Nov

20 2019

JCC Men's Group

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

JCC of Middlesex County 1775 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820
732.494.3232 aglinn@jccmc.org
http://www.jccmc.org

Contact Adam Glinn
732.494.3232
aglinn@jccmc.org
http://www.jccmc.org

Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Free to JCC/Community Campus Members; Beginning November 1, 2019 MEN’S GROUP will be FOR MEMBERS ONLY.
Facilitator: Adam Glinn

The JCC Men’s Group is designed for men seeking meaningful daytime socialization, learning and
interaction in a relaxed setting, with men of similar age.

NOVEMBER 2019 TOPIC SCHEDULE
Wednesday, November 6: “CLIMATE CHANGE”
What is Climate Change? What causes Climate Change? Is it a real threat? What must we do to combat Climate Change? What are we willing to do to address and reverse or slow down Climate Change?
Wednesday, November 13: “GUN VIOLENCE IN AMERICA”
The U.S. has the highest rate of gun violence in the developed world. Why do more Americans die of gun violence than elsewhere in the world? What can we do to curb gun violence? Does the 2nd amendment protect or perpetuate this violence? Is this a cultural or political issue?
Wednesday, November 20: “SUPPORTING ISRAEL BUT OPPOSING ITS
GOVERNMENT”
Can you be pro-Israel but oppose its government’s policies? Are critics of Israel Anti-Semitic? Is Zionism Racism?
Wednesday, November 27: “YOUR CAREER”
How did you come upon your career? Was it a choice or a commitment? Would you choose the same career if you were able to start over again? Was your experience positive or negative?

DECEMBER 2019 TOPIC SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 4: “HATE SPEECH”
What is Hate Speech? Is Hate Speech protected by the 1st amendment? Is there a relationship between Hate Speech and Hate Crimes? Should Hate Speech be legal or illegal? How do we combat Hate Speech?
Wednesday, December 11: “UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE” - Medicare for All—Single Payer Health Care System
What do these concepts mean to you? Is health care a right or a privilege? How do we address health care disparities?
Wednesday, December 18: “ISRAELI CITIZENSHIP MILITARY SERVICE”
In Israel all Israeli citizens over age 18 (with certain exceptions) must serve in the military. Is this right or good? What is the impact of compulsory service on Israeli culture? Should the U.S. require compulsory military service as part of citizenship?
Wednesday, December 25: NO MEN’S GROUP-CAMPUS CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
Wednesday, January 1, 2020: NO MEN’S GROUP-CAMPUS CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS