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Two days after International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Hewlett High School students received an education on the horrific historic event with several classes gathered in the building’s library to learn Mireille Taub, a French refugee who lives in Freeport, who shared her story of escaping from Paris before the Nazis took control along with her husband’s tale of concentration camp survival. more
I unequivocally condemn the horrifying and despicable terrorist attacks launched by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the bravery . . . more
The story of Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan has been written again, but this time, catered to younger generations. Karolin Greis flew from Germany to New York to present Blumenthal Lazan with the refigured work. more
Blending one of the 20th century’s most horrific events with a project that aims to honor the memories of victims, North Woodmere resident Ella Schwartz wrote her upcoming book “Violin of Hope,” recounting the story of a violin that travels through time from the Holocaust to the present. more
The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC continued its program for second-generation Holocaust survivors to preserve their families’ legacies with a discussion about the dispossession of Europe’s Jews and their assets, focusing on fine art. more
Two incidents of swastikas found in a Woodmere Middle School boys’ bathroom on March 14 and 16 prompted the school to bring a visitor to speak to the sixth- and seventh-graders in addition to the … more
Students at Woodmere Middle School alerted school officials to a pair of swastikas that were found in a boys’ bathroom on March 14 and 16, Hewlett-Woodmeredistrict officials said. more
In a continued effort to promote Holocaust education within schools the National Council of Jewish Women-Peninsula Section hosted a virtual showing of viewing of the documentary ”The Barn.” … more
When I was growing up, it was hard not to notice the numbers tattooed on her wrist. Children are often very observant, and I was curious about what they meant. more
George Santos  faces growing scrutiny over where he has worked, where he went to school, and where his seemingly sudden wealth has come from. But now the U.S. Representative-elect is being questioned about something much different: Is he a descendant of Holocaust survivors? more
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