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- [CONVENTIONS](https://convention.fjmc.org/): Installment Payment Program Now Open! Click here to sign up now! PAST CONVENTIONS See info, Journal, photos, videos here. 2025 Convention Partners 2023 - Philadelphia 2021 - Virtual 2019 - Toronto 2017 - Washington, DC 2015 - Miami Beach 2013 - Boston
- [2027 - San Francisco](https://convention.fjmc.org/2027-san-francisco/): Installment Payment Program Now Open! Click here to sign up now!
- [2025 - Chicago](https://convention.fjmc.org/2025-chicago/): Convention is over - info and memories here! Event PageJournal (takes a couple of minutes to load, can also download)Convention Public Folder – in Google Drive. Includes links to shared documents. Convention PhotosShared Photo AlbumWhova Photo AlbumVideos (more coming)July 3 – Bruce Tomar/Rabbi Raucher Opening RemarksJuly 3 – Tami Arnowitz – “Change Stewardship”Presentation SlidesJuly 4 – Ma’asim Tovim
- [Inclusion: Reimagining Our Personal Responses to Communal Disruption](https://convention.fjmc.org/2025-chicago/inclusion-reimagining-our-personal-responses-to-communal-disruption/): You must be logged in to view this video. Click here to login.
- [2025 - Chicago - Program](https://convention.fjmc.org/2025-chicago-program/): Our Convention Hotel is the beautifulSheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk301 E. North Water St., Chicago, IL 60611 Located in the heart of the River North district, Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is an urban sanctuary amid iconic attractions in downtown Chicago. Get the FJMCOfficial Convention App:iOSAndroidFor feature details, visit Whova Convention Tribute JournalRecognize
- [2025 Tribute Journal](https://convention.fjmc.org/2025-tribute-journal/): Thanks to all who contributed to the 2025 Convention Tribute Journal. Your support for your honoree(s) will help keep the work for which they are being honored alive.You can download the Journal here.Note: This is a large file so may take a couple of minutes to load depending on your bandwidth and device.
- [2023 - Philadephia](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2023-philadephia/): Recap Journal (download from Google Drive - approx. 150 MB) Convention Public Folder - in Google Drive. Includes some of the training documents. Convention Photo Album Videos on the YouTube 2023 Convention Channel (link to all videos), including: President Alan Budman Installation Speech, June 30, 2023 We are FJMC! - short video giving an overview of FJMC
- [2021 - Virtual](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2021-virtual/): FJMC - A Taste of Convention (Overview Page) Video Replays of the Convention Keynote Series Whova Convention Site (preview) Whova Convention Site (full) (required registration) Ma'asim Tovim Honorees Abayudaya Jewish Community in Uganda Shaun Eli Breidbart, Convention Comedian's website
- [2019 - Toronto](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/): Convention 2019 Resources Photos Videos Opening Ceremony Training Materials Tribute Book Additional Videos on YouTube FJMCVideos Channel Opening Ceremonies The Torah as a Blueprint for Recovery Panel Convention Cantorial Concert Torah as a Bluprint for Recovery: Rabbi Mark Borovitz Yellow Candles, Tree of Life - Anti Semitism Paul Godfrey Keynote Presidential Award Torch Awards First
- [2017 - Washington, DC](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2017-washington-dc/): The site of the 2017 FJMC International Convention is the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel in Crystal City, VA. There will be programs starting on Monday evening, July 17th. Washington is a great place to plan a family vacation, with the Holocaust Museum, the Israeli Embassy (a FJMC Reception will be held on Tuesday night at
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- [2015 - Miami Beach](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/): 2Video Shorts Convention 2015 Convention Files & Maps Programming Highlights Speakers Auto Museum Program Women's Program & Tours Confessions of a Repeat Offender: Why I'm Going to Convention Yet Again Schedule Training Vendors Program Fair
- [2013 - Boston](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/): 1Convention 2013 Wealth Management Conference HaShofar Sep13 - Convention 2013: A Retrospective Committee Directory Scholarships Documentation Pricing Wealth Management Presidential Award Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programming Highlights Program Fair01 Wellness Program: Miles for Myles Awards and Recognition
