[7] Officially incorporated on November 30, 1983,[1] Etz Chaim is a multi-faceted outreach center dedicated to reaching Jews of all backgrounds to experience Orthodox Judaism.
[8] Among its programs, Etz Chaim helps people find study partners for the process of conversion to Orthodox Judaism.
[10] In 1992, a Lubavitch family advertised and held Jewish services, ceremonies, and celebrations in their house in Baltimore County.
[11] Etz Chaim supported the family, stating that enforcing such laws on a place of worship was unconstitutional.
[14] In 2001, a bill was proposed to prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation with regard to public accommodations, housing, and employment in Maryland.