As FJMC works to build and strengthen men’s clubs and at the same time collaborate with other arms of our Movement to address the issues facing Conservative Judaism, it’s been very enjoyable and rewarding for me personally to be able to form good relationships with the leadership of these other organizations. The presidents of United …
An FJMC Keruv Rabbinic Think Tank that took place in Metuchen, New Jersey, December 2-3, 2013. Twenty-nine congregational rabbis and two Cantors were in attendance. What follows are the minutes of the FJMC Keruv Rabbinic Think Tank that took place in Metuchen, New Jersey, December 2-3, 2013. The taping process was not overly successful in …
In this thought provoking article by Rabbi Charles Simon, FJMC and Rabbi Kerry Olitzky, Big Tent Judaism/Jewish Outreach Institute, they discuss what our synagogues might be like were a Conservative/Masorti synagogues choose to respond positively to demographic change implied by intermarriage. And they raise some of the issues that will have to be thoughtfully considered …
Help us light 1,000,000 candles on Yom HaShoah in memory of the children who were victims of the Holocaust. Yom HaShoah Yellow Candles™ are now available featuring new artwork by world renowned artist and survivor, Dubi Arie. Check the Yellow Candles pages to find out information about the Yellow Candle program and see a picture of the new candle packaging. …
Chicago Jewish News Guide to Jewish Chicago, honored our very own Burton Fischman, more commonly known as ‘Captain Ruach’ for his spirited rendition of Birchat HaMazon (the blessings after a meal), as a Jewish Chicagoan of the Year for 2013-2014. To read the article, in which his FJMC is prominently mentioned, click here. And from …
President Myles Simpson unveils an on-line blog, to facilitate communication between members and leadership, about the issues which clubs and members are concerned about. Through this blog Myles hopes to accomplish two key objectives: (1) share information as well as his views on a variety of topics related to FJMC, Men’s Clubs, and the Conservative Movement that you …
The latest FJMC volume dealing with men’s issues, Jewish Men at the Crossroads, is now available for purchase in the FJMC store. Click here.
The Board of Directors of the FJMC has approved an increase in Men’s Club dues of $1 per club member, effective in our next fiscal year (starting Sept. 1, 2013). The FJMC is also launching a Membership Campaign for our Men’s Clubs to help you grow your membership, starting at Convention. We’re developing new training …
The Nominating Committee has nominated for the 2013-2015 leadership: President – Myles A. Simpson (Western) First Vice President – Allan Gottesman (Florida) Vice-Presidents – Mark Druy (New England), Stan Greenspan (Lake Ontario), Allan Kahan (Seaboard), Ed Margolis (Florida), Steve Neustein (Tri-State) and Gary Smith (KIO) Treasurer – Joel Shrater (Western) Secretary – Alan Budman (Mid Atlantic) Honorary President – Mike Mills (KIO) In addition, incoming President Myles A. Simpson has selected four …
A Wealth Management Conference will be offered the morning of Convention, Wednesday, July 24th, prior to the Convention activities beginning. The Conference format of panel presentations and multiple breakout sessions will have two tracts: a novice tract for those just beginning the process or retirement planning, with such subjects as preparing to operate independently; what …
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