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Temple Israel marks the holiday of Sukkah
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From the solemn prayers of Yom Kippur to the happiness of celebrating Sukkot, Temple Israel members joined in service and a Sukkah party on Oct. 12 at the Lawrence synagogue.
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10/27/11
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The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre began Mitzvah 613, a project to write a new Torah scroll for their shul, in hopes of bringing congregants together to share in the joyous process.
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ANN E. FRIEDMAN
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10/20/11
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As we conclude the Jewish year of 5771 and reflect on the year that was, our hearts are filled with mixed emotions. We remember events that have been joyous and exhilarating, and others that have …
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By Rabbi Elon Soniker
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9/28/11
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Running to help those who need a leg up
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Rambam Mesivta Yeshiva High School in Lawrence held its inaugural 5K run last Sunday and raised more than $10,000 to assist student families in need during these difficult economic times.
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5/26/11
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Rabbi Hershel Billet of Young Israel of Woodmere said since the attacks of Sept.11, synagogues have upgraded their security and after two men born in North Africa were arrested on May 12 for planning to bomb synagogues in Manhattan, congregants need more protection than ever.
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ANN E. FRIEDMAN
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5/19/11
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Though a house fire in Woodmere destroyed the physical remembrances of the family's memories they said they will create new ones.
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JEFF BESSEN
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4/6/11
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Wok Tov, a kosher Chinese restaurant on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst, was the scene of a welcome home party given by Far Rockaway resident Avi Mandel last Sunday, who was homeless for three years before finding a bit of good luck come his way (Herald, March 3-9).
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JEFF BESSEN
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3/16/11
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Purim, the happiest of Jewish holidays, according to Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum of Temple Israel in Lawrence, may be celebrated various ways in the Five Towns but almost always includes a reading of the Megillah.
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ANN E. FRIEDMAN
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3/16/11
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Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) visited the Cedarhurst-based Labor & Industry For Education, Inc. (LIFE) on Feb. 1 that runs a free mortgage foreclosure prevention program.
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2/9/11
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Though the Holocaust occurred nearly 70 years ago, the memories of one of the worst genocides perpetuated by mankind remain strong, especially for the cultures that were persecuted during that horror.
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JEFF BESSEN
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2/2/11
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