One striking tradition that is widely observed by Jews at their Passover Seders involves the afikomen, a piece of matzah broken off near the beginning of the evening and eaten by participants “for dessert” after the meal.
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Rabbi Andrew Warmflash
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3/24/10
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The East Rockaway Fire Department was called to a working fire at a two story, two-family home on Ocean Avenue at around 2 p.m. last Saturday.
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Mary Malloy
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3/24/10
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Residents in East Rockaway and Lynbrook emerged from their homes on Sunday morning to assess the damage after a massive nor’easter ripped through the area with high winds and driving rain.
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Anthony Bottan and Mary Malloy
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3/17/10
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East Rockaway Kiwanis is holding its first dinner dance in seven years — and the Club is making up for lost time by honoring two individuals and two organizations on Sunday, Apr. 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Oceanside Knights of Columbus. Tickets are $55 per person.
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Mary Malloy
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3/17/10
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It is interesting to note that from the time East Rockaway High School opened its doors in September 1936, Rock Rivalry has been an integral part of each school year, first being held in December 1936.
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Genie Kubat
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3/17/10
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Dylan Gross, a junior at East Rockaway Jr/Sr High School, has been elected Lieutenant Governor to Division 7 of the New York District of Key Club International, a Kiwanis International Service Leadership Program for high school students, for the 2010-2011 academic year.
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3/17/10
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Forward Brannon Burke scored 19 points to lead Stony Brook to a convincing 49-36 victory over East Rockaway in the Long Island Class C girls’ basketball championship game.
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Andrew McClure
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3/16/10
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High winds and driving rain caused widespread damage on Saturday afternoon. Trees were uprooted in many south shore communities, and there was extensive damage to vehicles and property.
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Mary Malloy
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3/13/10
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On April 12, 1986, the East Rockaway High School Alumni Celebration of 50 years of Rock Rivalry took place in a format honoring the unique tradition of “Entrance.”
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Genie Kubat
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3/11/10
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Oscar Silva’s three-week vacation in Chile turned into a nightmare when he was stranded in his native country after the catastrophic earthquake hit the region last Saturday morning.
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by Mary Malloy
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3/3/10
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