Men's Club

Our multi-generational club is one of the most active in the region and nationally.

Your involvement builds success . . .

We have a strong legacy with Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs (FJMC) and the Seaboard Region. FJMC is an almost century old organization currently with 200 clubs and 14,000 members in synagogues around the world. Under new leadership the umbrella organization has a new name/vision/mission. Visit fjmc.org to learn more.

Here at Har Shalom’s Men’s Club we rank among the top 10% nationally and top 3 leading clubs in the region, measured by earning the coveted Quality Club Award for programming excellence, at the last 13 consecutive biennial conventions. 

Recent Programs Overview

Men’s Club Brunch Series
Big Train Baseball Family Night
Worldwide Tefillin Wrap
Bowling with the Kinder
Purim Carnival
Men’s Club Shabbat
Golf 
Kitchen Crew  
Football Tailgate in the Sukkah
Building the Har Shalom Sukkah
Jews & Brews Pub Nights
Yom HaShoah Yellow Candles
Dine Out Nights
Deli Breakfasts
Bourbon Tasting 
Person of the Year Awards, Leadership Development

Check the Men’s Club UPCOMING EVENTS (Next Five) above, and visit the Har Shalom website “Connect/ Upcoming Programs & Events” for additional future listings in calendar order. 

If you have questions, want to get more involved or have ideas for new programs please let us know.  Membership Chairman, Hal Freed can be reached at hiphal@verizon.net or President, Steve Schuster shschuster@verizon.net 

FAMILIES FIRST - Our club knows everyone’s time is precious and different. That’s why we offer programming and volunteer opportunities for a range of needs. No matter if you have Adult Kids, Teens or Infants – we try to provide activities for all stages of life and careers. Our Men’s Club at Har Shalom focus is not on fundraising but more on fun-raising while supporting Jewish values, providing community services, social and leadership/ mentoring opportunities. Help us grow and see how L’dor V’dor Net-Works.
 

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FJMC  International 
New Name/Vision

Friendship – That’s lifelong & rooted in meaningful experiences
Judaism – That’s pluralistic & joyful
Mentorship – That’s loving & wise
Community – That’s inclusive & supportive
 

We frequently have Pulitzer Prize winning journalists, noted authors, and Jewish or Israel focused topics

Our award-winning Brunch Series brings speakers of national prominence to Har Shalom every month. The free deluxe brunches are open to all congregants and their guests. No RSVP is needed. We do ask for a voluntary donation to offset food costs and encourage Minyan attendance before the food service.  A lively Q&A usually follows, allowing for thoughtful dialog on timely issues. 

FEATURED SPEAKERS WILL BE . . .

Dr. Guy Ziv is an associate professor in the Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security at American University’s School of International Service and associate director of AU’s Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies. He teaches U.S. foreign policy, international negotiations, and courses on Israel.

Dr. Ziv will discuss his new book “Netanyahu Versus the Generals: The Battle for Israel’s Future”.  Benjamin Netanyahu has carefully cultivated a self-image as Israel’s “Mr. Security” during his decades of political activity. His reputation as a security-minded leader has resonated with large swathes of the Israeli public enabling him to become Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. Yet the Israeli security community has long questioned Netanyahu’s approach to national security. The Netanyahu era has seen unprecedented civil-military tensions, while retired Generals and former heads of Mossad and Shin Bet intelligence agencies, some of whom were appointed by Netanyahu, have publicly rejected both his leadership and his policies. Professor Ziv’s new book addresses this intriguing paradox.

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Highlights from Recent Events

Please contact Bill Branda if you have Men’s Club photos to share.   Bill.branda@gmail.com.

CHS Men’s Club President, Steve Schuster, Wendy & Rabbi Shira Rosenblum enjoy a misty Big Train Baseball make-up game following the planned Men’s Club Family Night at the Park on June 18th. We also sponsored a Bagels, Lox, and Teffilin (BLT) on August 17 with Rabbi Rosenblum.  

Har Shalom’s 2025 Blue Yarmulke Person of the Year award presented to DAVID SILVER by: CHS Men’s Club President, Steve Schuster and Richard Sternberg, newly installed President of FJMC Seaboard Region.

Our Kitchen Boyz received a Bronze TORCH Award in Synagogue Service Projects at the International Convention. Our behind the scenes crew works at all brunches, the Purim Carnival, Sukkah Tailgate, and at co-sponsored events like special kiddushes, Yom Ha'atzmaut, BBQs, & Youth Programs.

Family Bowling at Bowlero Lanes was a new event this year. Younger members and kids activities are a top priority for our club.

Viewing the NFL game at Tailgate in the Sukkah last year. The event is repeating again this year.

Building the Har Shalom Sukkah is one of our largest annual activities. This takes place over two Sundays and involves many more people than shown above, including some parents with older teens. Moshe Cohen has headed the project for the past three years.

A very special service this year as members conducted the entire Men's Club Shabbat service and sponsored the kiddush.

2025 Yellow Candles project for Yom HaShoah chaired by Bob Shub & Hal Freed.

Our popular Dine Out Night continues to grow with about 25 attendees at El Mariachis on Sept. 25th.

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