Temple Shalom Brotherhood connects the men of Temple Shalom to
a meaningful religious, cultural and social Jewish experience
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July
22 Sunday
23 Monday 7:15 p.m. 28-29 Weekend
Rough Riders Game Board Meeting Baseball Road Trip
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August
5 Sunday 9 Guys Night Out 12 Sunday
CHAI Bingo and Pizza Symposium Set-up
Israel Today Symposium
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14 Tuesday 20 Monday 7:15 p.m. 25 Saturday
Margaritas & Mishnah Board Meeting Family Feud
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26 Sunday
BARFS Draft
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Brotherhood Links
(100% BEEF and some are missing)
Want to receive text messages about upcoming Brotherhood events? Send an email to
David
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Normal text messaging rates apply.
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August 5 @ 4 p.m.
Join Brotherhood as we play Bingo and chomp on pizza with the residents of CHAI House, a truly feel good event. Vegas has nothing on these guys when it comes to competitive Bingo! playing.
Community Homes for Adults, Inc. (CHAI) is a non-sectarian, non-profit corporation under Jewish auspices that provides programs and services to enable adults with intellectual disabilities to live full, rich lives in a safe environment and to meaningfully participate in the community.
Brotherhood has held events with CHAI, sponsored their attendance at Second Seder, planted a garden, and is extremely proud of its ongoing commitment to the residents of CHAI.
Following Bingo, Brotherhood will go to Palio Pizza at Coit & Campbell.
We need donated prizes and volunteers! To RSVP or for details about helping contact
RICK
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So, the last BRO's sign up link didn't work. We suppose we have to do everything for you, so this link should work. If you want perfect links every time, talk to Jimmy Dean.
But ... we still need some Superheroes to serve as Ushers every Friday.
Capes optional.
Please volunteer and save the day? Click
SIGN UP
!
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The Prez Sez
I had planned to provide my own photo for my Bro column; thought about it quite a bit in fact, but as it turned out that decision was taken away from me by the BRO editor-in-chief, whom if I take exception with him on this, may seek further retributions with my likeness even more often in future issues.
My column photo is unique to me though as I’ve never owned a cardigan sweater till now and did in fact just buy new running shoes. If I can rack up even slightly Mister Rogers-type accomplishments in the coming year and grow “brotherly and neighborly” into this new body, I’ll take it!
We are in the midst of our busy Summer programming through what is supposed to be a slow time. It’s due to the efforts of so many of our “League of Extraordinary Mensches!” Plus, we ushered, parked cars served drinks, took cash and credit transactions at the recently successful Turtle Creek Chorale Concert. In fact, we are working on events that are nearly a year away in some cases. I am just blown away and so proud by the incredible efforts of my Bros in what they and this Brotherhood can and does accomplish routinely!
Yet we really hit our programming stride beginning with the Fall and beyond. Join us and have fun or feel good about your participation in a mitzvah type event or endeavor. We will also be highly visible through our Ushering Program during the High Holidays. If you want to be “franchise tagged” with our Higher Power for another year, I’d say doing this couldn’t hurt your chances. Sign up as well for weekly Friday night services! In fact, make that one of your Rosh Hashanah resolutions! I’ll warn you though, if you have an aversion to receiving smiles, handshakes, hugs, kisses, thanks and appreciation for your minimal efforts, find another task. Also, our Erev Shabbat Services and Sisterhood sponsored Onegs are without equal for enjoying and getting Shabbat started! Here’s the link to sign up:
USHER
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Someone commented to me how July is all about baseball with our events. That’s true, but we do have also a Guys Night Out. We recently had a great day at Lone Star Park. We’ll be doing our annual Chai House Bingo gathering in early August. Just a fabulous, fun gathering with the residents! And…And… there’s our Margaritas & Mishnah 2018-19 debut, which will be at Coffee House Cafe
on August 14
th
when we’ll kick off this year’s official “Bob Weinfeld Speaker Series!” I’m very excited about this! Attend them all as they feature high quality presenters and informative forums. Consult the BRO, our Facebook page and Twitter, or Brotherhood page of the T.S. website, the T.S. newsletter, Erev Shabbat Services handouts and T.S. Weekly Reminders for all our upcoming events.
Finally, as you laugh and enjoy the content of every BRO like I do, consult the event information and articles for upcoming events information.
Brotherly Yours,
Steve Weintraub
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Tony owns a local car repair garage. One day, Martin, one of his customers, arrives to pick up his car. Tony goes over to him, shakes his hand and says, "I’d just like to say thanks for your patronage. I wish I had 10 customers like you."
"Wow! It’s nice to hear you say that," says Martin, "but why are you thanking me? You know I always argue with your prices and I always complain about the work you do on my car."
"I know," says Tony, "but I'd still like 10 customers like you - the trouble is I have at least 50 like you."
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Support the Israel Today Symposium by becoming a sponsor. Click
Israel
to become a sponsor. This ad is paid for by your sponsorship.
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Last chance for a great day with the Roughriders . The Rangers are all the way in Arlington, and they are already out of contention, so come see baseball with players that don't play the game of the money (not yet), but for the love of the game! For tickets, click:
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August 9 @ 6:30 p.m.
Temple Shalom
We need your help setting up for the Israel Symposium. This month's Guy's Night Out is a Brotherhood sponsored workout (followed by pizza). Lots of squats, thrusts, lifts, and movement as we turn the temple into a conference center! You can sign up by clicking:
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It is time to sign up for BARFS, the best (and only) fantasy football league in Temple Shalom Brotherhood. The draft is coming in August, so sign up now to participate in this annual tradition. To sign up contact:
The Commish
Join us and experience the agony of defeat, including the drafting of David Johnson. This is your chance to draft Dez Bryant and anyone from the Cleveland Browns - we won 't laugh. Rabbi Boxman is desparately searching for someone to draft since Tony room and Jason Whitten have both now retired. Join Now!
