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 2025-2026
Become a Men’s Club Member via printable membership form or online form
Members of the Men’s Club Board
Fri, August 29 2025
5 Elul 5785
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2025Men's Club Outing to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Portland Sea Dogs
Sunday, Aug 31st 12:00p to 4:00p
Back by popular demand! Join the Men’s Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to see the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies affiliate) play the Portland Sea Dogs (the Boston Red Sox minor league affiliate)! Our seats, in the Hartford Terrace section along the first-base side, are in a shaded, private section. Your ticket will allow you free exclusive access to the Yard Goats Club, an air conditioned indoor section with great views of the game, comfortable seating, and higher-end food and liquor options not available at the general concession stands. And yes, fries, hot dogs, and beer are also available there. You can go to this private section when you want to take a break from your field seats, get refreshments, and schmooze with others. Our group will be recognized at the game. There will be a shout out for the Beth El Men's Club! One of us will get to throw out a first pitch! There may be other surprises! Kids run the bases after the game! Tickets are limited, so you are urged to put in your RSVP as soon as possible. You may request to be seated with others who are placing their RSVP separately. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 7th 11:30a to 1:00p
This event is free and open to the public! Prospective members encouraged to join us! -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 12 , 2025Shabbat Under the Stars
Friday, Sep 12th 5:30p to 7:30p
Join us for an outdoor, family-friendly service and congregational dinner. Please RSVP by September 8 at noon. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025Intro to EFT Tapping: Reduce Stress, Reclaim Calm, and Reset Yourself
Sunday, Sep 14th 2:00p to 3:30p
Learn about this simple tool to calm your nervous system, releasing stress, tension, and emotional overwhelm. Marie Cancelliere, M.Ed. and Emotional Wellness Coach will guide us in the session brought to us by Women's Network and the North Atlantic Region of the WLCJ. Click in for RSVP details! -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2025Tashlich
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 5:00p to 5:30p
Participate in the traditional "casting out of our sins" ceremony at the Berlinsky home (25 Huntington Drive), featuring a brief family-friendly service.
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
-
Sunday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2025Men's Club Outing to see the Hartford Yard Goats play the Portland Sea Dogs
Sunday, Aug 31st 12:00p to 4:00p
Back by popular demand! Join the Men’s Club at Dunkin’ Donuts Park to see the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies affiliate) play the Portland Sea Dogs (the Boston Red Sox minor league affiliate)! Our seats, in the Hartford Terrace section along the first-base side, are in a shaded, private section. Your ticket will allow you free exclusive access to the Yard Goats Club, an air conditioned indoor section with great views of the game, comfortable seating, and higher-end food and liquor options not available at the general concession stands. And yes, fries, hot dogs, and beer are also available there. You can go to this private section when you want to take a break from your field seats, get refreshments, and schmooze with others. Our group will be recognized at the game. There will be a shout out for the Beth El Men's Club! One of us will get to throw out a first pitch! There may be other surprises! Kids run the bases after the game! Tickets are limited, so you are urged to put in your RSVP as soon as possible. You may request to be seated with others who are placing their RSVP separately. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 7 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 7th 11:30a to 1:00p
This event is free and open to the public! Prospective members encouraged to join us! -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 12 , 2025Shabbat Under the Stars
Friday, Sep 12th 5:30p to 7:30p
Join us for an outdoor, family-friendly service and congregational dinner. Please RSVP by September 8 at noon. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025Intro to EFT Tapping: Reduce Stress, Reclaim Calm, and Reset Yourself
Sunday, Sep 14th 2:00p to 3:30p
Learn about this simple tool to calm your nervous system, releasing stress, tension, and emotional overwhelm. Marie Cancelliere, M.Ed. and Emotional Wellness Coach will guide us in the session brought to us by Women's Network and the North Atlantic Region of the WLCJ. Click in for RSVP details!
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