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
December 2024
Greetings to members of the Men’s Club, our Sisterhood, and all of the members of our Beth Israel family.
The Men’s Club Board wishes to thank the following men for helping to take down our Sukkah: Stephen Tabin, Ron Boyarsky, Rolland Ford, Jeff Ackerman, (100-yer-old Men’s Club member) Bud Rosenberg, Barry Ross, Ed Blecher, Michael Zaro, Jerome Levy, Rick Reingold, and Kent McBride, with special thanks to Steve Behr for bringing the keys to the trailer. Bud again brought the donuts and our Men’s Club provided the Dunkin’ Munchkins. A good time was had by all. With all of our volunteers, we finished in no time. Thanks again!
On Sunday, November 3rd, we had a great turnout for our first annual Fall Fest, sponsored by our Men’s Club. We enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, water, and beer, as well as snacks. The Rosengolds (Rachel Rosenzweig and Yuri Reingold) entertained us by performing some of the Golden Oldies we sang when we were younger. The weather was perfect, and it was a fun afternoon of food, entertainment, and socializing.
Our latest Men’s Club Luncheon was held in the Social Hall on Wednesday, November 20th at 12:00 noon. It was a Paid-Up Luncheon for only members of the Men’s Club. A complete fried chicken dinner with two sides and a roll plus refreshments was provided for all who attended. A good 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. On Sunday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m., we invite all of you to attend the Temple’s Annual Congregational 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 Men’s Club and Sisterhood, followed by elections to the Temple Board.
On Sunday, December 15th, at 12:30 p.m., Sisterhood is hosting a wine and cheese spread in the Social Hall prior to the fund-raising performance of “Hanukkah Through The Decades”, written and directed by Dalia Behr. After the show, Men’s Club and Sisterhood will be presenting a latke and jelly donut buffet to celebrate Hanukkah. The deadline to pay for this performance is December 8th. Please see the flyer on page 1.
Did you realize that the first night of Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year? 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