The Sunshine State is the home to close to one hundred active and dynamic Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods; many of the have similar names but each one is unique. Today we take a trip to sun drenched, tranquil shores of Florida’s Atlantic Coast and shine a spotlight on the Temple Beth El Men’s Club of West Palm Beach, Florida.
Temple Beth El has served the needs of Conservative Judaism in Palm Beach County for almost hundred years. Since its early beginnings as part of the “Jewish Community Center”, Beth El has grown into a vibrant, multi-generational Synagogue of nearly to 200 families with a thriving religious enrollment, offering a wide array of services and multi-generational programs including Jewish education for children and adults, cultural activities, social action, grief support and spiritual healing. At the heart of Temple Beth El is a family of families; the opportunity to celebrate together and share family life cycle and social events as a congregation. Temple Beth El is affiliated with the United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism.
The Men’s Club at Temple Beth El is a welcoming community that celebrates camaraderie, service, and Jewish values. It provides a space for men of all ages to come together and form meaningful connections. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, participate in community initiatives, and create lasting friendships while strengthening your connection to Judaism and the broader Beth El community. Whether it’s gathering for social events, engaging in volunteering opportunities, or deepening your understanding of Jewish traditions, the Temple Beth El offers a supportive environment where you can grow personally, spiritually, and make a positive impact.
The Temple Beth El Men’s Club offers opportunities for fellowship and good works and host many worthwhile programs and events including “Remember a Child” supporting the Fishman Youth Fund and the ever popular “Men’s Club Theater Party”, attending live theater and musical productions by the very talented professionals in the theater in Century Village. The Temple Beth El Men’s Club members were an active participants at the 2023 Florida Region FJMC Men’s Club Weekend Ruach Retreat as well as FJMC Convention. Beth El Men’s Club members do it all; they man the grill for member barbecues, provide financial support for Temple programs and events and are actively involved on event committees in support of Beth El.
Recent Beth El Men’s Club activities included a well attended Las Vegas night fundraiser. Looking ahead, on Superbowl Sunday February 11, 2024 Men’s Club will take part in the annual FJMC World Wide Wrap. On Sunday morning February 18, 2024 the Beth El Men’s Club will be hosting a LIVE Florida Region FJMC Board Meeting and Club Training program; all Florida Region FJMC affiliated Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods are encouraged to register for this FREE event.
Each Sunday morning, the Beth El Men’s Club sponsors breakfast at 10am after minyan; join them for a heaping helping of bagels and brotherhood. Save the date(s), February 20, 2024 for a joint Men’s Club / Women’s League Paid-Up membership dinner, April 5 & 6, 2024 for Beth El Men’s Club Shabbat and May 5 & 6 for Yom Hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The Temple Beth El Men’s Club of West Palm Beach hosts a monthly Men’s Club Board meeting and mini-dinner; upcoming meetings will be on February 13, March 12 and April 2, 2024. Men’s Club President Sol Beck invites you to come for a nosh, meet the guys and be part of the future of Temple Beth El. Learn more about the Temple Beth El Men’s Club at https://www.bethelwpb.com/community/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/templebethelwpbfl/. For more information about the Beth El Men’s Club, please email Sol Beck at TBEMensClub23@Gmail.com.
The Temple Beth El Men’s Club West Palm Beach is a proud member of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC), a global confederation of over 200 affiliated Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods representing over 20,000 members across the United States, Canada, Latin America and beyond. The FJMC’s mission is to involve Jewish men in Jewish life. Learn more about how your Men’s Club or Brotherhood can affiliate at https://fjmc.org/for-clubs/affiliating-with-the-fjmc/. and one of the many active, dynamic and vibrant Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods that populate the Sunshine State.
The Florida Region of FJMCs serves the needs of Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods throughout the State of Florida. If you are not yet affiliated with the Federation, then today is the day to join us. Get to know more about the FJMC Florida Region and our growing network of Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods at www.FloridaRegionFJMC.org and please visit and LIKE our Florida Region FJMC Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/FloridaRegionFJMC.
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