We’re on to January, and another round of big doings.
First is the monthly Men’s Club Brunch, at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 10. We’ll have Andrea Applegate, director of workforce development for the Columbus Chamber, and resume guru Jeremy Worthington discussing the role of social media – Facebook, Twitter and the like – in job searching and career change.
Also on Jan. 10 is the first KIO Region Poker Tournament in Cincinnati. Please contact Doug Segerman djsegerman@earthlink.net, for additional information.
Then comes an incredible weekend – Jan. 23-24.
The activities start on Shabbat morning with the annual Men’s Club/Women of Tifereth Israel Shabbat. It’s always exciting to see fellow congregants step up on the bimah and take a role in services, and we hope to see everyone lend a hand again this year. To volunteer for a role – reading Torah or reciting prayers or blessings – please contact Greg Margulies at gmarguli@gmail.com or Rebecca Gurk at rebeccagurk@aim.com.
After services, you can go home, take a nap, and wake up refreshed and ready to go. You’ll need the energy in order to master the trivia that Mike Sobul will be throwing at you in the second edition of Quiz Night, also on Jan. 23.
Please contact Mike, at lsobul@wowway.com, and keep an eye on the Men’s Club blog – ctimensclub.blogspot.com – for complete information on entries.
And on Jan. 24, be ready to ante up for the second annual, no holds barred, Men’s Club Texas Hold ’em Tournament, which will start with registration at 1 p.m., with cards flying at 1:30. Contact Doug Segerman, at djsegerman@earthlink.net, and check the blog for details.
We are always happy to be of service,
Bill Chronister
Men’s Club president
12/9/09
Keruv Committee needs your help!
Keruv Korner
Over the past year, the Men’s Club has been trying to establish a Keruv initiative at Tifereth Israel. The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs has made it a priority for member organizations to be involved in helping synagogues be more welcoming (keruv) to congregants, their families and the community. This is a serious issue, and our Men’s Club has been actively raising awareness of our congregation.
For the past six months, we’ve dedicated space in the Forum to talk about Keruv. Additionally, we set up a Keruv e-mail account so you could ask questions and discuss with us any issues you might have. So far, we have received no questions, comments or concerns. We are wondering whether Tifereth Israel has any issues regarding welcoming, or whether we’re not asking the right questions.
Therefore, we have decided to conduct a very short survey regarding Keruv and welcoming. We ask that you please fill out our survey. Your input is invaluable and will help us determine whether there is any need for further discussion or programming on welcoming and acceptance by the Men’s Club for Tifereth Israel.
The Internet address of the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7DBJTBY
In the mean time, if you would like to contact us directly and share your thoughts, comments or questions, please contact us at keruvkorner@gmail.com.
Dr. Matthew Kennedy
Keruv Leader
Over the past year, the Men’s Club has been trying to establish a Keruv initiative at Tifereth Israel. The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs has made it a priority for member organizations to be involved in helping synagogues be more welcoming (keruv) to congregants, their families and the community. This is a serious issue, and our Men’s Club has been actively raising awareness of our congregation.
For the past six months, we’ve dedicated space in the Forum to talk about Keruv. Additionally, we set up a Keruv e-mail account so you could ask questions and discuss with us any issues you might have. So far, we have received no questions, comments or concerns. We are wondering whether Tifereth Israel has any issues regarding welcoming, or whether we’re not asking the right questions.
Therefore, we have decided to conduct a very short survey regarding Keruv and welcoming. We ask that you please fill out our survey. Your input is invaluable and will help us determine whether there is any need for further discussion or programming on welcoming and acceptance by the Men’s Club for Tifereth Israel.
The Internet address of the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7DBJTBY
In the mean time, if you would like to contact us directly and share your thoughts, comments or questions, please contact us at keruvkorner@gmail.com.
Dr. Matthew Kennedy
Keruv Leader
11/11/09
Busy December, January
Talk about activities -- the Men's Club's got tons of them in the next few months.
