Tag Archives: Volunteer

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 […]

DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH  

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, […]

We are now – FJMC, International

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. […]

Why Affiliate and Support FJMC?

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 […]

NEVER IS NOW ADL Summit in New York City

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 […]

A New Dawn: SPS Teens Cultivate Community at Sunrise 56

by Alexa Taras and Julia Weissman, Sutton Place Synagogue In a bustling city of millions, where strangers swiftly pass by one another without a second thought, it’s easy to take the connections we have with others for granted. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of community became more evident than ever. For […]

Letting the Teens Drive the Ship: Leadership and Community in Teen Engagement

By Seth Golob, Director of the Jackson Religious School and Family Engagement at Sutton Place Synagogue I believe that teen engagement is one of the toughest aspects of synagogue work. Teens are balancing a rigorous high school schedule, after school activities, sports, music, dance, volunteering, you name it. Then there is their jam packed social […]

Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM)

By Steven Mandel MDVP of Community Outreach, NY Metro Region FJMC. Not all disabilities look the same. In many cases it is not apparent. This can include individuals with both physical and mental diseases. A person with an “Not apparent” or “invisible disability” may not want to reveal their symptoms, due to the lack of […]

“Faith and Recovery Overcoming Addiction in the Jewish Community”

Strategies designed to facilitate an understanding and sharing of potential solutions For AUD (Alcohol use disorder) and SUD (substance use disorder) in Judaism. By Rabbi Igael Gurin-Malous and Dr. Gary R. Smith DVM INTRODUCTION Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) have becomepressing concerns in societies around the world, cutting across cultural, religious, […]