Caring and sharing at Lawrence temple’s Sandy Shabbat
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Temple Israel’s pre-Thanksgiving Shabbat service on Nov. 16 held a more special place in the Lawrence congregation’s minds as children from the Five Towns community and the Reform temple’s religious school had their personal experiences read aloud by Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum, and helped conduct the service.
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11/21/12
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As Americans came together to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, we once again became the victims of a senseless attack, this time overseas.
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9/20/12
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An organization founded in New York City to help what was then Palestine and now is the nation of Israel is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and continues to inspire a passion and commitment for its partnership with both the land and people of the Jewish state.
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/20/12
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Give blood, get Mets tickets
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Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere held one of its semi-annual blood drives from 3 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 15.
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8/22/12
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Five Towns BBQ raises $30K for One Israel Fund
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Nearly 200 people attended the third annual Five Towns BBQ and Wine Tasting at the Lawrence home of Gary and Yael Mandell on July 31.
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8/9/12
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Updated July 23 at 11:20 a.m.
In response to the terrorist attack on young Israeli tourists in Burgas, Bulgaria on July 20, the Nassau County Police have increased patrols at Jewish institutions including shuls, temples and yeshivas at the request of Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray.
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By Jeff Bessen
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7/20/12
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An unidentified man dressed differently from the bar mitzvah attendees at a synagogue wants access to the building. Outside the temple, a person in a parked car appears to be more of a potential threat than a law enforcement agent.
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By Jeff Bessen
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6/20/12
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Sons of Israel Dinner Dance honors Hewlett congregants
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The 84th Annual Congregation Sons of Israel Dinner Dance on June 3 honored Hewlett residents, Shari and Steven Hymowitz, and Cheryl and Warren Prosky for their involvement with the Woodmere-based …
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6/14/12
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With three sons who have served in the Israeli army, Ed and Judy Grushko of Cedarhurst understand the definition of a “lone soldier.” Lone soldiers are personnel serving in the Israel Defense Forces who do not have immediate family in Israel.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/24/12
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If the students of the JCC’s Rainbow School get as excited about learning as their teachers do, then this after school enrichment program could be on to something.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/17/12
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