Monthly Archives: July 2025

Inclusion: Reimagining Our Personal Responses to Communal Disruption

By Rabbi Benay Lappe It was such a joy to join the FJMC International Convention earlier this month. I have beenreflecting on what an energizing, thoughtful, courageous group of leaders you are. For those of you who couldn’t be there in person, I hope you’ll take a moment to watch the 17-minute video or the […]

From Leadership to Stewardship in a Men’s Club

By Steven Mandel MDNY Metro Region VP of Community Outreach Judaism defines stewardship ( s’mirah), as being reasonable to others, and the environment, as it is the belief that the world and everything belongs to G-d . In Genesis 2;15 , it states ,“ work it and keep it” , beyond the Garden of Eden, […]

My Jewish Journey

by Stuart Haimes Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Stuart Perry Haimes and as on July 1st, 2025, I became the very proud President of a very proud region, the New York Metropolitan Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. A proud region indeed! I am currently 64 years old and I […]

DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH  

by Steven Mandel MD Disability Pride Month (DPM) is an annual July celebration that recognizes the contributions, history and struggles of individuals with disabilities. It’s a time to honor diversity within the disability community, celebrate accomplishments, and advocate for inclusion and accessibility. It is linked to the signing of the American Disabilities Act of 1990, […]

We are now – FJMC, International

by Bruce TomarPresident, FJMC International ATID – The times they are a’changin’Come gather round brothers, and welcomeback home……. For FJMC is a’changin’ ATID – literally THE FUTURE “FJMC is the international umbrella organization for a confederation of approximately 200 men’s auxiliaries serving over 14,000 men around the globe but, right now concentrated in North America. […]