It all starts at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, with the latest installment of the Men's Club brunch. We'll have CTI congregant Cathy Levine, executive director of UHCAN Ohio, a statewide consumer health advocacy organization and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grantee to build a coordinated voice for health-care reform in Ohio.
Cathy co-chairs Ohio Consumer for Health Coverage, the coalition convened to develop a coordinated voice of consumer constituencies working for high-quality, affordable health care for all Ohioans. She will talk about national health-care reform, which she calls "a leading civil-rights issue of our generation."
She'll talk about the historical imperative (from a Jewish perspective) for passing reform this year; what's actually in the House and Senate bills, and what the challenges and fights are about -- who pays for reform, how do we reduce health-care spending while improving quality of care, etc. Then, she'll answer question and lead a lively discussion.
On Dec. 10 is the annual Poker Night/latke cook-off, as we combine the monthly game of Texas Hold 'em with the first major chore for our Hanukah Dinner. You can come cook latkes no matter whether you play poker. Cards fly at 6:30, with latke-frying beginning about the same time. If you're playing poker, feel free to join the cooks at the end of your game.
The Hanukah Dinner, co-sponsored by Chazak and USY, is Sunday, Dec. 13. Men's Club will need seven volunteers to prep for dinner from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and four mmen to make final preparations from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. While the theme this year is Magical Hanukah, it ain't magic that gets it done. Please contact Dr. Matthew Kennedy (matthew.kennnedy32@yahoo.com) or Gary Gillett (gillett@buckleyking.com) if you're willing to help.
January also is chockfull of events. Brunch is Jan. 10, the Men's Club/Women of Tifereth Israel Shabbat and second annual Quiz Night are both on Jan. 23 and the return of the Tifereth Israel Open poker tournament comes on the night of Jan. 24. Please contact any of your Men's Club officers for more information.
We are always happy to be of service,
Bill Chronister
(also published in the December Forum)
It all starts at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, with the latest installment of the Men's Club brunch. We'll have CTI congregant Cathy Levine, executive director of UHCAN Ohio, a statewide consumer health advocacy organization and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grantee to build a coordinated voice for health-care reform in Ohio.
Cathy co-chairs Ohio Consumer for Health Coverage, the coalition convened to develop a coordinated voice of consumer constituencies working for high-quality, affordable health care for all Ohioans. She will talk about national health-care reform, which she calls "a leading civil-rights issue of our generation."
She'll talk about the historical imperative (from a Jewish perspective) for passing reform this year; what's actually in the House and Senate bills, and what the challenges and fights are about -- who pays for reform, how do we reduce health-care spending while improving quality of care, etc. Then, she'll answer question and lead a lively discussion.
On Dec. 10 is the annual Poker Night/latke cook-off, as we combine the monthly game of Texas Hold 'em with the first major chore for our Hanukah Dinner. You can come cook latkes no matter whether you play poker. Cards fly at 6:30, with latke-frying beginning about the same time. If you're playing poker, feel free to join the cooks at the end of your game.
The Hanukah Dinner, co-sponsored by Chazak and USY, is Sunday, Dec. 13. Men's Club will need seven volunteers to prep for dinner from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and four mmen to make final preparations from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. While the theme this year is Magical Hanukah, it ain't magic that gets it done. Please contact Dr. Matthew Kennedy (matthew.kennnedy32@yahoo.com) or Gary Gillett (gillett@buckleyking.com) if you're willing to help.
January also is chockfull of events. Brunch is Jan. 10, the Men's Club/Women of Tifereth Israel Shabbat and second annual Quiz Night are both on Jan. 23 and the return of the Tifereth Israel Open poker tournament comes on the night of Jan. 24. Please contact any of your Men's Club officers for more information.
