Transforming the World: The UN’s 17 Sustainability Developmental Goals By Steven Mandel MD VP Outreach and Engagement, NY Metro FJMC; NGO Representative FJMC International Each Sustainability Development Goal (SDG) approved by the UN General Assembly in 2015 is aimed at promoting global prosperity, while protecting the planet and providing everyone a reasonable quality of life […]
by Steven Mandel MD, VP of Outreach and Engagement, NY Metro FJMC WHAT IS OBESITY?Obesity is defined as an excess in adiposity, resulting in adverse metabolic, biomechanical, and psychosocial consequences, driven by biological, environmental and behavioral factors. It is also defined as the amount of body fat, that is considered higher for that individual’s weight. […]
by Steven Mandel MD FAAN, FACOEM, CHCQM.VP of Outreach and Engagement.NY Metro FJMC.NGO Representative FJMC International. Jewish law includes the principals of sh-mirat ha’aretz, guarding the earth and humanities role as stewards of the earth and resources. Bal tashchit ( do not destroy), which applies to unnecessary destruction of waste, which could be applied to […]
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 […]
