Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg, spiritual leader of Congregation Sons of Israel, leads a discussion of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel’s memoir “Night” about surviving the Holocaust.
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11/2/16
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Genuine insight can be found in unlikely places. In fact, I once noticed a striking message on a bumper sticker. It read: “He who has a clear conscience also has a faulty memory.”
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By Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg
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9/28/16
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Some 600 leaders from Long Island will get together for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces annual IDF appreciation dinner on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success to salute the men and women who serve in the Israeli army.
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9/21/16
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In writing a book that encompasses the rules of 21 popular sports, Gary Belsky said that he and writing partner Neil Fine took a “Talmudic approach” and where the rules had to be explained there are annotations in “On the Origins of Sports: The Early History and Original Rules of Everybody’s Favorite Games.”
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/21/16
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To help soldiers feel more appreciated and connected to the people who value their service in the Israel Defense Forces, A Package From Home, an American and Israeli-based organization, encourages donations of a wide variety of items to be sent to the military servicemen and women.
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By Diana Colapietro
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7/20/16
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Despite being attacked numerous times by terrorists in less than a year, Turkey was never overly aggressive against the Islamic State and its barrage of terror. Now, unfortunately, Turks have paid the price.
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7/6/16
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As summer gets under way in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway, people typically take a vacation, hit the beach or head to Israel. And for the past several years, another seasonal activity has become a custom in the communities: missionaries from Israel Restoration Ministries proselytizing door to door.
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By Jeff Bessen
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6/29/16
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Dudu Fisher will headline a concert in celebration of Israel on Sunday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at Eisemhower Park.
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6/22/16
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Swastika education, not a ban, is what’s needed
To the Editor:
Regarding the proposed legislation of State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (“Battling a symbol of hate,” June 9-15), it would be an unacceptable infringement on freedom of speech and freedom of religion, both being protected by the constitution.
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6/22/16
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Israel recently celebrated its 68th birthday, and Congregation Ohav Sholom, on Merrick Avenue in Merrick, hosted folks from throughout the Merrick-Bellmore community for a day of merriment and friendship to mark the occasion.
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By Scott Brinton
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6/1/16
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