Keyword: 'Rabbi Ira Ebbin' | Herald Community Newspapers

In the spring of 1962, six local Jewish families joined to found an Orthodox synagogue in Merrick. They rented a store on Merrick Avenue to gather and pray. Half a century later, the synagogue that they founded, Congregation Ohav Sholom, boasts 300 member families, is housed in a large brick building at 145 Merrick Ave. — roughly a half mile south of the original site — and is fully integrated into the fabric of the community’s religious life. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 2/27/13

Above, from left, are Ohav Sholom congregant Lawrence Laby, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, Ohav Sholom President Adam Greenberg, Rabbi Ira Ebbin and his wife, Chevi.

Congregation Ohav Sholom's new rabbi moves in

On July 12, Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick welcomed a new rabbi for the first time in 47 years — and bringing him to the Orthodox house of worship was no easy feat. more

Sari Zeidler | 7/9/10

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