Modern Jewish Family by ChoiceJoining the TribeBy Bob Watts I am a convert, not a Jew by Choice. I put in the work. I didn’t flip a switch to be Jewish. I went through a change in family relationships, in practice, in community, and in adjusting to a different belief system. Because of that my …
Mamas’ Boys is a smart, funny, and thoughtful podcast exploring what it means to be a Jewish man today. Hosted by Rabbi Noam Raucher and Rob Kutner, the show blends humor, heart, and cultural insight as they unpack identity, masculinity, faith, family, tradition, and modern Jewish life. Joining them is the ever-insightful Righteous Shiksa Marlene …
Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.Ed — Executive Director, FJMC International Parashat Shemot פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת January 10, 2026 | Tevet 21, 5786 A system doesn’t need your heart to rule you. It only needs your habits. That’s one of the terrors of Shemot: Egypt doesn’t merely enslave bodies; it trains souls. It teaches a society what to notice, what to ignore, and what to …
New FJMC Podcast Launching January 9, 2026! Jewish mamas (and more) kvell for new podcast MAMAS’ BOYS from FJMC International! Hosts Rabbi Noam Raucher and writer-comedian Rob Kutner bring spiritual and showbiz credibility, curiosity, and compassion to the new, non-fiction video/audio interview series. All-star guest line-up includes actors Joshua Malina and Mark Feuerstein, director/writer/Accidental Talmudist …
Marks revival from small workforce auxiliary to full Men’s Club By Jay Givarz Temple Beth Shalom in Palm Coast, Fla., was originally part of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in 1973 – but drifted to being independent over the past 50 years, with a mix of Conservative, Reform and unaffiliated rabbis. Suffice to say, …
A Success Story in the Making By Mark Givarz When my wife, Alyce, and I retired from our full-time positions and moved from St. Louis to northeast Florida in 2021, we began searching for a spiritual home. We found it at Congregation B’nai Torah in Ormond Beach, a warm and welcoming community of about …
A profile of FJMC’s Florida Region By Norwin Merens Long recognized for its beach resorts, theme parks, vast coastline and sunny climate – despite the occasional hurricane – Florida is a popular destination for retirees and seasonal vacations, while offering a rich history. Part of that history focuses on the impact that a group …
KIO+ hosted FJMC Executive Director Rabbi Noam Raucher By Lawrence Cohen As executive director of FJMC International, with a reach across North America and now beyond, Rabbi Noam Raucher gets around. And he makes it known that he’s willing and available to visit the organization’s regions and clubs. The KIO+ Region took him up …
The true role of the 10 men By Rabbi Noam Raucher A synagogue can be full and still feel lonely. You can see it in the easy conversations after services — the updates about work, the jokes, the “how’ve you been?” that rarely invites an honest answer. Many men have learned to be present …
Three new UK members to help FJMC plan European retreat By Jonathan D. Epstein The British are coming! The British are coming! Less than a year after being officially formed, the new International Region of FJMC International is bringing a full contingent to the Joel S. Geffen Leadership Development Institute in January – including …
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