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Let’s honor our veterans by supporting them at home

In the tapestry of our nation’s history, veterans stand as the threads of bravery, courage and unity that weave together the fabric of our freedom. We expressed our gratitude for their sacrifices earlier this month . . . more

By Ed Ra | 11/24/23

At an Oct. 27 signing ceremony, local elected officials celebrated the new academic year for Shulamith School for Girls at its new permanent home. From left were Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock, Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel, Shulamith President Ari Cohen, County Executive Bruce Blakeman and school Executive Director Rabbi Moshe Monczyk.

Shulamith School for Girls finds permanent home at 305 Cedarhurst Ave., fulfilling a long-held dream

A dream has become a reality for the Shulamith School for Girls, as it embarked on the new academic year in a newly acquired building at 305 Cedarhurst Ave. in Cedarhurst, previously the Lawrence school district’s Number Five School. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/10/23

The Lawrence High School varsity Golden Tornados football team comes roaring onto the field before the Oct. 28 game versus Malverne.

PHOTOS: Lawrence Football honors Veterans and raises breast cancer awareness

The Lawrence school community aimed to raise awareness of breast cancer and got a head start on marking Veterans Day at the Oct. 28 football game against the Malverne Mules. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/10/23

A war overseas, yet close to home

The war in Israel is one that I have clear opinions about, and one that has affected my personal life. Yet at this time, when expressing thoughts is more important than ever, I find doing so more difficult than ever. more

By Ilana Greenberg | 11/9/23

Christopher Mendoza with his mural at Franklin Early Childhood Center during the 2022-23 school year. The mural was inspired by the book ‘The Forever Tree,’ by Tereasa Surratt, Donna Lukas and Nicola Slater.

You are going to want to see this Hewlett student's artwork

Hewlett High School student Christopher Mendoza has a special ways of letting people know what’s on his mind: his art. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/3/23

Amy Lee, a clinical psychologist and an assistant professor of psychology at Hofstra University, recommends that children and adults take breaks from the words and images on social media and the news.

Experts are suggesting monitoring images seen on the web regarding Israel-Hamas war

The war between Israel and Hamas is nearly a month old, and one Hofstra University psychologist says that the conflict, and the intense media coverage of it, can have a negative effect on students’ mental health. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/3/23

We need to do more to address antisemitism

On Oct. 7, I, like most people, watched in horror as broadcast images from Israel showed terrorists from Gaza indiscriminately killing Israelis. more

By Brian Curran | 10/26/23

Young Israel of Woodmere delivers over 17,000 letters of thanks to Washington

Boxes of letters covered a conference room table in the White House as 40 children from Young Israel of Woodmere and Rabbis Shalom Axelrod and Shay Schacter brought missives of thanks to the Biden Administration for its support of Israel. more

By Parker Schug | 10/23/23

Noah Soffer, 3, of the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach’s Lev Chana Early Childhood Center in Woodmere, showing his support for Israel.

Here is how Yeshivas in the Five Towns responded in support of Israel

Rallies, news conferences and prayer ceremonies in support of Israel have taken place across Nassau County, and more are expected amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. At yeshivas in the Five Towns, the reaction has been somewhat different, but no less heartfelt. more

By Hernesto Galdamez, Parker Schug | 10/20/23

More than six inches of rain fouled up the morning commute for many in Hewlett on Sept. 29, leaving some vehicles unable to move.

These Hewlett football players helped stranded motorists during a rainstorm

After Hewlett High School’s varsity football game against Plainedge was canceled due to the six inches of rain that battered the Five Towns — and the rest of the metropolitan area — on Sept. 29, players watched video in the locker room to prepare for the eventual rescheduled game. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 10/15/23

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