FJMC International Men's Day Gathering 2025 was successful, insightful, and meaningful. Thank you to our keynote speakers, leadership, and brotherhood for being part of the conversation. 

Together, we connected and discussed:

• Mental Health & Healing

• Allyship & Equity

• Leadership, Mentorship & Jewish Values

• Justice, Partnership & Fatherhood, and more!

If you missed any of the sessions, the Livestreamed recordings can be found on Facebook and YouTube.

Last winter and spring, the FJMC International felt that many of our pluralistic values were at stake in Israel. We mobilized to support Pluralistic Slates in the World Zionist Congress Elections (most specially MERCAZ and ARTZA) and through your efforts were able to send a large delegation to the World Zionist Congress held in October.

Because of your efforts and your votes in the election last spring, the pluralist agenda made significant advances. We were able to get a very positive agreement which bodes well for the next 5 years until the next World Zionist Congress.

Sign up NOW! Walk, run, or ride at your own pace to raise funds for FJMC International and your Region’s Men’s Wellness programs. Set a fundraising goal (we suggest $500–$750+) and share with your network.

In addition, we are partnering with the Obesity Action Coalition to help develop programs, speakers, and wellness information.

Questions?
Contact David Glass at dglass@fjmc.org or Aaron Altman at aaltman@fjmc.org 

The Wide World Wrap encourages Jewish men, women, and youth globally to learn about and participate in the mitzvah (commandment) of wearing tefillin.

Start planning now! We have a wealth of information for you! 

• Resources
• Program Ideas
• World Wide Wrap Videos
• Implementation Guide
• Spiritual Guide

Questions on the World Wide Wrap? Please reach out to the FJMC WWW Committee at www@fjmc.org

FJMC International is excited to again 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.

For just $118, your FJMC Men’s Club or Synagogue educators can purchase a kit of 10 Tefillin (less than $12/student) that provide a hands-on turn-key educational experience, allowing kids to learn, build, and connect with Jewish heritage.

Forty-four years ago, FJMC leaders created the Shoah Yellow Candle™ as a living symbol for home observance of Yom HaShoah Day. We light the Shoah Yellow Candle™ at sundown on Monday, April 13, 2026. 

Place your Yellow Candle order by using the following link: https://yellowcandle.fjmc.org 

Questions? Call 800-391-7293 or email us at info@yellowcandles.org

Thank you for Shining Light For Remembrance.

Join us for a transformative weekend of connection, reflection, and renewal at the Jewish Community Men’s Retreat. Set in a peaceful Brandeis Bardin Campus in Simi Valley, this retreat offers men in the Jewish community, and of all backgrounds, the opportunity to step away from daily life, build meaningful relationships, explore masculinity through a Jewish lens, and deepen their spiritual and emotional well-being.

Space is limited, register now!

The FJMC International working group on Combating Anti-Semitism and Israel Programs provides you with the proactive tools, practices and resources on Israel and antisemitism. 

Our committee has been working very diligently to create a newsletter that is designed to focus the spotlight on our FJMC regions, clubs, initiatives, programs and also highlight the engaging stories of our leaders and members throughout our FJMC international organization. We hope you find it interesting and worthwhile. 

Back issues of Ha D'var can be found here.

Each edition includes stories of acceptance and tolerance, reminding us of the impact of our efforts—past, present, and future. Our mission is to promote inclusion, embrace our differences, and create a sense of belonging through activities that welcome everyone. Hopefully, you find our collection of articles and opinions both interesting and worthwhile.

Back issues of Pride & Prejudice can be found here.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

Go to keshetonline.org and read more about Transgender Day of Remembrance and find out how you can show support for the community.

Yaron Weitzman has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management with a concentration in sports law, a minor in Jewish History and Civilization from New York University, and a Masters degree from Manhattanville College in Creative Writing. He wrote Tanking to the Top – The  Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports and A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the Lebron Lakers.

Support from voters like you helped increase MERCAZ's representation by 15% and brought about major achievements at last month's World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem.  

A mesmerizing statesman whose complex bond with the Jewish people forever shaped their lives—and his legacy, presented by Andrew Porwancher.

A scion of the Protestant elite, Theodore Roosevelt was an unlikely ally of the waves of impoverished Jewish newcomers who crowded the docks at Ellis Island. Yet from his earliest years he forged ties with Jews never before witnessed in a president.

Without the FJMC, valuable Jewish programming might never occur. FJMC needs your financial support in order to continue to create the important programs which keeps your Men’s Clubs vibrant.  You can help preserve the significant impact the FJMC and its members have made on behalf of Jewish men and their families around the world by making a pledge. Our movement depends on you!