Submission #21709 by B'nai Jeshurun Men's Club - Pepper Pike, OH (325)

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Submitted by Jerry Brodsky
Mon, 2021-02-08 11:55
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B'nai Jeshurun Men's Club - Pepper Pike, OH (325)
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Jerry Brodsky
During our weekly 1hour zoom sessions with members, we conducted a discussion of both Father-Son Relationships and Men & Work.
Jerry Brodsky attended the online KIO regional retreat. In addition, our club had Tom Sudow attend a meeting and explain FJMC.
PROGRAMMING
(Programs can be one-time events or ongoing endeavors. More information about many of these programs may be found on fjmc.org under “Programs”). Please briefly describe program.
Conducted virtual bus trip to NYC, author event and trivia nights with Sisterhood.
Participated in chanukah gift bag procurement, distribution and online program participation.
Comedy benefit for food banks in CLE and around the country collecting over $10,000 to go directly to them.
Participated in Mahzor distribution for High Holidays during a pandemic. Helped in synagogue library.
Saturday morning service identified as Mens Club Shabbat. We speak about the club and its programs and accept aliyot.
We partnered with Tiffereth Israel (Columbus) on the comedy-benefit night.
CLUB ADMINSTRATION
Current officers have agreed to remain in place a second year. Younger members are being approached about succession planning.
Monthly synagogue publications and weekly emails include Men's Club activities. We also do monthly member emails.
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REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
Tom Sudow, FJMC International President
Jerry Brodsky has volunteered to participate in Wine on the Vine committee; as of this date no action has been requested.
Support synagogue librarian by culling from the collection, after which he personally takes Jewish books to So. Africa and other Jewish library collections.