Shanah tovah! The Men’s club welcomes you to the High Holy Days and autumn season. We are excited for all upcoming events. For those unaware, the “Men’s” Club is not just for men — our events are for all congregants of EET, interested parties, and friends.
We are always expanding our programs to better serve EET and its congregants. The Men’s Club now recognizes those in bereavement buy planting trees in Israel and providing minyan members at shiva (upon request). We provide candlesticks, alongside kiddush cups from the Sisterhood, in EET bet mitzvah gift bags. We help EET with small “IKEA-sized” needs, such as the dishwasher in the kitchen, to help EET and its staff avoid larger professional costs.
Monthly meetings are usually on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm, in person, with pizza, beer, wine, and fellowship. The meetings may also be attended via Zoom.
Membership:
- If you are a member of East End Temple, your Men’s Club dues were automatically billed in July 2025.
- If you are not yet a member, please join us!
Support Us!
- You can make a donation to support the work of the East End Temple Men’s Club. And any questions or ideas can be emailed to mensclub@eastendtemple.org.
2025-2026 Programs
Monthly meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30pm (in person and via Zoom): Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 6, June 10
- Zoom meeting link
- Meeting ID: 853 0220 1687
- Passcode: 997817
Men’s Club Annual Hamantaschen Contest
Friday, February 27 following Shabbat services
If you like to bake, we want you! Bring us your best homemade hamantaschen, and the community will taste them and crown the winner! Entrants please send name to mensclub@eastendtemple.org for more detailed information.
Movie Brunch — “Rosenwald”
Saturday, March 14 from 10:30am-12:30pm (in person)
We will enjoy brunch while we watch and discuss various movies with Jewish themes. Today’s movie will be “Rosenwald,” a documentary on the incredible story of how businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald joined with African-American communities in the South to build schools for them during the early part of the 20th century.
Pillows for Passover
Thursday, March 26 from 6:30-8:30pm (in person)
Faye and Patrick will help everyone make pillows to recline on for their Passover seder.
Red Wine Tasting and Reception
Saturday, April 11 from 4:00-6:00pm (in person)
Congregation members and friends (21 years or older) are invited to enjoy different wines at a reception with cheeses, bread, crackers, fruit and nuts supplied by the Men’s Club. Prizes will be awarded for the best wines as judged blindly by four judges with absolutely no qualifications. The cost, including wine and food, is $20. For complete details and to sign up, please contact mensclub@eastendtemple.org.
Spring Walking Tour — Greenwood Cemetery
Sunday, April 19 from 12:00-2:00pm (in person)
We always have our own private tour guide. EET members and friends are welcome. $20/adults, $12/children. Please contact Jeffrey Hahn at jeffhahnmath@gmail.com and/or RSVP to mensclub@eastendtemple.org.
Men’s Club Oneg — National Rugelach Day Celebration
Friday, May 1, following services
Two days earlier is the National Rugelach Day! The Men’s Club will provide an oneg dinner then follow with a tribute to honor the traditional, flaky, filled Jewish pastry by eating some!
Spring Picnic
Sunday, May 3 from 12:00-2:00pm (in person)
More information coming soon.
Game Night
Thursday, May 7 from 6:30-8:30pm (in person at EET)
Join us for fun evenings of all kinds of board games!
Cigar Night
Wednesday, May 27 from 7:00-9:00pm (in person, location TBD)
Sampling different cigars and scotch at Manhattan bar.
Israel Day Parade
Sunday, May 31 from 11:30am-4:00pm (in person)
5th Ave. from 57th St to 72nd St.
East End Temple will be marching with the 14th Street Y and four other synagogues in the Israel Day Parade as part of the UJA delegation. More information coming soon.