Unplug, chill and immerse yourself at our first Men’s Retreat! Come to the American Jewish University campus located in the hills of Simi Valley, just North of Los Angeles, known for its captivating architecture, the natural landscape, and its inspiring environment for  community engagement! Come for brotherhood, Shabbat, delicious food, relaxation, hiking, sports, discussions, pool […]

SEASONS OF BROTHERHOOD Reflective Inner Work Through the Seder Experience. by Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.Ed – Executive Director, FJMC This unique workshop is designed to help men explore their inner lives, relationships,and personal growth through the themes and symbols of Passover. Using reflection,a hevrutah (study partner), and group discussions, participants will draw connections between the

Dear Members of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, Our tradition calls upon us to not only study Torah but to live it—to be a light unto the nations and to pursue justice in all that we do. As members of FJMC, we recognize that silence in the face of injustice is not an option. Our

Hearing Men’s Voices: Purim Edition Unmasking Ourselves: Exploring Identity, Vulnerability, and Purpose through the Masks We Wear by Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.Ed – Executive Director, FJMC Program Overview: This program uses the Book of Esther as a meaningful framework to guide men in reflecting on their inner and outer lives. By weaving together artistic expression, textual

Dear Members of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, Our tradition calls upon us to not only study Torah but to live it—to be a light unto the nations and to pursue justice in all that we do. As members of FJMC, we recognize that silence in the face of injustice is not an option. Our

Today, we are reaching out with an urgent call to action—a chance for us, as an FJMC family, to live out our values and make a powerful difference for those in need. As you may know, devastating wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles, leaving countless families displaced, homes destroyed, and lives turned upside down. In response

The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to standing with the LGBTQIA+ community and, in particular, our trans siblings, even in the face of efforts to legally enforce a narrow and binary understanding of gender. We recognize that such policies contradict the Jewish value of seeing every human as created b’tzelem

Prompts and Reflections for Men During the Festival of Lights  THE LIGHT WITHINPrompt: The Shamash (Helper Candle) ignites all other lights of the Menorah without losing its own flame. Reflect on how you can light the lives of others without dimming your own inner light.Reflection: In what ways have you felt the need to guard

Dear Friends,  Why Be a Yellow Candle!? It reinforces the importance and our connection with Yellow Candles. Teach your children and community about the Holocaust and antisemitism. Jews worldwide will commemorate Yom HaShoah, the annual Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day, by lighting candles to remember the lives so tragically cut short by Nazis and their collaborators during the Holocaust. The FJMC 

Dear Friends,  On this Giving Tuesday, I want to take a moment to reflect on the power of gratitude—a value deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. The Hebrew word for Jew, Yehudi, comes from the same root as hoda’ah, meaning “thanks.” Expressing gratitude is not only a cornerstone of who we are but also a catalyst for action that