Reported by Norwin Merens, Ha D’var newsletter contributor and past president of the FJMC Midwest Region: nmerens@sbcglobal.net
The Windy City, City of Big Shoulders, Second City and the City that Works. Each moniker aptly describes the city of Chicago, which offers Midwestern values and big-city grit. There’s deep-dish pizza, hot dogs and sports. Let’s not forget the outstanding shopping opportunities, a vibrant music scene, hundreds of theaters and first-class museums. Finally, there are gorgeous parks and miles of beaches to enjoy.
Welcome to Chicago! Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a bona fide Chicagoan, there are many things to do, places to see and people to meet. For an entirely Jewish focus, there’s the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) Biennial International Convention at the Sheraton Grand Riverwalk Hotel, July 3-6, 2025 in Chicago. This promises to be a terrific week of camaraderie, learning, touring and prayer.
According to FJMC event co-chairs Mark Givarz and Jay Steinmetz, convention programming offers numerous opportunities to renew established men’s club friendships and make new ones during the four days of creative and fun programming.
The jam-packed week includes these pre-convention activities: a Chicago architecture river cruise; a visit to the Museum of Science & Industry; a golf tournament and even time to visit iconic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, for a major league baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Time has also been set aside for International Kiddush Club tastings back at the hotel during scheduled evening hospitality times. For those interested in learning more about improving their well being, there will be men’s health sessions. While each June is recognized as Men’s Health month, FJMC encourages men throughout the year to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease by getting annual physicals. Men are at greater risk for heart disease, even if they don’t have symptoms.
10 Reasons to Attend FJMC’s Chicago Convention, July 3-6, 2025
- Join your peers … Enhance your club and yourself
- Develop effective leadership skills
- Make fundraising initiatives fun
- Learn from outstanding Jewish educators and each other
- Listen and interact with world-class speakers
- Experience passionate davening with more than 400 of your closest friends
- Learn about great FJMC programs and their value to your Brotherhood or Men’s Club
- Bring your spouse/significant other to convention
- Validate your club’s leadership, management skills: Bring back an award
- Develop lifelong friendships with men representing men globally!
Program and registration details will soon be posted on FJMC’s website: http://fjmc.org
To learn more about FJMC Convention, contact: mgivarz@fjmc.org or jsteinmetz@fjmc.org.
All Florida Region FJMC Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods are highly encouraged to help sponsor at least two delegates from your club attend the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) Biennial International Convention, July 3 to 6, 2025.
This message is brought to you by the Florida Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC). We serve the needs of affiliated Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods throughout the State of Florida. Learn more about the FJMC Florida Region and our growing network of Jewish Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods at: www.floridaregionfjmc.org and please visit & LIKE our Facebook Group at: www.facebook.com/FloridaRegionFJMC.
The FJMC is 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 how YOUR Jewish Men’s Club or Brotherhood can affiliate with the FJMC at: https://fjmc.org/for-clubs/affiliating-with-the-fjmc/.
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