Statements and Resolutions

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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Statement Marking One Year Since the Start of the Israel-Hamas War

Reflecting on this High Holiday season, marking a year since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, we carry the weight of profound loss and ongoing challenges. We remember all the innocent lives lost in Israel and Gaza, the IDF soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting and rescuing civilians, and the hostages still in captivity, …

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Statement from the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs on The Tragic Loss of Six Hostages From Gaza

We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the news of the recovery of the bodies of six hostages in Gaza: Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danino. This tragic loss of life is a stark reminder of the profound suffering and turmoil that continues to afflict our world. We extend …

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FJMC Statement Against Hatred, Bigotry, Discrimination, and Racism

The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs reaffirms our unwavering stance against hatred, bigotry, discrimination and racism in all its forms. Rooted in Jewish values of justice, compassion, and solidarity, we declare our commitment to actively oppose and eradicate anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry wherever they manifest, based on the core Jewish values of Tikkun Olam (repairing …

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