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- [Convention 2025 Installment Program](https://convention.fjmc.org/2025-convention-installment-program/): Installment Program Terms Your payment will be reflected in the official convention registration site which will launch later this year.Adjustments will be made once we are informed if your regional subsidy is coming. If you need to cancel, your payments will be fully refunded before Dec 31, 2024. There will be a 5% processing fee
- [Convention 2019 - What to bring to Toronto](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/convention-2019-what-to-bring-to-toronto/): Train Discount from Pearson Tefillin Comfortable walking shoes Hat, Sunscreen Getting to the hotel from Pearson International Airport We have set up the unique PROMO code for The Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Biennial Convetion attendees flying into Toronto in July. Please note that this PROMO Code is only for your delegates to use and is NOT
- [Convention 2019 Parking](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/convention-2019-parking/): Parking near the hotel The Westin Harbour Castle has a parking lot, but the daily rate is $50 CDN per day ($37.50 USD). Option #1: There is parking available at parkingpanda.com for as little as $15 CDN ($11.24 USD), also daily rate, 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Search for “Westin Harbour Castle Hotel” in
- [Convention 2019 Terms & Conditions](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/convention-2019-terms-conditions/): FEDERATION OF JEWISH MEN’S CLUBS’ 2019 CONVENTION REGISTRATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT. Submission of an online registration for the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs’ (“FJMC”) 2019 Convention (“Convention”) is regarded as a firm commitment to attend the Convention and also full and complete acceptance of all of the Terms and Conditions contained
- [Convention 2019 - Pricing](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/convention-2019-pricing/): Airline Discount Codes Air Canada: Promotion Code: GJWP9CT1 Porter Airlines Promotion Code: FJMC19 - This Code may no longer be valid. Some attendees have reported it did not provide a discount. If you're flying into Toronto, be aware Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (formerly Toronto City Centre Airport) is one of the most convenient urban airports in the world.
- [Convention Week Highlights](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/convention-week-highlights/): If you're trying to consider whether coming to Convention 2019 (and bring your significant other), here are just a few of the things that will be happening.* PRE-CONVENTION - Fun Activities: SUNDAY & MONDAY ONLY: REDPATH WATERFRONT FESTIVAL THE REDPATH WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Right near our hotel on the waterfront! A Fleet of Majestic Tall Ships LIve
- [2019 Convention - Keynote Speakers](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/2019-convention-keynote-speakers/): Our Keynote Speaker on Wednesday (after dinner) - Chancellor Arnold Eisen Arnold M. Eisen, one of the world's foremost authorities on American Judaism, is the seventh chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary. Since taking office in 2007, Chancellor Eisen has transformed the education of religious, pedagogical, professional, and lay leaders for North American Jewry, with
- [2019 Convention - Spouses' Perspective](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/2019-convention-spouses-perspective/): by Randi Singer We’re not in Kansas anymore .... Any chance I have to travel is one I won’t refuse. Upon hearing this year’s convention was in Toronto was no different. David encouraged me to download the FJMC app so I could schedule activities with other spouses/significant others and see the daily schedules. Traveling with
- [2019 Convention - Far from Conventional](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/2019-convention-far-from-conventional/): The great thing about having high expectations is when the actual event even surpasses them. This was the case with my first-time experience at the FJMC International Convention in Toronto. I must say that I initially was somewhat apprehensive when I sat down on the Porter Airlines plane at Midway Airport in Chicago and saw
- [2019 Convention - Mindfulness Service Training](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/2019-convention-mindfulness-service-training/): TEFILAT HaNESHAMA - PRAYER OF THE SOUL: New FJMC initiative Debuts at Toronto Convention “If I only attended this one session, it would have been worth coming to convention!” Take a look around you the next time that you are in the synagogue sanctuary. Look at the faces and the body language of the men
