Members of Rockville Centre’s two Jewish congregations, Central Synagogue of Nassau County and Temple B’nai Sholom, celebrated religious freedom during Purim services last weekend. more

Many people have been asking the clergy in Rockville Centre how best to respond to the devastation and need in Haiti after the recent earthquake. Many have given to their religious relief programs or to a charity with which they are familiar. We encourage all to keep those organizations in mind for continuing their work in Haiti. However, if you are not sure where to send your contributions in what is admittedly a very complicated and unsure situation, we encourage you to consider a contribution to Partners in Health. more

On Dec. 13, Central Synagogue held its annual Chanuplex event, in celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Families came to enjoy a range of holiday-related activities that were … more

During Hanukkah we tell a story of heroism. During difficult times such stories and, of course, heroes themselves inspire us with hope that we can persist. When the hero wins the day and the cause of goodness triumphs, we feel renewed and invigorated. We root for the underdog and feel gratified at his or her success. When the underdog wins, we know that we can win too. more

Clergy and parishioners from a number of local congregations gathered at the Church of the Ascension on the evening of Nov. 24 to participate in Rockville Centre’s annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service. more

Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District athletic director, recently resigned his post as coordinator of the Nassau County Boys' Basketball Committee because, he said, the Section VIII Athletic Council rejected a proposal of his to fine-tune the seeding process that ultimately determines teams' playing schedules. In 2006, Lerner was the architect of an ability-grouping system that determined a team's conference by its record. Previously, teams were assigned to conferences without much regard to their records. Rather, officials used what they called the "snake," in which teams were seeded and then laid out on a grid that wound back and forth in serpentine fashion. more

Central Synagogue Rosh HaShanah Friday Evening, Sept. 18 8:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Saturday Morning, Sept. 19 First Service - 9 a.m. Second Service - 12:30 p.m. Children’s Service … more

We are so preoccupied with record-keeping that even at this most auspicious season of the year, we often forget to record what is ultimately important. We often neglect that which brings real … more