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Congregation Beth Sholom in Lawrence, above, will host a memorial service to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day that will include 23 other Five Towns and area synagogues.

Five Towns Holocaust remembrance services

Two dozen Five Towns and area synagogues are joining together at Congregation Beth Sholom at 390 Broadway in Lawrence on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for the annual memorial service to remember the six million Jews who were killed during the Holocaust and commemorate the Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, that begins on April 15 and ends at night the following day. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/13/15

Temple Hillel in North Woodmere hosted a political forum that included several local elected officials. From left were Cedarhurst Trustee Myrna Zisman, Assemblyman David McDonough (R-Merrick), State Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre), Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), event organizers Cindy Grosz and Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, Republican Michael Conigliaro, Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and Lawrence Trustee Michael Fragin.

Citizens air concerns at political summit [Photo gallery]

Several local elected officials took park in a political form at Temple Hillel in North Woodmere last Sunday. more

3/12/15

Temple Hillel in North Woodmere is hosting a political summit that aims to address the concerns of Jewish voters. Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach), center, with Ellen and Harvey Weisenberg, is one of the local elected leaders expected to attend.

Temple Hillel hosts political summit on March 8

More than 500 people are expected to attend an upcoming political summit hosted by Temple Hillel in North Woodmere on March 8, according to event organizers. more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/25/15

Temple Hillel honored former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato last Sunday. From left were, D’Amato, temple President Allan Greene and Rabbi Steven M. Graber.

Honoring D’Amato, recognizing history [Photo gallery]

As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, Temple Hillel presented its Ronald Reagan Award to former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato during a program last Sunday that also commemorated the 1984 visit by Reagan to the North Woodmere synagogue, only the second to a Jewish temple by a sitting U.S. president who addressed the congregation. more

12/17/14

Temple Hillel in North Woodmere will commemorate its 60th anniversary and the 30 years since President Ronald Reagan’s visit with an event on Sunday.

Remembering President Ronald Reagan's visit

Much history is tied into Temple Hillel’s founding 60 years ago, as the North Woodmere synagogue will commemorate the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s visit and honor former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato with its newly created Ronald Reagan Award on Sunday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/10/14

Open the ‘Mahzor,’usher in the New Year

Thursday, Sept. 25 will be the first day of Tishre 5775. Jews around the world will be celebrating the New Year with festive meals and two days of prayer. more

By Rabbi Steven M. Graber | 9/17/14

At the Kiwanis Club’s Seder, David Vinces, standing, spoke about celebrating the holidays with his family. Sitting from left was Dr. Fred Seltzer, center, the club’s president, and Rabbi Steven Graber.

Kiwanis kicks off Passover with model Seder

With their usual venue Woodro's closed due to a move and renovations, the Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns held its 25th model Passover Seder at George Martin restaurant in Rockville Centre on April 3. more

4/17/14

Waiting for a better world

The main theme of the Passover holiday is freedom. Passover commemorates the Israelite Exodus from Egypt more than 3,300 years ago. Still there are other themes contained within the Pesach holiday. One such theme is the coming of the messiah. more

Rabbi Steven Graber | 4/11/14

Convergence of holidays

This year Hanukkah and Thanksgiving coincide for the first time since 1888 and the odd pairing won’t reoccur for another 79,000 years. more

By Rabbi Steven Graber | 11/20/13

Temple Hillel hosted a presentation from two women who were part of the Kindertransport rescue. From left were Ellen Zilka, moderator Barbara Spetalnick and Ellen Leiman.

Living history presented at Temple Hillel [Photo gallery]

Ellen Zilkha and Ellen Leiman, two women who, as children, were part of the Kindertransport rescue mission, spoke about their experiences and answered audience questions at Temple Hillel in North Woodmere on Nov. 10. more

11/13/13

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