Brotherhood

The TBE Brotherhood is a social and service organization at Temple Beth Emeth, Ann Arbor, Michigan. We are an affiliate of the Men of Reform Judaism and subscribe to the following guiding principles

We are committed to:

Meeting the social and spiritual needs of our brothers. We recognize our diversity.  Some of us are young and some old.  Some of us are straight, others gay.  Some of us are gifted with intellectual abilities; others are blessed with physical or artistic talents.  Some of us are rich and some are poor.  Some of us were born Jewish, others have become Jews.  With all our diversity, we are brothers.

Transmitting our religious values to future generations.  As biological or adoptive fathers and as teachers in our community, we fulfill the ancient commandment”…you shall teach them to your children.”  We seek to teach future generations of Jews through our words and our deeds.

Fulfilling the ethical and ritual mitzvot of JudaismWe search for ways to express our uniquely masculine spirituality through meaningful rituals, both ancient and contemporary.

The right of Jewish women to full and equal participation in all aspects of Jewish life.   We recognize the uniquely feminine spiritual energy women bring to our religious traditions.

The pursuit of knowledge of Torah. We study the ancient and modern teachers of our faith.  We make the teachings of Judaism the foundation of our moral being.

Supporting the Jewish State of Israel and our fellow Jews around the world.

Sponsoring and promoting the "Jewish Chautauqua Society (JCS),". The JCS provides knowledge and education about Jews and Judaism, brings about an appreciation of the Jewish people, their history, religion, and culture, and builds bridges of understanding between peoples of all faiths and cultures.

The Brotherhood is dedicated to providing programming that is meaningful and relevant to our members. We have in the past scheduled a variety of activities including:

- Bi-weekly coffee corner (September through April)

- Raising and lowering the Sukkah

- Sponsoring the Chanukah Latke Dinner

- Monthly Limudim lecture series

- Monthly Men's Rap/Discussion Group

- Facilitating an annual Shabbat Service

- Annual Brotherhood Retreat

- Challah baking 101 class

- Photography class

- Detroit Shul Tours

- Summer and fall softball

- Concert - Klezmer, classical, and much more.

- Sponsoring the annual Mitzvah Day Red Cross Blood Drive.

In addition, we support Temple Beth Emeth programming as well as host social events.

Do you want to be a part of the TBE Brotherhood experience?  We have a great deal to offer our members so don't miss out.  For more information about activities or joining TBE Brotherhood, contact Brotherhood President, George Brieloff, gbrieloff@gmail.com.