Groups at Beth Torah

Social programs help make a synagogue feel like home. At Beth Torah we are committed to offering programs for all our members by providing a wide range of established programs along with an opportunity to create new ones to meet our congregation's evolving needs. First year dues for Sisterhood and Men's Club are included with Beth Torah membership.

Sisterhood
Beth Torah Sisterhood provides a wide range of opportunities for involvement, from catering simchas to helping families in need. Sisterhood operates the Beth Torah Judaica shop, hosts guest speakers and book reviews, organizes blood drives, sends High Holiday greetings, and sponsors the annual Yom Kippur break-the-fast and Miriam's Seder. Sisterhood also sponsors social events such as the Paid-Up Membership Brunch, recipe exchanges and field trips.

Men's Club
Beth Torah Men's Club provides opportunities for social interaction among members. We sponsor activities that benefit the synagogue, are of service to the community, and provide enjoyment for our members and the entire congregation. Our Men's Club holds monthly breakfast meetings featuring a delicious lox and bagel buffet and interesting speakers. Our 24-hour vigil "Remembering the Names" Holocaust Memorial was a winner of the Solomon Schechter Silver Award. Throughout the year, the Men's Club sponsors a variety of sports, recreation, and Mitzvah programs; builds the congregational sukkah; helps usher during High Holiday services and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs; distributes Yom Hashoah memorial candles; hosts the Men's Club Shabbat Weekend; and organizes our parent-child minyan in conjunction with the national "World Wide Wrap" program.

Social Committee
The Social Committee offers events for members to create a feeling of family. By reaching out to people of all age groups, we provide an opportunity for members to get to know each other. We offer different events throughout the year, such as bunko night, Texas Hold 'Em night, dessert night, family picnics and other exciting events. Our congregational Shabbat dinners are enjoyed by all as we join together to welcome Shabbat.

Young Adults / Livnot Chaverim
Livnot Chaverim, is dedicated to fostering friendships between young adults and young couples both at Beth Torah and in the unaffiliated Jewish Community.

Young Families
Young Families group is geared towards any family with children age 7 and under. Our goal is to allow these families to meet and share their journeys as parents of young children in a Jewish environment and to develop a sense of community.

Chavurot
Chavurot are groups of people within the congregation who get together monthly to study, celebrate and socialize. Chavurot organize around a variety of different interests; some are for adults only whereas others welcome children. The coordinator can help you find a chavurah that meets your interests or can assist in creating a new chavurah. Periodically all chavurot come together to sponsor synagogue wide programs.

Social Action Committee
Our Social Action Committee plans and supports various drives and events, which benefit different aspects of our community. Recent projects include the Karen Leynor Mitzvah Day and Project Isaiah.

Chai Lights
"Chai Lights" is our new senior group for people 55 years or older. This newly formed group is for those active seniors interested in fun, social activities with like minded people.

Youth Groups
Youth Groups provide a wide variety of programs and activities. Lifelong friendships and memories are created through participation in these terrific programs.

Amen
Amen is a group of 30-40 something men, many of whom are married and raising kids.  Amen meets approximately every month to discuss issues of faith, family, and connection to Jewish life. Rabbi Raskin facilitates this group at the Flying Saucer in Addison. Please call the synagogue office for more information.