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The Great Challah Bake will take place on Oct. 23 at the Sands Atlantic Beach. Nearly 700 women will bake bread together like the braided dough pictured here, made by Ellie Schlam of Lawrence.

Rising to the challenge of the Shabbos Project

On Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., about 700 Jewish women from the Five Towns, from Orthodox to unaffiliated, will bake challah bread at the Sands Atlantic Beach. more

By Vanessa Parker | 10/15/14

Arts Below Sunrise, a street fair on Broadway between Hewlett and Woodmere, will take place on Oct. 5. Mara Riegel was amazed with her new look at last year’s festival.

Arts Below Sunrise continues to grow

Now in its third year, the Arts Below Sunrise street fair continues to grow as a third stage will be added at Irving Place that will include dance and martial arts demonstrations in response to a request from merchants on Broadway in Woodmere. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/24/14

Malaria, mobs and other travel buzz-kills

I have begun to worry about malaria, and I’m taking malaria prophylaxis, even though I’m not about to leave for a safari or the wilds of Myanmar anytime soon. more

9/4/14

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Mandela with a key to the city in 2005.

Mandela mourned across L.I.

The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a … more

By Brian Racow and Emily Webb | 12/11/13

'Half the Sky' aims to end sex trafficking

The book’s front cover looks friendly, uplifting even. The title –– “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” –– is set against an azure sky flecked by wispy white clouds. more

3/21/13

A potpourri of romantic getaways and delights for Valentine’s Day

There’s always a smattering of ways to cherish our loved ones and celebrate the hopeless romantics on Valentine’s Day. This year is no exception. There’s the chance to hit the packed powder and enjoy après ski, enjoy romance in the Eternal City, Rome or go on a timeless safari to South Africa. more

By Marcia Abramson | 2/12/13

Global warming could bring us more Sandys

Quick: Where do East Coast hurricanes originate? A. Antarctica B. The Southern Ocean C. The Sahara Desert D. The Indian Ocean. more

12/6/12

One of the many photographs saved by Lorraine Abramson’s mother that appears in the book. Abramson (center) won gold in two races at the 1965 Maccabi Games. She didn’t run the races barefoot, but had taken off her spikes before being called to the podium after the 100m victory.

A race to remember family history

Not wanting her four grandchildren to have the same regrets she had about not asking her grandparents questions about family history, Hewlett Bay Park resident Lorraine Lotzof Abramson wrote her memoir. more

Jeff Bessen | 10/6/10

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