Today, we are reaching out with an urgent call to action—a chance for us, as an FJMC family, to live out our values and make a powerful difference for those in need. As you may know, devastating wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles, leaving countless families displaced, homes destroyed, and lives turned upside down. In response …
The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to standing with the LGBTQIA+ community and, in particular, our trans siblings, even in the face of efforts to legally enforce a narrow and binary understanding of gender. We recognize that such policies contradict the Jewish value of seeing every human as created b’tzelem …
Prompts and Reflections for Men During the Festival of Lights FJMC has some resources for men to help celebrate this festival of lights! Each night offers a new prompt and reflection! THE LIGHT WITHIN Prompt: The Shamash (Helper Candle) ignites all other lights of the Menorah without losing its own flame. Reflect on how you …
Dear Friends, Why Be a Yellow Candle!? It reinforces the importance and our connection with Yellow Candles. Teach your children and community about the Holocaust and antisemitism. Jews worldwide will commemorate Yom HaShoah, the annual Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day, by lighting candles to remember the lives so tragically cut short by Nazis and their collaborators during the Holocaust. The FJMC …
Dear Friends, On this Giving Tuesday, I want to take a moment to reflect on the power of gratitude—a value deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. The Hebrew word for Jew, Yehudi, comes from the same root as hoda’ah, meaning “thanks.” Expressing gratitude is not only a cornerstone of who we are but also a catalyst for action that …
Dear Friends, The FJMC is excited to offer you a unique and impactful opportunity to engage your children and students in the tradition of Tefillin with our Build-a-Pair Tefillin program again! For just $118, your FJMC Men’s Club or Synagogue educators can purchase 10 Tefillin kits (less than $12/kit) that provide a hands-on turn-key educational experience, allowing …
Support The Friends of the FJMC! Small Gifts with a HUGE Impact! Please consider the Friends of the FJMC in your end of the year giving on Giving Tuesday! The Friends of the FJMC has been a vital component of the FJMC and funds 20% of our budget. Thank you to all the Friends of the …
As we gather for Thanksgiving and other holidays in the next month, we realize that difficult conversations could arise as we sit around the table. Not everyone is going to agree at your holiday table. Therefore, it is important to remember one of Judaism’s most important values: Shalom Bayit– a peaceful home. Shalom bayit is such …
Delegations from 220 federations and partner organizations of the Jewish Federations of North America showed support of Israel at “Stand Together: Unity, Strength, and Resilience,” on November 10 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC including a contingent of FJMC members representing Seaboard and other regions The rally was held as delegations flew into Washington for …
See article published in eJewish Philanthropy on October 31, 2024. In Short Synagogues can provide spaces for men to learn about and practice healthy masculinity and move them away from the toxicity pushed by social media influencers
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