Maccabi Tel Aviv is proud to take part in this year’s “Movember” events and activities. If you’re not familiar with “Movember” it’s an annual event held in the month of November that has become very popular over the past number of years. The purpose is to raise awareness about Men’s Health issues while it’s also an opportunity to help the MOVEMBER charitable fund in support of the prevention of men dying prematurely due to prostate cancer, testicular cancer, depression and more.

The name Movember was made by combining two words, November and mustache. Why a mustache? One of the best-known ways to capture public attention and raise awareness is to grow and maintain a mustache. Around the world, many celebrities and athletes will be growing mustaches in order to promote the cause.

However, the mustache is just a symbol for the month and in addition to growing one, the goal is to encourage men to exercise with friends and to check up on ones health.

Maccabi Tel Aviv also understands the importance of the project and throughout the upcoming month of Movember we will provide tips, advice and tools on how to maintain your health – and especially how to take care of about yourself.

In the meantime, you’re invited to take the first step in making a change and implement the international “rules” that are part of the month:

Rules:
* Once you’ve signed up at movember.com, make sure your face is smooth and shaved.
* Throughout the month grow and maintain a mustache.
* You may not join the mustache and sideburns.
* No goatees allowed.
* Act like a true gentleman