- [2019 Convention - Poker Fundraising](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/2019-convention-poker-fundraising/): Anteing up for Tzedakah International Convention is always a great time. Beginning in 2016, I got together with several members of FJMC from other regions; Doug Seagerman and Alex Pomerantz. I said, you know, we really enjoy playing poker at LDI and the retreat. We should do something at International Convention that would showcase our
- [2019 Convention - Imagine Life](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/2019-convention-imagine-life/): Imagine Life – A Mental Health Initiative Before It’s Too Late July 4, 2019, at the International Convention of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, the Foundation of Jewish Life sponsored a “day of community-open and honest reflections.” Rabbi Daniel Cohen spoke of the Joshua Moment in each of our lives, which is our recognition
- [2019 Convention Resources](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/2019-convention-resources/): Here is a quick recap of some of the convention resources. Photos We gathered over 1000 photos from the convention in a Google photo album. Feel free to upload more photos if you have them. Over time we will be copying these photos into specialized albums to make them easier to access. Any volunteers to help
- [Convention 2019](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2019-toronto/convention-2019/): Celebrating FJMC's 90th Anniversary You don't want to miss our 2019 International Convention. Toronto is a great place for a family vacation, with the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, St. Lawrence Market, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Steam Whistle Brewery, NHL Hockey Hall of Fame, Royal Ontario Museum, and a host of other attractions for your
- [Convention 2015 - Program Fair](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/convention-2015-program-fair/): The 2015 Program Fair will feature excellent Club, Regional and International Programs. Question: Where can you teach your initiative worldwide? Where can you solve your club or your region’s problems and not walk more than 500 feet to do so? Answer: At the Convention 2015 Program Fair! The Program Fair is your best opportunity to bring fresh
- [Convention 2015 - Vendors](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/convention-2015-vendors/): To: Prospective Exhibitors The Federation of Jewish Men’s Club, which is a partnership of over 250 affiliated clubs of Conservative/Masorti Judaism, with more than 20,000 members across North America, is excited to announce its biennial convention, July 24-28, 2013, in Danvers, Massachusetts. We will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, in
- [Convention 2015 - Training](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/convention-2015-training/): Getting the Most Out Of Convention The theme for this year’s convention as well as our training initiative is: Leadership – Innovation – Community As with all conventions, teaching our regional and club representatives is the most important item on our list. In that regard, this convention is no different. What is different is the full
- [Convention 2015 Schedule](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/convention-2015-schedule/): View the FJMC 2015 International Convention schedule & directory.
- [Confessions of a Repeat Offender: Why I'm Going to Convention Yet Again](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/confessions-of-a-repeat-offender-why-im-going-to-convention-yet-again/): With the next FJMC International Convention less than two months away, I found myself wondering just why I was looking forward to it so much. OK, I’ll admit it: I like Convention. A repeat offender multiple attendee, I’ve been to Conventions in 2007 (Chicago), 2009 (Philadelphia), 2011 (Costa Mesa, CA), and 2013 (Danvers, MA). And here I am getting
- [Convention 2015 Women's Program & Tours](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/convention-2015-womens-program-tours/): Wednesday, July 8 4:00 PM Women's Welcoming Program & Tea Thursday, July 9 1:30 PM Tour: Sanford Ziff Jewish Museum, The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU The primary goal of the exhibition program is the promotion of the Museum's mission, which is to collect, preserve and interpret the Jewish experience in Florida since 1763. The museum's core
- [2015 Convention Auto Museum Program](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/2015-convention-auto-museum-program/): Join us at the World Famous Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection Tuesday Night July 7th at 7:00 PM, including Transportation, Dinner, Refreshments You will see the the largest and most eclectic, privately owned transportation museum in the world including the Hollywood Cars of the Stars exhibit. This holds the largest James Bond collection
