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Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020

New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . . more

1/2/20

The Merrick Jewish Centre is beefing up its security, including the addition of armed guards and the installation of an intercom system at entrances.

Merrick Jewish Centre ramps up security

In the face of rising anti-Semitism nationwide, coupled with the recent synagogue shooting at the Chabad of Poway in San Diego, the Merrick Jewish Centre, which takes in congregants from Merrick and Bellmore, is instituting new security measures, including armed guards. more

By Andrew Garcia | 9/12/19

Rabbi Ron Brown, formerly of Temple Beth Am, in Merrick, started a website to help connect Jewish young people living on campuses with faith communities near them. Today, there are synagogues in every state connecting with Brown’s site, Synagogue Connect.

Rabbis help Jewish youth reconnect with their faith

Rabbi Ron Brown, of Merrick, had been reading articles for years about Jewish youth experiencing a sense of isolation and a disconnect from their faith while living on campus during their college years. more

By Erik Hawkins | 9/21/17

Wantagh synagogue to host Family Fun Day

Congregation Beth Tikvah, an Egalitarian Conservative Jewish Synagogue, will be holding a Family Fun Day on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. more

7/30/15

Aaron Baruch, 12, was one of many children who added their palm prints to a poster that read, “The Future of Israel is in good hands!” They used blue paint on a white background for the colors of he Israeli flag.

Synagogues unite for Israel Independence Day

Jews from Bellmore and Merrick came together on April 23 to celebrate Israel’s 67th birthday. more

5/7/15

Emily Gross, 10, amused herself at the arts and crafts table at Congregation Ohav Sholom’s “Winter Wonderland” carnival on Jan. 19.

Kids have a blast at Ohav Sholom

With local schools closed Monday for the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., many Merrick parents brought their little ones to Congregation Ohav Sholom for a morning of fun and community. more

1/21/15

Hanukkah celebrants danced in a circle during a Chabad of Merrick/Bellmore/Wantagh parade on Nov. 27 at Veterans Broadcast Plaza in downtown Merrick.

Celebrating Hanukkah in the Merricks

Merrick’s temples, synagogues and Jewish residents this and last week celebrated Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, with prayer, menorah lightings, family time, presents, traditional foods and an abundance of community events organized around the holiday’s themes. more

12/5/13

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