The Men’s Club is an arm of Beth Israel. The purpose of this organization is to strengthen Jewish consciousness by cultivating social interaction, encouraging social services, offering religious education, supporting activities that benefit the Congregation and promoting closer fellowship among its members. We welcome Jewish men in the congregation and community at large. Men’s Club men support the Beth Israel congregation and each other with a variety of spiritual, educational, and social activities.
Annual dues are $18 (Chai).
Men’s Club men support the Beth Israel congregation and each other with a variety of spiritual, educational, and social activities:
- Build and then take down the Sukkah for Sukkot
- Contributions to Beth Israel operational expenses
- Hands-on help and funds to augment special temple projects
Officers
Stephen Tabin, President
Les Zwain, Executive VP
Ed Blecher, VP Membership
Steve Blesofsky, VP Programming
Steve Morris, VP At-Large
Paul Grossman, Secretary
Treasurer, Jeff Beller
Barry Ross, Vice President-At-Large
December 2025
Greetings to members of the Men’s Club, our Sisterhood, and all of the members of our Beth Israel family.
On Sunday, October 26, we had beautiful weather for our second annual Fall Fest. It was made possible by major contributions by our Men’s Club and Stephen Tabin. We enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, and beer, as well as snacks. It was a great afternoon of food, entertainment, and socializing.
Our latest Men’s Club luncheon was held in the Social Hall on Wednesday, November 19 at 12 noon. It was a Paid-Up Luncheon for only members of the Men’s Club. A complete home-made lasagna dinner (veggie and cheese) with salad and garlic bread, soda, water, and desserts was provided for all those who attended. Our special thank you goes to Sharon Privitera for preparing and cooking this fantastic meal and dessert. A large number of our members enjoyed the great meal and socializing. We would like to thank all of the new members who joined us. A business meeting to elect new Board Members also took place. Rabbi Phil was our very interesting speaker.
Our first bagels & Discovery is being held on Sunday, December 7 at 10:30 am in our Henry Gibson Social Hall. We are having our own Ricki Bauman speak on the topic of “What In Heaven’s Name is Going On in Real Estate?” In addition, we are having our “Bagel Bundle” at each table. We are going to try a new technique for admittance. Once you sign in, get your name tags and purchase your raffle tickets in the sanctuary, you will be admitted directly into our Social Hall. You may take a seat for yourself, help yourself to coffee, hot tea, and orange juice, but we ask that you not eat any foods until we say the motzi. No reserved seating. For the flyer with details, see page 6.
On Sunday, December 14, we celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. That afternoon, our Sisterhood and Men’s Club are hosting our Annual Hanukkah Party in the Social Hall. The fun starts at 1:00, but you will want to arrive early to get raffle tickets and to socialize. Our Sisterhood is treating us to latkes and other treats and surprises, while the Men’s Club will provide the doughnuts/munchkins. Perhaps we can even light the first candle on our Bernie Katz Memorial Hanukkah Memorial Menorah outside. We welcome you to join us.
Our next Men’s Club luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17 at 12 noon in our Social Hall. Stay tuned for a flyer for details.
On Sunday, December 21 at 10:00 am, we invite all of you to attend the Temple’s Annual Meeting in the sanctuary, where we will hear the proposed budget, updates from the heads of all Temple committees as well as the Presidents of the Men’s Club and Sisterhood, followed by elections to the Temple Board. Look for bagels & cream cheese.
Our Men’s Club Board joins me in wishing you a wonderful Hanukkah. We hope that it brings great joy and happy visits with friends and family.
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy,
Stephen
Scheduled monthly meetings and events
Summer recess June-August for membership meetings
NOTE: Unless shown otherwise Membership Meetings begin at 12:00 Noon. Board Meetings begin at 10:00 AM. Starting September, 2023
Bagels and Discovery begins at 10:30 A.M.
