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Rabbi Shimon Kramer, of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, in Merrick, delivered an in-person Megillah reading to congregants in celebration of Purim.

Bellmore-Merrick synagogues safely celebrate Purim during pandemic

For some observers of the Jewish faith, 2020’s Purim celebrations marked the last time they physically visited a synagogue. Last spring, just days after the Megillah was read, costumes were … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/1/21

Hayden Greene, right, 9, Ismana Polischuk, 9, and Ellie Schnitzer, 10, went fishing for prizes at Congregation Beth Ohr’s Purim Carnival in Merrick.

Purim Carnival offers plethora of fun

Congregation Beth Ohr congregants from Merrick and Bellmore celebrated the start of the Purim holiday with a fun-filled carnival at the synagogue’s Merrick Annex on March 8. The festival of … more

3/12/20

Evelyn Polay, third from left, whose late husband, Mel, gave the event its name, celebrated Purim with Michael McDonnell, left, Nancy McDonnell, Kenny Polay, Alexandra McDonnell and Jake Butler.

Temple Israel in Merrick rocks the faith's liveliest holiday

Temple-goers from Bellmore and Merrick celebrated the Jewish faith’s most spirited holiday on Feb. 25, at Temple Israel of South Merrick’s Mel Polay Purim Carnival. more

3/1/18

Rabbi Shimon Kramer, his wife, Chanie, and their children welcomed Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh residents to their Purim in Hawaii celebration.

Chabad celebrates Purim Hawaiian-style

There might have been plenty of snow outside last Thursday, but Chabad of Bellmore-Merrick-Wantagh welcomed dozens of local folks inside for a tropical Purim celebration. The Jewish … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/13/15

Emily Foley, 5, was one of the many young community members at the “Purim With a Purpose” fundraiser on Sunday.

Celebrating Purim ‘with a purpose’

Purim With a Purpose, an annual fundraiser by the East Meadow Jewish Center’s Sisterhood and Young Adult Division, continued to grow in 2015, attracting 300 residents and raising more than $4,000 on Sunday. The money will be used to help the surviving more

By David Weingrad and Julie Mansmann | 3/11/15

Adam Lefkowitz, 4, was a fun-loving boy who was connected to the community before he died recently of Degos disease, his mother said.

East Meadow Jewish Center raising funds in honor of Bellmore boys

The East Meadow Jewish Center’s Sisterhood and Young Adult Division is honoring two North Bellmore boys by raising funds for worthy causes, with memories of their short lives in mind. The … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/15

Samantha Scoma, Mirel Kramer and Benyamin Lippman made jewelry at Chabad’s recent Purim celebration.

Chabad celebrates Purim in royal fashion

Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh transformed the Merrick Park golf clubhouse into a palace of sorts last weekend, when the Jewish organization hosted its eighth annual Purim celebration. more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/20/14

Paula Gottlieb Herman, left, created edible crafts with Chelsey Fenster, 4, center, Sarah Lazerson, 6, and Alexandra Fenster 6, at the East Meadow Jewish Center’s third annual Purim With a Purpose children’s event. The fundraiser netted $3,300 which will be dispersed to two children’s charities.

Purim fundraiser nets thousands

The East Meadow Jewish Center’s third annual Purim With a Purpose was a success yet again, raising more than $3,300. The Sunday event was attended by nearly 300 people. more

By David Weingrad | 3/12/14

Rabbi Shimon Kramer, with his wife, Chanie, posed with a group of young clowns during the Purim circus.

Chabad goes to the circus for Purim

In keeping with tradition, the Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Merrick-Bellmore recently hosted a Purim celebration, with a circus theme. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 3/14/12

Irene Hudson and her 3-year-old daughter Samantha did arts and crafts at the Merrick-Bellmore Chabad’s recent Purim at the African Jungle celebration at the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse.

Chabad goes wild at Purim celebration

On March 20, Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore held a Purim feast with an African jungle theme at the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse. more

By David Weingrad | 3/30/11

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