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The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosted a Thanksgiving meal for Russian seniors at North Woodmere Park. Above, Russian Division Case Manager Diana Zelmanovich, center, and friends.

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosted four sessions of a thanksgiving dinner for its Russian Division’s senior citizens at North Woodmere Park’s Recreational Building on Tuesday and Wednesday. more

By Vanessa Parker | 11/26/14

Working in education has generated many conversations and memories for daughter Sharona Arbeit, left, and mother Marcelle Lowell.

Celebrating women’s contributions

Celebrating the contributions of women is the primary goal of Women’s History Month in March. While some think that only people in powerful positions can make a lasting impact, the Herald spoke to four women, a pair of mother/daughter educators, who believe that through their deeds, they have contributed to making their students’ lives better. more

By Jeff Bessen and Vanessa Parker | 3/19/14

An after-school tutoring program is aimed at assisting students who lost education time and focus as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Making up for lost time

Hoping to restore the educational development that many students lost to Hurricane Sandy, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns is partnering with a Syosset-based health and human services organization, Federation Employment and Guidance Services, to create an after-school tutoring program. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/12/14

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Director Library Director Susan O. de Sciora received a Community Service Award at the Five Towns Community Chest meeting.

Celebrating the ‘jewel’ of the Five Towns

Residents, community leaders, and elected officials flocked to Five Towns Community Chest’s annual public meeting at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library on Monday, as the Woodmere-based civic organization marked a year of accomplishments, and swore in new members. more

Yitzchak Carroll | 1/29/14

North Woodmere resident and Holocaust survivor Bernie Igielski feels a special bond when he spends time with fellow survivors.

Portraits of survival

Having family members murdered in the Holocaust, and his experience with those who lived through it, propelled photographer George Bogart to create an exhibit that honors survivors. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/11/13

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns Russian Division held its annual Thanksgiving meal at North Woodmere County Park.

Turkey day celebrated by JCC seniors [Photo gallery]

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns hosted its annual Thanksgiving celebration for the Russian Division seniors in the recreational building at North Woodmere County Park on Nov. 26. more

12/4/13

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns Russian Division, along with Inwood Charities, serves a Thanksgiving meal for older Russian immigrants. Larisa Levine and Yelena Friedman held the turkey at the 2011 event.

Improving the lives of their neighbors

Since 2006, the Russian Division at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns has helped older immigrant Russians in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway celebrate that most American of holidays, Thanksgiving. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/20/13

The "Play Golf" program through the JCC of the Greater Five Towns boasts 12 members and nearly 15 volunteers and golf professionals.

On par life lessons learned

After witnessing a lack of recreational opportunities for children with disabilities, including his son, Adam, 29, who was born with Down syndrome, JCC of the Greater Five Towns Assistant Executive Director David Weingarten launched the “Play Golf” program at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club last fall. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/30/13

Discussions with staff and community members will be common for JCC Executive Director Joel Block pictured here with the organization’s Development Director Stacey Feldman.

Meet Joel Block

Most people don’t remember much from when they were 5 years old, but Joel Block has an indelible memory of the day in 1965 when his father and grandfather were killed in a plane crash. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/24/13

Cedarhurst resident and Holocaust survivor Leo Zisman answered questions after the showing of the “The Lion of Judah” that chronicles his 2010 trip to Poland.

Holocaust memories are passed on

Cedarhurst resident Leo Zisman stands outside a concentration camp in his family’s native Poland and recounts a story about having a gun pointed at him by a camp guard in the opening scene of “The Lion of Judah” and you wince. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/1/13

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