By Jerry Brodsky, FJMC International Inclusion Initiative I’m intrigued by the arguments pro and con with respect to DEI practices – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We know as a members of the human race we identify differently in so many ways; we are diverse. We know as fellow residents of the planet that treating people […]
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 video on the FJMC […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
July 4, 2025 Mark Twain once said – “There are two important days in a person’s life – The day you are born, and the day you find out why!” Today I accept the honor of becoming your 47th FJMC International president, and with that I answer that most important question – why? Why? Because […]
The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) mourns the horrific and senseless murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two young aides from the Israeli Embassy outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. According to reports, the victims were not only dedicated public servants — they were also a young couple, deeply in […]
By Marc Liebman, Captain (USN retired) In June 1968, I arrived in Pensacola to begin flight training late on a Friday night to save two days of leave. Officially, I didn’t have to check in to Pre-Flight until Sunday evening. I wanted to get some beach time and relax. Pre-Flight was, at the time, the […]
By Shea Lerner, NYM Region FJMC President and Steven Mandel MD, NYM VP of Outreach and Engagement My profession finds me as a Chief Development Officer, or in layman’s terms, a professionalfundraiser. My career is creating and implementing fundraising plans for non-profit organizations; of all sizes, domestic and foreign, religious and secular. By definition, these […]
