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
Jeff Beller, Treasurer
Barry Ross, Vice President-At-Large
June/July 2025
Greetings to members of the Men’s Club, our Sisterhood, and all of the members of
our Beth Israel family.
This year, Father’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 15th. I believe that we should honor fathers and grandfathers not just on one day, but throughout the years. My father worked the late shift for the US Post Office at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia (3 pm to midnight, five days a week) when I was going to elementary school. It seemed that I hardly saw him. And then he died at the age of 47 of recurring heart attacks when I was 13 years old. But I still have really good memories of my father. One memory that stands out in my mind was sitting next to my father on our couch, listening to our transistor radio together, in December of 1960 as our Philadelphia Eagles won the NFL Championship (no Super Bowls back then). Another time I remember my dad yelling at our black and white TV at Phillies Hall of Famer Robin Roberts and calling him a “bum” when he was unable to pitch as well as he used to, when he was younger.
I really feel that I became a life-long fan of my Phillies and Eagles thanks to my father. I also believe that I have passed on that passion to my son, Jeremy. Those are just a couple of my thoughts. I am sure you, too, have many great memories of your father as well. Happy Father’s Day to you all!
By early August, the Men’s Club will be sending out invitations to all of the men of our congregation asking you to join or rejoin the Men’s Club for the 2025-2026 year. Dues will not change–only $18 to become a member and enjoy one free paid-up fabulous luncheon, meet old and new friends when we get together at our bimonthly luncheons, at which time we will
introduce our guest speakers and enjoy a variety of food and drink (soda only). Look for your Men’s Club invitation later this summer!
The Men’s Club is finalizing our Calendar for the 2025-2026 year. In the future, we will be asking for volunteers to usher our Temple during the High Holy Days, helping us build and take apart our Sukkah, helping us elect old and new members to be on our Board of Directors (you, too, could become more involved in our Men’s Club), joining us in celebrating Hanukkah with the Sisterhood, and taking occasional trips outside our Temple. This past year, we carpooled to Tampa Bay Downs for a Day at the Races. We hope to schedule several more outside events in the new year.
We hope you will join us for the 2025-2026 year–look for your invitation.
We hope you and your family have a great summer!
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy,
Stephen