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JCC of the Greater Five Towns Executive Director Rina Shkolnik will retire on June 30. Her successor is Joel Block, executive director of the Suffolk JCC.

There will be a change in leadership for the JCC of the Greater Five Towns as Rina Shkolnik, the executive director for the past 11 years, will retire effective June 30. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/13

Inwood Country Club Membership Director Heidi Chriest’s one-story Long beach home was seriously damaged due to Hurricane Sandy. The club’s Employee Disaster Relief Effort has helped her financially.

Helping employees get back on their feet

For Inwood Country Club Membership Director Heidi Chriest, getting back on her feet since Hurricane Sandy hit has been a lot easier thanks to the Employee Disaster Relief Effort, a collection of contributions made by the club’s members. more

By Ann Friedman | 12/12/12

Garrick S. stocked the shelves of a food pantry.

Kulanu students help at local food pantries

Students from the Cedarhurst-based Kulanu Center for Special Services pitched in at two area food pantries following the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. more

11/28/12

Toiletries, flashlights, batteries, children’s clothing, toys, diapers, cleaning supplies, paper goods, utensils and kosher food are still in high demand in the Five Towns.

In Sandy’s wake, a surge of support

After seeing many people in the community with homes ruined and lives turned upside down in the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, Five Towns Community Chest Board President Steven Spiro said the organization was spurred into action. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/14/12

Sharon Upbin died in March but her passion and dedication for helping others at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns continues to inspire others. Upbin, right, with her mother Blanche.

Former JCC volunteer Sharon Upbin inspired strength through her deeds

Though Cedarhurst resident Sharon Upbin passed away in March, her passion and dedication for helping others at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns will forever inspire those she came in contact with. more

By Ann Friedman | 8/30/12

Camp Friendship, a JCC program for special-needs children, took campers surfing in Long Beach with the Surfer’s Way foundation. Above, camper Jake Pulis was guided by volunteer instructor David Galison.

JCC's Camp Friendship kids go surfing

While researching grants, Gayle Fremed, who oversees the six-week summer program Camp Friendship for special needs children, came across the Surfers Way Learn to Surf program. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/2/12

he JCC of the Greater Five Towns golf outing and card playing at the Inwood Country Club on July 16, and participants warmed up at the driving range. The event raised nearly $100,000 for JCC services and programs.

JCC of the Greater Five Towns outing raises nearly $100K [Photo gallery]

Golf and games were a large part of the Cedarhurst-based JCC of the Greater Five Towns annual golf outing and cards day at the Inwood Country Club on July 16 to benefit the JCC’s kosher food pantry. more

7/26/12

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns acknowledged the contributions of five volunteers at it annual meeting. From left were, Shari Hymowitz, All Fisher, Michal Hubert, Arielle Bitton and Jonah “J.J. Goldstein.

Five Towns JCC honors a quintet of volunteers

Volunteers are a huge part of the programs and services provided by the JCC of the Greater Five Towns and at its annual meeting on June 27, the Cedarhurst-based organization took the time to honor five volunteers, Jonah “J.J.” Goldstein, Arielle Bitton, Michal Hubert, Shari Hymowitz and Allen Fisher. more

By Nicole Kreizel | 7/19/12

The Kosher food pantry in Woodmere receives food from the B'nai B'rith's Project H.O.P.E. But due to the economic downturn, contributions have declined.

Project H.O.P.E struggles due to the economy

For the past few years, B’nai B’rith’s Project H.O.P.E. – Helping Our People Everywhere, is struggling to provide enough meals and holiday necessities for needy Jewish individuals and families. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 3/8/12

Kuna Basina made a dramatic toast and sang “God Bless America” at the Thanksgiving luncheon.

Russian seniors mark Thanksgiving at North Woodmere Park [Photo gallery]

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns held its annual Russian Thanksgiving luncheon for members of its Russian Come Alive Social Day Program in the social hall of North Woodmere County Park in North Woodmere on Nov. 22. more

12/1/11

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