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Clergy members and congregants of the First Presbyterian Church of Baldwin, along with many other houses of worship, are switching to virtual services.

Baldwin houses of worship shift to virtual services

Baldwin houses of worship are figuring out how to adjust to the unprecedented consequences of the global coronavirus pandemic: Public gathering is no longer allowed. For Catholics, no further … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/2/20

High school students tried their hand at preparing meals as part of the Northwell Health Spark! Challenge in Long Island Jewish Valley Stream’s Food and Nutrition Department.

Baldwin students hone their culinary skills

Baldwin High School students expanded their knowledge of the culinary world during the annual Northwell Health Spark! Challenge in Long Island Jewish Valley Stream’s Food and Nutrition … more

1/16/20

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice led the Long Island congressional delegation and many other elected and appointed officials in showing a united front against anti-Semitism on Jan. 3.

‘We will do everything we can’

Elected officials came together this past week to denounce recent anti-Semitic attacks and announce measures to combat the violence following the recent attacks on the Jewish community. “Our … more

By Jeff Bessen and Bridget Downes | 1/9/20

Rosh Hashana landed on time this year

I suppose “God’s in his heaven and all’s right with the world,” as the poet Robert Browning wrote, because Rosh Hashana fell on a perfect day this year. Some years, the Jewish New Year begins while beach chairs still sit on the sand. Other years, frost is on the pumpkin. more

10/4/19

In search of a meaningful life

We have been asleep at the wheel. We concentrated on that which is of least importance. We have neglected the real meaning of life and the essence of our existence! These are the types of themes that … more

By Rabbi Royi Shaffin | 9/26/19

School store: the gift that keeps on giving

Right here in my corner of the universe, a feel-good, do-good project has been sending children back to school every year for the past seven years, with new books and backpacks, sneakers and clothes and even toiletries — and it’s all free. more

8/9/19

On July 12, march for immigrants’ liberty and justice

I have read enough Holocaust literature and American slavery narratives and stories of the infamous poor houses of the 18th and 19th centuries to wonder what I would do if I were a witness to the abuse and persecution of innocent people. more

7/6/19

Baldwin High School students showed off the murals they made for Long Island Jewish Valley Stream’s new orthopedic wing and patient unit on May 28.

Baldwin students design murals for LIJ

Eighteen Baldwin High School art students spent months painting and photographing murals to calm patients at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, and on May 28, the students unveiled their work to the hospital’s staff. more

By Melissa Koenig | 6/6/19

Be open to strangers, for we once were one

Toward the beginning of the Passover ritual, called a Seder, which is followed by a delicious meal, we lift up a piece of unleavened bread, called matza, and say, “This is the bread of the poor … more

Rabbi Royi Shaffin | 4/18/19

Rabbi Royi Shaffin, of the South Baldwin Jewish Center, called the shooting a tragedy for democracy.

Nassau County reacts to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Rabbi Royi Shaffin, of the South Baldwin Jewish Center, called the Oct. 27 shooting at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue a tragedy for the Jewish people and for the spirit of freedom, democracy, … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 10/29/18

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