A Success Story in the Making By Mark Givarz When my wife, Alyce, and I retired from our full-time positions and moved from St. Louis to northeast Florida in 2021, we began searching for a spiritual home. We found it at Congregation B’nai Torah in Ormond Beach, a warm and welcoming community of about …
A profile of FJMC’s Florida Region By Norwin Merens Long recognized for its beach resorts, theme parks, vast coastline and sunny climate – despite the occasional hurricane – Florida is a popular destination for retirees and seasonal vacations, while offering a rich history. Part of that history focuses on the impact that a group …
KIO+ hosted FJMC Executive Director Rabbi Noam Raucher By Lawrence Cohen As executive director of FJMC International, with a reach across North America and now beyond, Rabbi Noam Raucher gets around. And he makes it known that he’s willing and available to visit the organization’s regions and clubs. The KIO+ Region took him up …
The true role of the 10 men By Rabbi Noam Raucher A synagogue can be full and still feel lonely. You can see it in the easy conversations after services — the updates about work, the jokes, the “how’ve you been?” that rarely invites an honest answer. Many men have learned to be present …
Three new UK members to help FJMC plan European retreat By Jonathan D. Epstein The British are coming! The British are coming! Less than a year after being officially formed, the new International Region of FJMC International is bringing a full contingent to the Joel S. Geffen Leadership Development Institute in January – including …
A deeper dive into this year’s Leadership Development Institute By David Singer FJMC International is once again convening its flagship leadership training program later this month with a goal of cultivating a deeper bench of new local vision, while further strengthening the skills and expertise of our regional and international leaders to meet our …
The FJMC’s Committee to Combat Antisemitism By Irv Varkonyi Are you ready to respond to the questions below if asked? What is The Difference Between Criticism of Israel and Antisemitism? Criticism of Israel is not automatically antisemitism. But it can be antisemitic, depending on the language and intent, when the accusation is based on race …
Turning memory into an ongoing moral responsibility By Dr. Steven Mandel On Nov. 1, 2005, the General Assembly of the United Nations established International Holocaust Remembrance Day to be commemorated every year on January 27. It is a day to recognize the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, along with countless members of …
The United Nations remembers This year’s theme for International Holocaust Remembrance Day is “Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights,” and the program consists of the primary observance, plus three free exhibitions in the visitors’ lobby of the U.N. Headquarters and a panel discussion, all open to the public or available online. The memorial …
Extending and enhancing the push for better health By Paul Davidson January is a natural time to make commitments to improve areas in our lives, and health is often a key component. The Wellness Warriors Challenge, which has been underway since October, is a special FJMC International program designed to encourage Jewish men to …
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