By Steven Mandel MD and Daniel Gross What does it mean for a Jewish men’s organization to have a voice at the United Nations?For FJMC International, a proud NGO associated with the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC), it means embodying the principle of Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Bazeh—all of Israel is responsible for one […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
On March 3-4, 2025: 1) Steven Mandel MD VP NYM Community Outreach 2) Mark Goldstein3) Daniel Gross – President Sutton Place Synagogue Men’s Club 4) Victor Goldsmith 5) Irv Varkonyi – Chair FJMC Combatting Anti-Semitism Committee 6) Allan Kahan – Immediate FJMC International Past President All attended the NEVER IS NOW Summit in New York […]
By Marc Liebman Captain, (USN retired) It was the summer of 1949, and I went with my parents, not that I had a choice since I was four, to a place called Dachau. We were there because my father had been recalled for the Berlin Air Lift and offered a regular commission (as opposed to […]
