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MEN'S CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS

MEN'S CLUB EVENTS

July Dinner Forum – Councilperson Marti Emerald
Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m.

  • Feuerstein Family Activity Center
  • Fee: $12 per person; includes deli dinner
  • All are invited!

San Diego Councilperson Marti Emerald Marti Emerald will be speaking at the July Dinner Forum. As a former working Investigative Reporter and Troubleshooter and Newscaster since 1987, Marti Emerald earned over one hundred awards for community service and journalistic excellence. She is a dedicated consumer advocate on a mission to educate and defend those in trouble. As the Troubleshooter, she resolved thousands of problems and helped put dozens of scammers behind bars. Marti is a tireless volunteer, and works with several charities and organizations throughout the area.

RSVP by Monday, July 13 for this event For more info or to RSVP by phone, call 858 535-1111 ext. 3800
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ONGOING EVENTS

Men's Discussion Group
Every 2nd and 4th Wed. 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 CBI 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 & 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

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Where does Challah come from?

The Oneg Shabbat challah is provided by your CBI Men’s Club each week. Our many donations are made possible by our dues paying members. If you have not joined the Men’s Club, please add to our membership of 330 plus by calling Dave Dahl for an application at 858 535-1111, ext 3800.

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Café Beth Israel

This new venue is for the benefit of Religious School parents. Sponsored by the Mens Club and WBI it will be open on Sundays 9:00 to 11:30 am. The social hall is set up with tables, a 35-inch TV, where parents can nosh on bagels and sweets and drink coffee or decaf. The Men's Club is providing bagels, cream cheese, the San Diego Union-Tribune LA Times, and NY Times newspapers. The CBI Library will provide books for browsing. Parents can bring their laptop and connect to the new Wi-Fi service.

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Yom Hashoah Fund Raising

The Men's Club distributes Yom Hashoah candles to Temple members each year. The monies received from subsequent donations to the Men's Club help support Holocaust related projects:

  • The Kriah Holocaust Memorial Sculpture
  • They sponsor one of our CBI Youths (who was nominated by Cantor Bernstein) for a trip to Israel
  • Purchase books, tapes, and DVDs (in consultation with the CBI librarian) of relevance to the history of the Jewish people, especially vis a vis the Holocaust
  • Sponsor trips for Sunday School youth to attend the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles
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Monthly Board Meeting
First Wednesday of the Month

Join members for a lively discussion of Men's Club and CBI activities at Board meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. We follow with dinner at a nearby restaurant. Current and prospective members are welcome. Contact for information.

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Men's Club Donations

The Men's Club donates the prayer books that are given to each B'nai Mitzvah at Congregation Beth Israel. The book is a loving gift that includes many prayers and passages that can be used throughout their life. Our many donations are made possible by our dues paying members. If you have not joined the Men's Club, please call David Dahl for a membership application at 858-565-2801.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Men’s Club Embrace-A-Family Gift Collections a Success

The Men’s club collected donations for Jewish Family Service in December for their holiday program to assist families have a joyous holiday. Hundreds of dollars of toys and gift certificates were collected. Thank you to those donating.

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. Thank you to our May ushers: Don Greenberg, Jay Harris, Michael Heinzman, Ken Jacobs, Marty Klitzner, Art Levy, Jim Malkus, Bob Metz, David Nourok, Michael Rose, Larry Krause and Steve Laufer.

Monthly Board Meeting

We are inviting interested Temple members to join our Board. We meet on the 1st Wednesday evening of each month. Qualifications are simply your willingness to help and guide the organization through your ideas and participation. Enjoyment and fellowship are guaranteed.

All Men’s Club members are invited for a lively discussion of Men’s Club and CBI activities at Board meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. We follow with dinner at a nearby restaurant. Call Bob Metz for information at 858 535-1111 ext. 3800.

Changing of the Guard

President Bob Metz has turned the gavel over to his successor, Jim Malkus who will serve as President of the Men's Club for the next two years. Additionally, officers have been elected and will be installed on July 1st. They are: Ben Schneider as 1st VP, Jerry Levy as 2nd VP, Mike Heinzman as Treasurer, and Steve Laufer as Recording Secretary. New Board members being added are Dan Brogadier and David Tartikoff.

Men’s Club makes donation for trip to Museum of Tolerance

At the May meeting, the Men’s Club Board of Directors voted to make a donation from Yom Hashoah funds to support the recent trip of 8th Graders to the Museum of Tolerance.

Our many donations are made possible by our dues paying members. If you have not joined the Men’s Club, please call 858 535-1111 ext 3800.

CBI History Project- 150th Year Celebration

Members of the Congregation and Men’s Club are working on creating a written history of CBI over the last 149 years. More volunteers are needed to help review the many volumes of source material we have been sifting through as well as other facets of the project. Please call Larry Krause to volunteer your talents 858 755-6162.

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