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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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, […]
June 7-9, 2024, The 12th Quad-Region Biennial Retreat celebrated Brotherhood with the New York Metropolitan, Hudson Valley, Northern New Jersey and Middle Atlantic Regions! The regions gathered together for leadership training, camaraderie, Hearing Men’s Voices, softball, fishing, hiking, nature walks, Outdoor Shabbat Experience, Havdalah Under the Stars and much more!
