The Men’s Club of Beth Israel
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, supp
Sorting 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:
* Scheduled monthly meetings and events (Click here for Calendar)
* Sponsorship of an annual Men’s Club Shabbat service
* Contributions to Beth Israel operational expenses
* Hands-on help and funds to augment special temple projects
Annual dues are $18 (Chai).
OFFICERS
Stephen Tabin, President
Les Zwain, Executive VP
Ed Blecher, VP Membership
Steve Blesofsky, VP Programming
Steve Morris, VP At-Large
Paul Grossman, Secretary
Rick Reingold, Treasurer
Barry Ross, Vice President-At-Large
March 2025
Greetings to members of the Men’s Club, our Sisterhood, and all of the members of our Beth Israel family.
Spring has sprung! Maybe…
According to my son, Jeremy, a local CBSTV Meteorologist in Wausau, Wisconsin, the meteorological calendar says March 1st is the start of Spring. When I lived in Philly/South Jersey, it even snowed the first week of April. Living in Florida now, I learned that when you attend a Phillies Spring Training game in March, you should not sit in the sun. The temperature reaches into the mid-80s and the sun is unbearable, even with plenty of sunscreen. So what does all of this mean to us?
Even though here in Florida it does not matter what the groundhog and the calendar say, it has been a topsy-turvy “Florida Winter” for us. Warm, then cool (Florida-type cold), and it repeats and continues. And then Summer follows too quickly. Sometimes we bypass Spring. I am ready for Spring and all of the positive connotations that feeling brings.
I hope you, too, are ready for Spring and positive feelings.
I would like to express my appreciation to our Sisterhood for their great Sisterhood Shabbat on February 14th.
On February 12th, our speaker, President Ricki Bauman, gave the Men’s Club Luncheon a very interesting presentation on “The Real Estate Market Locally and How It Affects You”. Much discussion and numerous questions followed. The Men’s Club thanks Ricki for taking time out of her very busy schedule for us. It was great meeting old and new friends, plus plenty of pizza was enjoyed by all, along with cookies, snacks, and soda.
Sunday, March 16th will bring us our last famous Bagels & Discovery program of the season. Our speaker will be Dr. Arthur B. Chausmer, Endocrinologist, who will speak on the topic: “Nutrition: Fact and Fallacy”. We will continue with our tables full of bagels, lox, whitefish salad, and all of the trimmings. Bagels & Discovery is still $12 per person. See page 9 in this edition of Shalom News for the flyer.
On Wednesday, March 26th, we again have invited the men and women of the Wells Fargo Advisors for our annual presentation on Finance. They are planning a delicious luncheon in our Social Hall. It will be open to the entire congregation. Best part: It is free! Flyers will go out shortly. Save the date.
Enjoy the month of March–and see you at the ball park!
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy,
Stephen