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Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Statement: A Family in Mourning: A Reflection on the Return of Israeli Hostages

Dear Members of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, Our tradition calls upon us to not only study Torah but to live it—to be a light unto the nations and to pursue justice in all that we do. As members of FJMC, we recognize that silence in the face of injustice is not an option. Our …

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Hearing Men’s Voices: Purim Edition

Hearing Men’s Voices: Purim Edition Unmasking Ourselves: Exploring Identity, Vulnerability, and Purpose through the Masks We Wear by Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.Ed – Executive Director, FJMC Program Overview: This program uses the Book of Esther as a meaningful framework to guide men in reflecting on their inner and outer lives. By weaving together artistic expression, textual …

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Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Statement on Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM)

Dear Members of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, Our tradition calls upon us to not only study Torah but to live it—to be a light unto the nations and to pursue justice in all that we do. As members of FJMC, we recognize that silence in the face of injustice is not an option. Our …

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Urgent Challenge: Let’s Rally for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims

Today, we are reaching out with an urgent call to action—a chance for us, as an FJMC family, to live out our values and make a powerful difference for those in need. As you may know, devastating wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles, leaving countless families displaced, homes destroyed, and lives turned upside down. In response …

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Affirmation of Support for the LGBTQIA+ Community

The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to standing with the LGBTQIA+ community and, in particular, our trans siblings, even in the face of efforts to legally enforce a narrow and binary understanding of gender. We recognize that such policies contradict the Jewish value of seeing every human as created b’tzelem …

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Hanukkah for Macca-Bros

Prompts and Reflections for Men During the Festival of Lights FJMC has some resources for men to help celebrate this festival of  lights! Each night offers a new prompt and reflection! THE LIGHT WITHIN Prompt: The Shamash (Helper Candle) ignites all other lights of the Menorah without losing its own flame. Reflect on how you …

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Be a Yellow Candle!

Dear Friends,  Why Be a Yellow Candle!? It reinforces the importance and our connection with Yellow Candles. Teach your children and community about the Holocaust and antisemitism. Jews worldwide will commemorate Yom HaShoah, the annual Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day, by lighting candles to remember the lives so tragically cut short by Nazis and their collaborators during the Holocaust. The FJMC  …

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Giving Tuesday: Let’s Show Gratitude Together!

Dear Friends,  On this Giving Tuesday, I want to take a moment to reflect on the power of gratitude—a value deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. The Hebrew word for Jew, Yehudi, comes from the same root as hoda’ah, meaning “thanks.” Expressing gratitude is not only a cornerstone of who we are but also a catalyst for action that …

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Be a part of FJMC “Build-a-Pair”!

Dear Friends,  The FJMC is excited to offer you a unique and impactful opportunity to engage your children and students in the tradition of Tefillin with our Build-a-Pair Tefillin program again! For just $118, your FJMC Men’s Club or Synagogue educators can purchase 10 Tefillin kits (less than $12/kit) that provide a hands-on turn-key educational experience, allowing …

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Support the “Friends of the FJMC” in your end of the year giving on Giving Tuesday!

Support The Friends of the FJMC! Small Gifts with a HUGE Impact! Please consider the Friends of the FJMC in your end of the year giving on Giving Tuesday! The Friends of the FJMC has been a vital component of the FJMC and funds 20% of our budget. Thank you to all the Friends of the …

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