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Elbert “Elmo” Wilder, a custodian at the Friedberg JCC school in Lynbrook for more than 40 years, was honored with a surprise drive-by parade to celebrate his birthday on May 1. Drivers dropped off birthday signs, balloons and even a cake.

Cherished Lynbrook custodian honored with 80th birthday parade from a social distance

Even into his late 70s, Elbert Wilder, a longtime custodian at the Friedberg Jewish Community Center school in Lynbrook, would stand near its entrance, flail his arms and legs and dance to entertain children as they arrived. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/20

The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre hosted a “Mitvah Day” on Jan. 5. Alexa Reilly, left, Lauren Franklin and Hunter Lewner did their part.

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre's 'Mitzvah Day' helps children in need

The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre’s religious school students, their families and teachers came together on Jan. 5 for a community service project. more

1/16/20

Guest speaker visits the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre member Joe Margolin will host a talk at the facility on Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. more

1/15/20

Elected officials and religious leaders gathered on Jan. 3 to denounce acts of anti-Semitism in the metropolitan area last month.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway rabbis denounce rash of anti-Semitic incidents across the state

After a series of anti-Semitic attacks across the state last month, local rabbis are working to ensure the safety of their congregants and to start conversations in their communities about fostering a safe environment. more

By Jeff Bessen and Mike Smollins | 1/9/20

Author visits the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre

Dr. Debra E. Blaine, the author of Code Blue: The Other End of the Stethoscope, visits the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre at on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m more

12/18/19

Rosh Hashana landed on time this year

I suppose “God’s in his heaven and all’s right with the world,” as the poet Robert Browning wrote, because Rosh Hashana fell on a perfect day this year. Some years, the Jewish New Year begins while beach chairs still sit on the sand. Other years, frost is on the pumpkin. more

10/4/19

Renee Klein, 82, of East Rockaway, hosts the annual Bernard Klein Charity Fundraiser in honor of her late husband each year in Oceanside. She goes door-to-door to businesses collecting donations, and assembled 125 gift baskets for this year’s event.

East Rockaway resident's annual charity event in Oceanside draws hundreds

For more than a decade, East Rockaway resident Renee Klein has hosted an annual charity event in Oceanside in honor of her late husband, Bernard, which has raised thousands of dollars for more than 40 charities. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/3/19

Fulfilling the promise of our creation

A Rosh Hashana message from Rabbi Andrew Warmflash of the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre. more

By Rabbi Andrew Warmflash | 9/26/19

One-day sale at Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre

The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre hosts a one-day sale on Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. more

9/18/19

Nearby things to do this week in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Martin Rosen leads a talk at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre about his friend, Nazi-hunter Simon Wiesenthal more

9/11/19

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