FJMC International invites you to an interactive pre-Purim webinar with Ashanti Branch—creator of the Million Mask Movement and founder of the Ever Forward Club—exploring the “masks” men wear (strength, success, stoicism, humor, control) and what it takes to reveal the more authentic self underneath them. Grounded in the Purim story—where Esther’s hidden identity becomes the turning point—this experience treats masking not as a flaw but as protection that can also become a barrier to connection and wholeness.

Mamas’ Boys is a smart, funny, and thoughtful podcast exploring what it means to be a Jewish man today.

Hosts, FJMC International Executive Director, Rabbi Noam Raucher, and writer-comedian, Rob Kutner, bring spiritual and showbiz credibility, curiosity, and compassion to the new, non-fiction video/audio interview series. 

Catch the exciting second episode of Mama's Boys featuring CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent, Jake Tapper! Available Thursday, February 5th on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, iTunes, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio and PodChaser.

Be part of the Build-A-Pair/World Wide Wrap Contest!

Submit your photos or videos of the Build-A-Pair students wearing their "model" Tefillin at your World Wide Wrap, and your Men's Club could be a winner in categories like Funniest, Most Serious, Largest Group, and Most Creative. 

Enter Contest by March 1, 2026
Five Cash Prizes - Top Prize $150
Winners Announced on March 30, 2026

Submit your entries and questions to buildapair.fjmc@gmail.com

Don't forget to register your club's upcoming wrap on the FJMC website. It's a Quality Club requirement! 

The Shoah Yellow Candle™ Program presents a valuable opportunity to model the ritual of lighting a Yahrzeit candle with your family and friends and remember a victim who perished in the Holocaust.

• Candle orders received between January 16 and February 17 will be delivered during the first week of March 2026.

• Candle orders received between February 18 and March 10 will be delivered during the last week of March 2026.

Place your order for candles and supplies at: https://fjmc.org/fjmc-store/

The last day to order Bulk candles and supplies is March 10, 2026. The last day to order Candles for Direct-Mail Shipment is February 5, 2026.

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

Thank you for Shining A Light For Remembrance.

Join FJMC as we discuss the reintroduction of our Individual Membership effort.

• Learn about networking opportunities and connecting to other Jewish men

• Explore what FJMC offers - virtually and in person

• Hear from FJMC Leadership about new FJMC initiatives 

• Lend your voice to create programs designed for you

More details to follow shortly. 

FJMC International brings you our new feature, Shalom Brothers! with Rabbi Noam Raucher, Executive Director!

Parashat Bo
Delivered on January 24, 2026
Shevat 6, 5786

Check back on the website, on Friday afternoon, for this week's parashat, Beshalach.  

Welcome to our FJMC International Newsletter, Ha D’var! 

We look forward to receiving your comments and suggestions. We also seek your support and input by supplying ideas and articles for future editions. Please contact us at feedback-HaDvar@fjmc.org

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.

Questions, letters to the editor and submissions are emailed to Jerry Brodsky at jbrodsky@fjmc.org

National Council of Jewish Women invites you to join our annual Shabbat celebration honoring the Jewish value of reproductive freedom. Sign up to bring a Repro Shabbat event to your home or community.

When you participate in Repro Shabbat, you are joining a movement to explore issues of reproductive freedom and abortion access from a Jewish perspective. You will gain access to curated resources — like a conversation guide, a study guide, a Shabbat Spotify playlist, recipes, and more — to help you plan an individual or communal Shabbat practice on Parshat Mishpatim.