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Inwood resident Sasha Young, left, distributed food to other Five Towns residents at the Community Center in Lawrence on March 27.

Five Towns institutions and oganizations help residents through coronavirus pandemic

Updated March 29 at 11 a.m. With rubber gloves on her hands and a facemask wrapped around her nose and mouth, Inwood resident Sasha Young handed out bleach, dish detergent and muffins to Five Towns residents, along with a diced pineapple snack cup, if they came with children, at the Community Center on Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence on March 27. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/28/20

Lawrence-based Achiezer, a community resource center, has been at the forefront of helping residents in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway since the coronvisus outbreak.

Lawrence-based Achiezer providing steady updates, food delivery plan

Lawrence-bassed Achiezer has been in high gear throughout the coronavirus crisis, providing information, coordination and support in countless areas. more

From The Jewish Star | 3/25/20

Like many religious leaders, Rabbi Claudio Kupchik of Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst is conducting online services amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Five Towns houses of worship continue to connect with congregants amid coronavirus outbreak

Temple Hillel Rabbi Steven Graber of the Conservative Jewish synagogue in North Woodmere is speaking to his congregants through a video on YouTube and conducting weekday evening services at 7:30 p.m., and Shabbat services at 6 p.m. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/25/20

Cedarhurst village officials said that the repaving project begun in February is done. From left were Trustee Israel Wasser, Mayor Benjamin Weinstock, Building Department Superintendent Wayne Yarnell, Superintendent of Public Works Frank Parise and Village Administrator Sal Evola.

Cedarhurst road repaving is completed

The road restoration project begun in February is finished, Cedarhurst village officials said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/2/19

Easter and Passover intertwine our lives

Bless the internet and social media. I never thought I would utter those words, but I did, just today, and I mean it, especially over this holiday week. more

4/26/19

Five Towns residents brought their chometz to be burned and Woodmere firefighters ensured everyone’s safety.

Burning the chometz before Passover in Woodmere

Chometz, non-kosher food for Passover, was burnt at the annual burning at the Woodmere firehouse on April 19. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/25/19

Using Passover as an educational experience

The Passover holiday is truly a highlight in the Jewish calendar. There are so many wonderful traditions and interesting ideas to discuss, it is quite difficult to choose just one to discuss. However, one topic that has always stuck out in my mind is the “four children” mentioned in the Haggadah. more

By Rabbi Saul Haimoff | 4/18/19

Next year in Jerusalem

On Friday and Saturday nights, April 19 and 20, Jews will celebrate Passover by holding a Seder on each night. A Seder is more than a festive meal and a family gathering. It is also a religious program, containing 14 steps. These steps direct us through the evening, making sure that we say the appropriate blessings and prayers at the appropriate times and guiding us, as we share the story of the Exodus and the lessons with our families. more

By Rabbi Steven Graber | 4/18/19

Each in his own way

The beloved text that Jews recite around the Passover table — known as the Haggadah — tells us that the Torah speaks of four children: a wise one, a wicked one, a simple one, and one who asks no questions. more

By Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg | 4/18/19

The burning and collecting of chometz will take place in the Five Towns on April 19.

Collecting and burning chometz in the Five Towns

On Friday, April 19 from 7 a.m. to noon, Sanitary District 1 will have garbage trucks at the Cedarhurst and Lawrence Long Island Rail Road stations, Young Israel of Woodmere at 859 Peninsula Blvd. in Woodmere and Temple Hillel at 1000 Rosedale Road in North Woodmere for the collection of chometz — non-kosher food for Passover. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/12/19

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