Nov 2014 / Cheshvan 5775

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A Time to Be Thankful...           You should be receiving this newsletter right before Thanksgiving, probably the most beloved secular American holiday. Observant Jews thank the Eternal three times a day during the Shacharit, Minchah, and Ma'ariv services, but there is something especially delightful about a holiday centered about food and family, regardless of whether there is any specific liturgy associated with it. Food and family? Why, Thanksgiving could very well be a Jewish holiday! And that is no joke. The Pilgrims, those earliest colonizers of America, were religious Christians who were especially well-versed in their Old Testament - the Hebrew Bible. And they were therefore familiar with Sukkot, the Festival of Tabernacles, a holiday that also served to celebrate the fall harvest. When they sat at their tables to thank Providence for the bounty of the land, there is no doubt but that their inspiration came largely from the Children of Israel. As always, we welcome your submissions and your constructive input: Please let us know how best to serve your needs and those of your Club.

In This Issue Myles' Musings: The Wandering Jew Hearing Men's Voices: Webinar on The Changing Role of Jewish Men The Yellow Candle Program: Remembering the Fallen Greenfaith: Save Money and Protect the Environment Build-a-Pair: Is Your Hebrew School Ready for the Wrap?

 

 

"Of all my activities as President of FJMC, visiting clubs and chatting with Men's Club members are among my favorites.  I had an opportunity to do a lot of this recently, as I went on what I've jokingly called my 'odyssey.'  Over the course of 11 days, my travels took me to seven cities where I met with members of 18 Men's Clubs in various venues."

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Build-a-Pair:  Is Your Hebrew School Ready for the Wrap?

Build-a-Pair is a fun and educational program for 5th through 7th graders, and is an adjunct to the World Wide Wrap. Students learn about Tefillin, construct model Tefillin in which they place their own Hebrew script, insert straps, and create "wRAP" songs to sing during the World Wide Wrap. It's a highly effective way to improve participation in the World Wide Wrap.
 

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HaShofar is another way that FJMC is keeping the flow of information moving between clubs and the international organization.  We want to keep you informed on:

 

     + What we do to support our 20,000 members

     + What FJMC does to address Conservative/Masorti issues

     + What our Clubs and Regions are doing that everyone can benefit from

 

The only way we can let everyone else know what's happening is if we hear from you first!  Send your submissions to HaShofar editor Steve Krodman at steve.elisson@gmail.com and we'll do our best to squeeze them in.

 

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