With credit to Billy Joel, this is the time to remember. But it's also the time to look ahead - to Convention, to brotherhood, to what we can accomplish together. Onward, with our Journey.

For over 250 years, we've been bound as men to an ideal, an image of what an American man should be. It's time to break those bonds.

Registration is now live for the 2027 Rabbi Joel S. Geffen Leadership Development Institute in Baltimore, as we work to cultivate the next generation of FJMC leaders at the club, regional and international levels. Want to know more about what LDI is? Check it out.

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.

For August, let's go for a car wash for this one.

As FJMC International works to spread our wings worldwide, we've introduced a new international Yizkor Book, while promoting the opportunity to watch High Holy Day services from around the globe. Check out the book here. And click here to add your loved ones' names.

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 curating some of your best recommendations.

This month: Bruichladdich Scotch. (Now there's a tongue-twister!)

OK, so, we as Jews aren't exactly known for our sports prowess. But that doesn't mean we don't have fun playing anyway, and so does everyone else. That's why sports have the power to bring people together around the world.

FJMC is continuing its effort to work with Kulanu to collect unused or extra tefillin or tallitot, 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! Help us help our fellow Jews.

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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