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Giving Tuesday: Let’s Show Gratitude Together!

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 …

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Be a part of FJMC “Build-a-Pair”!

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 …

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Support the “Friends of the FJMC” in your end of the year giving on Giving Tuesday!

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 …

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How To Keep The Peace At Your Thanksgiving Table

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 …

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FJMC joins over 200 delegations and partners of JFNA at Stand Together with Israel Rally in DC

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 …

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Beyond being a mensch: Confronting misogyny and antisemitism in the ‘manosphere’

by Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.ed

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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Stand Together: Nov. 10 Rally for Israel

Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 pm ET Nationals Stadium in Washington 1500 South Capitol St SE Washington, DC, 20003 Join the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) and the North American Jewish Community as we Stand Together: In Unity, Strength, Resilience, taking place on November 10, 2024 at the Nationals Stadium in Washington, D.C. REGISTER …

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One Year Later: October 7th Reflection, Remembrance & Hope

Sunday, October 6, 2024 9:00 a.m. Pacific 12:00 noon Eastern Join the Masorti/Conservative Worldwide Community for a global October 7 online event. Register here! We also encourage you to participate in local events commemorating October 7th. Check with your synagogue and community for local events that you can attend.

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Statement Marking One Year Since the Start of the Israel-Hamas War

Reflecting on this High Holiday season, marking a year since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, we carry the weight of profound loss and ongoing challenges. We remember all the innocent lives lost in Israel and Gaza, the IDF soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting and rescuing civilians, and the hostages still in captivity, …

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The Power of Asking “How Are You Doing?” — And Meaning It

by Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.ed

A few weeks ago I was going through a rough patch- simultaneously wrestling with: the grief of lost love, resting anxiety that I’ve had most of my life, feelings of low self-worth, and guilt over parenting failures. Talk about a cocktail of stress and emotion! To make it worse, I fell into an old personal …

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