Brotherhood is an active and integral part of Temple Emanu-El that offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year. These range from Sunday breakfast events to music performances to bus trips to lectures, with topics including religion, sports, photography, and social issues. Brotherhood participates in a wide variety of service activities and sponsors social and learning programs throughout the year. Our programs promote fellowship with other temple men. Proceeds from fundraising activities benefit Temple Emanu-El and its community.
Ken Simon, Brotherhood President
Brotherhood's Mission
Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood strives to be an inclusive fellowship of men who serve our congregation and community in accordance with Reform Jewish traditions and values.
Brotherhood's Purpose:
Brotherhood strives to provide members with opportunities to form relationships through social, educational, religious and service activities that support our Temple and the local Jewish community with outreach to society in general.
Pictured above:
Brotherhood members grilling with Religious School Director, Snait Ben-Herut at the TEERS Purim Carnival!
Brotherhood Board for 2024-2025
| President | Ken Simon |
| Vice-President | Steve Leavitt |
| Vice President & Corresponding Secretary * | Howard Schapiro |
| CFO & Treasurer * | Burgess Levin |
| Recording Secretary * | Bob Handleman |
| Director & Event Planning Chair Emeritus | Don Malawsky |
| Director & Event Planning Co-Chair | Malcolm Roberts |
| Director & Event Planning Co-Chair | Howard Polivy |
| Vice President & Membership Chair | Ken Taksen |
| Director & Chair Multi Generational Outreach | Neil Klaber |
| Director | Mark Golub |
| Director | Jim Germer |
| Director |
Robert Seide |
* indicates member of Temple Emanu-El Board of trustee
Please contact Ken Simon, Brotherhood President.
For additional information, contact the Temple office at (941) 371-2788 or email us HERE.
Upcoming Brotherhood Events
