Brotherhood
The Four Freedoms of Brotherhood (with apologies to FDR)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union Address mentioned 4 freedoms that everyone should enjoy: freedom of speech, of worship, from want, and from fear.
Barry Lewin here, and I’m honored to serve as Brotherhood President once again next year. The Brotherhood is open to all temple males, 21 years or older. Our dues are a modest $36 per year, with new Temple members getting their first year free.
Without further ado, I’m announcing the Four Freedoms of Brotherhood.
Freedom of assembly: The Brotherhood is a social, friendly group of guys who enjoy each other’s company. Events include bike rides, hikes, ski trips, monthly nights out, and ball games. Find an event you like, or suggest a new event to me, and show up. You’ll have fun.
Freedom of abundance: Food, food, food. From our kickoff BBQ in the fall, catered by Chef Cris, to our monthly Guy’s Night Out at local restaurants, to our end of year Annual Meeting in June, no one ever leaves a brotherhood event hungry. Or thirsty.
Freedom of thought: The Brotherhood usually sponsors one or two speakers a year, talking about topics of interest to our members. We also have a movie night, and special trips to local landmarks.
Freedom of community: The Brotherhood supports the greater Temple community with service events such as cooking Latkes for the school and building the Sukkah in the fall.
So, if you’ve never thought of Brotherhood as an organization that interests you, please give us a try this year. You’ll have fun, maybe make some new friends, and spend time with your Temple members.
Brotherhood Events for July 2025
July 9th – Guys night out (venue to be announced)
July 30th – Breakfast followed by a WooSox baseball game. Registration required.
