The Federation of Jewish Men's Club, the largest and oldest Jewish men's organization in the world,  will hold its Biennial Convention from June 29 to July 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.  It was brought to our attention that after the FJMC contract was signed, the Marriott contracted with Moms for Liberty, allowing them to hold a conference on the same dates as our Convention, and using space contiguous to ours.  

Moms for Liberty will have speakers address their meeting on Friday, June 30th,^, which include former President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Robert Kennedy, Jr., and former Governor and Ambassador Nikki Haley. 

At the FJMC we believe that every person is made b’zelem elohim - in God’s image, and deserving of loving-kindness, respect, and dignity.  As such, the FJMC strongly advocates for equal rights for all, including the LGBTQIA+ community.  At the FJMC we welcome all participants with love, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, which is why our Inclusion Initiative is a vital part of our programming.  While the FJMC recognizes that Moms for Liberty and their speakers have the constitutional right to peaceably assemble, the FJMC does not endorse either the organization, its leadership, or the sentiments that they or their speakers may express during their conference.

Multiple discussions have been held with the Marriott Hotel management expressing our concern that the Moms For Liberty’s activities, speakers, and any protests which may result from their speakers or activities, or the security which may be imposed to minimize such actions, do not interfere or impede with the programs and activities we have planned and of which we’ve kept the Marriott Hotel informed.

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For more information about our Inclusion Initiative, please click https://fjmc.org/inclusion-initiative-overview