We are always happy to be of service,
Bill Chronister
(also published in the December Forum)
6/27/09
Take Me Out To The Ballpark
The Men's Club of Congregation Tifereth Israel and the Brotherhood of Congregation Agudas Achim are co-sponsoring Jewish Community Day on Sunday, August 2, at Huntington Park. A Kosher Lunch will be served at 3 p.m. Kids will get to walk on field before the Columbus Clippers game. Our very own Cantor Jack Chomsky will sing the national anthem as the game begins at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $5. We need your donations to help keep ticket prices this low. Please donate $18 or whatever you can to The Men’s Club for this historic day. For more information and to donate, please contact Dale Levy at drlevy@ohioctvs.com .
Tickets are $5. We need your donations to help keep ticket prices this low. Please donate $18 or whatever you can to The Men’s Club for this historic day. For more information and to donate, please contact Dale Levy at drlevy@ohioctvs.com .
Poker through the summer
Men's Club Poker continues throughout the summer on Thursday July 16th and August 13th. For more information, please contact Doug Segerman at djsegerman@earthlink.net.
Shomrei Ha'Aretz
We are “Guardians of the Land.” The Men's Club provides 100% renewable, soy-based Shabbat candles to our congregation. They are biodegradable, have lead-free wicks, recyclable metal tins, and are available in the gift shop.
This year we join The Women of TI and USY to make TI more green. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Beth Brown bbrown@eagon.cc , Dale Levy drlevy@ohioctvs.com or Bill Chronister wtchron@gmail.com
This year we join The Women of TI and USY to make TI more green. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Beth Brown bbrown@eagon.cc , Dale Levy drlevy@ohioctvs.com or Bill Chronister wtchron@gmail.com
Men’s Club Picnic
Please Note The Date Change: Our annual picnic will be Sunday August 9, at the JCC. Bring the whole family. Join us for dogs, burgers, games and more! We introduce our new Officers and present our Torch Awards. For more information, please contact Bill Chronister at wtchron@gmail.com.
4/28/09
April showers bring May activities
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3 -- Volunteers needed to help Men's Club with annual flower planting. Drop your kids off for Sunday school and stick around to help us dig in over 500 plants around CTI grounds (and then attend Cultural Arts Event music concert).
Complimentary bagels and beverages to volunteers. Please bring hand shovels.
Questions, contact: David & Sandy Roseman, 614-890-7410 djroseman@msn.com
10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 10 -- The final Men's Club Brunch of the year. The Brunch is being co-sponsored by the Women of Tifereth Israel. The speaker will be Avram Kluger of the Columbus Jewish Federation, whill speak efforts to communicate with schools and the business community to avoid schedule conflicts with the Jewish holidays.
Also at the meeting, there will be a vote on proposed changes to the Men's Club bylaws. The proposed changes are attached. Please review them before the meeting.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 -- Poker Night. Play no-limits Texas Hold 'em with us every month. The location is TBA. Buy-in is $30, plus $5 for dinner. For more information, please contact Doug Segerman djsegerman@earthlink.net
Complimentary bagels and beverages to volunteers. Please bring hand shovels.
Questions, contact: David & Sandy Roseman, 614-890-7410 djroseman@msn.com
10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 10 -- The final Men's Club Brunch of the year. The Brunch is being co-sponsored by the Women of Tifereth Israel. The speaker will be Avram Kluger of the Columbus Jewish Federation, whill speak efforts to communicate with schools and the business community to avoid schedule conflicts with the Jewish holidays.
Also at the meeting, there will be a vote on proposed changes to the Men's Club bylaws. The proposed changes are attached. Please review them before the meeting.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 -- Poker Night. Play no-limits Texas Hold 'em with us every month. The location is TBA. Buy-in is $30, plus $5 for dinner. For more information, please contact Doug Segerman djsegerman@earthlink.net
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Please stay tuned for information on summer activities.
2/7/09
February Men's Club schedule
February Brunch Series -- This Sunday, the 8th, our Brunch speaker will be Ken Schnake, general manager of the Columbus Clippers, who will talk about the Clippers move into the new ballpark. Brunch starts at 10:30.
