This year, the story of Passover may have extra resonance for some people, who found themselves in Israel or other parts of the Middle East when the United States and Israel attacked Iran, triggering the ongoing war - and temporarily trapping them. Read on for their personal stories.

"Friendship - Judaism - Mentorship - Community." What does it all mean? Why is it so important? Bruce explains.

The search for and burning of chametz is about much more than the physical removal of forbidden foods before Passover. It's about cleansing ourselves of the past and freeing ourselves for the future.

Yom HaShoah is coming up fast, right behind Pesach. So get ready to light your Yellow Candles, and let's remember our Six Million. Never Again!

Here's a meditation to read and reflect upon while lighting your candles on Monday, April 13. And check out the video on our website.

We hear too much already about antisemitism and Jew-hatred. So we're taking a different approach to combating it: Pro-Semitism. Let's go all in, by promoting our accomplishments, highlighting Jewish contributions to our daily lives, and how a small number of people can make a large positive impact on our world.

Israeli music has come a long way in the last few decades, with modern artists belting out songs rivaling those found in the United States and Europe, and competing in Eurovision. Our Jason Hecht will take us on a regular tour through Israel's musical world.

This month, here's a new take on "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," by Israeli singer Netta Barzilai, known for her song "Toy" that won Eurovision in 2018.

If there's one thing that can be said about FJMC, its members, and our events, it's that, despite all of our seriousness, we like to loosen up. And while it's certainly not all about having a good drink, there's certainly nothing wrong with one either. So our own Al Davis will be helping out with some recommendations.

This month's pick: Tequila! "Duh-dunh, duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh..., duh-dunh, duh-duh-duh-duh-DAH!" 

Our British friends came here. Now it's our turn to go there. FJMC International is pleased to announce its first-ever regional retreat in the United Kingdom, slated for March 2027. Find out more!

Meanwhile, our international expansion efforts continue with the translation of our marketing informational brochure into Spanish, French, Portuguese and now Hebrew. All versions of Brotherhood Beyond Borders can be found here.

We don't mean resistance to the law. But we are talking about an issue so big and so global that the United Nations is talking about it.

FJMC is continuing its effort to work with Kulanu to collect unused or extra tefillin, to be distributed to Jewish communities in need around the world. It's a mitzvah, and we hope these communities will join us next year for World Wide Wrap. Donations now being accepted!

A Shabbat dinner for Rutgers students. A Regional program on anti-Semitism. Go karts! And so much more. Check out Northern New Jersey!

Congregation Neveh Shalom in Oregon ran its first 5K runs this past year to support the congregation's food pantry - one last summer, one last month - and raised enough money to feed hundreds of families. See how they did it. 

Are you involved in social media marketing and/or have expertise in creating social media campaigns? Our FJMC International Communications Committee needs your help and support! We are forming a subcommittee to focus on increasing our social media reach and engagement. Please contact Communications Chair Lester Shapiro at LShapiro@fjmc.org to learn more and participate.

It's not easy being green - the FJMC has a long-standing commitment to the environment and sustainability with the Shomrei Ha'aretz Initiative, and we need more guys to carry on that work. Norwin Merens is taking over as chairman. Contact him directly or email environment@fjmc.org to learn more about how to help. 

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