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Rosh Hashana is on exactly the right day

I suppose that “God’s in his heaven and all’s right with the world,” as Mr. Browning said, because Rosh Hashana falls on the perfect day this year. Last year the Jewish New Year began while beach chairs still sat on the sand. more

9/29/11

Rosh Hashana is a time to reflect and look forward

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 … more

By Rabbi Elon Soniker | 9/28/11

Opening doors to learning and growth in East Rockaway

When Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre (HERJC) started its nursery school in 1969, there were only two classes. Since then it has increased in size, extended hours, and the amount of programs that are offered. Having added programs such as art, music, Jewish Enrichment and Mommy and Me, the nursery school has grown to nearly 200 children, ranging in ages from 10 months to 5 years. more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 8/25/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

6/8/11

Merrick Jewish Centre to host suicide-prevention workshop

We’ll return to the mini-series about the ups and downs of the teacher job market next week. But first, a preview of an upcoming program that is of interest to all this week: “Suicide is preventable.” Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people.Therefore, the leading cause of death among children and teens is preventable. That’s a fact—and yet we’re losing an increasing number of young people. more

By Steve Kussin | 5/12/11

Rabbi Charles Klein of the Merrick Jewish Centre hosted a talk with Imam Shamsi Ali of the Islanic Cultural Center of New York last week.

Merrick Jewish Centre hosts Jewish-Muslim talk

The Principal’s Office took a field trip on Nov. 23 to the Merrick Jewish Centre for a Jewish-Muslim dialogue between Rabbi Charles Klein and Imam Shamsi Ali of the Islamic Cultural Center of New York. more

Steve Kussin | 11/29/10

Rosh Hashana rushes the summer season

It just doesn’t feel like a New Year, even a Jewish New Year. Not when the beach chairs still sit on the sand and heat waves shimmer over the community. more

Randi Kreiss | 9/10/10

Scottish style: The games open with a grand march down Old Westbury Gardens’ North Lawn.

A highland fling with the Scots at Old Westbury Gardens

Experience some fun and games – Scottish style – when Old Westbury Gardens opens its glorious grounds to the 47th Annual Scottish Games on Saturday, Aug. 26. more

Karen Bloom | 8/26/10

Harriet and Howard Pazer worked the dance floor during the Friedberg JCC’s big band event on Sunday.

Swingtime at the JCC

Swingtime Big Band was back at the Oceanside Friedberg JCC last Sunday, May 23. The 20-piece band and its two singers took residents down memory lane with its swing tune performances. The event, … more

5/26/10

The late Judge Richard Lawrecne in 2006 inside his chambers at the Family Court building in Westbury.

Richard Lawrence, beloved judge, dies at 66

Richard Lawrence of Merrick, a former Nassau County Family Court judge, longtime legal counsel to a state senator, and well-respected, well-loved community activist, died suddenly on April 21 of complications from a bone-marrow transplant. He was 66. more

Scott Brinton | 4/28/10

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