As we eagerly step forward into spring, Passover and Easter beckon. It’s a moment to cherish age-old traditions and create new ones with family and friends, as we greet the season.
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By Karen Bloom
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3/22/23
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Bless the internet and social media. I never thought I would utter those words, but I did, just today, and I mean it, especially over this holiday week.
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4/26/19
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Almost 40 women gathered at Temple Hillel on April 3 to decompress from their Passover preparations, which include destroying or selling leavened food, cleaning appliances and setting the table for the first two Seders. During the Seders — which are held on the first and second night of the holiday — Jews eat matzo, read the story of Exodus, drink four cups of wine and sing songs.
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By Melissa Koenig
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4/11/19
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It’s the time to cherish age-old traditions and create new ones with families and friends.
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By Karen Bloom
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4/5/19
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Spring holidays are an opportunity to move away from hearty cold weather foods and enjoy the start of seasonal bounty.
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By Karen Bloom
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3/29/18
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Journalists meet a number of people with unusual backgrounds. An author isn’t necessarily just an author. He might also be a singer and songwriter. Or perhaps he’s a cable TV executive. He might be a boxer or fight promoter. Or he might be all of those. If that’s the case, then you’ve probably met Arnie “Tokyo” Rosenthal.
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By Timothy Denton
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2/7/18
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In the spirit of Passover, when telling the story of the exodus from Egypt is a sacred duty, I would like to return to a story I have told before and plan to tell again. Perhaps you remember Shoshana Goldberg of Flatbush.
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4/7/17
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Families throughout the area are preparing to welcome spring in the holiday spirit, with Sunday’s Easter celebration, followed by Passover next month.
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By Karen Bloom
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3/23/16
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I’m not saying the sun isn’t shining as you read this (it’s always tricky to write about the weather) but the forecast looked dreadful this week.
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4/10/15
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Nassau County police patrols will be increased around synagogues, churches and other house of worship for the upcoming Passover and Easter holiday, officials announced on Tuesday.
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By Jeff Bessen
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4/1/15
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