Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Men's Club Shabbat, Friday, June 15. Muhalo!!!

The crew at our Men's Club Shabbat in Hawaiians, circa 2010.
Those Agudath boys are at it again, bucking all convention with their Hawaiian shirts during the Men's Club Shabbat Dinner & Service. The dinner starts at 6 pm in the Adult Lounge with the service commencing at 8 in the Taubenfeld Chapel. (Cost of dinner is $18 for adults, $12 for kids 12 and under.)

During the service we will take time to install our new board, featuring new Club president Steve Jacobs. We'll also honor our Man of the Year Mike Chiaet and recognize the Jack Lippe Scholarship winner.

Don't forget to wear your Hawaiian shirt!

For more information contact Marty Schenker at marty-boy@comcast.net

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Guys Night Out for March Madness

Bring on the Madness! Once again, the CAI Men's Club treks up Route 10 West to Miami Mike's Sports Zone for the first night of NCAA Tourney action! Thursday night, March 15, we'll assemble at this most awesome of East Hanover Sports Bars to dine, drink and root on our favorite teams...and those that we had moving on in our brackets. We gather at 7 pm.

Suggested fee is $20 to offset the cost of the bar tab. Contact club president Marty Schenker for more details: marty-boy@comcast.net

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Men's Club Purim Kitchen Patrol - March 4


It's that time of year again. Purim. And that could mean only one thing. Hamantaschen. Okay, two things. Purim Festival at CAI. Come to think of it, three things. CAI Men's Club will be working the kitchen during the festival.



This is a great new member event. Nothing too serious. Just a bunch of guys cooking, laughing and serving good food to the congregation.


It's the most fun you'll have making a burger, dog, or the concotion we call "Haman's Revenge". Not exactly sure what's in it but the FDA has barely approved it for comsuption.


So join us in the kitchen on Sunday, March 4, 10:30 am (first shift). We'll be there till clean up at 3 pm.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Scott Kopen Family Fitness Fun Night - March 24

On Saturday night, March 24, the Men's Club will be hosting a very special event. Honoring the memory of our recently departed friend, brother and past Men's Club President Scott Kopen, the Club will be holding a Family Fitness Fun Night at Tiger Tennis and Fitness Club at 42 Fairfield Place in West Caldwell. Doors open at 7:30 and fees are as follows: $20 for individuals, $30 for couples, $40 for families.


All participants will be treated to a night of open court tennis play and tennis lessons, aerobics classes, weight training and other fitness activities. We'll also be raffling off some great items:






  • Spa, hair and nail packages



  • Nets tickets



  • NHL fan bag package



  • Museum access package



  • Jan Press Photomedia Family Sitting



  • Cloverleaf Tavern package



  • Food and Beverage package



  • Many more gifts!!!!



  • Fan apparel package from Leezar Sports

(Raffle tickets will be sold at an additional cost to admission.)




Every dollar made will benefit pancreatic cancer research. For more information contact CAI club president Marty Schenker at marty-boy@comcast.net.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Builders Raise Another Great Sukkah

The Men's Club stared arriving around 9:30. By 10:50 the interior lights flickered on. People of Agudath Israel, we have a Sukkah for 2010. The temporary dwelling will be very active for the weeklong holiday starting on Thursday, September 22. Every committee, organization and club from the nursery school to the Sisterhood will be holding some kind of educational or culinary event in the Sukkah.

On Tuesday, September 28, 8 pm, the Men's Club will be hosting "Bourbon in the Booth" a follow-up to last year's wildly successful "Scotch in the Sukkah". Representatives from some of the bigger brand name bourbons will be on hand to teach about the crafting and tasting of this distinct whiskey. All CAI members and friends are welcome to this event, which has a $20 admission. All participants will receive a commemorative glass or flask while supplies last. Contact Mike Chiaet to RSVP or receive more info: mchiaet@gmail.com.


At right, Men's Club President Marty Schenker assists with organizing some of the roofing beams. At left, the team of builders puts it all together.

The Sukkah will come down on Sunday morning, October 3 at 9:45. All new members are welcome to help with this important project.






Monday, August 23, 2010

Ushers Needed for High Holy Days


While we'd love to have Usher, the R&B sensation, join us, we're pretty sure he's got other plans for the high holy days. So, if you are a member of Agudath Israel and would like to assist the Men's Club in its ushering program, please contact organizer Ken Levitt at kenlevittnj@hotmail.com.


Duties include keeping order in the synagogue during the rabbi's sermon and while the ark is open, helping congregants find seats, and making sure each member has a mahzor. Shifts last no more than one hour.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Save the Date: Bourbon in the Booth on September 28

Celebrate Sukkot. With bourbon!

Following up on last year's wildly successful Scotch in the Sukkah event, the Men's Club is back with "Bourbon in the Booth". Join us on Tuesday, September 28, 7:45 for a tutorial and sampling of fine bourbons.

Cover is $20 and all paticipants will receive a commemorative glass while supplies last. Light snacks will be served. Participants must be 21 years of age or older.

Contact club president Marty Schenker for more info: marty-boy@comcast.net