Bat Li Pitom – You Suddenly Came to Me By Jason Hecht This is the first in a monthly series of articles highlighting contemporary Israeli music. “Bat Li Pitom” (באת לי פתאום; “You Suddenly Came to Me”) is a heartfelt duet by Israeli artists Keren Peles and Roni Alter, released in December 2019 as part of Peles’ …
How Jews can respond By Dr. Steven Mandel UN80 refers to the United Nations’ 80th anniversary, and more specifically, to a major internal reform effort linked to that milestone, called the UN80 initiative. The UN80 commits the United Nations to be effective among conflicts, climate shocks, inequality, rapid technological changes and tightening financial resources. …
Dalmore 18-year-old scotch By Al Davis Shalom achim! Anyone who has been to any major FJMC convention or LDI, or to any regional retreat, knows that one of the highlights of these events is the “hospitality suite.” The snacks, the camaraderie and the sharing of ideas are always enhanced by a variety of “spirits” …
First FJMC International Film Festival FJMC International will be holding its first-ever Film Festival this month, offering a three-week online festival featuring powerful, thought-provoking films from around the world. The festival will present three films on Feb. 15, Feb. 22 and March 1. Each film will be available to watch the night it premieres or …
We all are! Have YOU caught the cool “Mamas’ Boys” FJMC Podcast!? Mamas’ Boys is a smart, funny and thoughtful podcast exploring what it means to be a Jewish man today. The show’s hosts – FJMC International Executive Director Rabbi Noam Raucher and writer-comedian Rob Kutner – bring spiritual and showbiz credibility, curiosity and compassion …
Check out our podcasts By Rabbi Noam Raucher Mamas’ Boys began as a stubborn question I couldn’t shake: in a world that keeps rewriting the rules — politically, economically, spiritually, socially – what does it mean to be a Jewish man today? For years, I’ve watched men try to answer that question alone. Some …
Provide a teacher, get a friend By Bruce Tomar Mentorship – a relationship where a more experienced person(mentor) guides the personal and professional growth of a less experienced person (mentee) through advice, support, and role modeling, and by fostering skill development, career progression, and confidence. In Jewish tradition, mentorship is viewed as a sacred, …
FJMC’s new Darchei Shalom Initiative By Norm Kurtz At its last biennial convention, FJMC International introduced a new and exciting initiative – “Darchei Shalom, Pathways to Peace.” This initiative seeks to promote interfaith and multi-cultural dialogue. FJMC has been collaborating with several Turkish Muslim communities throughout North America. These communities follow the global Islam-inspired Hizmet …
Jews and Blacks in America By Johnny Parker Shalom Chaverim! February is Black History Month in the United States of America. I am both Black and Jewish. I’m Black because of the label placed on People of Color during the slave trade and subsequent Jim Crow laws. I’m Jewish because I chose to belong …
Two sides, but one and the same By Dan Rickman Editor’s note: Dan Rickman is one of three new International Region members from the United Kingdom who attended FJMC’s Leadership Development Institute in Baltimore early this month as part of an effort to launch a men’s retreat in the UK in 2027. These are …
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