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The
Temple Beth Am Brotherhood
is
a separate nonsectarian fundraising arm of Temple Beth Am. The cornerstone
of Brotherhood activities consists of nine monthly Brotherhood breakfasts
held every year from September through May.
Each breakfast
consists of an extensive buffet brunch prepared by the Brotherhood
kitchen crew and a guest speaker or program of local interest. Recent
programs have included presentations by school superintendents,
District Attorneys of the Commonwealth, police chiefs, debates of
local political candidates, authors, etc. For a complete listing
of all brotherhood events, check your current Tebeam, or check
the Calendar.
Membership in the Brotherhood includes complimentary admission to
all of the Brotherhood breakfasts. Membership is not restricted
to Temple members; membership is open to the public. In addition
to its annual memberships, the Brotherhood raises funds through
guest fees received at its breakfasts, the videotaping of Bar &
Bat Mitzvah ceremonies for the families, and special events planned
from time to time. Funds are used to support charitable activities
of the Temple and to finance capital projects of the Temple or acquire
items of importance which may not otherwise be obtainable without
Brotherhood assistance.
In recent years, projects paid for entirely by the Brotherhood include
the ceramic retiling of the main Temple hallway leading from the
lobby, construction of the stained glass window in the social hall
dedicated to our past-President Larry M. Wolfman, replacement of
the sound system in the social hall, renovation of the men's facility,
among others. The Brotherhood prides itself on initiating projects
that have dramatic appeal and will stimulate membership in its organization
as well as the Temple at large.
A separately operated and financed entity sponsors and maintains
a Basketball League as an outreach program for MetroWest area youth.
The League was originally an operating unit of The Brotherhood.
Nevertheless, the name Temple Beth Am Brotherhood Basketball League
remains in use today.
The Temple Beth
Am Brotherhood is managed by a Board which consists of a President
and numerous Vice-presidents, each responsible for specific areas.
Several of the Vice-presidents manage a subcommittee to assist in
the work of that group.
Recent past
presidents include: Peter Rubinger, Jeffrey Katzif, Howard Goldberg,
Mel Weinzimer, and the late Larry M. Wolfman
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