Tag Archives: Being Jewish

AN ORDINARY OBJECT WITH EXTRAORDINARY SIGNIFICANCE

by Steven Mandel MD How does a common ordinary object have such a deep and personal meaning to me as we celebrate Sukkot and find spiritual security in a relationship with G-d and perhaps change my life. On Oct 7th, the second night of Sukkoth, the Men’s Club, and Woman’s Club at Sutton Place Synagogue, […]

ANTISEMITISM PROGRAM

by Milton Lipitz, 3rd Vice President, New York Metro Region The New York Metropolitan Region of the FJMC has set up an Antisemitism Committee consisting of eight members. The responsibilities of these members are clearly stated in our Mission Statement. “To WORK WITH LOCAL MEN’S CLUBS TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL, PRACTICAL PROGRAMS THAT CONFRONT ANTISEMITISM AND […]

FJMC GLOBAL REPORT

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 […]

WHAT IS OBESITY?

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. […]

Environmental Health – UN and the role of the FJMC

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 […]

Strength Through Unity: Why the FJMC’s Voice Matters at the UN

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 […]

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 […]