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October 2013 / Cheshvan 5774
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Happy Cheshvan! (Wait, what?)
Now that the frenzy of the holidays is over, we have the relatively quiet month of Cheshvan in which to recuperate and recharge our batteries. While the month is often called Marcheshvan, the prefix Mar (bitter) denoting the absence of holidays or fast days, it's anything but bitter. This is the time of year that many of our Clubs are kicking off their activity-packed seasons... and we hope that HaShofar will help point you toward plenty of useful programming ideas.
As always, we welcome your submissions and your constructive input. Let us know how best to serve your needs and those of your Club.
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In This Issue
Understanding the Haftarot
Myles' Musings: The
Pew Report on American Jews
The Masorti Movement in Israel: Video
Light a Candle,
Preserve a Memory
JSearch: A New Fundraising Opportunity
Meet Our Officers:
Allan Gottesman, International First V.P.
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Understanding the Haftarot
As we've just recently begun the annual cycle of the Torah portions, what better way to increase your Jewish knowledge than explore the haftarot? In this stimulating and unusual book, Rabbi Charles Simon, Executive Director of the FJMC, provides the reader with the context to understand how the haftarot were organized, why they might have been selected and suggests reasons for finding meaning and value.
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Myles' Musings: Pew Report on American Jews
Have you heard of the recent Pew Report about Jewish identity in America? The study raises serious questions about the future of Judaism in America. Check out the latest post at Myles' Musings, and see how the FJMC is seeking to address the issues raised in the study. Don't be bashful about leaving your comments! Arnold Eisen, Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, has offered his unique and thoughtful perspective on this important study.
Read his comments |
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The Masorti Movement in Israel
 The Masorti movement is a traditional, egalitarian religious movement in Israel with a growing impact throughout the land. Learn about what's new by watching this seven-minute video commissioned by the FJMC.
See the video
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Light a Candle, Preserve a Memory!™
 "Created in 1981 by FJMC clubs to keep the memory of the Six Million who perished in the Shoah, the Yellow Candle™ is modeled after a traditional Jewish memorial Yahrzeit candle. The FJMC estimates that over four million of our Yellow Candles have been lit on Yom HaShoah (the Day of Remembrance) since the program began over thirty years ago. "It is a good start... but it is not enough." |
JSearch: A New Fundraiser Available for Your Club
JSearch is a professional and business directory for use throughout the United States and Canada, developed by the FJMC. It provides an easy way to find professionals, services, and businesses that cater to the Jewish community. Your club earns half the profit generated by the ads it sells, and ads, accessible on the Internet for either local or distant searching, are priced significantly lower than any other type of advertising. |
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Meet Our Officers: Allan Gottesman, International First Vice President
"If you have ever spent any time enjoying the hospitality and good spirits of the International Kiddush Club - perhaps at the LDI, perhaps at Convention - you may have noticed the presence of an unmistakable color scheme. Hockey shirts, baseball caps... they all bear the signature hue of Allan, the Prince of Purple."
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Heneni! Will you answer the call and say: "Here I am."
Click on the Logo to find out more.
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LTC Global: Our Sponsor
LTC Global, a leader in providing Long Term Care solutions from a wide variety of companies, is FJMC's latest sponsor. Click here to learn more about how LTC Global can help you and FJMC at the same time. Would you like your business featured by FJMC? Are our members your potential customers? Click here to inquire about our sponsorship opportunities!
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Have something of interest to your fellow Men's Clubs? Send it to HaShofar!
HaShofar is another way that FJMC is keeping the flow of information moving between clubs and the international organization. We want to keep you informed on:
+ What we do to support our more than 22,000 members
+ What FJMC does to address Conservative/Masorti issues
+ What our Clubs and Regions are doing that everyone can benefit from
The only way we can let everyone else know what's happening is if we hear from you first! Send your submissions to HaShofar editor Steve Krodman at steve.elisson@gmail.com and we'll do our best to squeeze them in.
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