Spertus Institute Combats Antisemitismby Dr. Dean P. Bell, President and CEO For decades, Jewish communal professionals have been trained to build communities, inspire learning, and strengthen Jewish life. Increasingly, however, they are being asked to do something else entirely: respond to antisemitism—constantly, publicly, strategically, and often without adequate preparation or support. That reality is …
Welcome to Hillelby Adam Lehman, President and CEO, Hillel For more than a century, Hillel has served as the home away from home for Jewish college students and young adults around the world. Today, Hillel engages, empowers, and inspires more than 190,000 Jewish students annually across 850 campuses worldwide, helping students explore, celebrate, lead, and …
ADL Audit of Antisemitic Incidentsby Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO, ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Dear CATALYST readers and friends of FJMC International: Congratulations and Mazal Tov on the inaugural issue of Catalyst. We so much appreciate our partnership with your organization at both the national and regional levels. As you may have heard, ADL just released our annual …
From Awareness to Action: How the Blue Square Alliance Is Fighting Jewish Hateby Adam Katz, President, Blue Square Alliance Against Hate The Blue Square Alliance (BSA) is a nonprofit research organization and national leader in the fight against antisemitism. Founded in 2019 by Robert Kraft, we combat hate online, educate the public, and build meaningful …
The Jewish Man after October 7By Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.ed, Executive Director, FJMC International With rising antisemitic threats, security is necessary — but when rage turns into identity, something essential in Jewish life begins to erode There is a reason a group like a new Jewish Defense League (JDL) can sound compelling right now. It has emerged …
Dear Brothers, Yesterday, the Knesset advanced legislation that strikes at the heart of Jewish unity and religious pluralism. The bill would transfer authority over all prayer at the Kotel to the ultra-Orthodox Chief Rabbinate, criminalize religious services that do not conform to its standards, and effectively dismantle the Egalitarian Kotel. If enacted, millions of Israeli and Diaspora …
Statement from FJMC International on the return of Ran Gvili FJMC International joins the people of Israel and Jewish communities around the world in mourning and honoring Ran Gvili, z”l, whose remains were returned today to Israel for burial after more than 840 days in Gaza. Ran, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, was abducted on …
A Statement from FJMC: Attack on Beth Israel Congregation We are devastated and outraged by the arson attack against Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi. This was not only an attack on a building—it was an act of terror meant to intimidate Jews, to desecrate sacred space, and to remind a vulnerable community that hatred still …
A Statement from FJMC: Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack FJMC International mourns the devastating loss of life following the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia during a Hanukkah gathering. We condemn this act of terror and violence in the strongest possible terms. Reports indicate that at least eleven people were murdered, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger, the …
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 …
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