Submission #28263 by East Brunswick Jewish Center Men's Club - E. Brunswick, NJ (953)

Submission information
Submitted by davidj920
Wed, 2023-04-19 07:42
69.248.94.103
2023
I have read the 2023 Torch Awards Program Guidelines.
Club Name
East Brunswick Jewish Center Men's Club - E. Brunswick, NJ (953)
History Hikers
Club Representative
Person completing form
Dr. Jeff Shore
David
Julis
Club President at time of convention if known at this time
Marty
Hoffman
Club President Now
Marty
Hoffman
Community Outreach

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The Synagogue started what is called Common Interest Activities (C.I.A.) which is open to EBJC congregants and members of our community to connect in shared interest either in person and/or Zoom. One of these programs is called History Hikers, which Men's Club arranges and leads.
History Hikers - Join us as we scout out different locations to explore. Members of this C.I.A. are invited to an informal tour at a destination - local park, nature preserve, hiking trail - worth sharing. The walk lasts about an hour and covers gentle to moderate terrain. Once a date is selected, the event is sent out within our weekly newsletter called TidBits which is sent to the entire congregation where they are told to email the organizer/leader. We have given new meaning to the phrase "Take A Hike".
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Self Assessment
This program has increased camaraderie among our membership to gather outside of the synagogue. While we have a core group that consistently participates, we have been able to include "newbies" and build friendships. Once the hike ends, we stand around and shmooze for another half hour or more.
Involvement of community.

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Original Program
Previous Submission
Yes
Honorable Mention