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Vote Mercaz for Jewish Pluralism

Israel is the only country in the Western world where it is illegal for a Jew to practice their religion in the manner they wish.  There is a law on the books in Israel that sends a non-orthodox rabbi to jail for performing a wedding.  Click to learn how Mercaz supports Jewish pluralism. 

In the United States voting starts TODAY! Go to MERCAZ2020.org to vote.

In Canada, every voice counts and you will be counted by joining MERCAZ-Canada - https://www.mercaz.ca
Learn More about Mercaz from Stan Greenspan
 
Ansh-eh Zafon Retreat

This is how we do it up north! The Ansh-eh Zafon retreat took place in early December. The ambiance was low key, relaxed and restful. The services were intimate and the kavanah high.

Ansh-eh Zafon Retreat
 
Jewish Liturgical Prayer: Finding our Authentic Service
 

Ever wanted to have a whole “other” experience during services? Mindfulness is an ancient wisdom, but the Mindfulness Service is completely new to FJMC. We have a big tent and are bringing in people who are discovering a new interest and excitement for prayer. We are successfully reengaging existing members. (This is a startling major initiative for FJMC, though it isn't yet on everyone's radar.)  To that end we held our first FJMJC-only Institute of Jewish Spiritually Class (IJS) titled Jewish Liturgical Prayer: Finding our Authentic Service.  Click to read more...
 
Astounding and Surprising IJS Class
 
 

World Wide Wrap will take place on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020. Don't forget to register.
Register for WWW
 

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