Forum 150 Presents
Dr. Jess Mandel: The Changing Scope of Medical Care

Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.

The Men’s Club is celebrating Beth Israel's 150th anniversary with a new Dinner Forum format that features our own notable and accomplished Beth Israel members as speakers. Forum 150 will take place on the third Wednesday of each month and will include a deli dinner. 

Never have so many lived so long, yet never has public skepticism about the medical profession been higher. Associate Dean of UCSD School of Medicine, and Beth Israel member Dr. Jess Mandel will discuss this modern paradox and how the “medicalization of normal life has contributed.

Fee: $15, or $12 with an RSVP, includes deli dinner. We welcome your extra $1 donation with your RSVP to cover fees. For more information contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.

Donate and Receive a Free Deli Dinner
Sunday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Men's Club is again sponsoring its Purim Carnival Blood Drive with the San Diego Blood Bank. For your donation, you will receive a free deli dinner from the Men's Club at our next dinner forum, plus a T-shirt from the Blood Bank. Enjoy the carnival and take a few minutes to do a mitzvah.

To see the requirements for donating blood, visit the San Diego Blood Bank website. Although blood donations will be accepted from qualified donors at the Carnival, we ask that you make an appointment so we can meet our promised sign up totals with the Blood Bank.

Make your appointment today online.

Some Facts About Blood Donation:

• 60% of the population is eligible to give…only 3% do.
• Sign up for the Blood Drive-We receive Family Blood Plan coverage from the SD Blood Bank by hosting regular blood drives and having our employees donate.
• 3 donors are signed-up so far. We need a minimum of 36 donors, to collect 30 pints for our Blood drive.
• Did you know blood expires every 42 days?
• 1 car accident victim could use 50 pints upon arriving at the emergency room- we are only trying to collect 30 pints.

Sunday, March 18, 8:00 a.m.

The Men’s Club distributes Yom Hashoah candles to Beth Israel members each year. We will be packing and addressing 1400 candles for mailing until early afternoon in the social hall. All volunteer help for this wonderful mitzvah is welcome. This simple gesture from the Men’s Club reminds us all to remember the Shoah. 

Free Refreshments. To volunteer contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, 858-535-1111, ext. 3800.

Men’s Club Forum 150 Presents:
Michael Flaster
Media Entrepreneurship Reflections on the Recent Past and Fturure Journalism, Media and Communications

March 21, 6:30 p.m

The Men’s Club will celebrate Beth Israel's 150th anniversary with a new Dinner Forum format that features our own notable and accomplished Beth Israel members as speakers. Forum 150 will take place on the third Wednesday of each month and will include a deli dinner.

Michael Flaster is President of Traveling Mind Productions, a media production and consulting firm he established in 2000. His clients have included Marketplace Productions in Los Angeles, The United States Department of State and Minnesota Public Radio. Prior to his affiliation with Traveling Mind Productions, Mr. Flaster was Associate General Manager for KPBS, San Diego. He also served as a part-time faculty member in the Communications Department at San Diego State University, teaching courses in Telecommunications Management and Programming. Michael will provide his observations and comments on the last three decades and the future of journalism, media and communications practice and study. He will also look at the San Diego media landscape and discuss trends and impacts.

Fee: $15, or $12 with an RSVP, includes deli dinner. We welcome your extra $1 donation with your RSVP to cover fees. For more information contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.

Men’s Club Forum 150 Presents:
Ernest Rady
My Career and Your Questions

April 18, 6:30 p.m.

The Men’s Club will celebrate Beth Israel's 150th anniversary with a new Dinner Forum format that features our own notable and accomplished Beth Israel members as speakers. Forum 150 will take place on the third Wednesday of each month and will include a deli dinner.

Ernest and his wife Evelyn are Beth Israel Life Members of 45 years. The Rady Family is philanthropically involved in many aspects of the San Diego Community including UCSD’s Rady School of Management and the Rady Children’s Hospital. Mr. Rady was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, attended the University of Manitoba and earned degrees in law (Law Society Award for Academic Achievement) and commerce (University Gold Medal). He moved to San Diego with his family in 1966, and founded American Assets, Inc., a privately held conglomerate that acquires, improves and develops commercial real estate assets. Ernest will talk about his remarkable career and respond to your questions.

Men’s Club Forum 150 Presents:
Laurie Black

May 16, 6:30 p.m.

The Men’s Club will celebrate Beth Israel's 150th anniversary with a new Dinner Forum format that features our own notable and accomplished Beth Israel members as speakers. Forum 150 will take place on the third Wednesday of each month and will include a deli dinner.

Laurie Black has been involved in the San Diego community for more than twenty years. She currently holds the position of Principal for LJ Black Consulting Group, a firm that handles strategy, visioning and public relations for local clients. Ms. Black was previously president of the Downtown San Diego Partnership and chief of staff to Congresswoman Lynn Schenk, but most recently served as a commissioner for the San Diego Port District. Well known for her advocacy on mental illness, Laurie has been recognized for her contributions to the community by the Salvation Army, the Downtown San Diego Partnership, Athena/UCSD Connect, and the YWCA. San Diego Magazine also cited her as one of "50 People to Watch" and has received a leadership visionary award, Quality of Living, from LEAD for her dedication to the community. Laurie Black received her BA from San Diego State University in Political Science with a minor in Women's Studies.