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October 2025 / Cheshvan 5786
 
Happy Fall!
 

The holidays are over, and it's time to get back to business, as we focus on advancing our important mission of serving Jewish men around the world. But pssst! We're also going to have fun along the way. Come join us and see what we have to offer at FJMC International.
 
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Captain's Log, Stardate 3

Bruce Tomar, FJMC International's president, knows how to talk the talk, and to walk the walk, as he leads us on our bold voyage into the unknown. After a recent speech to the Hudson Valley Region, our captain shares his thoughts with all of FJMC.
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Reflections from Rabbi Noam Raucher

Thanksgiving may be an American holiday, but giving thanks every day has very deep roots in Judaism. This Thanksgiving, let's take time to reflect on our own blessings, and to be thankful for what comforts us, what challenges us and what surprises us.
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FJMC:
The Next Generation

No, we're not embarking on a five-year journey, and you won't meet Captain Kirk or Mr. Spock. But FJMC is looking for our own next generation of younger men who are ready to embark on their own journey as future leaders in their clubs. It's time to bring back Hador Habah.
Board the Starship
 
Vaccines, oceans and human-trafficking

The United Nations doesn't just work on issues of war and peace. From healthcare to water to human dignity, see what else the global organization is working on, and what opportunities FJMC has to weigh in.
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Flame on!
 

For nearly 25 years, the New England Region of FJMC has honored its most-deserving leaders as "Keepers of the Flame" - those who ensure that the fire of Brotherhood burns brightly in our communities. This was the inspiration for the Man of the Year and Ma'asim Tovim awards that every region now presents. The latest winners were honored a few days ago.
 
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All pride, no prejudice

At FJMC International's Inclusion Initiative, we are very proud of this quarter's edition of Pride & Prejudice. You know or see children and adults with various levels of autism. This edition provides you with information and real stories from our members who navigate the challenges and opportunities autism provides them. Click here for access to it. 

And check out this slide presentation about Inclusion.
Pride & Prejudice
 
 
HELP WANTED!

Do you have the skills to create apps for the Apple iOS or Android platforms? Or would you like to take the lead in promoting the FJMC's first (and currently only) app, the FJMC Shoah Yellow Candle App, which is on both platforms?

If you'd like to discuss what is involved, contact FJMC International Past-President Allan Kahan, akahan@fjmc.org.
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Miss an Issue? Want to Look Back?

All of our past editions of HaD'Var are available for your reading pleasure on the FJMC website in the Media Section. 
Review Our Past Editions
 
Regional Connections... Highlighting the Grassroots of Our Organization!

Learn about the regional and club events all across the upper Garden State, in the Northern New Jersey Region.

Come to the next New York Metro Region regional meeting on Nov. 17, and check out what all the clubs are up to across the NYC area in the Gesher Newszine!

The Middle Atlantic Region will hold its next meeting on Nov. 9, and its Man of the Year event on Dec. 7 in Cherry Hill, N.J.

Let's see your Country Two-Step as you dance the night away with the New England Region at its regional dance on Saturday night, Nov. 9, in Wayland, Mass. Free lessons included, followed by dancing. And check out last month's podcast with Elliot Feldman on engaging younger men, or a new podcast that was just released with Paul Davidson, co-chair of FJMC's Wellness Initiative, as he discusses how to take steps toward better health, and his own journey into Men's Club and FJMC.
 
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FJMC International is the parent organization of over 200 Men's Clubs and Brotherhoods, as well as individual members, around the world. FJMC has presented more than 100 webinars since the pandemic began. We work hard to provide value to our members and to the Jewish community in general.  To learn more about the FJMC, and how YOU might become involved, check out the FJMC Website.  Individual membership is not limited to men. 

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