ABOUT BROTHERHOOD

MISSION STATEMENT

TBI Brotherhood enables its members to practice Jewish values.  Members work together on projects inside and outside of the Temple community, and contribute to the fabric of Temple Beth Israel.  The Brotherhood is a place where men can gather and discuss men's issues, share experiences, enjoy each other's company and have fun.

 

Participation in TBI Brotherhood enables its members to live Jewishly and practice Jewish values. Members pray together, perform charitable deeds inside and outside of the Temple community, and contribute to the fabric of Temple Beth Israel.  As TBI is Bet T’fillah, a House of Worship, the Brotherhood provides for the Kiddush on Friday.  As TBI is a Bet Midrash, a Place of Study , Brotherhood provides prayer books for our B'nai Mitzvah.  As TBI is Bet K’nesset, a Gathering Place, Brotherhood hosts the Temple Picnic, Chanukah party, Purim Carnival, annual Pancake Breakfast, semi-annual Blood Drive, as well as other social programs.

The Brotherhood meets for breakfast and a program the second Sunday morning of most months at 9:00 AM.  Throughout the year, members provide support for one another and the congregation.  Brotherhood supports the full spectrum of Temple activities as participants, event chairs, and all around helpers.  In the process we deepen our friendships, sustain the work of our congregation, and grow as Jews. 

Annual Brotherhood dues are $36.00 made payable to TBI Brotherhood.

2011-2012 BROTHERHOOD OFFICERS

Co-Presidents:                                Jeff Dorfman & Chuck Levine
Vice President, Membership:         Michael Passman
Treasurer:                                       Michael Ostrar
Secretary:                                       Ron Berne
Chaplain:                                         Bruce Crane

2011-2012 BROTHERHOOD SPONSORED EVENTS

Beer Class/Tasting Event -- Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Annual School Picnic -- Sunday, September 11, 2011
Blood Drive -- Sunday, October 30, 2011
Brotherhood Brunch** -- Sunday, Novemer 13, 2011
Chanukah Party -- Sunday, December 18, 2011
Young Family Havdalah -- Sunday, December 25, 2011
Northwestern vs. Illinois Men's Basketball Game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston -- Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:00PM.  A very limited number of tickets at $30 each and are available on a first come first serve basis.  RSVP to Jeff Dorfman at mjdorfman1@sbcglobal.net or 773-791-1985. 
Kids and Family Night -- Sunday, January 15, 2012
Brotherhood Brunch** -- Sunday, Februry 12, 2012
Brotherhood Dinner Night at Graziano's -- Friday, February 17, 2012
Purim Carnival -- Sunday, March 11, 2012
Brotherhood Brunch** -- Sunday April 15, 2012
Pancake Breakfast -- Sunday May 13, 2012
End of the Year Dinner -- Tuesday, June 12, 2012

**feature program/speaker TBA

Everyone is welcome at all planned events.