SJCC Men's Club

The SJCC Men's Club provides a wonderful opportunity to interact on many different levels with other members of the Synagogue community. Perhaps our proudest achievement is our spiritual contribution. Each year we sponsor a Men's Club Shabbat, during which the members of the Men's Club conduct all parts of the Friday night and Saturday services, including Torah readings. Everyone is welcome to participate. We also build the sukkah each year and play an important role in the annual Purim carnival with our popular make your own ice cream sundae booth.

On the cultural side, we have three Sunday breakfasts each year when, in addition to having a wonderful spread of bagels, lox, and herring, we invite a knowledgeable speaker to talk to us about a topic of contemporary interest. Some of the subjects that have been covered in recent years include bioterrorism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Recent speakers have included noted financial guru Jim Cramer, and the mayors of Summit, New Providence, and Berkeley Heights. These talks are always thought-provoking and lead to some very lively discussions.

We also have made a commitment to community service and social action. Men's Club runs a very successful blood drive annually with the Blood Center of New Jersey. We provide transportation for people who are physically unable to come to services on their own and provide behind-the-scenes support for many SJCC functions.

Finally, the SJCC Men's Club is known for promoting enjoyable events and friendship among the members. Whether it is our annual family picnic, Sunday morning softball games, a sports night out or our new Casino Night, the emphasis is on having a good time with our fellow congregants. We are dedicated to promoting communal life at the SJCC in a warm and friendly environment where everyone feels welcome. It is an ideal way to share our Jewish heritage and has resulted in great lifelong friendships for many of us.

For more information about the SJCC Men's Club, please contact our President, John Zucker.

Click here to see the detailed Men's Club Calendar.