Congregation Or Chadash’s “CHAD ASH” Brotherhood is a fraternal and service organization dedicated to the good of each other and the Congregation. Our mission is “To provide an organization where men can gather in friendship, fellowship, and service to the Congregation and the community.” We took our nickname from the scoreboard display of visiting groups’ names during our first annual bus trip to the Diamondbacks game in Phoenix.

Our goals are based on the 5 S’s: Service, Study and Education, Social, tSedekah, and Supper.

Meetings are monthly on or around the third Sunday morning of each month for planning, discussion, speakers, Pirke Avot, and bagels. Rabbi’s Nosh & Knowledge talks are the basis for each meeting. Dues are Chai, $18.

Service to the Congregation starts each year assisting with the Religious School Tashlich Picnic. We then literally usher in the new year by ushering the Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services. Throughout the year, we provide cooking for dinners, celebrations, and The Grill at the Purim Carnival. We set-up and take down the Sukkah, the Annual Jewish Food Festival, and assist with event parking and other operational support. We provide B’nei Mitzvah celebrants with Kiddush Cups.

Study and Education include discussions with Rabbi and other speakers, Pirke Avot readings, and tours of the Jewish History Museum, and conduct the Annual CHAD ASH Brotherhood Friday Shabbat Service.

Social activities include our annual bus trip to the Diamondbacks game and other trips, as well as the monthly Men’s Night Out (Supper). We have visited restaurants featuring food common to all seven continents (yes, we have a brother who serves as a Physician in Antarctica). Dinners have been great— fish, fowl, and meat (also salad and veggies)—diners have been great, too!

tSedakah monthly collections support Congregational and community activities, and disaster relief. Our primary donation has been supplying defibrillators to the Congregation. The proceeds from event cooking also go to congregational activities.

Joining the CHAD ASH Brotherhood is easy. Contact the Congregation office, or come to any of our activities and join in. Our activities are in all congregational print and Email communications.

CHAD ASH BROTHERHOOD    (July/August, 2010) CHAD ASH BROTHERHOOD INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEIR GROUP    The CHAD ASH Brotherhood has been busily building its strength for the upcoming High Holy Days. We have been enjoying various restaurants such as, Nimbus with burgers and brews; the improved Shlomo & Vito’s Delicatessen, with personal service by Jon Wirtis; and the new Guiseppe's Ristorante Italiano. Returning this last month, was the CHAD ASH Diamondback trip.    If you missed these fun times, don’t worry, there are plenty more to come! In August, we will get together for dinner at Mr. An’s Teppan Steak and Seafood Sushi Bar on Oracle Road. Then, in September, we will assist with the school Tashlich Picnic and usher at the High Holy Day services as we do each year.    The “CHAD ASH” Brotherhood is a fraternal and service organization dedicated to the good of each other and the congregation. Our mission is “To provide an organization where men can gather in friendship, fellowship, and service to the congregation and the community.” Our goals include the 5 S’s: Service, Study and Education, Social, tSedekah, and Supper. Email me to join the fun at ksandock@comcast.net.    We look forward to you joining us as we begin the New Jewish Year..    Ken Sandock    Brotherhood Secretary Ken Sandock CHAD ASH Brotherhood Secretary ANNUAL BASEBALL BUS TRIP    Sunday, July 25th AZ Diamondbacks vs. SF Giants Contact Scott Krasner for details, 744-6488 or e-mail him at skrasner@pol.net by clicking here. Chad Ash Brotherhood Volunteers at the Jewish Cookoff      Mitch Dorson helping set up tents       (L-R) Jay Schwartz and Jim Wezelman hanging signs to direct traffic       Scott Krasner serving food