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Representing the Four Chaplains were, from far left in life vests, Coast Guard Seaman Timothy James, Fireman Kellie Lundy (obscured), Flotilla Cmdr. Joseph Dirocco and Seaman Isaac Olivarez. At back, from left, American Legion members Baldwin Post Commanding Officer Jack Wachter, Cmdr. Alfred Ficalora and Steve Bohn led the ceremony.
They overcame fear because of their faith
On the morning of Feb. 3, 1943, the transport ship Dorchester was attacked by a German U-boat in an area of the Atlantic Ocean commonly referred to as Torpedo Junction. As the American ship sank … more
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Rabbi Mark Greenspan and Mary DiGiovanna
Oceanside Kiwanis celebrates 70 years
The Oceanside Kiwanis Club celebrated its 70th anniversary by recognizing two community leaders, and honoring one of their own. Rabbi Mark Greenspan of the Oceanside Jewish Center received the … more
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Rabbi Uri Goren of Temple Avodah in Oceanside.
Our world, our lives
As a Rabbi I am always reminded of the beauty of life and its fragility. I can go from a moment of celebration to a time of sadness in a matter of minutes. Life is truly unpredictable. However one … more
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Rabbi Levy Gurkov is hopeful this Hanukkah holiday.
Focus on security at Oceanside Chabad
“We are very sad”, said Rabbi Levi Gurkov of the Oceanside Chabad, “we need to work at making this a kinder, gentler world.” “We are very vigilant,” he said, noting there is increased … more
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Rabbi Uri Goren’s wall full of toys.
Open door serves Temple Avodah well
“However you define your family, we welcome you to ours,” is the official motto of Temple Avodah (pronounced Ah-voh-da), a reform temple in Oceanside. The unofficial motto seems to be “Not your parents’ temple.” more
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In 1953, Temple Avodah purchased a plot of land that held a 10-person house, pictured, that was transformed into a religious school. The carriage house next to the home was turned into a sanctuary to hold services.
Temple Avodah to celebrate two milestones
More than half a century ago, Oceanside’s reform Jewish community dedicated itself to the creation of place to gather and pray. Now, 60 years later, Temple Avodah’s congregation will celebrate … more
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A man of ‘respect and dignity’
Oceanside resident Peter Stone, a Holocaust survivor who used to speak to Long Island students about his experiences, died on April 6, of lung disease. He was 80. Stone was born on May 13, 1931, … more
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Rabbi Soniker
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
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Chabad of Oceanside moves in
The Chabad of Oceanside purchased its 17,000-square-foot building on June 30, cementing its place in the community and opening the door for new and expanded programs — starting right away. The … more
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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
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