Extending and enhancing the push for better health By Paul Davidson January is a natural time to make commitments to improve areas in our lives, and health is often a key component. The Wellness Warriors Challenge, which has been underway since October, is a special FJMC International program designed to encourage Jewish men to …
The power of learning, traditions and culture By Bruce Tomar As our mission states, FJMC provides men opportunities for personal growth and to build strong relationships. One of the tenets to accomplishing this is by celebrating Jewish learning, traditions and culture. That is: Jewish learning, through the study of Torah and Talmud, through debate …
A look at FJMC International Annual Men’s Day Gathering By Norwin Merens Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The highly successful FJMC International Annual Men’s Day Gathering staged online last month included conversations about leadership, mental health and evolving expectations for men engaged in discussions about gender roles and partnerships. During the …
A Summary of FJMC International’s Annual Men’s Day Gathering Day One – Sunday, November 16 Redefining Masculinity for Jewish Men This session focused on discussing the meaning of masculinity in the context of Jewish men, particularly in light of recent global events and societal changes. The panelists – including Meredith Jacobs, CEO of Jewish Women …
The Americans are coming! By Jerry Brodsky The International Region of FJMC International is advancing our efforts to extend our reach further around the globe, with a new pamphlet designed to inform and secure new members worldwide. Please download and share this Brotherhood Beyond Borders pamphlet to Jewish men you have contact with anywhere outside …
The Finish Line’s in Sight (But Don’t Slow Down Yet!) By Aaron Altman The FJMC Wellness Warriors Campaign is in full stride — and while the finish line is coming up on Dec. 13, 2025, there’s still plenty of time to lace up, log in and get moving for men’s wellness. Whether you’re walking, biking or jogging (or …
Answering the question every volunteer leader asks By Rabbi Noah Raucher Not long ago, I sat in a committee meeting in which we discussed the topic that comes up in nearly every volunteer organization these days: how to integrate new, and ideally younger, men into leadership. As we brainstormed names, strategies and pathways, a …
By Bruce Tomar “The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people going by I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?” They’re really sayin’, “I love you”” What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong – 3rd stanza Life without amiable companionship was unthinkable …
Keeper of the Flame continues to burn brightly On Sunday, Oct. 26, the New England Region of FJMC International was proud to gather at Temple Israel of Natick (MA) for the annual “Keeper of the Flame” (KOF) awards ceremony. Keeper of the Flame, the storied basis for the Ma’asim Tovim and Man of the Year …
FJMC’s Star Trek journey continues Fifteen years ago, FJMC International gathered a cadre of over 50 younger men from across North America to come to Baltimore for the Rabbi Joel S. Geffen Leadership Development Institute, as part of a special track of future leaders. At the time, LDI consisted only of the international Executive Committee and …
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