FJMC International can lead the way By Steven Mandel and Bob Watts In 2015, in an amazing and extremely rare show of global unity, all United Nations member states adopted The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The agenda included 17 categories of goals, including: eliminating poverty and hunger; ensuring clean air, water and effective sanitation …
The Case for Regular Self-Reflection in a Man’s Life By Rabbi Noam Raucher He hadn’t really looked at himself in a long time—just enough to shave, adjust a collar or glance in a window as he passed by. But one morning, for reasons he couldn’t explain, he paused in front of the mirror. The …
Men – A new frontier By Bruce Tomar This is the future of FJMC. Its new mission and vision: To provide men with new opportunities and growth. To seek out new relationships and engagements. To boldly go where no men’s organization has gone before! As we boldly go into the future, first allow me to …
Inclusion: Reimagining Our Personal Responses to Communal Disruption By Rabbi Benay Lappe It was such a joy to join the FJMC International Convention earlier this month. I have beenreflecting on what an energizing, thoughtful, courageous group of leaders you are. For those of you who couldn’t be there in person, I hope you’ll take a moment to …
New President Bruce Tomar exudes quiet confidence as he takes helm By Norwin Merens After 35 years, Bruce Tomar has been involved with the FJMC for as long as his professional career. He started early, rose through the club and regional ranks, and stepped up to national leadership more than 15 years ago. But …
FJMC International is a registered non-governmental organization By Jerry Brodsky and Steven Mandel FJMC International serves thousands of members across North America and throughout the world, providing connections among Jewish men through our 200 clubs, our innovative programming and our online activity. But that’s not enough. So where else do we turn to expand our …
Our Name, Our Vision, Our Mission By Rabbi Noam Raucher At this summer’s convention, members of the FJMC community voted overwhelmingly in favor of adopting a bold new identity: FJMC International—an organization now rooted in the values of Friendship, Judaism, Mentorship and Community. This historic shift isn’t just cosmetic—it’s spiritual, strategic and deeply personal. It …
FJMC New Name/Vision/Mission Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: FJMC – Friendship, Judaism, Mentorship, and Community | www.fjmc.org FJMC Announces New Name and Bold Vision for the Future: FJMC International July 7, 2025 — Chicago, IL — The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC), the largest and oldest organization for engaging men connected to …
Dear Members of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, Our tradition calls upon us to not only study Torah but to live it—to be a light unto the nations and to pursue justice in all that we do. As members of FJMC, we recognize that silence in the face of injustice is not an option. Our …
Dear Members of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, Our tradition calls upon us to not only study Torah but to live it—to be a light unto the nations and to pursue justice in all that we do. As members of FJMC, we recognize that silence in the face of injustice is not an option. Our …
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