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FJMC Weekly Digest July 22, 2026
Dear FJMC Brothers,
In this week's Digest, you'll find:
• FJMC Convention 2027 • Going Global for High Holy Days! • Accepting Applications for Nominations for the 2027-29 Executive Committee • Being ProSemitic! • Save the Date! World Wide Wrap • Shalom Brothers! with Rabbi Noam Raucher • Baruch Dayan Emet: Leonard Lerner z"l and Debbie Wanderman, z"l • Upcoming Online Community Events • FJMC Newsletters: Ha D'var, L'chaim, Pride & Prejudice, and Catalyst • Send in your Good & Welfare News • Become A Friend of the FJMC
Have comments, suggestions and feedback, reach out to us at communications@fjmc.org! Thank you.
FJMC Convention 2027
Exciting programs, wonderful speakers, and further details to follow as they are finalized.
As FJMC International works to spread our wings worldwide, we're now introducing anew international Yizkor Book, while promoting the opportunity to watch High Holy Day services from around the globe via streaming services.
You can reserve a place in the Yizkor Book for your loved ones’ names, for only $18 (U.S.) per name, simply by going directly to the form to submit names here.
Accepting Applications for Nominations for the 2027-29 Executive Committee
The FJMC Nominating Committee is now accepting applications for nominations for the 2027-29 Executive Committee.
If you would like to be considered for a position, please email Chair Alan Budman atabudman@fjmc.org.
Being ProSemitic!
Being ProSemitic: Toys!
Toys? Jewish? Improving the world? You decide!
What do Mr. Potato Head, the Teddy Bear, Transformers, Barbie, GI Joe and Bratz Dolls, Magic 8 Ball, and the home video game console all have in common?
Join us in being PROSEMITIC right now and send us your nomination! Write a one paragraph post that we can contribute to the FJMC International communication and social media channels in an international effort to be PROSEMITIC!
We regret to inform you of the passing of Leaonard Lerner, Past President and longtime member of Plainview Jewish Center, husband of Diana Lerner, and father of Shea Lerner, Immediate Past Regional President, New York Metropolitan Region.
Leonard Lerner passed away on July 12, 2026 at 93 years old.
We extend our sincerest condolences to his wife, Diana Lerner, his son, Shea Lerner and the Lerner Family. We pray that they be comforted among the mourners of Zion, and Jerusalem.
May the legacy of Leonard Lerner be a source of blessing and comfort to all who knew and loved him. May his memory be for a blessing.
B’Shalom, Bruce Tomar International President, 2025 - 2027
Baruch Dayan Emet: Debbie Wanderman z"l
We regret to inform you of the passing of Debbie Wanderman, sister-in-law of Aaron Altman, Member at Large, FJMC Executive Committee 2025-2027, Past Regional President, New York Metropolitan Region.
We extend our sincerest condolences to her brother-in-law, Aaron Altman, and the Wanderman Family. We pray that they be comforted among the mourners of Zion, and Jerusalem.
May the legacy of Debbie Wanderman be a source of blessing and comfort to all who knew and loved her. May her memory be for a blessing.
