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Rabbi David Harris, former chief of the American Jewish Committee, spoke to attendees at event commemorating Yom Ha’atzmaut on May 14 at the Merrick Jewish Centre. Harris’ visit was made possible by the Rabbi Charles and Betty Klein Legacy Fund.
Guest speaker Rabbi David Harris speaks on the State of Israel
The Jewish community of Merrick and Bellmore celebrated the 76th Yom Ha’atzmaut, the anniversary of Israel’s founding, at the Merrick Jewish Center on May 14. more
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Park Avenue Elementary School’s garden has flourished since its establishment in 2011. A $1,000 grant from the Bellmore Lions Club will allow the North Bellmore School District to expand educational opportunities in the outdoor space. Above, students make a seed starter kit in the garden.
Enriching the lives of students with Park Avenue school garden
For over a decade, a garden at Park Avenue Elementary School, in the North Bellmore School District, has flourished, providing rich learning opportunities for many classes of students more
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During Fleet Week in Eisenhower Park, Nassau County residents got to meet military personnel. A U.S. Marine, left, greets a young boy outside of a helicopter during the May 25 event.
Nassau County communities meet military personnel at Fleet Week
There was no better weekend for Nassau County to celebrate Fleet Week 2024 than Memorial Day weekend. more
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PFY will host its annual pride gala on June 6, dubbed ‘Power of Pride: Raising LGBTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY.’ This year’s event aims to focus on prejudice facing the LGBTQ+ community, by honoring Long Island’s trailblazers who fight adversity on many fronts.
PFY’s gala to recognize LGTBQ+ trailblazers on Long Island
PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, is set to host its annual Pride Gala on June 6. more
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First graders used the space for a Fundations lesson, in which they practiced writing sight words on their white boards.
Dinkelmeyer School adds new outdoor learning structure
Students at John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School in North Bellmore came back to a new outdoor learning structure after spring break. more
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Jayda Levine, third from left, a student at John F. Kennedy High School, received a Best Project award at the Long Island Youth Summit.
At Long Island Youth Summit, two Bellmore-Merrick students honored
Jayda Levine and Haniyyah Myricks, two students from John F. Kennedy High School, have received the Best Project award at the Long Island Youth Summit. more
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Town Clerk Kate Murray demonstrated how rain barrels are used at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve. She was joined by Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, Marshall Brown, Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Tom Muscarella and Frank Piccininni.
Rain barrel program kicks off in Hempstead town
The Town of Hempstead is taking a progressive approach to combatting water conservation issues on Long Island. more
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Dozens flocked to Eisenhower Park last week for the Criiio Cricket Social Festival. Fans of cricket from all over Long Island celebrated the unique and adaptive ways the sport is played all around the globe. Above, the Long Island United Cricket Club.
From pitches to parks, cricket fever sweeps Nassau County
In Eisenhower Park, cricket fans are preparing for the World Cup. more
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Hebrew School students from Congergation Ohav Shalom and the Merrick Jewish Centre performed meaningful songs last week, as the Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council marked Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut.
Bellmore and Merrick synagogues mark Israeli independence with songs and solidarity
The Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council hosted a variety of events last week, that brought together members of the Jewish community to honor Israel’s independence. more
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Educators from across Nassau County worked together to develop lessons of tolerance and peace to be shared with districts across the region.
Nassau County educators unite for peace, tolerance
Educators from school districts throughout Nassau County worked in partnership with the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents’ Curriculum Writing Committee during the last several months to develop lessons for students in grades K through 12 on tolerance and peace. more
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