FJMC International

FJMC International FJMC International: Friendship • Judaism • Mentorship • Community

formerly known as the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs

FJMC International’s new vision: Men will cultivate meaningful relationships, a sense of purpose, and physical, emotional, and spiritual health through communities rooted in Jewish values and brotherhood. Friendship - that is lifelong and rooted in meaningful experiences

Judaism - that is pluralistic and joyful

Mentorship - that is loving and wise

Community - that is inclusive and supportive

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JMC provides men opportunities for personal growth and to build strong relationships. We accomplish this through: celebrating Jewish learning, traditions, and culture; gathering for social events and retreats; performing service projects; engaging over Israel; combating hate and antisemitism; mentoring the next generation of leaders; prioritizing our health and wellness; and by supporting one another in safe and nonjudgmental communities.

Combating Antisemitism presents: Rebroadcast of Personal Persectives on Antisemitism in the UK from our London club; Liv...
06/03/2026

Combating Antisemitism presents:
Rebroadcast of Personal Persectives on Antisemitism in the UK from our London club;
Live discussion afterwards.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 8PM ET
https://fjmc.org/events-2/antisemitism_uk/

Hear from Nicholas Kalmus, one of the leaders of our newest InternationalNicholas Kalmus Region club in London, UK on his perspectives on antisemitism. Nicholas lives in one of London’s Jewish cholent pots (Hendon) and prior to that, lived in the mainly Muslim area of Kilburn, which he still considers his home and where his shul is located. The recent stabbing of two Jewish men in London occurred close to Nicholas, and on a street that he frequents.

A business entrepreneur who has founded several e-commerce companies, including an Amazon business Nicholas is also a founding member of Our Kids First, a charity that began as a support group for Jewish men going through divorce.

In our webinar, Nicholas will share perspectives of antisemitism including incidents experienced by his 11 year old son, a fourth generation student at JFS, the biggest Jewish school in Europe.

In brotherhood,
FJMC International

06/03/2026

On this podcast we celebrate all Mamas’ Boys

We are Live! Buy your 50/50 tickets!https://causematch.com/fjmc2026Almost a year ago, more than 360 of you and others st...
06/03/2026

We are Live! Buy your 50/50 tickets!
https://causematch.com/fjmc2026

Almost a year ago, more than 360 of you and others stepped up to purchase tickets for our inaugural 50/50 Drawing campaign. Thanks to your incredible participation and generosity, we were able to send significant, much-needed funding directly back to our regions.

And we just launched our 2nd Campaign this morning.

We are thrilled to officially bring the campaign back—bigger, stronger, and poised for even greater impact. Your support creates local impact for regional and club programs, leadership training, and, most importantly, subsidies for retreats and conventions.

This special campaign raises critical funds that directly support the local regions and clubs that matter most to you.

Direct Local Support: Every single ticket sold helps strengthen your local clubs and regions.

10 Lucky Winners: Half of the proceeds will be split among 10 lucky winners!

Funding the Grassroots: The remaining proceeds directly support regional and club programming (allocated based on where the tickets are sold).
Winners will be drawn on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern.

Open to All: The drawing is open to both FJMC members and non-members alike, so please share this with family and friends!

Support our community, strengthen Jewish life and men’s wellness, and get your chance to win big: Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. You can click on your region from the main campaign page to purchase tickets.

In Brotherhood,
David Glass and Steve Steven Pilchik
FJMC 50/50 Campaign Chairs

We bring you the June 2026Sivan 5786 edition of Ha D’var! https://ow.ly/Yqur50Z6CW7In this issue, you'll find:• Happy Fa...
06/02/2026

We bring you the June 2026
Sivan 5786 edition of Ha D’var!
https://ow.ly/Yqur50Z6CW7

In this issue, you'll find:
• Happy Father's Day!
• Freedom! Juneteenth coming up on June 19!
• It's 50-50 time!
• "Captain's Log, Stardate 9": FJMC International President, Bruce Tomar
• "Reflections": FJMC International Executive Director, Rabbi Noam Raucher
• Get ready for Convention 2027! We're going to San Francisco!
• Being Pro-Semitic
• From FJMC to Rome: The Pope's rabbi
• Support the Abayudaya Jewish community in Uganda
• Music to your ears
• Introducing: The Ross Health & Wellness Fund
• Taking pride in Pride Month
• Regional Spotlight: Midwest
• Regional retreat season continues, with New England/Connecticut Valley, the Quad Region and Seaboard.
• Get in the spirit!
• The power of education
And much more!!!

Kol Hakavod to the Ha D'var Committee: Jonathan D. Epstein (Chair), Paul Bratt, Alan Davis, Bruce Fagan, Norwin Merens, Javier Rozenswaig, Stan Schnitzer, Lester Shapiro (FJMC Communications Chair) and Stephe Sturman.

