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EMJC Hebrew School receives excellence award

The East Meadow Jewish Center Hebrew School was informed in a letter on Jan. 12 that it was re-certified as a School of Excellence by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. more

Shannon Koehle | 3/2/12

Stanley Bodson, left, and Hector Martinez were recognized for their service to the East Meadow Jewish Center on Jan. 21.

East Meadow Jewish Center honors longtime employees

Congregants at the East Meadow Jewish Center attended a Shabbat lunch on Jan. 21 to honor two employees who played invaluable roles in the congregation. Stanley Bodson, head custodian for 44 years, and Hector Martinez, assistant custodian for 23 years, retired this year. more

2/6/12

Students from the East Meadow Jewish Center Hebrew school sang songs to commemorate the 29th annual menorah lighting.

The East Meadow Jewish Center celebrates Hanukkah

The East Meadow Jewish Center held its 29th annual menorah lighting ceremony on Dec. 21 to commemorate the beginning of Hanukkah. more

By Shannon Koehle | 1/5/12

East Meadow Jewish Center rabbi earns doctorate

Rabbi Ronald Androphy is no stranger to hard work and dedication. As a rabbi for 33 years, he made the decision to go back to The Jewish Theological Seminary Graduate School part time, earning a Doctor of Hebrew Literature this year on May 19. more

By Meghan McCloskey | 6/22/11

Passover and the American pastime

Passover usually falls either at the end of March or during the month of April — frequently at the beginning, or during the first few weeks, of the baseball season. I wondered: could … more

By Rabbi Ronald L. Androphy | 4/17/11

On the first night of Hanukkah, a large crowd gathered at the menorah.

Hanukkah at the East Meadow Jewish Center

The East Meadow Jewish Center celebrated the start of Hanukkah on Dec. 1 by lighting the giant menorah outside the temple. The temple invited the community for eight nights of Hanukkah festivities. … more

12/8/10

How many roses will you buy?

The story is told about a young man who seemed to be taking an unusually long time to place his order at the flower shop. When the clerk asked how she could help, he explained that his girlfriend was … more

Rabbi Ronald Androphy | 9/9/10

The four parents: a message for Passover

One of the most famous and popular sections of the Passover Haggadah is the story of the Four Sons: the wise son, the wicked or contrary son, the simple son, and the one who does not even know how to … more

Rabbi Ronald Androphy | 3/24/10

High Holy Days: A challenge to change for the better

The major theme of the Jewish High Holy Days is teshuva, a Hebrew word meaning “repentance” or “change for the better.” Indeed, throughout the 10-day period that begins with … more

Rabbi Ronald Androphy | 9/17/09

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