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New Label for Yom HaShoah Yellow Candles(TM) – Watch the Video

Rising (2016) by Elyssa Wortzman A descriptive video explaining Rising is now available by clicking here. As a result of growing international interest in commemorating Yom HaShoah, FJMC with the aid of noted artist Elyssa Wortzman developed, Rising. The Yellow Candles™ label, employing Hebrew, Spanish, French and English reflects FJMC’s cooperation with World Jewry. Partners in this endeavor at the …

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Biodegradable Products – FJMC Special Purchase Agreement

Sustainably sourced compostable dinnerware is an appropriate option for FJMC Club Functions. FJMC has a special purchase agreement with World Centric.   World Centric is committed to 100% certified compostable products made from renewable, plant-based materials. From cups, plates, bowls and cutlery to trays, to-go containers, napkins and garbage bags, their 200+ product line meets your …

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Men and Sports – New Hearing Men’s Voices Program

Hearing Men’s Voices (“HMV”) is one of FJMC’s most popular programs.  HMV engages men in Jewish life by building male relationships and extending Jewish community.  HMV facilitates intimacy among men through dialogue.  Men meet in groups to discuss common issues. The quality of dialogue can be rich and enjoyable. Sports have been a special draw …

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Royalty, Religion, Sex and Mystery, new book by Rabbi Charles Simon

Rabbi David Wolpe states in his forward – “Royalty, Religion, Sex and Mystery is a book of modern interpretation and midrash. It takes the stories of the Bible, explains them and then helps them come to life. What did the Levite feel as a survivor when the ark fell and Uzzah was killed? What is the story …

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FJMC Raps at Camp Ramah – Wisconsin

Early in July,  campers from Camp Ramah – Wisconsin were singing along with Norm Kurtz, Orin Rotman and Evan Rumack of Congregation Beth Judea Men’s Club in Long Grove, Illinois.  Norm, Orin, and Evan led educational sessions with Solelim and Shoafim about the laws and customs associated with wearing tefillin and answered a variety of …

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Friends of FJMC Campaign Launched

The FJMC has launched a Friends of FJMC Campaign. Those willing to pledge a minimum of $18.00 a month will help ensure that the organization’s programs and influence is sustained in the months and years ahead. To learn more about this exciting initiative and how YOU can become a part, click here.

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2017 FJMC Convention – Washington DC

The site of the 2017 FJMC International Convention is the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel in Crystal City, VA.  There will be programs starting on Monday evening, July 17th. Washington is a great place to plan a family vacation, with the Holocaust Museum, the Israeli Embassy (a FJMC Reception will be held on Tuesday night at …

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Building Shabbat Community

Since the traditional Shabbat service isn’t to everyone’s liking, this book, written by Dr. Bob Braitman and Norm Kurtz, two Past International Presidents of the FJMC, and actively involved in exploring other ways to get people involved in prayer, is an excellent resource for experimenting with other types of services which will get members into …

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Biblical Leadership Published By Amazon

We’ve ‘partnered’ with Amazon for the publication of our new book “Biblical Leadership After Moses.”  The book was written and published in honor of Captain Ruach, Burt Fischman, receiving the Lifetime Achievment Award from the FJMC.  To order and learn more about this exciting publication, click here.

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Meditative Service Paper Published

The FJMC and the Cantor’s Assembly have jointly published “A Guide to Introducing a Meditative Experience in Congregations.” The preface to the paper is available on the following page link (click here), where a complete copy of the paper, in pdf format, can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of the page.

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