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Rabbi Marc Gruber serves Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre.

Rabbi Marc Gruber: Hanukkah is a time for rededication

After years of war against the Seleucid Empire, the Jews won back the holy temple in Jerusalem. The Greeks had desecrated the temple, making it a place to bring sacrifices to their chief god, Zeus. The Maccabees cleaned the temple and rededicated it to the service of the Jewish people and God. T more

By Rabbi Marc Gruber | 11/29/18

Student leaders of B’nai B’rith Youth Organization and members of Boy Scout Troop 214 lit candles in memory of the 11 people killed during a shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood on Oct. 27.

Hundreds mourn Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims at Rockville Centre vigil

“The people who speak are supposed to be here to try to comfort us,” said Rabbi Howard Diamond, who addressed members of his congregation and others during a vigil at Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David on Oct. 30. “. . . It’s very hard to be comforted. It’s very hard for me to be comforting.” more

By Ben Strack | 11/8/18

Jonah Schwarz-Van Praag, left, lights one of the candles with the help of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth Rabbi Marc Gruber.

Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorated at RVC synagogue

Last November, Rabbi Marc Gruber of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre noticed Rachel Izower Fadde’ fiddling with a bunch of papers as she was sitting in an office waiting to pick up … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 4/27/17

Rabbi Marc Gruber is with Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre.

A Passover message from RVC Rabbi Marc Gruber

The following Passover message was sent by Rabbi Marc Gruber of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth:Even though most of the Hagadah [the home service that tells the story of Passover] was originally … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 4/6/17

Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth launched the web site on Jan. 17.

Synagogue's new web site honored MLK legacy

As a way to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre launched a new web site on Jan. 17 that denounced hatred and prejudice. The debut of the … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 1/18/17

RVC synagogues officially merge

Central Synagogue of Nassau County and Reconstructionist Congregation Beth Emeth have officially consolidated after it was approved by the New York State Supreme Court on Nov. 18. The entity will … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 11/23/16

The students' artworks hung on the walls of South Side Middle School for three weeks before another student brought them to the attention of the Board of Education, prompting the artwork to be taken down.

South Side Middle School student art stirs debate

The display of two pieces of student art that incorporate swastikas has sparked controversy at South Side Middle School, as well as promises from the administration that it will never happen … more

By Alex Costello | 6/29/16

After the services, the congregation celebrated by dancing the Hora.

Central Synagogue celebrates 80 years

Last week, Central Synagogue of Nassau County celebrated its 80th anniversary with a special celebration. Synagogue members past and present gathered at the building, located at 430 DeMott Ave., … more

By Alex Costello | 6/22/16

Rockville Centre Letters to the Editor

Bonefish Grill decision won’t get a repeat To the Editor: In response to “Village in legal knot” (Jan. 29 – Feb. 4), much of this frivolous litigation can be traced back to the … more

2/4/15

Give Yourself a Gift This Hanukah

Traditionally, for centuries Purim served as the Jewish holiday for giving gifts. Giving gifts during Hanukah is a response to our neighbors' celebration of Christmas. I think it is pleasing to … more

By Rabbi Marc Gruber | 12/19/14

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