Kosher Passover Wine Tasting Party -- Men's Club will be sponsoring a Kosher Passover Wine Tasting on March 15. The event will take place at the home of Carl & Susie Seletz. Information on time and cost is forthcoming. For more information, contact Dale Levy at drlevy@ohioctvs.com.
Purim Carnival -- The Purim Carnival will be Sunday, March 8th from 11:30 to 1:30. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Mike Sobul at Lsobul@wowway.com. Men's club will also be holding a silent auction in the Atrium that day. If you wish to donte or can solicit items to be donated and auctioned, also let Mike know.
Synagogue Dinner/Dance -- The synagogue will be hosting a dinner/dance honoring past presidents on April 26, in lieu of a Spotlight Series event. Sheila Chodash needs volunteers to make follow up phone calls for ads in the tribute book. If you are able to help out, please let Mike know at Lsobul@wowway.com.
Kosher Passover Wine Tasting Party -- Men's Club will be sponsoring a Kosher Passover Wine Tasting on March 15. The event will take place at the home of Carl & Susie Seletz. Information on time and cost is forthcoming. For more information, contact Dale Levy at drlevy@ohioctvs.com.
Purim Carnival -- The Purim Carnival will be Sunday, March 8th from 11:30 to 1:30. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Mike Sobul at Lsobul@wowway.com. Men's club will also be holding a silent auction in the Atrium that day. If you wish to donte or can solicit items to be donated and auctioned, also let Mike know.
Synagogue Dinner/Dance -- The synagogue will be hosting a dinner/dance honoring past presidents on April 26, in lieu of a Spotlight Series event. Sheila Chodash needs volunteers to make follow up phone calls for ads in the tribute book. If you are able to help out, please let Mike know at Lsobul@wowway.com.
1/8/09
Operation Tefillah, Torah & Troops" Gets Under Way
A simple way to support the IDF during this troubling time...
As the members of the Israel Defense Forces battle Hamas terrorists and Palestinian militants in Gaza, leading international Torah scholars have launched a worldwide effort aimed at providing them with spiritual support.
"Operation Tefillah, Torah & Troops," which was launched by Rabbi Simcha HaCohen Kook, the chief rabbi of Rehovot, Israel, and theBostoner Rebbe, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Horowitz of Har Nof, Israel, partners people from around the world with soldiers in the IDF. Each person who takes part in "Operation Tefillah, Torah & Troops" is paired with an Israeli soldier and is responsible to say tefillot (prayers), learn Torah and do special acts of chesed (kindness) on behalf of that solider.
Rabbi Kook and the Bostoner Rebbe noted that this concept is one that has been a part of the Jewish people for thousands of years. When Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses) led the Jewish people to war with the nation ofMidyon, for every person who went to battle, there was a designated person who was responsible for praying and learning for him. Throughout his reign, David HaMelech (King David) utilized this practice as well. During the war in Lebanon in the summer of 2006,more than 50,000 people worldwide participated in this initiative spearheaded by Rabbi Kook and the Bostoner Rebbe, and facilitated in North America by the National Council of Young Israel.
To participate in "Operation Tefillah, Torah & Troops" and receive the name of an Israeli soldier who needs your prayers, send an e-mail to the office of Rabbi Kook at maortlmo@gmail.com. To request the nameof a soldier by phone or fax, call the National Council of Young Israel at 212-929-1525 x100, or send a fax to 212-727-9526. Members ofthe IDF who wish to have a "partner" praying for them are urged to e-mail the office of Rabbi Kook as well.
Rabbi Pesach Lerner, the executive vice president of the National Council of Young Israel, noted that every tefillah that is said on behalf of a soldier will make a difference, regardless of where a person may be in religious observance.
"Each soldier that is putting his or her life on the line to defend the land of Israel and safeguard the Jewish nation deserves to have someone praying for their well being and safe return," said RabbiLerner, "During my conversations with Rabbi Kook, he emphasized that every Jew is encouraged to participate in this critical endeavor andto pray for a soldier in a manner in which they feel comfortable, irrespective of their religious background."
