Men's Club Programming

Program Menu

About the Men's Club

The Men's Club offers adult men of all ages a Jewish setting in which to learn and socialize while supporting our congregation.

How to Join the Men's Club
New CBI membership includes one year free Men's Club membership for adult men. Afterward CBI members determine their own dues level, either either $36, $54, $72, or $100. These dues make possible our programming and support services to CBI. To select your dues level and become a member, please print out and complete the simple Men's Club Membership Letter/Form. Please make your checks payable to "CBI Men's Club" and mail to:

Congregation Beth Israel
Attn: Men's Club
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA, 92112

We thank you for your time and support! If you have any questions, please contact Men's Club President, Jim Malkus.

Donate to the Men's Club
Our many donations to our congregation are made possible by our dues paying members and supporters. To make a donation to the Men's Club, please contact Jim Malkus. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Chargers Away Game Brunch

Sunday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m.

Watch the Chargers-Rams away game on the big screen TV and enjoy a free brunch of bagels, lox, coffee and fun. Open to all. RSVP to 858-535-1111, ext. 3800.

Volunteer at the Hunger Project

Sunday, October 31

Men’s Club volunteers will help the Hunger Project serve the morning meal at the St. Vincent de Paul Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. To volunteer and/or make a donation, contact Jeff Easton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Beer Tasting and Dinner at Karl Strauss Brewery

Sunday, November 14 at 4:00 p.m.

Meet at the Karl Strauss Brewery-Restaurant downtown on Colombia Street. All Men's Club members are invited. $30 per person includes a guided tour of the brewery and dinner (Chargers have a bye).

Join the CBI Men's Club Softball Team

Now fielding players for Men’s Club Softball Team. No experience necessary. To get involved with Men’s Club service and social events, call Bob Metz at 619 286-8416.

Men's Club Ongoing Events

Men's Club Ushers
The pleasant, friendly ushers who pass out your prayer books and literature at Friday Shabat Services are coordinated by the Men's Club and WBI. To volunteer to usher, please contact Don Greenberg.

Men's Club Softball Team
Now fielding players for Men's Club Softball Team. No experience necessary. To get involved with Men's Club service and social events, contact Bob Metz.

Men's Discussion Group
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
CBI Rotunda Conference Room
The purpose of the Men's Discussion Group is to create a forum for men who are members of Congregation Beth Israel to meet together, enjoy camaraderie and to discuss relevant issues. Participation is not limited to Men's Club members and a reservation is not required. Just show up. Discussion topics depend on what participants wish to discuss, and can include: current events, politics, local, state, and federal issues, financial matters, religion, health and social Issues, or any topic of mutual interest. From time to time, outside "subject" experts could be asked to participate, to lend their expertise. For more information contact Larry Bornstein. Refreshments will be served.

Enjoy Coffee, Bagels and Friendship at Cafe Beth Israel
Sundays, during Religious School
No need to stop at Starbucks on Sunday morning. Visit Cafe Beth Israel for a complimentary cup of richly blended coffee, tasty bagels and cream cheese, and other treats. Relax, surf the Internet, read a newspaper, watch the news or sports on TV and schmooze with friends. Open Sundays during Religious School from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Social Hall. Sponsored by Men's Club and Women of Beth Israel.

Monthly Board Meeting: First Wednesday of the Month
We are inviting interested CBI members to join our Board. We meet for lively discussions of Men's Club and CBI activities on the 1st Wednesday evening of each month at 6:30 p.m. We follow with dinner at a nearby restaurant. Qualifications to be involved are simply your willingness to help and guide the organization through your ideas and participation. Enjoyment and fellowship are guaranteed. Contact Bob Metz for information.

Erev Shabbat Services

Clergy-Led Friday Evening Services

Join us every Friday evening to welcome Shabbat with song, prayers and blessings. These services often feature notable speakers and the beautiful music of our Youth and Teen Choir, Adult Choir and Chai Band.

Adult Education

Adult Education

Winner of the URJ Congregation of Learners Award, CBI's adult education programming is thriving. We offer bible courses, book discussions, speakers on a wide variety of topics, and events and activities for adults of all ages.

Shabbat Services

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Clergy-Led Shabbat Morning and Afternoon Services

Most Saturdays Congregation Beth Israel holds Shabbat services in the mornings at 10:00 a.m. and afternoons at 4:00 p.m. in our beautiful Glickman-Galinson sanctuary. These services celebrate the Bar/Bat Mitzvahs of our members and are open to the entire community. Please join us and celebrate Shabbat!