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, …
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 …
Transforming the World: The UN’s 17 Sustainability Developmental Goals by Steven Mandel MDVP Outreach and Engagement, NY Metro FJMC;NGO Representative FJMC International Each Sustainability Development Goal (SDG) approved by the UN 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 …
The Lifesaving Legacy of Boys Town Jerusalem FJMC Regions and Clubs have a unique opportunity to support and advocate for the Israel Defense Forces through supporting Boys Town Jerusalem, from where the IDF gains many future soldiers. Representatives and volunteers for Boys Town, including Ron Kurzer, in FJMC’s Northern New Jersey region are looking for …
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 …
Vandalism at a Vermont Synagogue Earlier this month, I attended a lovely Friday Shabbat outing with Shir Shalom of Woodstock, VT, at a nearby lake. The following night, I attended a Tishah Be ’av service at the Upper Valley Jewish Community synagogue in nearby Hanover, NH, on the campus of Dartmouth College. As the Tishah …
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