Keyword: Hanukkah
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Five Towns residents gathered at the Veterans Memorial Plaza to mark the beginning of the Jewish holiday. Alex Shvartsberg, of Woodmere, lit the first night’s candle on Sunday. Below him, Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim steadied the ladder.
Celebrating Hanukkah in Hewlett
On the first night of Hanukkah, Dec. 2, the Hewlett and Woodmere communities gathered at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at the intersection of Broadway and West Broadway in Hewlett to light the menorah. … more
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Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim
Always increasing Jewish spirituality
We start to celebrate Hanukkah this Sunday night. Hanukkah is a unique holiday. We often say, “what is the definition of a Jewish holiday? ur enemies wanted to kill us, God saved us, let’s eat!” more
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Bring friends and family together for a fun festive fete.
In the holiday kitchen
Nothing says “love” like fresh baked cookies and treats. The gift of homemade goodness is always welcome during the holiday season. more
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Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg
Building the future on the past’s foundation
Generally, when the Hanukkah story is told, we recall the Maccabees’ valiant struggle against external enemies. In particular, we remember their great victory over the pagan King Antiochus and the … more
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Dr. Eric Pollak, far left, leads a group discussion of the Leadership Initiative, which is a part of the Nevut organization that helps IDF lone soldiers transition back to civilian life.
From the Israel battlefront to the United States home front
To raise money for a new organization that helps more than 300 American Israel Defense “lone soldiers” annually make the transition back into civilian life after they have completed their military service a benefit concert will be held at Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere on Dec. 3, the second night of Hanukkah, at 8 p.m. more
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Rabbi Andrew Warmflash
Hanukkah’s message for how we live today
More than 2,000 years ago, the Syrian-Greek tyrant who ruled over Jewish Palestine decreed that Jewish religious observance was outlawed in his kingdom. At his command, the Holy Temple in Jerusalem … more
Find peace through understanding this holiday season
In Arabic-speaking and predominantly Muslim parts of the world, Christmas is known as Eid al Milad, or the Festival of the Birthday, referring to the birth of Christ. Although not an essential part of Muslim tradition . . . more
Notes of crisp peppermint perfectly complement the flavors of coffee and semi-sweet chocolate morsels in Peppermint Mocha Chip Cookies. Add a crushed peppermint to each cookie to create a beautiful and seasonal presentation.
Holiday cheer in the kitchen
Give the gift of homemade goodness, by inviting friends and family over for some tasty holiday treats. Everyone can get in on the act and share their creations all around. more
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The new Gural JCC Sustenance Center remains a work in progress, but is expected to open sometime next month.
Feeding a need for services
On Nov. 9, workmen continued to string electrical wires across the ceiling of what will be the new Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Sustenance Center in Cedarhurst in the Maple Plaza Mall. more
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Kindle the menorah — share the light
Hanukkah is the holiday of light. We light the menorah every night for eight nights — one candle on the first night (this year starting on Dec. 24 after sunset), then again each night, adding one more candle every night. more
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