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Embracing Brotherhood: The Urgency and Benefits of Men’s Groups in the Jewish Community

Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.Ed Executive Director – Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs In the bustling tapestry of the Jewish community, there’s an increasingly recognized need for spaces tailored specifically for men—places where camaraderie thrives, vulnerability is welcomed, and growth is nurtured. While women’s groups have long been integral to our community, it’s time to shine …

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Nurturing Personal Leadership Skills in Men: The Boardroom Versus Personal Sphere

by Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.ed

In the realm of leadership, men often find themselves navigating between two distinct arenas: the boardroom and their personal lives. While traditional leadership skills may be honed within the confines of corporate settings, there’s an increasing recognition of the need for men to cultivate personal leadership skills, which extend beyond professional spheres into their interpersonal …

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From Bro Culture to Brotherhood: A Call for Men to Embrace Connection and Growth

by Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.ed

In the fabric of contemporary masculinity, there exists a prevalent ethos: the “bro culture.” It’s a term that conjures images of frat parties, locker room banter, and a stoic, often superficial facade of what it means to be a man. Despite how “bro culture” often dominates male interactions, there’s a growing recognition of the need …

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Men and Masks

by Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.ed

Purim is one of my favorite Jewish holidays. I love how much our faith takes the idea of irreverence into spiritual practice. We all need a chance to let go and “act a fool,” as Ludacris says. Sometimes, we all need permission to let go of the necessary strictures for everyday life.

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Walk Through Israel Challenge

Started April 21! Learn about Week 2 and Hadera! It is not too late to join the walking challenge! Please work with your club and region to boost participation.  Count your steps as you count the Omer! See this flyer. Getting excited about our walking challenge!! THE FJMC Walking Challenge began on April 21, 2024 …

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FJMC “Wellness Club” Initiative

Our Men’s Clubs continue to search for unique programs and initiatives that provide vital support to the men in our communities. At the same time, these programs give the Club more visibility and offer new options for engagement. FJMC is pleased to invite your club to become a WELLNESS CLUB! We are all concerned about …

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Teruah Blast #009

FJMC Inclusion Initiative:  Are we as welcoming as we think we are? Are you always talking about increasing your Club’s membership and engagement?  Here’s your chance to do that AND be more welcoming to those who may feel less than fully welcomed. The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) and the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism …

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Teruah Blast #008

In case you haven’t been keeping up with All Things FJMC, we’ve been slowly transitioning out of our office space in NYC as we’ve moved to virtual office services through an outside contractor.  While this process may have saved the FJMC a fair amount of money, this was largely due to the hard work of …

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Teruah Blast #007

December 7, 2021 Letter from Africa The Seaboard Region has taken the lead in reaching out to and staying in touch with our Abayudaya brothers in Africa, coordinating generous donations and marketing Abayudaya crafts by other regions as well. New England Region members have helped provide support and advice for establishing chicken farming there. Recently …

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Teruah Blast #006

December 9, 2021 Hearing Men’s Voices – Are we talking yet? For over 20 years now, Hearing Men’s Voices (HMV) has become a uniquely great program. It has zero cost (unless you choose to engage a paid keynote speaker to go along with your program) and is a fantastic method to engage men in your club in conversation. It increases …

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