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.

FJMC Weekly Digest: June 24, 2026https://ow.ly/TXc350ZgkFFDear FJMC Brothers,In this week's Digest, you'll find:• FJMC I...
06/24/2026

FJMC Weekly Digest: June 24, 2026
https://ow.ly/TXc350ZgkFF

Dear FJMC Brothers,

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

• FJMC International Quality Club Application Deadline Extended
• 7 days remain to buy your 50/50 Drawing Tickets
• Being Pro-Semitic!
• Ross Health & Wellness Fund Solicitation for
Grant Applications
• FJMC Support Group for Jewish Men
• Catch all of the Mamas' Boys exciting episodes from season one!
• Shalom Brothers! with Rabbi Noam Raucher
• Upcoming Online Community Events
• FJMC Convention 2027
• FJMC Newsletters:
Ha D'var, L'chaim, Pride & Prejudice, and Catalyst
• Building Community Awareness
• 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.

In Brotherhood,
FJMC International

06/24/2026

7 days and counting remain to win big money
in the FJMC International 50/50 Drawing!!
Winners will be drawn on
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern.
https://causematch.com/fjmc2026

Help our regions raise funds for their important initiatives while you also have a chance to win one of ten cash prizes including the grand prize!

Click on your region from the main campaign page: https://causematch.com/fjmc2026 to purchase tickets. Funds raised through your region go back to support the initiatives of your own region!

Leader Board Stats:
Regions with most tickets sold
so far as of TODAY, June 24!!!
Northern New Jersey: $4,710
New England: $3,338
Midwest: $1,609
KIO: $1,472

Support your region to reach the top at the finish line on July 1st!!!

For questions please contact Steven Pilchik: [email protected]

In Brotherhood,
FJMC International

REMINDER! Join us TONIGHT!FJMC International Committee on Combating Antisemitism presents"WANTED" FOR BEING JEWISHA Post...
06/24/2026

REMINDER! Join us TONIGHT!
FJMC International Committee on
Combating Antisemitism presents
"WANTED" FOR BEING JEWISH
A Post-Oct 7th Journalist's Mailbag
presented by David Rullo of the Pittsbugh Jewish Chronicle
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
8:00PM EDT / 5:00PDT
https://fjmc.org/events-2/wanted-for-being-jewish/

“Complicity In Genocide.’ I would love to tell you I was shocked by the charge on the wanted poster with my face on it, but I wasn’t. It’s not the first time a radicalized, anti-Zionist, anti-Israel or antisemitic group has targeted me online.” – David Rullo

Thank you.

In brotherhood,
FJMC International

Have YOU bought your 50/50 Campaign tickets!?7 days left to win big money!https://causematch.com/fjmc2026174 People have...
06/23/2026

Have YOU bought your 50/50 Campaign tickets!?
7 days left to win big money!
https://causematch.com/fjmc2026

174 People have entered.
216 Clubs are participating from 15 Regions.

Winners will be drawn on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern.

Some suggestions:

1. Buy a block of tickets with your Club Board/Brotherhood.
2. Club Presidents please send out the link to your club
3. You, Your Board, and your Club President distribute the Regional link to at least 4 people in your social network.

Remember 10 prizes, Top winner last year took home over $6,000 based on $40,000 raised. 50% sold by your Region goes back to your Region.

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

Join us for Yiddish Lite!Next Tuesday, June 30, 20268:00pm EDT | 7:00pm CDT | 5:00pm PDTBeginner's Yiddish GroupAlternat...
06/23/2026

Join us for Yiddish Lite!
Next Tuesday, June 30, 2026
8:00pm EDT | 7:00pm CDT | 5:00pm PDT
Beginner's Yiddish Group
Alternate Tuesday Evenings
Hosted by Al Davis
https://fjmc.org/initiatives/affinity-groups-webinars/yiddish-lite-affinity-group/

Yiddish Lite is for beginners or non-speakers – those who wish to learn a bissele (a little) Yiddish, common words and phrases), a few simple songs that maybe Bubby or Zeyde sang to you, and a vitz (joke) here and there. Participants will come away from each session with a greater appreciation of the Yiddish language and an ever-increasing Yiddish vocabulary, and building a glossary of terms as we go along.

