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While taking a walk the other day, I met a fellow that I see in synagogue every once in a while. After exchanging pleasantries, I asked, “So, I’ll see you on the High Holy Days?” I got an answer I did not expect. “I’m thinking about skipping services this year, rabbi. I just don’t think they deliver on what they promise.” more

By Rabbi Steven Graber | 9/23/22

Staying safe as we celebrate the High Holy Days

The Jewish High Holy Days are an important time for many of our residents, an opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the year ahead. One critical word during this most vital part of the year . . . more

By Laura Curran | 9/24/20

As Nassau County police increase their patrols by synagogues during Yom Kippur, the public can inform the police about suspicious activity using the Crime Stoppers app.

Police intensify patrols for Yom Kippur

The Jewish High Holidays of Yom Kippur are Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30, and the Nassau County Police Department said it will “intensify police patrols around temples and synagogues” during those days. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/25/17

A trombone player, Sophie Svartz used her musical training to blow the shofar held by Rabbi Meir Geisinsky.

Learning about the shofar at Five Towns Chabad [Photo gallery]

The Chabad of the Five Towns in Cedarhurst held its Jewish Discovery Program Shofar Factory event for children 5 to 10 on Sept. 25, lead by Youth Director Rabbi Meir Geisinsky. more

10/14/16

Giving birth to a future of possibilities

Each time we hear the sound of the shofar at Rosh Hashana services, we answer with a prayer called Hayom Harat Olam. The text of the prayer says: “Today the universe is as it was at its birth. Today all creation is called to judgment.” more

By Rabbi Steven M. Graber | 9/28/16

Heightened police awareness for the Jewish holidays

To increase awareness of safety and security during the Jewish High Holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the Nassau County police addressed community and religious leaders on patrol and policing strategies at police headquarters in Mineola on Wednesday. more

By Diana Colapietro | 9/21/16

Nassau County Police will ratchet up security during the Jewish High Holidays. Above, police outside of Young Israel of Woodmere synagogue.

Tightening High Holy Days security

Increased police patrols and a special hotline to call for reporting were announced at a closed meeting on Sept. 2 about security for the Jewish High Holy Days. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/9/15

Following the High Holy Days, the Jewish holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah are celebrated. At the National Sukkah Outlet in Woodmere, Yosef Hutner showed off one of the huts the store sells.

Being invited into God’s personal hut

After the spiritual euphoria of the High Holy Days wanes with the conclusion of Yom Kippur, there is somewhat of a void as the connection to God that was very palpable during that time has faded as we return to our usual routines. more

By Yitzchak Carroll | 10/1/14

‘See something, say something’

There will be increased police patrols around synagogues and temples throughout Nassau County for the Jewish High Holy Days, according to Police Commissioner Thomas Dale. more

By Ann Friedman | 9/4/13

Recharging their relationship with God

Preparing for the Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) takes time. The high holy days are on Sept. 4 and 5 for Rosh Hashanah and Sept. 13 and 14 for Yom Kippur (Jewish holidays begin at sundown of the first day). more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 8/28/13

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