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Temple Beth Am of Merrick-Bellmore recently marked Simchat Torah, a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Torah, Judaism’s most sacred text, which contains the five books of Moses and is the source of the Ten Commandments. Above, Rabbi Ronald Brown, eighth from left, and congregants gathered after dancing and marching with Torahs in hand around the synagogue.

Temple Beth Am of Merrick-Bellmore recently celebrated Simchat Torah, a festival marking the completion of the annual Torah-reading cycle. The Torah, Judaism’s most sacred text, contains the five books of Moses and is the source of the Ten Commandments. Simchat Torah means “rejoicing in the Torah.” more

By David Weingrad | 10/10/12

Rabbi Charles Klein of Merrick, right, made a trip to Russia last summer to see firsthand how the Jewish community there is recovering after decades of repression. Klein said his trip inspired him to do more grass-roots organizing, such as the menorah-lighting party he organized in December that set a Guinness record. Above, Klein at the event with Jamey Kohn, Karen Katz and Gabriel Ades, 5.

Rabbi is back from Russia, with love

It’s hard to imagine Rabbi Charles Klein, spiritual leader of the Merrick Jewish Centre, as a rebel. He is as friendly and mild-mannered as they come, with a smile perpetually etched across his face. The father of four and grandfather of six dresses in smart suits and is a fierce adherent of Jewish tradition. But, for a cause, he has risked arrest and even been arrested more than once. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 2/8/12

Rabbi Scott Hoffman, spiritual leader of Temple Israel of South Merrick, plans to compete in the New York City Marathon in November for the second straight year. His effort will benefit the United Jewish Appeal.

Taking on NYC’s biggest race for a cause

While running across the Queensboro Bridge during mile 16 of the 2010 New York City Marathon, Rabbi Scott Hoffman said he heard nothing. While usually flooded by cars headed to and from Manhattan, … more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 10/28/11

Oy, vey – look how ‘late’ is New Year’s Day

No one ever complains that Thanksgiving came early this year, or that Labor Day came late. Secular holidays are always deemed to arrive on time. But Jews never seem able to accept the arrival of … more

By Rabbi Scott Hoffman | 9/28/11

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

Rabbi Ira Ebbin lit the seven-foot menorah on the front steps of Congregation Ohav Sholom

Congregation Ohav Sholom celebrates Hanukkah

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. more

David Weingrad | 12/8/10

Danielle Dukofsky, 5, added jelly beans to the giant candy menorah as her mom, Melissa, looked on at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life’s Chanukah Wonderland. Helping with the ladder was Jonathan Boxer.

Hanukkah celebrations abound in Bellmore-Merrick

Winter is right around the corner, and while a sudden onrush of freezing cold weather has brought an icy chill upon the Bellmore-Merrick area, it has done nothing to diminish the community’s joyous holiday spirit. Hanukkah is officially here, and local congregations have found creative ways to celebrate. more

David Weingrad | 12/8/10

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

Rabbi Scott Hoffman of Temple Israel of South Merrick will compete in the New York City Marathon in November.

Temple Israel rabbi preps for NYC Marathon

If you stumble across a middle-aged man sprinting on Merrick streets early in the morning, don’t be alarmed. That’s probably Rabbi Scott Hoffman. more

David Weingrad | 10/26/10

Rachel Goldberg, 7, had fun with finger-painting at Chabad’s arts and crafts booth at the Merrick Fall Festival during Sukkot this past weekend.

Bellmore-Merrick synagogues celebrate Sukkot

The Holy High Days of Judaism may be coming to a close, but there is still one more celebration to be had this year. Many houses around Bellmore and Merrick could be seen with small huts, called sukkahs, in their backyards to mark the Jewish holiday of Sukkot this past week. more

David Weingrad | 9/29/10

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