Upcoming Events
Men’s Club Programs and Events 2025-2026
The following list of events is incomplete.
Sunday, July 20, 2025 -The Larry Cohen Memorial Deep Sea Fishing Excursion – Join us for a wonderful family experience, perfect for beginners or anyone who enjoys fishing. The crew will assist you as much or as little as you prefer, handling fish, baiting hooks, and netting your catch. This is a fantastic opportunity to fish with a great group of old and new friends. Over the past three years, we have had a fantastic time. Join us on the calm waters near the New Jersey shore in Brielle, NJ. All congregants, including children aged three and up, are welcome.
MEN’S CLUB OPENING DINNER – Tuesday evening, September 17, at 6:15 p.m. MEET THE CONGREGATION PRESIDENT! – We welcome Congregation President Jerry Hellmann for a casual and fun evening with a delicious dinner. Jerry will share his goals and vision while addressing important synagogue issues. The highlight of the past Men’s Club “Meet the New Congregational President” dinner is the Q&A session, when audience members have the opportunity to pose questions, and the president responds with detailed and thought-provoking answers. Enjoy an evening of good food, drink, and camaraderie with friends and fellow congregants. All congregants are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Details and registration information will be sent in August via congregational emails.
Monday, October 9 at 6:15 p.m. -Scotch, Steak, and Shiur, with a Taste of Talmud – Seating is limited due to the small size of the Congregational Sukkah. We will accept registrations (men only) on a first-come, first-served basis. Rabbi David Glanzberg-Krainin is our featured Talmudic scholar. Brazilian BBQ Kosher Steakhouse will cater dinner. Pre-registration is required. Details and registration information will be sent in September via congregational emails.
Sunday morning, November 9, at 10:00 am—Veteran’s Day Brunch—Join us for a Veteran’s Day celebration as we honor our veterans for their service to our country. All congregants are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Details and registration information will be sent in October via congregational emails.
Sunday, December 7 — The FJMC Middle Atlantic Region’s annual Man of the Year Award ceremony and gala. Regional Men’s Clubs annually honor those whose work, dedication, and achievements set an example for others to follow. The 2025 Beth Sholom Honoree is Steven Pilchik for his many years of exceptional service to our club, synagogue, and region. Join us on December 7 at the Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, CherryHill, NJ, for a delicious gala luncheon as Steve receives his award with men from other regional synagogues. Details and registration information will be sent in October via congregational emails.
Men’s Club Arcade Party, Celebrate Hanukkah at TNT Amusements, Inc., 1310 Industrial Blvd, Suite 3, Southampton, PA 18966. Families are welcome for a Pizza dinner and two hours of tactile engagement. Enjoy the Pinball sensory experience with bright lights, colorful artwork, and the feel of the ball ka-chunk bumpers and walls. Pre-registration is required. The time, date, and registration information will be sent in November via congregational emails.
WORLD WIDE WRAP – Sunday morning, February 8, 2026
Start your Super Bowl Sunday with a super event. Let’s Wrap and Roll Tefillin as a community. The World Wide Wrap is an international, coordinated minyan encouraging Jewish men, women, and children to participate in one of the basic commandments in the Torah: the wrapping of tefillin. All congregants are welcome.
Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle Packing: Sunday, March 8, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Lend a hand to pack candles that are hand-delivered or mailed to all Beth Sholom Congregation members. The yellow candle reminds us of the yellow star that Jews were forced to wear, identifying them as Jews, and opening them to ridicule and persecution. We light the candle on Yom HaShoah, the evening of Thursday, April 23, to remember the six million who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, for who they were, and to remind us to always stand up in the face of persecution and antisemitism. Volunteers are asked but not required to deliver approximately 18 candles to congregant residences in your neighborhood between March 8 and April 10. All Congregants are welcome to help pack the candles.
Guy’s Night Out -Trivia Night – A date, time, and venue will be selected. Registration and additional information will be sent in February via congregational emails.
Men’s Club Shabbat – March 28 –The service highlights the participation of the Men’s Club in the religious life of our Synagogue and promotes the Men’s Club within our shul. Multi-generational families (male only, please) and teens enrich our service.
The Men’s Club Closing Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, at 6:15 p.m. Registration and additional information will be sent in April via congregational emails.
. Questions? Contact Art Lashin at alashin@fjmc.org