As the members of the Israel Defense Forces battle Hamas terrorists and Palestinian militants in Gaza, leading international Torah scholars have launched a worldwide effort aimed at providing them with spiritual support.
"Operation Tefillah, Torah & Troops," which was launched by Rabbi Simcha HaCohen Kook, the chief rabbi of Rehovot, Israel, and theBostoner Rebbe, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Horowitz of Har Nof, Israel, partners people from around the world with soldiers in the IDF. Each person who takes part in "Operation Tefillah, Torah & Troops" is paired with an Israeli soldier and is responsible to say tefillot (prayers), learn Torah and do special acts of chesed (kindness) on behalf of that solider.
Rabbi Kook and the Bostoner Rebbe noted that this concept is one that has been a part of the Jewish people for thousands of years. When Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses) led the Jewish people to war with the nation ofMidyon, for every person who went to battle, there was a designated person who was responsible for praying and learning for him. Throughout his reign, David HaMelech (King David) utilized this practice as well. During the war in Lebanon in the summer of 2006,more than 50,000 people worldwide participated in this initiative spearheaded by Rabbi Kook and the Bostoner Rebbe, and facilitated in North America by the National Council of Young Israel.
To participate in "Operation Tefillah, Torah & Troops" and receive the name of an Israeli soldier who needs your prayers, send an e-mail to the office of Rabbi Kook at maortlmo@gmail.com. To request the nameof a soldier by phone or fax, call the National Council of Young Israel at 212-929-1525 x100, or send a fax to 212-727-9526. Members ofthe IDF who wish to have a "partner" praying for them are urged to e-mail the office of Rabbi Kook as well.
Rabbi Pesach Lerner, the executive vice president of the National Council of Young Israel, noted that every tefillah that is said on behalf of a soldier will make a difference, regardless of where a person may be in religious observance.
"Each soldier that is putting his or her life on the line to defend the land of Israel and safeguard the Jewish nation deserves to have someone praying for their well being and safe return," said RabbiLerner, "During my conversations with Rabbi Kook, he emphasized that every Jew is encouraged to participate in this critical endeavor andto pray for a soldier in a manner in which they feel comfortable, irrespective of their religious background."
1/4/09
January doings with the Men's Club
Poker Night
Poker night will be this Thursday, the 8th. If you are interested in playing, please contact Doug Segerman at djsegerman@earthlink.net
Men's Club/ Sisterhood Shabbat
Please join Men's Club and Sisterhood this Saturday, the 10th, for Shabbat services. Members of the Men's Club and Sisterhood will be leading services. If you are interested in having a part in the service (if any are still available), please contact Greg Margulies at gmarguli@gmail.com
January Men's Club Brunch
The January brunch will be this coming Sunday, the 11th. The speakers will be congregation members Judge Eric Brown and Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn Brown. They will speak on Judaism and public service. Brunch will be served at 10:15, the speakers will begin at 10:30. Please plan to join us.
Quiz Night
Men's Club is bringing Quiz Night back to TI after a three year hiatus. It will be January 24th at 7:30 PM at the synagogue. You may register either individually or in teams of eight. Please see the attached flyer for more details and a registration form. For more information, please contact Mike Sobul at Lsobul@wowway.com.
World Wide Wrap
The World Wide Wrap will be part of the Scholar-in-Residence weekend. The wrap will be Sunday morning, February 1st at 9:15 AM. Please join in to participate in this world wide event. For more information, contact Dale Levy at drlevy@ohioctvs.com
Keruv Update
"Strengthening Jewish identity is the ultimate goal" of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs' Keruv initiative, Gary Smith said during the December Men's Club Brunch at Congregation Tifereth Israel.
