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Catholics must speak up to end abuse
When I see stories of sexual abuse by clergy members, I’m often angry with many people. Mostly, I’m angry with those who allowed the abuse to go on uninterrupted for years . . . more
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Legislature should pass Child Victims Act
More and more survivors of sexual abuse are sharing their horror stories, often decades after they were molested or raped, or both. In the past, their stories were . . . more
Rabbi Art Vernon of Shaaray Shalom, in West Hempstead, led a Feb. 7 meeting at which participants discussed creating an interfaith group of Muslims, Jews and Christians in Nassau County.
Interfaith organizations are growing on Long Island
Though restrained twice by a federal district court, President Trump’s executive order barring citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. has had at least one unexpected effect: a rise in the awareness and advocacy efforts of interfaith organizations on Long Island. more
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Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum has led Temple Emanu-El’s Reform congregation since 2012.
Activism and altruism
Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum says that while his congregants at Temple Emanu-El recognize that there are many ways to practice their faith, they might not realize that fellow Reform Jews living in Israel … more
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Long Island Muslim Society leaders said that interfaith services at the East Meadow mosque, like the one they hosted on June 22, bring community members of various faiths together.
Recapturing the narrative
Mohammed Saleh, 67, has a multi-faceted identity. He is a Bangladeshi immigrant who arrived in the U.S. 44 years ago, eventually moving to Merrick in 1985. He is a successful pharmacist who became a … more
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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
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Kevan Abrahams, minority leader of the Nassau County Legislature, announced his endorsement of Kathleen Rice, Nassau County’s district attorney, as she runs for Congress. Rice defeated Abrahams in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary in June.
Abrahams endorses Rice for Congress
The two former primary opponents appeared together at a monthly meeting for local clergy at the Long Island Marriot in Uniondale, where Abrahams announced his endorsement. more
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Happy Thanksgiving
Amid all the complaints about what did not get done well before, during and after the storm, we shouldn’t forget to thank those who did so much good while the winds raged, and have in the days since. more
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