Seaboard at FJMC Convention 2023
Seaboard was the largest delegation by far at the Convention in Philadelphia, June 29-July 2, 2023, with 50 members and spouses attending. Everyone had a great time. See the FJMC Convention page for links to videos and materials from the Convention. The full photo album is available here.
Some of the Seaboard delegation
Seaboard President Dan Moldover, with fellow Program Fair Co-chair Alex Romano
Past Region President Bob Watts, installed as FJMC Secretary, presenting new website design
Seaboard Ma'asim Tovim David Freiman with sister Rachel at ceremony
Past International President Mark Berlin accepting B'nai Israel Torch Awards, with now Honorary President Allan Kahan
Installation of New Seaboard President and Officers
Dan Moldover of Congregration Beth Emeth in Herndon, VA, was installed on June 11, 2023 as President of the Seaboard Region for 2023-25, with Richard Sternberg as First Vice President, at the Beth Emeth Steak and Salmon Dinner, co-sponsored by the Sisterhood and Men's Club. Dan presented outgoing President Eric Beser with the traditional Past President's Gabrielli tallit, in honor of his service. See the new Seaboard leadership here.
Mazel Tov to DC and Baltimore Area, and Tidewater Blue Yarmulke
and Lifetime Achievement Honorees
who were recognized at the April 23, 2023 Brunch at B'nai Israel and
the May 7, 2023 Brunch at Rodef Sholom in Newport News!
See the Tributes here and DC/Baltimore Photos here
New Campaign to Help the Abayudaya and the Hadassah School in Uganda
The Seaboard Region of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs (FJMC) established a fund to assist the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda during the COVID-19 lockdown and in the aftermath of 2022 flooding. Now, we are partnering with the Abayudaya Men’s Club to help the Hadassah Primary School as it, too, re-emerges from the pandemic. 100% of all funds raised will go directly to the school to support its drive to make capital improvements.
Please click here to contribute.
Thanks to everyone who attended the June 24-26, 2022 Seaboard Retreat at the Pearlstone Retreat Center! It was a great weekend!
Click here to see all photos. Many thanks to FJMC VP for Communications Gary Katz who joined us from the LA area and took most of the photos, and to Linda Loggie and Bob Watts who also contributed.
Blue Yarmulke 2022
Blue Yarmulke Person of the Year Brunches: April 10, 2022 at Congregation Beth Emeth, Herndon, VA (for DC area); Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Baltimore, MD (for Baltimore area); and Congregation Beth El, Norfolk, VA (for Tidewater area)
Read tributes for any region honoree here.
Watch the awards presentation recording from
Baltimore & Herndon (top right)
Watch the awards presentation in Norfolk (bottom right)
Convention 2021, June 6 - 13, 2021
The FJMC 2021 Virtual Convention was outstanding, with lots of great programs. Seaboard was the leading region, with the most registrations, and a lot of tributes in honor of our brother Allan Kahan, new International President. See Keynotes here.