Temple Israel of Winter Springs, Florida is an egalitarian conservative synagogue where tradition and change sit comfortably side by side; a family of families with a strong sense of community, deeply rooted in Jewish tradition but progressive in outlook. Temple Israel is a center for lifelong Jewish learning, offering a wide variety of opportunities to meet the diverse needs of its congregation through teaching and living tikun olam and being an active force in community service initiatives. Temple Israel is also a kehilla, a sacred community of people engaged with each other to seek G-d, to explore and live out our understanding of Judaism, to offer and to give support, to share joy and sorrow, to learn and grow together and to explore the meaning of our lives and the wisdom of our ancestors.
The mission of the Men’s Club of Temple Israel is to perpetuate the ideals of Conservative Judaism of Temple Israel & Central Florida, and to support its Educational, Spiritual, Social, Recreational, Adult and Youth Programming. Men’s Club activities include religious and social activities for the congregation, Religious School functions, fund raising, supporting and co-sponsoring events with the Women of Temple Israel. The Temple Israel Men’s Club has a bowling league and sponsors a monthly, first Monday poker game at Temple Israel.
Over the past several months the Temple Israel Men’s Club organized a diverse array of engaging programming and well attended events including a Hearing Men’s Voices program: “How Can We Live in a More Spiritual World”, a Whiskey and Bourbon tasting program and a group hike at Little Big Econ State Forest at the Barr Sty Trailhead.
Looking ahead 2024 and beyond, the Temple Israel Men’s Club promises the best is yet to some. Come out on Thursday evening January 18 for a lively “Men’s Club First Amendment discussion”. The following Thursday January 25, the Temple Israel Men’s Club will host a joint dinner program with the Ohev Shalom Men’s Club. Club President Natan Brener invites you to “Come out and have a great social night with your fellow Men’s Club members.” Contact Natan Brener at NatanBrener@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP to either event.
Save the date – the weekend of February 2 through 4, 2024 – to take part in the Temple Israel Men’s Club Camping Shabbaton at Louisa State Park. Join with Men’s Club for a weekend filled with nature and nurture, hiking and havdalah, campfires, comraderie and so much S’mores. Please be sure to R$VP as soon as possible to ensure a spot. Currently only eight spots are available, however arrangements may be made if enough men request to join. Contact Natan Brener at NatanBrener@gmail.com for more information and to RSVP.
On Superbowl Sunday, February 11, 2024 Rabbi Joshua Neely will lead the Temple Israel Men’s Club in the FJMC World Wide Wrap. Please don’t miss this opportunity to join with thousands of other Tefillin “wrappers” all over the world. There is no cost to participate and breakfast will be served.
Men’s Club President Natan Brener invites you to learn more about the Temple Israel Men’s Club of Winter Haven at https://tiflorida.org/community/mens-club/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TempleIsraelOrlando. For more information about the Temple Israel Men’s Club, please email NatanBrener@gmail.com or TempleIsrael@TiFlorida.org with the subject line MEN’S CLUB INQUIRY.
The Temple Israel Men’s Club is a proud member of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC), a confederation of over 200 affiliated Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods representing over 20,000 members across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Mumbai, India and beyond. Learn more about how your Men’s Club or Brotherhood can affiliate at: https://fjmc.org/for-clubs/affiliating-with-the-fjmc/.
The Florida Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs serves the needs of affiliated Men’s Club’s 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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