October 23, 2023
We want to help our members direct their focus on how we can each help Israel on the individual or club level. We will therefore be sending these Tool Kits on a regular basis. We acknowledge with thanks the following organizations which are supplying this information.
MERCAZ USA
Attend local gatherings and rallies. There have been some this week and there will be more as time goes on. Do not engage with counter rallies. The guidelines are to stay away and avoid potential violence. Sign up for the daily update from the Secure Community Network, the official safety and security organization of the North American Jewish community.
USCJ
Blue Ribbons For Israel is our opportunity to publicly display our solidarity with the hostages and their families. Anyone who wants to show support can wear their ribbon proudly. The success of this campaign relies on the strong partnerships of so many; we thank you for your participation. Please visit BlueRibbonsforIsrael.org for more information. #BlueRibbonsForIsrael
AMERICAN ZIONIST MOVEMENT
The American Zionist Movement has established an Israel Emergency Relief Fund to support the crisis response work of the World Zionist Organization (WZO) in Israel. There are now, and will for a long time, be serious and immediate needs on the ground in Israel. WZO headquarters in Jerusalem has established a national coordination center to identify needs and source supplies and services to meet those needs quickly and efficiently. Currently needed are services and supplies for people evacuated from their homes in the vicinity of Gaza and supplies for IDF soldiers in the field.
JFNA
The Conservative/Masorti Movement is partnering with Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to send aid directly to vetted nonprofits on the ground in Israel. 100% of proceeds go to Israel and will also benefit projects linked to our Masorti communities.
WZO
The World Zionist Organization, in collaboration with HP Indigo, is working to distribute and display posters featuring images of the abductees in major cities around the world. High-quality posters can be ordered at no cost and collected from designated points (to order a set of posters, please fill out your details here. These posters can also be downloaded for printing in different languages at: https://www.kidnappedfromisrael.com.
ADL:
Reach out to the Senate to confirm a US Ambassador to Israel. Visit our Stand with Israel site for resources for the workplace, campus communities, and K-12 educators and families.
USCJ:
Prayer From the Heart of Jerusalem – The Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center invites you to join them in a daily prayer service for Israel, happening Thursday through Sunday. The service continues ongoing. You can register here to receive a Zoom link to join. USCJ has also compiled Tefillah resources all in one place on our Israel resource page; you can view the page here.
We will continue to keep you informed of actions you can take. If you have suggestions, please send them to our Executive Director, Rabbi Noam Raucher, at NRaucher@FJMC.org. As Men’s Clubs and individual men, you have an important role to play. The FJMC stands ready to support your efforts and to strongly support Israel. Am Yisrael Chai.
In Brotherhood,
Alan Budman, FJMC International President
Rabbi Noam Raucher, FJMC Executive Director
The Florida Region of FJMC stands with Israel. We are part of a confederation of over 200 Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods representing over 20,000 members across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and beyond. Learn more about how your Jewish Men’s Club or Brotherhood can affiliate with the FJMC at: https://www.fjmc.org/content/affiliating-fjmc.
The Florida Region of FJMC serves the needs of affiliated Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods throughout the State of Florida. Get to know more about the FJMC Florida Region and our growing network of Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods at www.floridaregionfjmc.org and please visit and LIKE our Florida Region FJMC Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/FloridaRegionFJMC.
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