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. …
The U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Developmental Goals Each Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 is aimed at promoting global prosperity, while protecting the planet and providing everyone a reasonable quality of life, without distinction to race, national origin, gender or age. These goals particularly emphasize inequalities found around the …
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic violence affects every community, including the Jewish one. One in three women and one in four men in the United States will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. Jewish Women International (JWI) has been a leader in raising awareness and offering resources to address this crisis. As Jewish men, …
More than just a shelter Sukkot asks us to step outside—of our homes, our comfort zones and our illusions of permanence. For seven days, we dwell in a fragile, temporary shelter. It’s not just to remember our ancestors’ journey through the wilderness, but to confront our own: What are we building? What are we chasing? …
Skokie, Ill., Brotherhood joins the club FJMC International recently welcomed Temple Beth Israel’s (TBI) Brotherhood of Skokie, Ill., as one of its affiliated clubs and newest Reform club, now part of the Midwest Region. The Brotherhood was established in 1924 when the congregation was then located in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. It’s been a thriving …
FJMC Trek: The Next Generation As you read this, we are in the midst of the High Holiday season. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot give us a moment to reflect on ourselves, think about the past year and ponder the future. Speaking of the future, now is the time to start thinking about an …
New dedicated leadership will target new opportunities worldwide August 13, 2005 — FJMC International, formerly known as The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to fostering connection, leadership, and support among Jewish men worldwide. Long centered around North America, the organization has officially formed a …
FJMC International prides itself on our Inclusion Initiative, and our leadership believes our organization is on the right path to encourage all clubs and individuals to continue their efforts to be welcoming to all. This includes those communities among us that tend to be and feel marginalized because of neuro or physical challenges, because they …
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