By Daniel Gross Since my last article, AI has evolved significantly. Tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT andAnthropic’s Claude Sonnet are at the forefront of transforming operational landscapes for: small businesses law firms medical practices financial advisory firms nonprofits, households. These tools have been upgraded with new features such as live chat functionalities and theability to […]
From the Desk of Shea Z. Lerner, New York Metro Region FJMC President Rosh Hashanah is upon us, and there are no words, no breath left after more than eleven months of fighting, of loss, and of pain over the fighting Israel faces on all her borders and our captives held in unbearable conditions. Despite […]
By Joseph A. Hirsch, PhD, PsyD and Steven Mandel, MD In the most recent report by the World Health Organization over 3 million deaths occur annually that are attributable to alcohol consumption and psychoactive drug use. 1 The overwhelming majority of these deaths are in men. How many Jews in the United States and worldwide […]
Our Personal refection’s on Climate Change. DR. STEVEN MANDEL, NEW YORK METRO Region, Park Avenue Synagogue, New York, NY. DR. GARY SMITH, KIO Region, Adath Israel Synagogue, Cincinnati, OH. On July 22, 2024, the temperature rose to 62.89 C (140 degrees.), the hottest day in recorded history. Second highest was in 1913 in death valley […]
Steven Mandel, MD and Joseph A. Hirsch, PhD, PsyD 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 […]
by Daniel Gross 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 […]
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, […]
