February greetings from your friends at the Florida Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC). Welcome to the wonderful world of FJMC Webinars and Affinity Groups, offered at no charge to Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods across the United States and around the world.
The following FJMC Webinars are scheduled during February 2025:
Please tune in on Monday February 3, 2025 (and February 17, 2025) at 7pm ET for next two sessions of FJMC’s “Dads Support Group”, a bi-weekly support group specifically for Jewish dads and dads who are part of Jewish families, providing a safe, confidential spaces where fathers can come together to share experiences, seek guidance, and support one another in the challenges of parenting. The group is facilitated by Rabbi Noam Raucher, Executive Director of FJMC, and Psychologist, Dr. Gary Katz. The sessions will be rooted in Jewish values, offering spiritual and emotional support. They are open to all fathers who are part of the Jewish community. Register for the FJMC Jewish Dad’s Support Group today at: https://fjmc.org/initiatives/affinity-groups-webinars/dads-support-group/.
“Yiddish Alive” is an interactive, Zoom based discussion about Yiddish, offering an opportunity to speak a bissele Yiddish, share stories about our Zaidye’s and Bubbie’s, learn the Yiddish word of the day and more. On Monday February 3, 2025 at 8pm ET (and again on February 17) Yiddish Alive will feature Christa Whitney of the Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project, which has recorded more than 1,300 in-depth video interviews that provide a deeper understanding of the Jewish experience and the legacy and changing nature of Yiddish language and culture. The interviews are conducted in Yiddish and/or English with narrators of all ages from a variety of backgrounds. Betty Lancer, a regular participant in Yiddish Alive, was one of those interviewed. The collection includes native Yiddish speakers, grandmothers, descendants of Yiddish writers, world-renewed klezmer musicians, students and much more. The interviews are focused life histories, covering family background involvement with Yiddish language and culture, Jewish identity and the transmission of a culture and values across generations of communities. register at: https://fjmc.org/initiatives/affinity-groups-webinars/yiddish-alive-affinity-group/.
Yiddish Lite is meant for beginners – 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, building a glossary of terms as we go along. Yiddish Lite is a delight. Whether you know no Yiddish at all, or who ken redn a bissel — can speak a little — Yiddish Lite is right for you. Please tune in for the next exciting installment of “Yiddish Lite” Tuesday February 11 (and again on February 25) at 8PM EDT; Register at: https://fjmc.org/initiatives/affinity-groups-webinars/yiddish-lite-affinity-group/.
Please tune in on Sunday February 16, 2025 at 7:30pm ET when the FJMC will sponsor a Spotlight Series Webinar “To Laugh! Jewish History Turned Hysterical”, presented by Rob Kutner, five-time-Emmy-winning TV comedy writer (CONAN, The Daily Show), bestselling author (Marvel’s “Ant-Man memoir” Look Out for the Little Guy), semi-learned Jew and Dad of two. Rob Kutner presents his new comedic book The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting, surveying all of Jewish history — with jokes! From Adam & Eve to Zabar’s, this humorous survey of Jewish history is the most outrageous and unreliable account of the Jewish people’s wanderings since…the Torah. The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting is packed with Jew-facts, Jew-figures, and the original, never-before-seen documents from those who lived through Jewish history. Covering every major moment in Jewish history from the literal “Beginning” to Tuesday’s rerun of Seinfeld, this book will make you laugh. It might inadvertently make you learn. If you’re Jewish, it will unquestionably give you something to kvetch about. To register for this free Webinar, please visit: https://fjmc.org/events-2/kutner/.
Please tune in on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 8pm ET when the FJMC Sports Affinity Group will host a special webinar featuring Mort Zachter, author of “Red Holzman: The Life and Legacy of a Hall of Fame Basketball Coach“. Author Mort Zachter has taken on the challenge of sharing Coach Red Holzman’s incredible story. From humble beginnings as the son of immigrant parents growing up in Brooklyn, Holzman paved a path of excellence at every level. From his time in the Navy to breaking into the NBA and his rise through the coaching channels, author Zachter leaves no stone unturned. With interviews with those who played with, against, and for Red, including Bill Bradley, Phil Jackson, Bob Cousy, and Walt “Clyde” Frazier to name a few, the life of a basketball pioneer—one that has since been held quiet—is shared for the first time. To register for this free FJMC Sports Affinity Group Webinar, please visit: https://fjmc.org/initiatives/affinity-groups-webinars/sports-affinity-group/.
On Tuesday February 25, 2025 at 9:00pm ET when the FJMC Committee to Combat Antisemitism will present an informative FJMC Webinar featuring guest speaker Emily Broder, ADL Associate Director, Jewish Outreach and Partnership. This Webinar is a preview of ADL’s workshop at the FJMC 2025 Convention, offering a “train the trainer” session that will provide tools to help combat antisemitism. Be in the room when it happens; register for this FREE webinar today at: https://fjmc.org/events-2/emily-broder-adl/.
FJMC Webinars and Affinity Groups are offered at no charge to Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods across the United States and around the world, please join us.
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 Club’s and Brotherhoods throughout the State of Florida. If you are not yet affiliated with the Federation, then today is the day to join us. 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 and LIKE our Florida Region FJMC Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/FloridaRegionFJMC.
The Florida Region of FJMC is part of a confederation of over 200 affiliated Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods representing over 20,000 members across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Mumbai, India and beyond. Learn more about how your Men’s Club or Brotherhood can affiliate at: https://fjmc.org/for-clubs/affiliating-with-the-fjmc/.
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