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Zoom sessions became the new normal for Temple Hillel during the height of the Covid pandemic, but now more of a pre-virus situation prevails.

Temple Hillel, Steven Graber bounces back from the Covid-19 pandemic

When the Covid outbreak halted public gatherings it led to some odd scenes but since the pandemic has waned places of worship like Temple Hillel have adjusted. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 6/4/23

Learn about the movies made in or using New York City as a backdrop on May 18 at Temple Hillel in Valley Stream.

Recalling movies made in New York City

Want to learn about movies made in or using New York City as a backdrop? more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/5/23

Coating your soul in ‘spiritual Teflon’

While taking a walk the other day, I met a fellow that I see in synagogue every once in a while. After exchanging pleasantries, I asked, “So, I’ll see you on the High Holy Days?” I got an answer I did not expect. “I’m thinking about skipping services this year, rabbi. I just don’t think they deliver on what they promise.” more

By Rabbi Steven Graber | 9/23/22

Families mix technology with Judaism to stay connected

It is interesting to me how much technology affects language. When I was a kid, if you talked about a livestream, it had fish in it. Text was a noun, not a verb. Someone called a media expert knew everything there is to know about ancient Northwestern Iran. We didn’t use the term Facebook, but if we did, the book would probably be found at the police station and be filled with mug shots. more

By Rabbi Steven Graber | 3/24/21

Rabbi Steven Graber of Temple Hillel in North Woodmere.

Standing together this Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a holiday with two major themes. One is the faith in God that brings victory. The other is need for light to dispel darkness. more

By Rabbi Steven Graber | 12/9/20

Rabbi Steven Graber, top, far left, of Temple Hillel in North Woodmere, has been conducting virtual services since March.

Remembering Kristallnacht virtually

While the coronavirus pandemic has curtailed in-person services for houses of worship since March, Five Towns synagogues have still emphasized the importance of holding virtual services for … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 11/4/20

Rabbi Claudio Kupchik of Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst is conducting virtual services, like many other religious leaders in the Five Towns because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Five Towns houses of worship continue praying amid 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 … more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/2/20

Temple Israel Cantor Galina Makaveyev led the audience in song. At left was Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum and on the right Consul General of Austria Thorsten Eisingerich and Israel Nitzan, deputy consul general of Israel.

Diverse groups join forces at Temple Israel of Lawrence

The messages shared at the 18th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and International Holocaust Remembrance commemoration at Temple Israel of Lawrence came from diverse voices... more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/6/20

Rabbi Steven Graber, Temple Hillel, North Woodmere

Avert the severity of life’s decrees through prayer

The other day, on the street, I met a fellow that I see in synagogue every once in awhile. more

By Rabbi Steven Graber | 9/26/19

Temple Hillel dedicated a newly redesigned minyan kitchen in the memory of deceased synagogue member Victor Spetalnick. From left were Matt Siegel, Barbara Spetalnick and Marc, Abby and Lauren Siegel.

Honoring the memory of Victor Spetalnick at Temple Hillel in North Woodmere

The memory of Temple Hillel member Victor Spetalnick, who died in February, was honored as the North Woodmere synagogue dedicated a newly redesigned minyan kitchen dedicated in his name on Aug. 4. more

Compiled by Jeffrey Bessen and Rachel Gottesman | 8/22/19

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