Members of the Jewish community joined Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh at its annual menorah lighting on Dec. 7, signifying the beginning of the joyous holiday. The evening underscored the idea of …
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/15/23
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Jewish teenagers from high schools and colleges came together at a rally in Merrick last week, in solidarity and support for Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas.
In the weeks following an …
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By Jordan Vallone
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12/1/23
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Volunteer fire departments are constantly faced with the challenge of recruiting new firefighters and emergency medical technicians — as call volume increases and the number of active members decreases.
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By Jordan Vallone, Mallory Wilson, and Michael Malaszczyk
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4/23/23
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The Jewish War Veterans is a national organization trying to dispel the myth that Jews never served in American military conflicts. And here on the South Shore, Post 652 is seeking out new members, with the goal of upholding the organization's values.
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By Michael Malaszczyk
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1/19/23
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Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh recently took a giant step forward in unifying its diverse congregation by hosting a weekend-long spiritual Torah restoration.
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By Michael Malaszczyk
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12/8/22
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Not long after the holidays of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the Jewish community of Long Island is celebrating another holiday — Sukkot, also known as Feast of the Tabernacles.
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By Michael Malaszczyk
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10/20/22
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Just 6 weeks before Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar, there are still many Jews who have no plans to attend services.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/25/22
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The number of sharks seen at Long Island’s South Shore beaches this summer has been a concern for many beachgoers and swimmers, who spend their days and weekends at the beach.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/17/22
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A road trip in a yellow Volkswagen Microbus so a young girl, played by Abigail Breslin, could compete in a beauty pageant. The plight of a man looking for his wife’s murderer . . .
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7/21/22
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Nassau police arrested two Amityville residents on June 15 for multuple larcenies in four Nasau County communities in June of last year.
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By Michael Malaszczyk
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6/16/22
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