I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

In brotherhood,
Al Davis
FJMC International Yiddish Lite Affinity Group Chair

REMINDER! Join us TODAY! Support Group for Jewish MenTuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12 PM ET https://fjmc.org/events-2/mens-...
06/23/2026

REMINDER! Join us TODAY!
Support Group for Jewish Men
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12 PM ET
https://fjmc.org/events-2/mens-support-group-2026-05-26/

A sacred space for men to speak honeslty, listen deeply, and support one another. With Rabbi Noam Raucher, Executive Director of FJMC International, and an additional health-care professional.

Questions: [email protected]

In Brotherhood,
FJMC International

REMINDER! Join us TONIGHT for Yiddish Alive!Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8PM EThttps://fjmc.org/initiatives/affinity-groups-...
06/22/2026

REMINDER! Join us TONIGHT for Yiddish Alive!
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8PM ET
https://fjmc.org/initiatives/affinity-groups-webinars/yiddish-alive-affinity-group/

The theme of our ession will be on Summer and Father's Day.

Advanced Yiddish group, hosted by Mike Mills, Jeffrey Newton, Joe Rotstein,
Esther Scheer & Barry Wagner.

I look forward to seeing you online!

In Brotherhood,
Michael Mills
FJMC International

Being Pro-Semitic: Purell!https://fjmc.org/2026/06/22/being-pro-semitic-purell/What got you through COVID?What product d...
06/22/2026

Being Pro-Semitic: Purell!
https://fjmc.org/2026/06/22/being-pro-semitic-purell/

What got you through COVID?
What product did you purchase so much more during COVID than you’d ever purchased before?
Besides masks. That’s right – Purell!

So here’s the story:
In 1946, Jewish-Americans Goldie and Jerry Lippman founded a little company they called, GOJO Industries in Akron, Ohio, where they developed and manufactured their product, a hand sanitizer, now a common household and industrial name – Purell.

GOJO, purchased since by The Clorox Company, continues to manufacture and distribute Purell, the much sought after hand sanitizer that has become the generic name for hand sanitizers (like Jello and Kleenex).

Thank you, Goldie and Jerry Lippman, for giving us that container of germ-killing gel we use after we touch the elevator button, the door handles and the playground or exercise equipment!

Joel Herman submittal sourced: Akron (OH) Jewish News (May, 2026)
https://www.gojo.com/en-CA/INT-Newsroom/Media-News/2022/The-PURELL-Story-Our-10-Year-Overnight-Success

Photo credit: Jerry Brodsky’s household supply of Purell, et al.

In Brotherhood,
FJMC International

The deadline for the Quality Club Award applications has been extended to June 30!https://awards.fjmc.org/quality-awards...
06/22/2026

The deadline for the Quality Club Award applications has been extended to June 30!

https://awards.fjmc.org/quality-awards/quality-club-award/

As our June 30th deadline approaches, we request that all clubs planning to submit an application carefully review all Mandatory and Optional requirements necessary to qualify for the QCA. Over the years, the QCA review committee has learned that quite often some simple requirements often get overlooked by clubs and their QCA submission representative as the club presents and explains their many successful achievements.

Please ensure that your club’s FJMC dues have been paid. Also, be sure that your club has submitted (or updated) your club’s membership list on FJMC’s Chaverot system.

QUALITY CLUB AWARD APPLICATION AND INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE!
https://awards.fjmc.org/quality-awards/quality-club-award/

The QCA application is available at FJMC.org and you must log into the site to be able to complete it. Be sure to search Awards then look for Quality Club Awards.

Good luck to all clubs with their QCA application submissions. To be recognized as a Quality Club is a notable achievement and a source of pride for your membership.

Email us with any questions: [email protected]

In brotherhood,
Robert Cohen, Chair
FJMC Quality Club Award Committee

REMINDER! Quality Club Award applicationdeadline for submission is June 22, 2026! https://awards.fjmc.org/quality-awards...
06/18/2026

REMINDER! Quality Club Award application
deadline for submission is June 22, 2026!

https://awards.fjmc.org/quality-awards/quality-club-award/

Note that the criteria for 2025-2026 have been revised, so be sure to review.

The Award was developed to encourage clubs to offer specific types of activities at the local, regional, and international level.

In brotherhood,
FJMC International

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