We're looking forward to hearing your comments and suggestions. Please email: [email protected].

In brotherhood,
FJMC International

REMINDER!  Join our FJMC Support Group for Jewish MenTuesday, June 2 and June 9, 2026 at 12PM ET https://fjmc.org/events...
06/01/2026

REMINDER!
Join our FJMC Support Group for Jewish Men
Tuesday, June 2 and June 9, 2026 at 12PM ET
https://fjmc.org/events-2/mens-support-group-2026-05-26/

Weekly peer support group for men connected to the Jewish community with Rabbi Noam Raucher, Executive Director of FJMC International, and an additional health-care professional.

Register via the link by the Sunday before the next session.
https://fjmc.org/events-2/mens-support-group-2026-05-26/

Questions: [email protected]

In brotherhood,
FJMC International

Catch all of the exciting episodes from Season One of Mamas' Boys! https://fjmc.org/category/mamas-boys-podcast/ Featuri...
06/01/2026

Catch all of the exciting episodes from Season One of Mamas' Boys!
https://fjmc.org/category/mamas-boys-podcast/

Featuring highly engaging conversations with The West Wing's Joshua Malina, CNN's Jake Tapper, Israeli Author Etgar Keret, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Salvador Litvak & Mark Feuerstein from the acclaimed film Guns and Moses!

Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters during this first season. Most especially, we would like to thank the Foundation for Jewish Life. Without their support as well as that of FJMC International and our committee, Mamas’ Boys would not be possible. Without you we wouldn’t haven’t been so successful. At the moment we are looking for funding for season 2 and plan to bring you some more great conversations at the intersection of Judaism, masculinity and manhood. See you in Season 2 – The Mamas’ Boys Team!

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Shalom Brothers: Suspicion Is Not Love Parashat NasoMay 29, 2026 | Sivan 14 5786  With Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.EdExecutiv...
05/29/2026

Shalom Brothers:
Suspicion Is Not Love
Parashat Naso
May 29, 2026 | Sivan 14 5786
With Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.Ed
Executive Director, FJMC International
https://fjmc.org/2026/05/29/shalom-brothers-suspicion-is-not-love-naso/

Parashat Naso contains one of the most difficult passages in the Torah: the ritual of the Sotah, the woman suspected of adultery.

There is no way to make this text easy. A husband is overcome by jealousy. He suspects his wife of betrayal. The matter is brought to the priest, and she is subjected to a public ritual meant to determine whether his suspicion is true. The Torah describes this as a case in which “a spirit of jealousy comes over him” (ruach kinah) and he becomes jealous of his wife (Numbers 5:14).

That phrase is the key because the Torah does not simply describe a legal procedure. It names a force. Jealousy is a spirit. It takes hold. It moves through a person. It can convince a man that his fear is evidence, that his insecurity is truth, that his need for control is righteousness. This is where Naso becomes an urgent and sacred instruction for men.

When jealousy rises, do not lead with accusation. Lead with self-examination.

And ask yourself: What am I afraid of? What story am I telling myself? What do I actually know? What do I need to regulate before I speak? Who can help me think clearly before I damage trust? Trust me brothers when I say that self-reflection/regulation is not a weakness. That is the practice in accountability that ultimately makes one capable of blessing.

Naso asks men to move from suspicion to restraint to blessing. That journey is not easy.

But it is holy. A man does not have love affirmed by controlling the person he fears losing. He affirms it by becoming trustworthy enough to love without possession, strong enough to pause before reacting, and generous enough to bless the freedom of the person standing beside him.

Shabbat Shalom Brothers!

In brotherhood,
FJMC International

FJMC Weekly Digest: May 27, 2026https://ow.ly/vnzP50Z4S3fIn this week's Digest, you'll find:• FJMC 50/50 Campaign!• Ross...
05/27/2026

FJMC Weekly Digest: May 27, 2026
https://ow.ly/vnzP50Z4S3f

In this week's Digest, you'll find:

• FJMC 50/50 Campaign!
• Ross Health & Wellness Fund Solicitation for
Grant Applications
• FJMC International Quality Club Award Application
• Catch all of the Mamas' Boys exciting episodes including the latest: No More Mr. Nice Jewish Guys! with Salvador Litvak and Mark Feuerstein
• Being Pro-Semitic!
• FJMC International Retreats:
New England, Quad Region, Seaboard Region
• Shalom Brothers! with Rabbi Noam Raucher
• Upcoming Online Community Events
• FJMC Convention 2027
• FJMC Newsletters:
Ha D'var, Pride & Prejudice, and L'chaim
• Send in your Good & Welfare News
• Become A Friend of the FJMC

Have comments, suggestions and feedback, reach out to us at [email protected]!

Thank you.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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