Good company + good works + good times … it all adds up to Brotherhood, the dynamic Temple B’nai Torah men’s auxiliary. And we know how to create great activities for Temple men of all ages—plus their families and extended families. Whenever "manpower" is needed within our Temple and the Jewish community, you’ll find Brotherhood.

Our Goal: To develop a structure, programs and continuing opportunities
for the men in our group to better connect with
each other, our Temple and Community.

We believe that building relationships, promoting friendships and instilling feelings of connectedness among our members should be our primary Brotherhood objective.

Brotherhood 2009-2010 is Underway!

This year, Brotherhood will continue to create social connections among our members, promote Temple involvement and outreach to the Jewish community. Our activities and events will offer a balance of social action, tzedakah, Temple service, religious education and fun!

Thanks to David Aucsmith, Phil Gerson, Stu Rosen, Marty Glass, Joe Dover, Steve Kaplan and Gary Kornbluh for their creativity and energy in planning the working calendar below. However, no calendar could be complete without your input. If there is a cause or topic you want us to offer, let me know so we can consider adding it.

In addition to our major annual activities, we’ve planned several third Thursday evenings of the month guest speaker/dinner get-togethers to address timely topics that affect all our lives. Attending a Brotherhood activity does not obligate you to join – but it’s a great way to find out why belonging is so rewarding.

Brotherhood Activity Calendar 

TBT Auction = We need some muscle please. We have been asked if the Brotherhood might be able to help move furniture for the TBT Auction on Saturday, April 24 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Temple.  Nestor estimates that if we have 10 good workers we could get the job done in about two hours.   Please let me know if any of you might be able to help.   

Who likes Willie Mays?  TBT congregant Irl Hirsch has a famous-author brother named Jim. You think I’m kidding?  Check this out: www.williemaysbook.com. This is good to know because Jim is coming to Seattle to promote his authorized autobiography of Willie Mays. I grew up watching Willie Mays play and enjoyed his on-the-field greatness but had no idea of the impact that he had on the civil rights movement.  Jim will be discussing his book at a book signing at Elliott Bay Book Company in Capitol Hill at 7PM on Thursday April 29^th.  Here is the official webssite link on the Elliott Bay Book Company Site: http://www.elliottbaybook.com/node/events/apr10/hirsch, It will be an interesting evening and would be great if we could get a good turnout as a sign of support. I would be happy to lead a group out for dinner and then to the signing.  Interested?  Let me know so we can arrange car pools and dinner.

Stay tuned for more events and details...

I want to encourage you to join Brotherhood and take part in the camaraderie. Your $36 membership fee helps to underwrite the cost of the events. You can send your payment directly to the Temple C/O “Brotherhood” or enclose your payment with the monthly Temple statement.

Get involved! In the coming year I look forward to returning members renewing their memberships and having new members join for the first time.

B’shalom,
Monte Zwang
Brotherhood President