BHC Brotherhood

About

For over 100 years, the Brotherhood has consistently evolved to provide meaningful and engaging programs. Today, the Brotherhood is continuing to evolve. We offer programs and opportunities for Brotherhood and non-Brotherhood members and guests of all ages to learn, laugh, help others and most importantly have fun.

Our events are open to all … women, spouses, sons/daughters attend our events … and we encourage all to participate. Please check out our calendar of events.

We welcome you to:

Attend sporting events such as our Family Orioles Outing;
Choose an option of Tenderloin, Salmon or Veggie Entrée at our Opening and Closing Dinners;
Enjoy our Brotherhood Breakfast Series featuring traditional Jewish breakfast food (including bagels and lox of course) and engaging speakers from a broad spectrum of our society;
Volunteer at Manna House helping the homeless and poor of Baltimore City;
Usher at Shabbat and Holiday services;
Support BHC’s youth education programs providing the funding of ice cream, bagels and other treats – putting your Brotherhood dues to good work.

Membership is $50 and includes the cost for Breakfasts (usually 5 or 6) and two dinners. That’s a value of $100 because non-members and guests pay $10 each per breakfast and $20 each per dinner. Brotherhood members also receive member discounts for events like our Coffeehouse and our Orioles Outing - this year, it’s a $30 savings just for the Orioles game. Your non-BHC guy friends can join Brotherhood without being a member of BHC for $50 each.

There is a place for everyone in the Brotherhood.
To learn more, please contact our Brotherhood President, Dave Berenhaus at dave@beren.haus.

FAQ

How much are dues and what do I get for them?

Dues are $50 per year and are billed through the BHC office. Dues include dinner meetings and the breakfast series.

Isn’t Brotherhood just for “old” people?

NO! We an exciting and dynamic group of members of all ages including those who are young and young at heart.

Can non-Brotherhood members attend events?

Absolutely! There is a small fee, depending on the event, charged to cover costs.

What about Special Dietary Requirements?

Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to respond to specific individual needs. In general, all dinners, as well as the Passover Seder, offer a vegetarian option. The food at the Breakfast series is dairy (bagels, lox, cream cheese, eggs, etc.). However, please be aware that the BHC kitchen is shared by many organizations and maybe exposed to ingredients that are allergens to some people – such as peanuts, tree nuts, gluten and soy. We do not have the facilities or resources to ensure that trace amounts of allergens are not present in our food.

What other programs and activities is the Brotherhood considering?

Member engagement and the ability to meet member expectations is very important to us. We realize that our members’ interests and preferences are constantly evolving. That is why we conduct a bi-annual survey. The survey directly shapes the programs and activities offered by the Brotherhood. Ideas from members new and old are always encouraged.

What are some of the programs and activities we are exploring?