In the spring of 1962, six local Jewish families joined to found an Orthodox synagogue in Merrick. They rented a store on Merrick Avenue to gather and pray.
Half a century later, the synagogue that they founded, Congregation Ohav Sholom, boasts 300 member families, is housed in a large brick building at 145 Merrick Ave. — roughly a half mile south of the original site — and is fully integrated into the fabric of the community’s religious life.
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By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com
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2/27/13
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Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick found festive ways to celebrate Hanukkah this past week. On Friday, the temple held a dinner for its Hebrew school children, parents and congregation members. This was followed by a carnival on Sunday for the children of Ohav Sholom, filled with games and puppet shows.
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David Weingrad
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12/8/10
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On July 12, Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick welcomed a new rabbi for the first time in 47 years — and bringing him to the Orthodox house of worship was no easy feat.
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Sari Zeidler
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7/9/10
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