Men's Club
Men's Club
Doing, Learning, Sharing, Building Community, Making Friends
The Beth El Temple's Men's Club is about connecting you with interesting things to do and interesting people to meet. Our programs are many and varied; often, we partner with other synagogues or community organizations. Whether you want to stimulate your mind, exercise your body, perform mitzvot or support the synagogue and school, you’ll find plenty of activities and friendships in Beth El’s Men’s Club.
Breakfast and More
Men’s Club sponsors Sunday morning breakfast programs during the year on a wide variety of topics. Our deluxe breakfasts and other programs are sometimes discounted or free to all Men’s Club members who RSVP in advance (yet another reason to become a member!).
Some of our annual programs include:
- Welcome-Back-From-Summer Sunday Breakfast with a notable sports speaker
- Scotch (or sometimes vodka!) and Steak in the Sukkah
- Tuesday & Thursday Morning Reservoir Walk (throughout the year)
- Minyan on the Mountain
- Distinguished Service Award Banquet
- World-wide Wrap (Tefillin Minyan)
- Yellow Candle Program for Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Hearing Men’s Voices, a program designed to build relationships and extend community among our Beth El men
We’re honored
One of the most active chapters in the country, we are proud to have received numerous awards from The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) including the highly-coveted Quality Club Award, honoring the breadth and depth of our programming, community service and commitment to Judaism and synagogue life. No matter your age or stage in life, we invite you to join our group of go-for-it guys.
Everyone is Welcome
Although we’re called Men's Club all programming (with the exception of the "Hearing Men’s Voices" series) is open to people of all genders. Please email mensclub@bethelwh.org to find out how you can get involved.
Please check out:
Men's Club Programs 2024-2025
Become a Men’s Club Member via printable membership form or online form
Members of the Men’s Club Board
Thu, March 20 2025
20 Adar 5785
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2025God is Here: Exploring Metaphors for the Divine
Thursday, Mar 20th 6:00p to 7:30p
Join Rabbis Debra Cantor and Rachel Zerin for a hands-on exploration of different metaphors for the Divine. These metaphors are all deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, while broadening the ways we think about, talk about, and relate to God and the idea of the Holy. Inspired by Rabbi Toba Spitzer's book "God is Here: Reimagining the Divine," we will use text study, discussion, writing, art, ritual, and more to think about how language and metaphor shape our experiences - and how language and metaphor can either limit or expand how we experience holiness in our lives. Click in to register! -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2025Breakfast Program with Sportscaster Joe D'Ambrosio
Sunday, Mar 23rd 9:15a to 11:15a
Please join Men's Club for a delicious breakfast buffet, followed by a presentation by sportscaster Joe D'Ambrosio. He will discuss his career, especially his years as the "Voice of UConn" sports. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2025Multi-Synagogue Day of Service: Packing Passover Bags
Sunday, Mar 23rd 3:00p to 5:00p
Click in for details! -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2025Introduction to Mussar: a Mini-Course with Rabbi Jim Rosen
Thursday, Mar 27th 2:00p to 3:00p
The Mussar movement is a little-known gem that emphasizes the ethical aspects of Judaism. This Jewish experience was largely destroyed by the Nazis, but today it is enjoying a renaissance as many have discovered that its ideas and techniques provide meaningful pathways in life. Please join Rabbi Rosen to learn more about this spiritual practice and dive into the Jewish world of character building, personal ethics, and communal responsibility. Click in to register! -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2025Beer Night at the Thomas Hooker Brewery
Thursday, Mar 27th 7:00p to 10:00p
Join Beth El Temple’s Men Club in an evening at Thomas Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield. Enjoy beer and wine, learn about the brewing process from a great local brewery, and connect with fellow members of the community. Each ticket includes a drink of your choice as well as pizza. You do not have to be a Men’s Club member to attend! Tickets are limited, so click in to sign up ASAP. All guests must be 21+.
Contact Us
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm
Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm
SULAM Beth El Educational Program:
Upcoming Events
-
Thursday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2025God is Here: Exploring Metaphors for the Divine
Thursday, Mar 20th 6:00p to 7:30p
Join Rabbis Debra Cantor and Rachel Zerin for a hands-on exploration of different metaphors for the Divine. These metaphors are all deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, while broadening the ways we think about, talk about, and relate to God and the idea of the Holy. Inspired by Rabbi Toba Spitzer's book "God is Here: Reimagining the Divine," we will use text study, discussion, writing, art, ritual, and more to think about how language and metaphor shape our experiences - and how language and metaphor can either limit or expand how we experience holiness in our lives. Click in to register! -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2025Breakfast Program with Sportscaster Joe D'Ambrosio
Sunday, Mar 23rd 9:15a to 11:15a
Please join Men's Club for a delicious breakfast buffet, followed by a presentation by sportscaster Joe D'Ambrosio. He will discuss his career, especially his years as the "Voice of UConn" sports. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2025Multi-Synagogue Day of Service: Packing Passover Bags
Sunday, Mar 23rd 3:00p to 5:00p
Click in for details! -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2025Introduction to Mussar: a Mini-Course with Rabbi Jim Rosen
Thursday, Mar 27th 2:00p to 3:00p
The Mussar movement is a little-known gem that emphasizes the ethical aspects of Judaism. This Jewish experience was largely destroyed by the Nazis, but today it is enjoying a renaissance as many have discovered that its ideas and techniques provide meaningful pathways in life. Please join Rabbi Rosen to learn more about this spiritual practice and dive into the Jewish world of character building, personal ethics, and communal responsibility. Click in to register!
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