The Brotherhood (Men's Club) at Temple Beth Sholom offers a variety of activities. There are opportunities for social and educational events, as well as Temple and community service. We are proud of the accomplishments of this group of remarkable gentlemen who work hard to support the youth programs of the Temple. All men at TBS are welcome to participate in this wonderful organization.
A Few Words From the Brotherhood President ..
| TBS Brotherhood 2005-2007 Officers | |
| President | Charles Gropper |
| Executive Vice President | Mark Borovay |
| Vice President, Programming | Randy Sherman |
| Vice President, Membership | John Davies |
| Treasurer | Steve Sherman |
| Secretary | Glenn Silverman |
| Tikkun Chair | Alan Karlin |
| Past President | John Forbes |
| Board Member | Steven Pollack |
| Board Member | Loren Russakov |
| Board Member | Ed Sirota |
| Board Member | Sylvan Swartz |
Brotherhood Briefing By John Forbes, Brotherhood President
The curtain closes on another grand year for TBS Brotherhood. Our current board ends its two-year run this month and a new board, under the leadership of incoming president Charles Gropper, takes over. Many current board members are returning and taking on new responsibilities. Mark Borovay, this year's program chairman, will step up to executive vice president, a role that will groom him for the top leadership position in the future.
This year saw a resurgence of our Sunday morning speaker's program. Topical speakers informed and entertained on subjects ranging from anti-terrorism to identity theft and personal investing. We will continue this exciting program benefiting the entire TBS community in the Fall.
Your TBS Brotherhood also stepped up its investment in TBS' future - its youth – giving nearly $4000 to various youth programs, from NFTY and BSTY, to Camp Sholom and trips to the nation's capital. We expect to exceed that amount in the new year.
Our Brotherhood Shabbat and Dinner, April 20, paid tribute to the hard work of our members. Alan Friedman did the D’var Torah for the Brotherhood as only he can do. President John Forbes issued a thank-you to Brotherhood board members Steven Pollack, Mark Borovay, and Glenn Silverman who participated in the service along with Brotherhood members Ray Jankowski, Howard Mitzman, Alan Karlin, Marvin Rofsky and Sylvan Swartz.
Mark Borovay was honored at the service as TBS Brotherhood Man-of-the-Year. A heartfelt thank you also goes out Randy Sherman for making the arrangements to set up the Shabbat service and John Davies for making the arrangements for the Shabbat dinner.
Our new board will be installed during our installation dinner, June 29. A reminder – nothing is set in stone. All TBS men can and should consider joining us for the new year. Just name your interest and the role you want to take on. TBS Brotherhood welcomes your ideas and effort. And, we have a great time to boot.
Want to help out in other areas? Tell our board what you are interested in. Better yet, come to our monthly meetings and get in on the excitement. Need more information? Contact us via the TBS Office at information@tbsoc.com or 714-628-4600
John Forbes
