Dear Friends,
Hanukkah arrives this year in a moment of real division and uncertainty for the Jewish people. Yet the holiday reminds us of a timeless truth: light multiplies when shared. As our tradition teaches, “A little light drives away much darkness” (Midrash Shemot Rabbah 36:3).
At the center of Hanukkah stands the shamash, the helper candle that exists to ignite others without losing its own flame. It is the perfect symbol for the work Jewish men are called to do today—to support, uplift, and illuminate the people and communities around us. We rise by kindling others.
FJMC International is here to help every man find meaning in being a shamash. This year, we are offering tools to deepen your Hanukkah experience, including:
May this Hanukkah strengthen your light and the lights you help ignite.
Warmly,
Bruce Tomar
International President, FJMC International
Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.ed
Executive Director, FJMC International
Benny Sommerfeld
VP of Programming – Jewish Life, FJMC International
MEN WHO MENTOR
Men who breathe confidence into others, who guide without controlling, who show up with patience, humility, and belief. A mentor’s light shines quietly but changes lives for generations.
MEN WHO VOLUNTEER
Men who give their time, skills, and hearts to the community without expecting anything in return. Their hands build, repair, cook, organize, and accompany. Their light says “You’re not alone”.
MEN WHO PROVIDE
Not only financially – but emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. These are the men who create stability, presence, and reliability. Men who ensure others have what they need to flourish.
MEN WHO PROTECT
Men who stand up, speak out, and make space safe for others. Protectors who act with courage – not aggression – and who offer security through compassion, boundaries, and responsibility.
MEN WHO TEACH
Men who pass down wisdom, ignite curiosity, nurture creativity, and make learning feel like possibility. Their teachings become the sparks that guide our lives.
MEN WHO LEAD
Leadership is not power – it is presence. Men who lead with humility, empathy, vision, and accountability become lighthouses in turbulent seas. Their influence is measured in trust, not titles.
MEN WHO UNITE
Men who create common ground where none seemed possible. Their presence turns tension into trust and separation into connection. In a fragmented world, their light reminds us that unity is still possible.
MEN WHO CARE
Care is a form of courage. These men listen deeply, love relentlessly, show tenderness, and carry the emotional weight of those they cherish. Their light is felt more than seen.
HAPPY HANUKKAH!
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