Men's Club

Voice Mailbox, 703-425-1880, ext. 245

We sponsor brunches with exciting speakers, barbeques and theatrical productions, and many other activities that help members enjoy long-lasting friendships. Funds raised are used to support Jewish youth programs. Men's Club also sponsors Boy Scout Troop 1818 and Cub Scout Pack 1818. Not a member yet? Join today!

What does your membership do?

Empowers the Olam Tikvah Men’s Club in its philanthropy. Our mission is to coalesce the strength of men in Conservative Judaism,
Directly supports Israel’s right to exist peacefully,
Directly supports the FJMC and its initiatives, and
Fosters much ruach among its members.

Become part of this award-winning organization. You make a difference, and we want you. All men, all ages.

Regular Happenings

Soccer, Sundays at Chabad's field. All are welcome to join our weekly pick-up games. E-mail ericandrachel@verizon.net for more information and to be added to the mailing list.

Basketball, Monday evenings during the school year, 9:00pm-10:15pm, at Frost Middle School. Everyone's welcome to join our weekly pick-up basketball games, beginning this fall. E-mail mskraft13@yahoo.com for more details.

Board Meetings, third Wednesday of the month, at 8:15pm.

Events

Bob Watts, OT's Blue Yarmulke Man of the Year 2012

2012/5772 Blue Yarmulke Man-of-the-Year, Sunday, January 29, 6:00pm. Olam Tikvah Men’s Club is proud to host the Seaboard Region Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Blue Yarmulke Men-of-the-Year Dinner, and to honor our own Bob Watts, selected by OT's past BYMOY honorees. Please be sure to read Bob's amazing story about his genesis into Judaism and his emergence as one of the most prolific and talented contributors to the club, community, Seaboard Region, and the International Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs in the January Contemporary you will not want to miss. See the flyer for more information, to reserve your seats, and to place a tribute ad.

World Wide Wrap and Breakfast: Learn How and Why We Wrap Tefillin, Sunday, February 5, 9:00am. Never put on tefillin, a bit rusty, or not sure why Jews perform this mitzvah? Join OT members at Sunday morning minyan as Conservative congregations around the world join in the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs World Wide Wrap, the service that promotes the mitzvah of putting on tefillin for daily prayer. Tefillin will be available if you do not own them, and step-by-step instruction will be available from experienced congregants. Join us for a light breakfast after minyan as Rabbi Paskind teaches about tefillin, and OT members share personal stories about this mitzvah's significance. For further information, contact Steve Tursky, Religious Affairs Committee chair, 703-503-8658 or stursky@verizon.net.

Judaism is for Lovers Dance and Casino Night, Saturday, February 11, 8:00pm-11:00pm. Join Olam Tikvah Men’s Club and Sisterhood for an evening of dancing, fun, and adventure. This year the Judaism is for Lovers Party is adding a completely new dimension, with a casino featuring a variety of your favorite table games (courtesy of Sisterhood), and a silent auction. We will be serving light hors d’oeuvres, desserts and soft drinks. A cash bar will also be available. The silent auction will feature many great items and services donated by many individuals and area merchants. Washington Talent’s fabulous DJ Johnny will play your favorite music. Each patron will receive a supply of “Casino Cash” and a ticket for a free drink at check-in. The cost is only $18 per person. Sponsorships are available at $36 per person – Silver Level; $90 per person or couple – Gold Level; and $180 per person or couple – Platinum Level. Make your check out to “OT Sisterhood” and mail to Olam Tikvah today. Your check is your RSVP. Please purchase tickets by February 1.

In September, Men's Club organized a gleaning activity at the Gainesville, VA farm of OT members Esther and Pablo Elliott. The vegetables gathered were given to a local food bank. Rabbi Paskind was on hand to discuss this mitzvah’s connection to Sukkot and the Jewish values of protecting the environment.

For more information about Men's Club activities, contact Men's Club President Jack Klevan through the Men's Club voice mailbox.