- [Speakers - Convention 2015](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/speakers-convention-2015/): Click the Speaker's Name or Picture to view their Biography Wednesday Keynote - 9:30 PM to 10:45 PM Confronting Aging Institutions - Entrepreneurship to the Rescue Dr. Hal Lewis & Jon Medved Thursday Presentation - 10:00 AM to 10:45 am Transferred Memory, A Legacy of Empowerment Menachem Rosensaft Thursday Women's Course - 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM Mindful
- [Convention 2015 Programming Highlights](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/convention-2015-programming-highlights/): July 7 Join us at the world famous Miami Auto Museum At the Dezer Collection. You will see the the largest and most eclectic, privately owned transportation museum in the world including the Hollywood Cars of the Stars exhibit. This holds the largest James Bond collection in the world to include cars, planes, helicopters and
- [Convention Files & Maps](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/convention-files-maps/): On this page you'll find a wealth of handouts and audio of convention related documents and files. Check back throughout the Convention, as files will be added throughout and after the convention, to make your Convention experience one you can bring back to your club and its members. Final Convention Program Book Networking: Friends of
- [Convention 2015](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/convention-2015/): Wednesday, July 8 to Sunday, July 12, 2015 Register Now! ​Engage with the top thinkers and leaders in Conservative/Masorti Judaism! Engage your body and spirit! Engage with Jewish Men, Women, and Congregational Leaders from around the globe in camaraderie, education, leadership development and fun! The world, Judaism, synagogues and Jewish life are constantly changing. New technological
- [Convention Shorts](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2015-miami-beach/convention-shorts/): Distinguish Speaker Video Highlights Rabbi K'vod Wieder Rabbi Wieder has been teaching classes, leading retreats, and counseling students in meditation, prayer, and creative forms of Jewish spirituality in the United States for over fifteen years. Rabbi Weider will be leading a Meditative Service on Friday morning minyan and leading a Geffen Institute session on Saturday
- [Convention 2013 - Bring the Kids](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-bring-the-kids/): Bringing your kids to convention – we've got you covered. Not only are we offering attractive rooming options for families and a children’s menu, but we also have an indoor water park in the convention hotel. What could be better than the CoCo Key Water Park. At CoCo Key, every day is a bright 84
- [Convention 2013 - Awards and Recognition](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-awards-and-recognition/): There are three different awards presented at Convention. All are unique and have different arrangement requirements. The Ma'asim Tovim Award is the only award for individual members, and their examplary contribution to the Region. For a list of the 2013 honorees, click here. The Torch Award is for excellence of programming. The Quality Club Award is for a club's overall excellence in
- [Convention 2013 - Wellness Program: Miles for Myles](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-wellness-program-miles-for-myles/): Just as with the 2009 Walk to Convention Wellness Program and the 2011 Tour de Shuls fundraising bike ride to support the Ramah Commission, this year we are holding a combined wellness program and fundraiser for FJMC. The incoming President of the FJMC, Myles Simpson, has graciously allowed us to use his name for a
- [Convention 2013 - Program Fair](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-program-fair/): The 2013 Program Fair will feature excellent Club, Regional and International Programs. Question: Where can you teach your initiative worldwide? Where can you solve your club or your region’s problems and not walk more than 500 feet to do so? Answer: At the Convention 2013 Program Fair! The Program Fair is your best opportunity to bring
- [Convention 2013 Programming Highlights](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-programming-highlights/): Tuesday, July 23 Red Sox vs Tampa Rays at Fenway Park (SOLD OUT) Wednesday, July 24 Golf Tournament (optional) Miles for Myles Ride Wealth Management Seminar (optional) Registration Opens @ 10:30 am Welcoming Ceremonies @ 2:00 pm Quality Club Awards Maasim Tovim Awards Conversation with Barry Schrage, Visionary of the Federation World Regional - Maasim
