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Confronting Israeli bias on college campuses

As Jewish students prepare for college, Beverly Wachtel a Hewlett resident and member of the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, said it’s important for them to understand the political landscape Israel and are prepared for any anti-Israel propaganda they may face at school. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 2/16/11

Alicia Svigals and her Klezmer Fiddle Express, along with Steven Weintraub performed a benefit concert for SULAM-LI at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere last Sunday.

Klezmer Express plays benefit for SULAM-LI

While many people were preparing for the Super Bowl, others gathered at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere last Sunday for a benefit concert performed by Alicia Svigals and her Klezmer Fiddle Express and Steven Weintraub. more

2/9/11

Five Towns-based SULAM-LI, an organization that provides religious education to Jewish children with special needs will hold its benefit concert on Feb. 6. Here, Fran Trapunsky, left, helps Evan Pincus make a pop out dreidel in a SULAM-LI class.

Helping those with needs climb life’s ladder

Giving a leg up to school-aged Jewish children with special needs is the mission of SULAM-LI (sulam is the Hebrew word for ladder) and like a ladder this Five Towns-based organization seeks to help those youngsters reach new heights. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 2/2/11

A cantor with a theatrical flair

This summer the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre welcomed a new cantor, David B. Sislen, who has settled into the new congregation and community with ease. more

By RACHEL BERNSTEIN | 8/6/10

Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre to hold Holocaust commemoration

The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre on 295 Main Street, East Rockaway, will hold its annual Holocaust Commemoration on April 8 at 7:30 p.m. The keynote speaker for this year's commemoration … more

4/2/10

Rabbi Andrew Warmflash of the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre.

The Passover tradition of the afikomen

One striking tradition that is widely observed by Jews at their Passover Seders involves the afikomen, a piece of matzah broken off near the beginning of the evening and eaten by participants “for dessert” after the meal. more

Rabbi Andrew Warmflash | 3/24/10

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