There are over a hundred Synagogues, JCC’s, Chavurot, Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods in the State of Florida and many of them have the same name. Today we will take you on a journey to Palm Beach County, Florida and shine a spotlight on the Congregation B’nai Torah (CBT) Men’s Club of Boca Raton.
B’nai Torah Congregation of is the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida with over 1,000 membership families; a close-knit, multi-generational, modern, egalitarian synagogue with diverse services, programs of worship, learning, tzedakah, meaningful social action and diverse social activities. B’nai Torah also offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities and is a vibrant center for tzedakah acts and projects that touch thousands of people. Join B’nai Torah and get involved.
The B’nai Torah Men’s Club promotes fellowship and camaraderie among the men of B’nai Torah. The Men’s Club sponsors many social and volunteer activities; some events are planned for men only, others are for men with wives, significant others or an invited guest. During the past year, the B’nai Torah Men’s club hosted many well attended programs and events, highlighted by the annual Men’s Club Men’s Club Shabbat weekend featuring scholar in residence Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger: teacher, writer, and speaker known for his work in Jewish ethics and Holocaust education. He is the author of the book “Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel’s Classroom,” based on his experiences as a close student of Elie Wiesel.
Dr. Elliot Burns
In the September 2023 edition of B’nai Torah’s monthly synagogue “Chai Magazine”, Men’s Club President Dr. Elliot Burns reported; “Men’s Club is looking forward to partnering with our schools and other various arms of the MC synagogue to enhance our programming opportunities. We look forward to co- hosting and facilitating with them! Ideas include Happy Hour at local restaurants; bowling and mini golf; FAU basketball and football events; and more! Some events will be just for the adults and others will be special opportunities for the fathers/grandfathers to participate with their children. We are also planning a Miami Dolphins/Miami Heat Watch Party at the Shul with food and snacks. We have lots of fun and exciting programs planned for the whole family! Please feel free to email me at bocaburns@aol.com to offer more suggestions – we are always open to hearing your programming thoughts. Our Sunday morning Men’s Club Bagel Bites program has been very successful. In July, we were “Up Close and Personal” with Rabbi Epelbaum and in August, we hosted our own Terry Bresnick, retired Lt. Col. of West Point Academy to see a multimedia presentation about Jews at the Academy. Did you know that there are over 100 Jewish Cadets there Men’s Club now? of B’nai Torah Congregation Just recently, our Club joined together with Beth Am in Margate and Temple Torat Emet in Boynton Beach and went by bus to the Jewish Heritage Day at The Miami Marlins Stadium. Over 50 of our extended family South Florida Club members attended. It was very successful…there was a lot of RUACH! Mark your calendar for our Men’s Club/ Women’s League Annual Supper, Sangria, and Scotch in the Sukkah on October 9…Bring your friends and mispachah! Remember… “TOGETHER…WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE!” – Elliot Burns, Men’s Club President
The B’nai Torah Men’s Club has a full schedule of programs and events planned for the new year; club President Elliot Burns reports:
“Dear All…Hope your New Year started off well, and, I wish you and yours good health and warm family times!
At our Bagel Bites Series on January 28th, at 10 am, in the Library, we will be hosting Dr. Bryan Wasserman. His topic will be “Bubbamycin-Jewish Medicine”. Dr Wasserman is currently on the Board of our Congregation and the Chair of the Yiddishe Cup Golf Tournament which will be held on Monday morning, March 4th, at the Boca Grove Country Club. For breakfast, We need to know the count so I can order the bagels…call Elliot Burns (561) 866-6048(c) or email at bocaburns@aol.com
We thank Andres Alminana for sponsoring the bagels, cream cheese and set-ups!
Golf and Networking…We are Partnering with the PTO Board on Thursday, February 1st from 7pm til 9pm at the Drive Shack in West Palm Beach on Belvedere Rd. Delicious appetizers will be served…Register at http://www.btcboca.org/driveshack. $65 per person
Looking Ahead…Men’s Club will be partnering with our MRS on Sunday morning February 11th at 9:30am for our International FJMC World Wide Wrap (WWW). Last year we had over 100 youth participate! Volunteers will be needed to help our youth learn how to Wrap. Please help..! Men’s Club will sponsor the breakfast.
On February 17, 2024 we will host our 20th Annual Men’s Club Shabbat. Please contact Saul Schildhorn to volunteer for parts in the service, and, any Aliyot that he needs to fill, his email address is shoreflight@yahoo.com
As Always…Looking forward to to seeing you at all of our upcoming events, and, supporting our Men’s Club…Remember…”Together We Can Do So Much More!”..C U in Shul!
“AM YISROAL CHAI!!”
– Elliot”
B’nai Torah Men’s Club President Dr. Elliot Burns invites you to learn more about the B’nai Torah Men’s Club of Boca Raton at https://www.btcboca.org/mens-club/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BnaiTorahBoca/. For more information please email B’nai Torah Men’s Club President Dr. Elliot Burns at bocaburns@aol.com.
The B’nai Torah Men’s Club 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, Mumbai India 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/.
The Florida Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs serves the needs of affiliated Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods throughout the state of Florida. How can we help you? Get to know more about the FJMC Florida Region and our growing network of affiliated 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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