Lodge Bezalel News

Building the Dream's Championship Dreams:
Morgan Shaw Parker, President/COO Gives Us the Inside Story 

The Atlanta Dream, our team in the WNBA is dreaming of a championship this year. It's not a pipe dream. The team traded two draft picks for two-time All-Star Angel Reese, who joins Allisha Gray, fourth-place finisher in MVP voting; Rhyne Howard, the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 300 career three-pointers; Naz Hillmon, the league's Sixth Player of the Year; and Brionna Jones, who earned All-Star recognition while doubling her career total of double-doubles in her first season with the Dream.

And there's nobody better to tell the story of the Dream's lofty dreams than our May OLM and Table Lodge speaker, Morgan Shaw Parker, the team's President and Chief Operating Officer. 

Our OLM is open to all HOD Brethren, and Shaw Parker's Table Lodge presentation is open to all. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED .REGISTER NOW.

Date: May 19, 2026
Place: Congregation Or Hadash, 7460 Trowbridge Road, Sandy Spring, GA 30328
Snacks & Schmooze: 7 p.m.
OLM: 7:30 p.m.
Table Lodge and Dinner: 8:15 p.m.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Turtles Tribute Band and More Music - Lodge Bezalel Retreat, May 29-30

Pack your bags for a weekend of fellowship, fun, and great music! Join us for a lodge men’s trip to Hiawassee, Georgia on Friday–Saturday, May 29–30, highlighted by the Happy Together 2026 Tour at Anderson Music Hall on Saturday night.

The concert features classic acts including The Turtles, The Association, The Vogues, The Cowsills, The Troggs, Gary Puckett, Ron Dante, and Jason Scheff (former lead singer of Chicago).

Click here for concert details and tickets ($50 each).

Weekend Highlights:
Lodging: Murphy, NC — near Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino (approx. $125/night, each attendee covers their own room).
Friday Afternoon: Wine tasting and relaxation at Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, GA.
Dinner: Enjoy an evening meal at Worthy Brother Joel’s favorite restaurant, Brothers at Willow Ranch, before heading to the concert.

We're looking for a headcount at Tuesday's OLM. In the meantime, contact WB Joel for more information. Phone: (404) 660-1297 email: jrwaterguru@aol.com

Our June OLM: Spread Your Kindness

If you're getting old but still feel young, you can channel your zest for life by volunteering with the One Good Deed Friendly Visitor Program. It matches older adults with volunteers for friendship and companionship.

You can learn all about the program and volunteer opportunities from our June OLM Table Lodge speaker, Vivienne Kurland, who manages the program JF&CS.

Kind and compassionate friendly visitors make a monumental difference in the lives of the older adults in our community - reducing loneliness and isolation and giving them meaningful social connections. 

Date: June 16
Place: Congregation Or Hadash, 7460 Trowbridge Road, Sandy Springs GA 30328
Snacks & Schmooze: 7 p.m.
OLM: 7:30 p.m. (HOD Brethren Only)
Table Lodge & Dinner: 8:15 p.m. (Open to All)

Dress Code: Business Casual

RSVP Required - so we have enough food.

Welcome Aboard Bros Rich Cohen and Mark Doctor

We're happy to welcome two new brethren into our fold. Bros Rich Cohen (second from right in the photo above) and Mark Doctor (second from left in the photo above) were initiated in a ceremony last night held at Lodge Shimshon. Both were sponsored by WB Alan Wind (right in the photo above), who kept it in the family. Bro Rich is a cousin, and Bro Mark is married to one of WB Alan's cousins.

On hand to welcome them into our fold were WB Ron Scheinzeit, Secretary for Lodge Bezalel, (left), and WB Stan Schnitzer (center), Scribe for Lodge Bezalel and North America Governing Lodge, who presented them with their certificates, badges and kippot.

Read Our OLM Minutes

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