- [Convention 2013 - Continuing Professional Education (CPE)](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-continuing-professional-education-cpe/): Profession Focused Classes FJMC is pleased to announce its line-up of profession focused classes at its 2013 Convention. At the last convention we were able to present classes directed to legal and medical interests. At this convention we have expanded the classes to include classes in financial fields. The classes are open to everyone but
- [Convention 2013 - Presidential Award](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-presidential-award/): At the 2013 Convention, Dr. Bob Braitman of the New England Region will be the seventh individual to be honored with the Presidential Award. His award will be presented at the dinner on Thursday night of the convention (July 25th). The Presidential Memorial Award was created in 1965 to honor the memory of Abraham Leonard
- [Convention 2013 - Wealth Management](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-wealth-management/): “Wealth Management at a Crossroads: Responding to a Changing Financial World” (July 2, 2013 update) The Wealth Management Conference got more compelling: When: Wednesday Morning July 24, 8:30 - 12 including continental breakfast and box lunch Where: At convention 2013 How: Pre-registration required before convention on the convention registration forms or contact us at wm@fjmc.org Conference Highlights: Washington’s impact
- [Convention 2013 - Pricing](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-pricing/): *Early Registration Discount: Registration Fee will be waived for registrations made and paid in full by Feb.18, 2013. Registration Fee applies only to men. Package Options Men's Price Registr Fee Spouse's Price Full Full Package (4 nights pp dbl occ, Wed. – Sat, including meals) 1118 100 950 Supplement for Single Room, per night 75
- [Convention Documentation](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-documentation/): This page lists the downloadable documents for Convention 2013. Handouts for some sessions and convention siddur will be posted here shortly. If you don't see what you're looking for, ask your presenter at the session. We have resources to post new handouts on the site during the convention. A Pocket Guide of the Schedule A
- [Convention 2013 - Scholarships](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-scholarships/): FJMC Executive Director Rabbi Charles Simon has limited discretionary scholarship funds available to help individuals attend Convention. Prior to contacting Rabbi Simon be prepared to answer the following question: Regional Rebate: How much will your region contribute to help you attend Convention? Club Rebate: How much will your club contribute to help you attend Convention? Personal
- [Convention 2013 - Committee Directory](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013-committee-directory/): Position Name Region Convention Chair Ed Margolis FL Convention CoChair Mark Druy NE Convention Sponsor Myles Simpson W Finance Chair (Comptroller) Scott Krutchik FL Program Chair Alan Budman MAR Program Fair Chair Creighton Cohn MWR Marketing Chair Bruce Gordon SEA Operations Chair Louis Saftler CVR Ad Journal Advisor Mark Berlin SEA AJ - MT Award
- [HaShofar Sep13 - Convention 2013: A Retrospective](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/hashofar-sep13-convention-2013-a-retrospective/): Convention 2013: A Retrospective This year's Convention set a new record for attendance (over 520, with some from as far away as Argentina, Hungary, and Belgium), but it was not just numbers that made it exceptional. This year's Convention started off with a pre-opening evening at the legendary Fenway Park, where the downpour abated and
- [Wealth Management Conference at 2013 Convention](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/wealth-management-conference-at-2013-convention/): NEW HEALTH WEALTH AND RETIREMENT INITIATIVE UNVEILED AT FJMC INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 2013 WOW what a convention The icing on the cake was that it was preceded with the secular focused Wealth Management Conference, and was punctuated with health building one minute stretches throughout the 5 days of activities. These were part of a new initiative
- [Convention 2013](https://convention.fjmc.org/2013-2023/2013-boston/convention-2013/): Conservative/Masorti Men at the Crossroads: Responding to a Changing World held July 24-28th, 2013 in Boston, Mass The world, Judaism, synagogues and Jewish life are constantly changing to provide meaning to current and future generations. New technological advances challenge existing models of community and a gender equal playing field poses questions for us and our

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