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Former Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt carrying out Sabbath services at Central Synagogue in 1956.
Newly released book celebrates 80-year history of Central Synagogue
Central Synagogue’s 80-year history is captured in a recently released book that celebrates the Jewish community of Rockville Centre, and then some. “Covenant and Community, Central Synagogue … more
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Silvia Finkelstein, director of immigrant affairs for the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, talked about the rising fear of law enforcement among immigrants at a conference in Oceanside earlier this year.
TPS termination erodes immigrants’ trust
Elise Damas, director of the Pathway to Citizenship Long Island Program at the Central American Refugee Center in Hempstead, says she is really worried about the possible end to the Temporary Protected Status program for El Salvadorans, Hondurans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Guatemalans because it could lead to a rise in crime. more
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What should I keep my pet away from on Easter?
Easter is a fun holiday. But we want it to be fun for our pets as well. If you have a mischievous pet you will definitely want to make sure your party is pet proofed. Chocolate is toxic for pets. … more
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Dealing with Adult Dog Baby Teeth
My dog has baby teeth in his mouth even though he is a few years old. Do they need to come out?When an adult dog has baby teeth that remain in their mouth past puppyhood they have retained deciduous … more
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Rockville Centre resident Arielle Kane wiped away tears during a vigil on Feb. 16 at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth, which remembered the victims of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla.
Rockville Centre residents call for action after Parkland shooting
“This must stop here,” said Rockville Centre resident Cindy Vaupel, her frustrated tone filling the pews at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth on Feb. 16, two days after a gunman took the lives of 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. “This must stop with us.” more
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Students in the BMBroadcasting program at Mepham High School in North Bellmore were busy on a recent Thursday preparing for an important show featuring an interview with the school principal, Eric Gomez. Among them were, clockwise from top left, sophomores Colleen Hefferen, of Bellmore, and Aidan Carolan, of North Merrick; senior Jason Spiller, of Bellmore; and junior Michael Daniels, of North Merrick. Simulating authentic workaday situations is at the heart of experiential learning, educators say.
Experiential learning, vocational education making a comeback
Part five in the series “Educating the 21st Century Child.”Mepham High School broadcast teacher Stu Stein often holds class in the dark, and with virtually every surface in his … more
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Rabbi Elliot Skiddell
Chanukah: A time to find, share the light within you
Chanukah, the Festival of Light, reminds us of our responsibility to bring light into a world that sometimes seems so dark. All around us we see signs of doom and gloom and the news seems to grow more depressing by the day. Feelings of uncertainty make us fearful for the future in a way that is unfamiliar to us. more
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Patrick Young, Osman Canales, and Margarita Grasing spoke at a panel at Central Synagogue Beth Emeth. Liz Stack, right, moderated the discussion.
Long Island Latinos raise voices at panel discussion
“We need to get to know immigrants,” said Osman Canales, a Salvadorian activist from Suffolk County. “It may be difficult because of the areas we live in, and because [Long Island] is so … more
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Children got a close-up look at the Torah as it was rolled out during a service at Central Synagogue–Beth Emeth on Oct. 11. The unrolling was in preparation for the celebration of Simchat Torah on Oct. 12, a Jewish holiday where the year-long Torah-reading cycle is completed and then immediately begun anew.
RVC Jews celebrate Simchat Torah
Congregants, young and old, of Central Synagogue – Beth Emeth celebrated Simchat Torah on Oct. 11 with a pizza party and service, which included unraveling the entire Torah scroll. more
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Living in the land of wasted potential
I recently attended a breakfast meeting, and sat in a room full of successful business leaders along with a large number of attorneys. The subject was the business climate on Long Island, and somehow . . . more
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