FJMC’s Star Trek journey continues Fifteen years ago, FJMC International gathered a cadre of over 50 younger men from across North America to come to Baltimore for the Rabbi Joel S. Geffen Leadership Development Institute, as part of a special track of future leaders. At the time, LDI consisted only of the international Executive Committee and …
Rethinking Thanksgiving For many men, Thanksgiving arrives as a day of food, football and family logistics—a welcome pause in a busy year, but not always a deeply reflective one. Yet beneath the surface of the holiday lies a powerful spiritual discipline: gratitude. And for men—who are often conditioned to suppress emotions, push through pain and …
Our look inside the United Nations Without question, the long-awaited cease-fire in Gaza, ongoing conditions on the ground, and continued uncertainty in the Middle East are top of mind at the United Nations, just as they are for all of us. But the U.N. also continues its extensive work to bring nations together to solve …
What FJMC International is all about Attached is the address I presented at a synagogue I attended at my recent trip to the Hudson Valley Region. I am republishing it here, with minor generic modifications, as I believe (and others have agreed) that this is a very user-friendly template for anyone addressing a public forum. …
I know the call to service all too well. As a father, and especially as a divorced father, my first instinct after the rupture of marriage was to focus on my kids. They were the center. They needed to feel secure, sustained, held. And so I poured myself into making sure they were OK; the …
Autism Spectrum DisorderBy Steven Mandel MD Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition defined by a persistent deficit in social communication and interaction, alongside restricted repetitive patterns of behavior, interests and activities. They must be present in early childhood, and it may result in clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, and in other important areas …
Autism: Lester’s Story My Story by Lester Shapiro Our son, now twenty-five years old, has long been diagnosed with autism in addition to intellectual disabilities. He is a beautiful and loving young adult with an amazing memory and a good sense of humor, be it in his own way. He has a keen interest in …
A Brief Introduction to Autism Spectrum DisorderBy Jacob Sheff, DO Autism is a behavioral disorder, and like all behavioral disorders, also known as psychiatric or mental health disorders, its description is in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Autism was first listed as a diagnosis on its own in …
“A Tale of Two Sisters” A story about Family, Inclusion and Diversity. “My wife and I have 2 adult daughters, Rachel, the older daughter, and Ariel. Rachel isneurotypical and high achieving. Ariel is neurodivergent – having developmental disabilities, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and is on the autismspectrum. I will first share Rachel’s life …
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a national nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy, and support. For men navigating the challenges of excess weight, the OAC offers a robust suite of science-based resources designed to foster understanding and action. Central to its mission is the “Your Weight Matters” campaign, …
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