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For Jews, Passover is a time to commemorate our past, give thanks for today, and pray for a better tomorrow. In the Torah, Moses instructs all of Israel in the laws of Passover and the traditions to … more

By Rabbi ‘Shai’ Beloosesky | 4/19/24

A Rosh Hashana message from Rabbi Jonathan Muskat

When we hear the shofar blast on Rosh Hashana, for many of us, the sound is a little bit jarring. Though we have heard it so many times before, this sound causes us jolt to attention, to feel a … more

9/15/23

A Rosh Hashana message from Rabbi Shai Beloosesky

At sundown on Sunday, Sept. 15, the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana begins. Known as the “Jewish New Year,” it kicks off a 10-day journey of self-evaluation, self-improvement, and lots of … more

9/15/23

Meet the new Rabbi at Temple Avodah: Rabbi Shai

Rabbi Jeshayahu “Shai” Beloosesky is settling in with his new congregation after he was appointed the new rabbi at Temple Avodah, in Oceanside, the fourth rabbi in the history of the Reform … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/8/23

Temple Avodah’s Sisterhood enjoyed its first cookie social event.

Temple Avodah’s Sisterhood enjoyed a sweet treat

Temple Avodah’s Sisterhood sponsored and created its first-ever Cookie Social on July 25, held to welcome and honor the synagogue’s new spiritual leader, Rabbi Jeshayahu “Shai” Beloosesky. … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/14/23

Ukrainian Jews flee a Russian attack, again

Neither Russia nor the Ukraine has ever been a welcoming homeland for the Jewish people. Despite the singing and dancing in “Fiddler on the Roof” . . . more

3/3/22

Rabbi Aaron Marsh, of Oceanside Jewish Center, just celebrated one year as rabbi of the synagogue, and reflected on the multitude of challenges along the way.

Oceanside rabbi reflects on one year, keeps community spirits high amid pandemic

“Nothing I learned in rabbinical school could prepare me for the exact circumstances since I’ve been here,” said Oceanside Jewish Center Rabbi Aaron Marsh, reflecting on one year in his position at the synagogue — a year that challenged him to bring new people together in new ways. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/8/20

Double mitzvahs in a one-horse mountain town

If there is any topic guaranteed to irritate readers more than politics, it’s religion, but here goes a true story. In the innocent days before the plague of Covid-19 . . . more

8/8/20

This Passover will pass over

A Passover message from Rabbi Uri Goren of Temple Avodah in Oceanside. more

By Rabbi Uri Goren | 4/7/20

Have faith and miracles will happen

A special Hanukkah message from Rabbi Paul Hoffman of the South Shore Jewish Center in Island Park. more

By Rabbi Paul Hoffman | 12/18/19

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