Beth El Temple Men’s Club Offers Super Sunday Fun Day: Breakfast with Joel Samberg, Miniature Golf Outing

The Beth El Temple Men’s Club invites all to join in breakfast with Joel Samberg, who will present on “Comedy, Melodrama, Farce & Horror: The Life of an Often-Jewish Writer” at Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Joel Samberg, a journalist, author and playwright who has written on many Jewish topics, will share some of the intriguing and illuminating stories of his life as a writer. His non- fiction books include “Reel Jewish: A Century of Jewish Movies” and “Grandpa Had a Long One: Personal Notes on the Life, Career & Legacy of Benny Bell.” Samberg’s grandfather, the novelty entertainer Benny Bell, wrote and recorded many songs, in both English and Yiddish, including “Shaving Cream” which was a hit in both 1946 and 1975.  The cost is $7 for non-Men’s Club members, no charge for Men’s Club members. 

Breakfast is followed by an afternoon of Miniature Golf at 12 noon at Farmington Miniature Golf 1048 Farmington Ave., Route 4 Farmington.  The Beth El Temple Men’s Club is calling all Fathers, Grandfathers and Children to participate in a Miniature Golf Outing at Farmington Miniature Golf!  The afternoon begins with lunch at noon, includes an afternoon miniature golf, fun contests with exciting prizes, and concludes with soft serve ice cream. The cost is only $12 per person.  Please make check payable to Beth El Men’s Club, Beth El Temple 2626 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117. 

Please RSVP to both of these events by September 22nd to Harley Graime at 582-9027 or hgraime@att.net. 

Beth El Temple is an egalitarian congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. The synagogue strives to create, sustain and strengthen Jewish unity and continuity through personal involvement in meaningful worship, ritual, learning and social action. All are welcome. Located at 2626 Albany Avenue in West Hartford, Beth El is home to worshippers who live in more than a dozen Central Connecticut cities.  For more information, please contact Beth El at (860) 233-9696, on the web at www.bethelwesthartford.org  or friend us on Facebook   http://www.facebook.com/bethelwh.