Two of the highlights of the FJMC International Biennial Convention are the presentation of FJMC Torch Awards to recognize Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods “that develop quality programming, build community and support the growth and development of their clubs” and the FJMC Club Program Fair, showcasing the programming efforts and creativity of Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods from across North America.
The FJMC Program Fair is an opportunity for Convention delegates to learn about outstanding, award winning programming initiatives and interact one-on-one with the FJMC club leaders who designed and championed those very programs. In the spirit of the Biennial FJMC Programming Fair, this post is part of a continuing “Spotlight On” series that will share information about creative, engaging, low-cost and highly effective programming ideas that can easily be easily replicated by any Florida Region Men’s Club or Brotherhood.
The B’nai Amoona Men’s Club of St. Louis, MO was awarded an FJMC Torch Award for outstanding programming at the 2025 FJMC International Biennial Convention in Chicago for “Axe Throwing With A Mohel“. B’nai Amoona 2023-2025 Men’s Club President Kevin Litt explains the program:
“This wasn’t designed to be a complicated program. The goal was to have fun in a way that got new guys interested in participating in something related to Men’s Club. This was fun and had a funny name and so it worked. We called the Mohel and asked if he would join us. After he stopped laughing he said yes and put the date in his calendar. We set the date with the location, brought kosher pizza and beer (location required groups to BYOB and food). Men’s Club members received a discount when registering for the event. Throughout the night we threw axes, hatchets, ninja stars, knives, a javelin, and even a hand shovel (that was Ed Herzog’s favorite). At the beginning of the night, after the safety briefing, Rabbi Rovinsky (the Mohel) did a d’var about sin and missing the mark. Fun was had by all and everyone walked out with the same number of appendages the had when they walked in. It was fun to get guys together with a goofy theme. This was a huge success and had many guys that couldn’t attend say they want to go next year. I also had several members of the Sisterhood ask if they could join Men’s Club. When this event was promoted at the B’nai Amoona Board Meeting, it was met will a round of laughter and smiles. Event’s like these make Men’s Club feel like its something anyone can participate in. Any activity we do that gets guys active in something related to Jewish life supports the FJMC mission. The guys who attend “Axe Throwing with a Mohel” were the same ones who volunteered to deliver yellow candles three months later.”
HaKavod and Yasher Koach to the B’nai Amoona Men’s Club for creating and sharing the details of their FJMC Torch Award winning “Axe Throwing With A Mohel” program with other Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods.
For more information about the B’nai Amoona Men’s Club, please visit https://www.bnaiamoona.com/mensclub or email incoming 2025-2027 B’nai Amoona Men’s Club President Scott Fowler at scot.a.fowler@gmail.com.
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