A Story of Aging, Care, and Dignity By Steven Mandel MDHeidi Mandel PhD, DPM,LMSW “Caregiving is not just a task—it is sacred labor. It teaches patience. It forces humility. It exposes fragility. And sometimes, it unlocks unexpected spiritual growth.” D.S. came to the US with his parents in the 1930s. He worked in men’s haberdashery, …
A Statement from FJMC: Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack FJMC International mourns the devastating loss of life following the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia during a Hanukkah gathering. We condemn this act of terror and violence in the strongest possible terms. Reports indicate that at least eleven people were murdered, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger, the …
Scott Galloway’s Notes on Being a Man and Roy Wood Jr.’s Man of Many Fathers arrived within months of one another, each attempting to answer the same urgent cultural question: What does it mean to be a man today? Both authors write out of personal experience shaped by nontraditional homes, complicated fathers, and the fractured social landscape facing boys and men …
HANUKKAH FOR MACCA-BROS CELEBRATING JEWISH MEN WHO BRING LIGHT TO THEIR COMMUNITIES Dear Friends, Hanukkah arrives this year in a moment of real division and uncertainty for the Jewish people. Yet the holiday reminds us of a timeless truth: light multiplies when shared. As our tradition teaches, “A little light drives away much darkness” (Midrash …
A look at FJMC International Annual Men’s Day Gathering By Norwin Merens Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The highly successful FJMC International Annual Men’s Day Gathering staged online last month included conversations about leadership, mental health and evolving expectations for men engaged in discussions about gender roles and partnerships. During the …
A Summary of FJMC International’s Annual Men’s Day Gathering Day One – Sunday, November 16 Redefining Masculinity for Jewish Men This session focused on discussing the meaning of masculinity in the context of Jewish men, particularly in light of recent global events and societal changes. The panelists – including Meredith Jacobs, CEO of Jewish Women …
The Americans are coming! By Jerry Brodsky The International Region of FJMC International is advancing our efforts to extend our reach further around the globe, with a new pamphlet designed to inform and secure new members worldwide. Please download and share this Brotherhood Beyond Borders pamphlet to Jewish men you have contact with anywhere outside …
The Finish Line’s in Sight (But Don’t Slow Down Yet!) By Aaron Altman The FJMC Wellness Warriors Campaign is in full stride — and while the finish line is coming up on Dec. 13, 2025, there’s still plenty of time to lace up, log in and get moving for men’s wellness. Whether you’re walking, biking or jogging (or …
Answering the question every volunteer leader asks By Rabbi Noah Raucher Not long ago, I sat in a committee meeting in which we discussed the topic that comes up in nearly every volunteer organization these days: how to integrate new, and ideally younger, men into leadership. As we brainstormed names, strategies and pathways, a …
By Bruce Tomar “The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people going by I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?” They’re really sayin’, “I love you”” What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong – 3rd stanza Life without amiable companionship was unthinkable …
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