Health Crisis – A known but underappreciated health crisis is the glut of counterfeit drugs sold on the world market. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), counterfeit drugs are those that are “deliberately and fraudulently mislabeled with respect to identity, composition or source.” The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) characterizes that counterfeit drugs are fake […]
When “The Leah and Dr. Gary Smith Family Counseling Center Waiting Room” at Jewish Family Service was officially named on Wednesday, July 3, the entire family was there to enjoy the ceremony honoring their recent ‘Build a Living Legacy’ endowment. Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati There are at least three subjects that stir an appreciable […]
This is the first article for our GESHER newsletter focusing on AI and its impact on all phases of Jewish Life written by Daniel Gross. The first article will be a brief overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Subsequent articles will be more focused on various interests to the three areas where the FJMC is focused: […]
Federation of Jewish Men’s ClubsFrom the Offices of the President and Executive Director Statement from the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs On The Tragic Loss of Six Hostages From Gaza Dear Friends, We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the news of the recovery of the bodies of six hostages in Gaza: Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden […]
Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs From the Office of the President Now You Know By Alan Budman, FJMC International President September 1, 2024 Dear Friends, Several people have asked me how and why I got involved in FJMC. Let’s talk about the “how” first. I was a member of a small congregation, about 225 families. […]
Going to Chicago Convention is the best thing you can do for your Region and Men’s Club! • Packed with learning, camaraderie, and leadership training, it is the very best of FJMC and proves that Men’s Club doesn’t end at your synagogue’s driveway entrance. • From exciting keynote speakers to strategies to make you, your […]
Sunday, May 19, 2024, the New York Metropolitan Region, FJMC recognized 30 outstanding Men and Youth for their remarkable accomplishments and contributions within their Men’s Club, synagogue and community. The awards program was held at the Plainview Jewish Center, on Long Island. Special recognition to Les Agisim, our New York Metro Regional Man of the Year! Thank you, Les, […]
June 7-9, 2024, The 12th Quad-Region Biennial Retreat celebrated Brotherhood with the New York Metropolitan, Hudson Valley, Northern New Jersey and Middle Atlantic Regions! The regions gathered together for leadership training, camaraderie, Hearing Men’s Voices, softball, fishing, hiking, nature walks, Outdoor Shabbat Experience, Havdalah Under the Stars and much more!
The FJMC Inclusion Initiative urgently seeks your support to create the Lev Shalem Mahzor in braille, produced by the Jewish Braille Institute (JBI). Your gift will make a real impact!!! This link will take you to the FJMC sponsored donation page of JBI. Your support can make a tangible difference!!! Contribute NOW!!! Thanks in advance, for your support of this worthwhile project www.jbilibrary.org/fjmc […]
The Rabbi Joel S. Geffen Leadership Development Institute (LDI) will take place January 30 through February 2, 2025 at the Pearlstone Retreat Center. Do you want to learn to be a better leader in your Men’s Club or Brotherhood; to be a better listener, a better person? If you answered yes to any of these questions […]
