Torch Awards

For 20-plus years, the Torch Awards competition has provided an avenue for the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs recognition of excellence in club programming. Many of the central FJMC programs such as the Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle program, Build A Pair, and Keruv, began as original and creative club programs which won Torch Awards. Clubs have the opportunity to learn from and adapt outstanding programs which have been successfully done by other clubs.

At this year's virtual FJMC convention, seven clubs from our Seaboard Region nabbed 12 awards in the competition.   Congratulations to Beth El Baltimore, B'Nai Israel, Rockville, MD;  Congregation Beth El, Bethesda, MD; Har Shalom, Potomac, MD; Olam Tikvah, Fairfax, VA; Shaare Tikvah, Gaithersburg, MD; Temple Israel, Norfolk, VA.

For a complete overview of the Torch Award program, including application and eligibility requirements, a list of past and present awardees and associated program links, see Torch Award under Awards on the FJMC website.