Draft coming Aug. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Details forthcoming.
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We thank the following for volunteering this month...
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Many thanks to our great Turtle Creek Chorale Ushers included
Jennifer Weintraub, Earl Bensley, David Arndt, Skylynn Garcia, Mark Fisher, Scott Butnick, Perry Zidow, Bill Hoffpauer, Ethan Fisher, Jerry Silverman, Steve Weintraub, Ann Weintraub, and David Gordon.
Thanks to those that helped send out membership fliers and to Bob Landers for leading the effort. Thanks to Jim Warner (and thanks for letting us use your office!),
Paul Preite, Wendell Hardin, Jim & Gail Davidson, Stephen Falk, Bill Hoffpauer, Connor Landers, Rick Cohen, Scott Butnick, Bob Landers, Bobby Schiff, and David & Ruth Gordon.
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Speaking of Todah Raba, we need
High Holiday Ushers
! Ushering comes with a complimentary boutonniere, reserved seating for two, and a Taser (except for the Taser). Sign up today and reserve your place in the Book of Life: Contact either
Mark Fisher
or
Bobby Schiff
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Use our number and Brotherhood makes money. You feed the hungry (yourself) and we make $. That makes cents!
1549
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That's our number!
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Membership: Be Extraordinary.
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Introducing Wichter Leaks
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A source close to TS President Rodney Schlosser says he has pardoned many former congregants and frozen all tariffs on new members for one year in an effort to stir our congregation's economy. With an unprecedented plan President Schlosser is encouraging immigration
into
the congregation, legal or otherwise. Rumors that children will be sent to the North satellite campus were unfounded.
A credible source has informed us that Stephen Falk has an inside connection for tips at the race track. Our source, who goes by the code name Snowden, says Falk was seen talking before the races to a "Mr. Ed." Falk later bet heavily on "O'Wilbur," a filly in the eighth race.
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Mensch of the Month
Meet Ken Glaser
You have seen Ken around Temple since...its inception. He is a founding member, who (for a brief time) lost his way but followed the bread crumbs and returned to TS. He had the vision to turn our Toast N Roast into the Shalom Award event it has become. He created and leads the Israel Today Symposium, and he has been a true Bro Benefactor in many ways, but only because his better half Rena insists that he host cigars and scotch in the Sukkah at their house, etc. In his spare time Ken works for some law firm whose name keeps changing. Mazel tov to our Extraordinary Mensch of the Month.
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LONE STAR MADNESS
It was a day at the races for brotherhood. Stephen Falk, the Norm Hitzges of Brotherhood, led another successful (more successful for some than others) days watching and wagering on the ponies. It was mint juleps for everyone.
Aaron Eichelbaum hit on a trifecta and went home with a thicker wallet than with which he arrived. Those that stayed home because it was 100 degrees out missed a good time in the shade with a nice summery cool breeze. It never once felt like it was above 95 degrees.
Race number three was delayed when they had trouble getting the number two horse, Frau Bluecher, into the gate, as he kept rearing back every time the announcer mentioned his name.
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Sisterhood/Brotherhood Jewish Family Feud
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Saturday, August 25, 6:30 – 8:30
Keo Strull's home
Potluck Barbecue Dinner
. BYOB
Suggested food categories by last name:
A-L: Appetizer, salad or dessert
M-Z: Main Course or side dish
RSVP to Ilene Zidow by August 18:
Ilene
or 972 523-6231
Limited Space Available
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This is the year of the comeback as Brotherhood returns to its winning ways.
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Bill Hoffpauer received special recognition at the last board meeting for his service as President of Temple Shalom Brotherhood. Congrats to Bill, this is a recognition that is well deserved for his honorable service and sincere dedication to Brotherhood. Bill epitomizes what Brotherhood is all about, so much so that we considered renaming it Hoffpauerhood, but we already had the nice logo.
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Brotherhood Board Meeting
All members are invited to come and learn about Brotherhood activities, Tikkun Olam projects, Fundraisers, and join in the fun as we plan the next raucous Brotherhood program! We are always looking for fresh ideas. So get active! Meetings held at Temple Shalom. Toga optional.
July 23 @ 7:15
August 20 @ 7:15
Why at 7:15? Why not?
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Not an example of proper Temple Shalom Brotherhood set up techniques.
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We need Volunteers for Israel Today Symposium
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Show your support for Israel by volunteering at our Israel Symposium.
This is for setting up the building Thursday night before the event: A Brotherhood chore.
SET UP!!
This one’s for staffing the front areas and for Hallway monitors the day of the event: General Congregation.
Hall Monitor!!
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BROTHERHOOD and SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP COFFEE
Sunday, October 7 @ 9:30 a.m.
Temple Shalom Congregational Gathering Space
This is an opportunity to meet new people and learn about all the wonderful upcoming activities (that you read about in the BRO) in Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Everyone is invited...please stop by! Brotherhood will be having its Fall Blood Drive at that time in Radnitz Social Hall.
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The BRO 2.0 proudly debuted in the top ten of the New York Times Best Sellers List, with a 4 star rating from Rotten Tomatoes.
We are proud to brag that we are the only Temple Shalom monthly publication that offers 12 issues per year; we are apparently the only editors that know there are twelve months in a year. Score one for public education.
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