According to David Matloob, before 1999, there were only a few Men’s Club members who attended the monthly meetings. Moreover, those who did attend were not actively involved in the group. Mr. Berman, a member of the club in 1999, and his Iranian wife were particularly disappointed with the lack of membership from young Jewish participants. Along with Mr. Matloob, Mr. and Mrs. Berman made an effective effort to involve younger members from both the Ashkenazi and Iranian communities. In 2001, the Sinai Temple Men’s club presented the Youth Indoor Soccer League and encouraged young Jewish boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 10 to join the team. The sports team helped inspire friendships among the young boys and girls of the Jewish community.

David Matloob explained that, prior to Rabbi Wolpe’s promotion as Senior Rabbi at Sinai Temple, Iranian Jews struggled to become involved with the Sinai community. His inspirational sermons appealed to an audience of both Ashkenazi and Persian Jews, creating a strong relationship between all of Rabbi Wolpe’s supporters. On the board of directors of the Sinai Temple’s Men’s Club, Ashkenazi and Iranian members now work closely together while continuing to maintain their own, respective values.

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