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The New Frontier

FJMC Trek: The Next Generation As you read this, we are in the midst of the High Holiday season. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot give us a moment to reflect on ourselves, think about the past year and ponder the future. Speaking of the future, now is the time to start thinking about an …

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FJMC Global Report

Transforming the World: The UN’s 17 Sustainability Developmental Goals by Steven Mandel MDVP Outreach and Engagement, NY Metro FJMC;NGO Representative FJMC International Each Sustainability Development Goal (SDG) approved by the UN General Assembly in 2015 is aimed at promoting global prosperity, while protecting the planet and providing everyone a reasonable quality of life without distinction to …

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The Lifesaving Legacy of Boys Town Jerusalem

The Lifesaving Legacy of Boys Town Jerusalem FJMC Regions and Clubs have a unique opportunity to support and advocate for the Israel Defense Forces through supporting Boys Town Jerusalem, from where the IDF gains many future soldiers. Representatives and volunteers for Boys Town, including Ron Kurzer, in FJMC’s Northern New Jersey region are looking for …

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FJMC International Expands Global Reach with Creation of New Region

New dedicated leadership will target new opportunities worldwide August 13, 2005 — FJMC International, formerly known as The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to fostering connection, leadership, and support among Jewish men worldwide. Long centered around North America, the organization has officially formed a …

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Vandalism at a Vermont Synagogue

Vandalism at a Vermont Synagogue Earlier this month, I attended a lovely Friday Shabbat outing with Shir Shalom of Woodstock, VT, at a nearby lake. The following night, I attended a Tishah Be ’av service at the Upper Valley Jewish Community synagogue in nearby Hanover, NH, on the campus of Dartmouth College. As the Tishah …

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Being inclusive

FJMC International prides itself on our Inclusion Initiative, and our leadership believes our organization is on the right path to encourage all clubs and individuals to continue their efforts to be welcoming to all. This includes those communities among us that tend to be and feel marginalized because of neuro or physical challenges, because they …

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Stewards of the Earth

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 …

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“I Remember You”

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 …

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Now launching: Starship FJMC International

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 …

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Inclusion: Reimagining Our Personal Responses to Communal Disruption

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 …

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