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Seth, Ike, 18 months, and Fara, of Bellmore, braved the cold to watch the community’s 10-foot-tall menorah shine in the night sky.
Bellmore residents celebrate Hanukkah
To mark the holiday of Hanukkah, religious leaders from the local synagogues led the community in prayer on Monday, Dec. 23, as a beautiful, 10-foot-tall menorah was lit. The ceremony was held the at … more
Joseph Wiener helped Ethan Laby, 7, and Sadie Laby, 6, to assemble colorful homemade menorahs at the Merrick Jewish Centre’s recent Light the Night 2 event.
Merrick Jewish Centre dreams big
For the second time in recent years, the Merrick Jewish Centre drew hundreds of people to share in the joy of Hanukkah by lighting menorah candles together at the synagogue. more
Curtis Izen prepared to light a giant menorah made of ice at Temple Israel of South Merrick’s Hanukkah party on Dec. 14.
Temple finds ‘cool way’ to celebrate
Ice sculptor Mark Mckenzie had never before carved a menorah larger than 10 feet, but the one he made for Temple Israel of South Merrick went to 11. more
Be safe during the holidays
The holidays are the favorite time of year for many people, and it’s easy to understand why: families celebrate, gathering from far and wide. Happiness is the hope and everyone’s wish. So let’s keep it that way. more
Community leaders posed with children at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Merricks catch holiday magic
Despite the chilly temperatures, dozens gathered on Sunday night in downtown Merrick to ring in the holidays with the lighting of the community’s large Christmas tree and menorah at Merrick Avenue and Veterans Memorial Plaza. more
Joseph Santos was among the many children who turned out in 2013 for Santa’s annual visit to Merrick.
Chamber, Fire Department hosting holiday events
The Merrick Chamber of Commerce is busily preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 6 ... more
Andy Kaufman led the Rising Star chorale group at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce celebration.
Merrick Chamber of Commerce lights up the holidays
The Merrick Chamber of Commerce brightened up the holiday season at this year’s Christmas tree and menorah lighting on Dec. 2. more
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The Merrick Jewish Centre recently made history, lighting 782 menorahs simultaneously to set a new Guinness World Record. More than 1,000 community members attended the festivities for a night of prayer and celebration. Above, from left, were organizers Jamey Kohn, Karen Katz and Rabbi Charles Klein of the Merrick Jewish Centre, joined by Gabriel Ades, 5, of Merrick.
Merrick Jewish Centre goes into Guinness record book
With 782 menorahs burning brightly on Dec. 21, the Merrick-Bellmore community made history at the Merrick Jewish Centre. More than 1,000 community members from throughout the Merricks, Bellmores and beyond joined together at the synagogue, on Fox Boulevard in Merrick, to set the Guinness World Record for the greatest number of menorahs lit simultaneously. more
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Rabbi Shimon Kramer, center, of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, thanked the U.S. Army veterans in attendance.
Chabad lights the night with giant menorahs
If you happened to notice a U.S. military Humvee leading two limousines with giant menorahs atop them through Merrick and Bellmore streets last week, you were not dreaming. more
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The audience heard welcoming remarks by Merrick Chamber of Commerce President Margaret Mueller.
Merrick Chamber celebrates the holidays
The Merrick Chamber of Commerce recently held a holiday tree and menorah lighting ceremony at the gazebo at the Merrick train station. Merrick residents came out in droves to showcase their holiday spirit and take part in the festivities. more
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