Keruv, the name of which is derived from a Hebrew verb meaning "to draw close," is all about bringing close members of our community, no matter whether they are members of our congregation or even members of our faith, said Smith, a national Keruv consultant who is former brotherhood president at Adath Israel Congregation in Cincinnati.
About 25 congregants turned out for the talk on Dec. 11. Smith noted that there is no effort on the part of FJMC to infringe on rabbinical decisions. The intent is to help the American family – which increasingly includes a non-Jewish spouse – feel more welcome to attend activities, including services, at Conservative synagogues.
"About 33 percent to 52 percent of North American Jews are marrying outside the faith," Smith said, citing a survey taken in 2000. "About 70 percent of intermarried kids in Reform congregations marry out of Judaism, and about 52 percent of Conservative children."
"We have to reach out to interfaith families and help them becom in-faith families," said Smith, incoming president of the Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio region of FJMC.
The Men's Club of Tifereth Israel is creating a Keruv initiative of its own, thanks to volunteers Matthew Kennedy and Bill Chronister and with the assistance of Rabbi Michael Ungar.
If you have any questions regarding the initiative, or would like to become involved – whether you're a member of the Tifereth Israel community or not – please contact Matt and Bill at ctikeruv@gmail.com. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Dale, Bill, Matthew, and Mike
Poker night will be this Thursday, the 8th. If you are interested in playing, please contact Doug Segerman at djsegerman@earthlink.net
Men's Club/ Sisterhood Shabbat
Please join Men's Club and Sisterhood this Saturday, the 10th, for Shabbat services. Members of the Men's Club and Sisterhood will be leading services. If you are interested in having a part in the service (if any are still available), please contact Greg Margulies at gmarguli@gmail.com
January Men's Club Brunch
The January brunch will be this coming Sunday, the 11th. The speakers will be congregation members Judge Eric Brown and Franklin County Commissioner Marilyn Brown. They will speak on Judaism and public service. Brunch will be served at 10:15, the speakers will begin at 10:30. Please plan to join us.
Quiz Night
Men's Club is bringing Quiz Night back to TI after a three year hiatus. It will be January 24th at 7:30 PM at the synagogue. You may register either individually or in teams of eight. Please see the attached flyer for more details and a registration form. For more information, please contact Mike Sobul at Lsobul@wowway.com.
World Wide Wrap
The World Wide Wrap will be part of the Scholar-in-Residence weekend. The wrap will be Sunday morning, February 1st at 9:15 AM. Please join in to participate in this world wide event. For more information, contact Dale Levy at drlevy@ohioctvs.com
Keruv Update
"Strengthening Jewish identity is the ultimate goal" of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs' Keruv initiative, Gary Smith said during the December Men's Club Brunch at Congregation Tifereth Israel.
Keruv, the name of which is derived from a Hebrew verb meaning "to draw close," is all about bringing close members of our community, no matter whether they are members of our congregation or even members of our faith, said Smith, a national Keruv consultant who is former brotherhood president at Adath Israel Congregation in Cincinnati.
About 25 congregants turned out for the talk on Dec. 11. Smith noted that there is no effort on the part of FJMC to infringe on rabbinical decisions. The intent is to help the American family – which increasingly includes a non-Jewish spouse – feel more welcome to attend activities, including services, at Conservative synagogues.
"About 33 percent to 52 percent of North American Jews are marrying outside the faith," Smith said, citing a survey taken in 2000. "About 70 percent of intermarried kids in Reform congregations marry out of Judaism, and about 52 percent of Conservative children."
"We have to reach out to interfaith families and help them becom in-faith families," said Smith, incoming president of the Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio region of FJMC.
The Men's Club of Tifereth Israel is creating a Keruv initiative of its own, thanks to volunteers Matthew Kennedy and Bill Chronister and with the assistance of Rabbi Michael Ungar.
If you have any questions regarding the initiative, or would like to become involved – whether you're a member of the Tifereth Israel community or not – please contact Matt and Bill at ctikeruv@gmail.com. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Dale, Bill, Matthew, and Mike
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