FJMC International Men’s Day Celebration

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Sunday, November 16, 2025 - Wednesday, November 19, 2025    
All Day

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(First Annual) FJMC International Men’s Days Celebration Schedule

Men Showing Up for Each Other

Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Wednesday, November 19, 2025


Sunday, November 16 – Opening Day: Brotherhood & Belonging
10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET / 8:00pm Israel
Gather together IN-PERSON. Zoom in necessary

Opening Ceremony & Welcome from FJMC International Leadership: With Bruce Tomar, Noam Raucher, and representatives from partner organizations. Includes musical welcome, candle lighting for International Brotherhood, and setting our intentions.

Keynote Conversation: “What Does It Mean to Show Up as a Man Today?”
Featuring representatives from JWI, Keshet, and the Mankind Project
Moderated by Noam Raucher. A powerful roundtable on masculinity, gender equity, and Jewish values.


Monday, November 17 – Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
9am PT / 12pm ET / 7pm Israel

Workshop: “Healthy Masculinity & Mental Health in Jewish Communities”
With Dr. Orly Bareket of the Social Relations Lab at Ben-Gurion University. A research-driven, practical session on emotional intelligence, loneliness, and support strategies.

10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET / 8:30pm Israel
Real Talk: Men’s Mental Health Stories – Panel & Q&A
Jewish men share personal stories about therapy, grief, growth, and resilience.


Tuesday, November 18 – Advocacy & Equity
9am PT / 12:00pm ET / 7:00pm Israel

Being a Partner Today: Men4Choice (Oren Jacobson) & Women’s League of Conservative Judaism (Rabbi Ellen Wolnitz Fields)
A bold conversation about supporting women, autonomy, and Jewish values in the home.

10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET / 8:30pm Israel
Allies in Action: How Jewish Men Can Support Jewish Men of Color and LGBTQIA+ Jewish Inclusion
Presented by Keshet
An interactive session exploring inclusive practices, language, and leadership.


Wednesday, November 19 – Leadership, Legacy & Forward Vision
9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET / 7:00pm Israel

Global Men’s Meetup: Coffee & Community Across Time Zones
Casual breakout-style event connecting men from across FJMC regions, Masorti Olami, and beyond.

10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET / 8:30pm Israel
Closing Reflection & Celebration: What We’ve Learned, What We Carry Forward
Includes audience reflections, musical moments, and a commitment to keep showing up for each other.


Thank you for your participation. We look forward to seeing you virtually at our event.

In Brotherhood,

FJMC Webinar & Affinity Group Committee

 


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