JOINT SISTERHOOD MEN'S CLUB MEETING APRIL 23, 2006 BREAKFAST

In one of my recent conversations with a member of the Men's Club, it was suggested to me that the concept of a Men's Club may be a bit out of touch with the modern times in that men and women do not need separate clubs or affiliations. The conversation was interesting because I understood his belief that a Men's club can remind people of the old smoking jackets and cigars and the clubs which exclude people based upon religion, race, sex, etc. On the other hand, there is a comradery in having a group of men meet and discuss things relevant to men. In the same vein, I would think that women have the same (or similar needs), to communicate with other women.
In addition, both FHC’s Men’s Club and the Sisterhood do many many things that benefit FHC and the outside community at large.
But, when it comes to communication, men do communicate differently with other men and women do communicate differently with other women. Then, when men and women communicate with each-other, that is a completely different subject.
That very subject will be a topic for the Joint Sisterhood/Men’s Club breakfast scheduled for Sunday April 23, 2006 at 10am with coffee ready by 9:15am, when we will have a chance to discuss: Male / Female Differences in Communication Styles 1. By Prof. Michael Berkowitz Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus Are men and women really from different planets when it comes to communication? A lively discussion of the differences (if any) between male / female communication styles and their origins (nature / nurture, etc.)Prof. Michael Berkowitz - has been teaching psychology in the Behavioral / Social Sciences Department at Westchester Community College for 32 years. During that time he has taught courses ranging from General Psychology to Human Sexuality. For the past 5 years, he has served as the Co-director of the college's Honors Program. He enjoys speaking to community groups especially on the topic of Gender Differences in Communication Styles.All are welcome to this event which, with Jewish men and women, we should have a lively discussion.
Shalom. Jeremy Krantz