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Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs - Temple Sinai

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MIDDLE ATLANTIC REGION<br />

<strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jewish</strong> <strong>Men's</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong><br />

The Advantages <strong>of</strong> Membership<br />

Because your club is an affiliate, you are eligible to receive many benefits:<br />

Outstanding training seminars for <strong>Men's</strong> Club leadership<br />

Innovative adult education programs, and an annual cycle <strong>of</strong> programming<br />

Membership retention and expansion programs<br />

Informative newspapers and newsletters for <strong>Men's</strong> Club members and leaders<br />

Membership support services provided by the FJMC's pr<strong>of</strong>essional staff and<br />

experienced volunteers as well as local support from regional <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />

Convention: Every two years, member <strong>Men's</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong> throughout North America gather to<br />

learn, teach, and be recognized for their achievements. At convention Torch Awards are<br />

presented to clubs to recognize outstanding programs. They are a valuable programming<br />

and membership tool for every <strong>Men's</strong> Club which takes the opportunity to use this<br />

valuable and practical resource. Summaries <strong>of</strong> winning entries are sent to every club<br />

president. The convention is the wellspring from which most <strong>of</strong> the following resources<br />

initially flow.<br />

Leadership Training Seminars: FJMC/MAR is committed to providing a significant<br />

number <strong>of</strong> leadership training seminars each year on the following topics: Membership,<br />

Motivation, Fund Raising, Programming, and Countering Hebrew Christianity. Learn what<br />

your club can do to stop the activities <strong>of</strong> Jews for Jesus and other missionary<br />

organizations from preying on your children and community. All affiliated <strong>Men's</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong><br />

should have received one free copy <strong>of</strong> the FJMC's Countering Hebrew Christianity<br />

Manual. Also available is a Club Officers Manual that provides guidelines for building<br />

and maintaining a successful <strong>Men's</strong> Club.<br />

Hearing <strong>Men's</strong> Voices: A Program Series Focusing on <strong>Men's</strong> Issues. The first<br />

installment, entitled Our Fathers Ourselves, explores men's roles in the <strong>Jewish</strong> family and<br />

provides programming to help men better understand and strengthen their relationships<br />

with their fathers and sons. The second installment discusses health issues that concern<br />

Men and will provide tips on how to live a healthier and happier life. The third installment<br />

focuses on <strong>Men's</strong> spiritual lives and examines the nature <strong>of</strong> our relationships with G-d.<br />

<strong>Men's</strong> Club Shabbat March 12-13<br />

A complete weekend <strong>of</strong> programs including attractive posters and promotional materials,<br />

Divrei Torah and social action suggestions.<br />

2009-2010 Middle Atlantic Region Directory<br />

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