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Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel, who frequently plays with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra, will be performing a special Hanukkah concert at the East Meadow Jewish Center. on Dec. 12.

East Meadow Jewish Center leaders are offering congregants plenty of sweet treats for Hanukkah. The synagogue will host renowned pianist, recording artist, composer and arranger, Jeffrey Biegel, for … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/10/15

Scott Eckers, an East Meadow School District Board of Education trustee, lit the second candle on the East Meadow Jewish Center’s oversized menorah. The menorah is located on the front lawn of the temple, at 1400 Prospect Ave.

East Meadow Jewish Center celebrates Hanukkah

Families flocked to the East Meadow Jewish Center to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah last week. The temple, situated at 1400 Prospect Ave., began hosting menorah lighting ceremonies on Dec. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/10/15

East Meadow’s religious leaders were pleased to see each other and meet community members of different faiths at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service.

Community unifies to pray, give thanks

Scores of East Meadowites of different backgrounds and religious beliefs gathered together on Sunday at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service. The ceremony was held at St. Raphael’s Roman … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/30/15

More than 50 vendors participated last Sunday at the East Meadow Jewish Center to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Breast cancer fundraiser unites the community

Hundreds of local residents arrived at the East Meadow Jewish Center last Sunday for a good cause: to support breast cancer awareness and research, all in support of a local breast cancer survivor. more

By David Weingrad | 10/7/15

A rabbi's well wishes from Israel

Rabbi Ronald Androphy, the spiritual leader of the East meadow Jewish center, is leading a congregational trip to Israel. During their stay, Androphy has submitted daily reports of their travel experiences. more

5/7/15

Alex Konstantyn, who survived the Holocaust by hiding out in the Polish countryside, at the East Meadow Jewish Center’s Yom HaShoah service on April 15.

Local synagogues mark Yom HaShoah

Synagogues across the world marked Yom HaShoah last week, also known as Holocaust Memorial Day, and local synagogues in East Meadow were no exception. more

By David Weingrad | 4/22/15

Camren Bicondova, who plays a young Catwoman in the FOX show ‘Gotham,” will be at the E.M. Kiwanis pancake breakfast at East Meadow High School on Sunday.

What to do in East Meadow this weekend?

Though it may seem hard to believe given recent temperatures, spring is right around the corner, and with the change in season comes a plethora of activity among local East Meadow institutions and organizations. But even before the season officially begins on March 20, residents looking to enjoy fun-filled, family-oriented activities have plenty to choose from this weekend. more

By David Weingrad | 3/4/15

Adam Lefkowitz, 4, was a fun-loving boy who was connected to the community before he died recently of Degos disease, his mother said.

East Meadow Jewish Center raising funds in honor of Bellmore boys

The East Meadow Jewish Center’s Sisterhood and Young Adult Division is honoring two North Bellmore boys by raising funds for worthy causes, with memories of their short lives in mind. The … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/15

The Stone family, from left, brothers Adam and Josh, wrapped the tefillin with the help of their father, Scott.

EMJC does the World Wide Wrap

The East Meadow Jewish Center participated in the World Wide Wrap on Feb. 1, as part of a nationwide event where congregations wrap themselves in tefillin — leather straps placed around the arm and head during prayer, attached to three boxes that contain scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah. more

By David Weingrad | 2/11/15

Eric Uffer, left, with Kayla Holmes, Rachel Holmes, Lindsay Uffer and Sydney Marder were jumping with joy.

EMJC celebrates Jerusalem Day

The East Meadow Jewish Center celebrated Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day, at its synagogue on Prospect Avenue on May 28. The holiday commemorates the reunification of the Old City of Jerusalem in 1967, when Israeli soldiers victoriously recaptured the city from Jordanian control in the Arab-Israeli Six Day War. more

By David Weingrad | 6/4/14

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