1:30.

The congregation's mission is to exalt Yeshua as the Messiah and LORD of Israel and the world. It seeks to be like the first Jerusalem congregation, where Jew and non-Jew stand "as one new man, equal before God." Sharing the good news of Yeshua comes with a special emphasis on reaching the Jewish community. Eitz Chaim also speaks of reviving the First Century Jewish roots of the Messianic faith. Its name, Tree of Life, points to the Word of God and to Yeshua, the Living Word.

Worship includes singing and dancing. The community celebrates the biblical feasts, the High Holy Days and life-cycle events such as Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Whole families take part together in services, home groups and ministries, and the congregation welcomes inter-faith families. Eitz Chaim is a member of the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America and the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues.