Past Men's Club Events...

Men's Club Open House

Begins Sunday, Nov. 4, 10:00 am - noon

All men of Beth El are invited to join us for complimentary breakfast and speaker, James Blasingame, Intelligence Analyst for the FBI, speaking on "Personal Perspectives of Afghanistan", discussing the mission of the FBI's international program, his official duties, as well as perspectives of his 15-month stay in Afghanistan. No RSVP needed. For more information, contact Scott Simon at 616-4089 or simonsz@cox.net.

Men’s Club Invites You to The Ultimate ‘Wrap Session’

On Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 9 a.m., Beth El will join Jews from across the globe who will participate in the annual World-Wide Wrap, sponsored by the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. This event gives participants an opportunity to learn about and wrap tefillin, as well as gain a new understanding about this important mitzvah. Ben Shapiro is serving as local chairman.

For those who have never wrapped tefillin but would like to learn how, volunteers will offer assistance at 8:45 a.m. Minyan will begin at 9 a.m., followed by breakfast and a presentation led by Rabbi Levin. In addition, a new video, “Wrapped: The How and Why of Tallit and Tefillin,” will be shown. The film focuses on the significance of tallit and tefillin in individuals’ lives and in the larger context of Jewish belief.

The entire community is invited to participate in this symbolic and meaningful exercise – join us Sunday morning and be part of the ultimate ‘wrap session’!

Men’s Club Hosts Spiritual-Wellness Program

Sunday, November 5, 2006, at 10 a.m.

Our Beth El Men’s Club will present a special forum, "Hearing Men's Voices -- Body and Spirit: Men Staying Healthy and Fit," on Sunday, November 5, 2006, at 10 a.m., following minyan. (Breakfast will be served.) This special program, developed by the national Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, is open to all men – membership in Men’s Club is not required to attend.

“We place a premium on our health and the good life derived from being healthy,” Glenn Fineman said. “Jewish men have had a need to get together, in a spiritual context, to discuss critical issues unique to men. Questions we’ll explore will include, 'What are our special interests, our unique needs, our specific challenges?' There is no charge, but we request that you e-mail Margie Gutnik or call her at 492-8550 if you plan to attend.

Hazak, Men's Club Plan to Take Us Out To the Ball Game

Sunday, August 6, 2006 at 11 am

Join us for a pre-game picnic at Beth El, starting at 11 a.m., then we'll carpool down to the ball park for the 1:35 p.m. game and cheer on our team!

Cost is $10 (covers BBQ lunch and admission to game). Contact Fred Kader at 333-1256 or drfredjkader@cox.net, or Jim Wax at 393-4442, or zehde@cox.net.

Men's Club Honors
Ray Goldstein

Saturday, March 25, 2006 9:30am

Join us for our annual Men’s Shabbat on Saturday, March 25, at 9:30 a.m., as the group’s members will lead Shabbat services. As an additional highlight of the morning, longtime Beth El congregant Ray Goldstein, newly-elected international president of the United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism, will be honored. Ray will present the morning’s D’var Torah. Following services, the Kiddush luncheon be sponsored by both Men’s Club and the Beth El Board of Trustees. Everyone is invited to join us special Shabbat morning.

Men’s Club Invites Community
Participates in ‘World Wide Wrap’

Sunday February 5, 2006, 9am

The Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs will hold its annual World Wide Wrap on February 5, 2005. If you have never wrapped tefillin or haven't done so since your bar/bat mitzvah, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about this important mitzvah. World Wide Wrap is a Men's Club program meant to inspire Jewish adults, male and female, to perform the mitzvah of laying tefillin.

On this day, we try to have all Jews everywhere put on TEFILLIN. Sounds crazy! No? But now . . . it is a TRADITION! You may ask, "How did this tradition get started?" IN THE BEGINNING there was an idea, a vision, a dream!

Picture this in the eye of your mind: February 5, 2006. The sun rises. It is time for minyan. Jewish families across the globe will gather together at Shul and put on Tefillin! They will experience the mitzvah and wrap themselves in the words and spirit of holiness. You and Beth El Synagogue can be a part of this experience!

To be sure your tefillin are kosher, they must be in good repair. If the cases are worn they must be repaired with a special paint. If anyone needs their tefillin repaired or if they need to buy tefillin, please contact either Harry Weiner at 397-8028, or Ben Shapiro at 934-4341.

If you have any questions, contact Harry. Looking forward to seeing YOU at Beth El Men's Club World Wide Wrap this year! In the meantime, check out the World Wide Wrap website.

BREAKFAST

Sunday, January 15, 10am

You won't want to miss the upcoming Men's Club Breakfast on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 10:00am.

Omaha author Steve Fischer will be speaking on his new book, When the Mob Ran Vegas: Stories of Murder, Mayhem and Money. Come hear him describe sizzling, behind-the-scenes stories about the men, the Mob, movie stars, and missing money that made '50s and '60s Vegas such a hot spot in the Nevada desert.

At the meeting, we are also going to vote on the proposed bylaws. To RSVP or if you have any questions, contact Harry Weiner at 397-8028 or by e-mail.

Beth El, Temple’s Men’s Clubs Square Off
in Softball Re-match

Sunday, September 11 at 5 pm

Get your bats and balls ready, loosen up that throwing arm, and join Men’s Club on Sunday, September 11, 5 p.m., for another exciting softball game with Temple Israel’s Men’s Club! All males ages 13 and up are welcome to participate (what a great father-son activity), and don’t forget to bring along family and friends to watch the fun!

Men's Club to Serve Breakfast

On Sunday, August 28, the first day of BESTT, Men's Club will be serving breakfast to parents, students and all who wish to enjoy a bagel breakfast at no charge. If you can help serve, please call Harry Wiener at 397-8028.

Beth El's Men's Club Plays Ball with Temple

More action shots inside!

Men's Club Breakfast
Features Shoah Interviewer

Sunday, May 15, 10am

Please plan to join us at the synagogue for a special Men's Club breakfast on Sunday, May 15, 10am, featuring Dr. Benjamin Nachman, who will discuss his role as an interviewer of Holocaust survivors for Steven Spielberg's Shoah Project.

The presentation promises to be both fascinating and eye-opening, according to chairman Glen Fineman, who added that the entire community is invited to attend the breakfast, which is free of charge.

Support Our Men's Club
Yellow Candle Project

We thank our Men's Club for once again sending out Yom HaShoah candles to members of our congregation. Sent as part of a service project undertaken by members of the National Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, these candles are solemn reminders to commemorate Yom HaShoah, this year being observed May 6. Fred Kader and Ben Shapiro have served as chairmen of the local effort.

We encourage all recipients of these yellow candles to send in a donation to Beth El; all amounts are appreciated, and multiples of $18 are requested. All proceeds will benefit youth programming at Beth El.

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Building and Enjoying the Sukkah

The Men's Club organized a crew to build the sukkah. Thanks to Harry Weiner, Ben Shapiro, Larry Hasslinger, Justin Cooper, Cary Grossman, Les Kay, Michael Hoberman, Larry Novak, Glen Fineman, Gaddy Tene, Lazar Turetsky, Gary Kudym, Eyov Larilari, Max Weiner, Dan Levitan, Robert Levitan and Joe Kravitz.

See more pictures of building the sukkah and enjoying the sukkah inside.

Men’s Club and Hazak Plan
to Take You Out to the Ballgame!

Sunday, August 15

Step up to the plate and join Men’s Club and Hazak on Sunday, August 15, for lunch at Beth El, then on to Rosenblatt Stadium as the Omaha Royals battle the Colorado Springs Rockies! In true baseball style, the 11am lunch will include hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, cole slaw, chips, pickle and drink.

The game’s start time is 1:35 p.m., and carpools to the ballpark will be available upon request. Cost of the afternoon is $12.25; $10.75 for children under 12. Reservations are needed by August 9, and may be made by sending a check to Gloria Goodman, 1636 Holling Drive, Omaha NE, 68144.

For more information, please contact Natalie Rubin at 334-5893.

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