Men’s Club

Welcome to the Men’s Club.

An energized Men’s Club at Temple Beth Sholom has evolved into a dynamic organization, with a fundamental purpose of assisting the needs of the congregation in every way possible. The Club was founded more than 50 years ago, but since becoming affiliated with the Conservative movement’s Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs in September 2001, our Men’s Club has embarked on a major campaign of stimulating religious, social and cultural activities both within the temple and throughout the Jewish community.

Easily identified by the wearing of the Red Kippah, members of the Men’s Club are truly dedicated to supporting the ideals of Judaism and how they translate into programs that benefit Temple Beth Sholom. Moreover, the Men’s Club has become actively involved in expanding its horizons to meet a full range of family and community needs. The By-laws of our Men’s Club state that the purpose of the organization shall be to promote a more thorough knowledge and appreciation of Jewish life, stimulate social and cultural activities among members and in the community, encourage youth activities and affiliations, strengthen the involvement of the members in the life of the congregation, be a charitable service organization and train knowledgeable leaders for the temple and the Jewish community.

Among its fund-raising activities, our Men’s Club is particularly proud of its sponsorship of the Warsaw Ghetto Remembrance Garden, a solemn tribute to the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. The award winning Garden is the largest fundraising project ever sponsored by a Men’s Club in the United States. In addition, the Club supports and administers our annual Yom Hashoah Yellow Candle Program. Annual dues for each member is $36, of which $11 is paid to the Jewish Federation of Men’s Clubs. A variety of activities helps the Club to elicit funds so that it can assist the Temple and other Jewish causes in many ways. For example, the Men’s Club has made financial contributions to improve safety devices in pre-school classrooms; helps sponsor an annual picnic for the religious school; buys equipment for pre-schoolers, gives gifts for all who are called to their bar/bat mitzvah and gifts for couples at their Auf Rufs. The Men’s Club made a significant contribution to Israel’s Magen David Adom, to help purchase an ambulance.

For more information, please call the Temple office at 804-1333 ext. 100.