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Audry Espinoza, 5, tried on a new pair of sneakers with an assist from Sharon Bank.

Putting smiles on kids’ faces at Lynbrook temple

Parents and volunteers alike were overwhelmed with joy, gratitude and teary eyes as they watched children from South Shore Nassau County communities affected by Hurricane Sandy benefit from the inaugural National Council of Jewish Women Peninsula and South Shore sections “Back 2 School Store” on July 28. more

By Dana Pearl | 7/31/13

At the NCJW Peninsula Section Founder's Day luncheon, co-presidents Carole Tolkien. left, and Bonnie Sperry presented Abby Fox with the Hannah G. Solomon Award.

NCJW Peninsula Section honors Abby Fox

The National Council of Jewish Women Peninsula Section presented Hewlett resident Abby Fox with the prestigious Hannah G. Solomon Award at its Founder’s Day luncheon at the Woodmere Club on June 4. more

6/12/13

Hewlett Neck resident Samantha Cohen contacted the Village of Cedarhurst and had Mayor Andrew J. Parise join with other government entities and the United Nations in proclaiming Oct. 11, the International Day of the Girl. From left were, NCJW Generation: Next coordinator Pam Sheldon, Parise, Cohen and her father, Shlomo Cohen.

Proclaiming Oct 11, the day of the girl in Cedarhurst

Hewlett High School junior Samantha Cohen, a member of Generation: Next, the teenage group connected with the National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula Section, spearheaded an effort to have the Village of Cedarhurst join with other municipalities and the United Nations to declare Oct. 11, the International Day of the Girl. more

10/4/12

The Congregation Sons of Israel’s 84th Annual Dinner Dance honored, from left, Steven and Shari Hymowitz, and Cheryl and Warren Prosky. Far right, is Dinner Chairman Brian Rappaport.

Sons of Israel Dinner Dance honors Hewlett congregants [Photo gallery]

The 84th Annual Congregation Sons of Israel Dinner Dance on June 3 honored Hewlett residents, Shari and Steven Hymowitz, and Cheryl and Warren Prosky for their involvement with the Woodmere-based … more

6/14/12

At the National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula Section’s Founder’s Day luncheon Sally Telias, left, was presented with the Hannah G. Solomon award by Section President Pnina Knopf, right.

Sally Telias of North Woodmere honored with NCJW’s Hannah G. Solomon award

Sally Telias, a licensed CPA, who volunteers her time with the National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula Section, received the organization’s Hannah G. Solomon Award at the group’s luncheon at the Woodmere Club on May 3. more

5/10/12

In addition to the discussion with the Muslim women, the NCJW’s program featured an international boutique. Jo Williams purchased a watch.

NCJW Peninsula Section champions the cause for better understanding [Photo gallery]

To create a better understanding between the Jewish and Muslim religions, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Peninsula Section hosted the program, The program, “Muslim Women: Many Faces, Many Voices” at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club, March 20. more

3/29/12

Joan Riegel accepted the award from Pnina Knopf, president of NCJW, Peninsula Section at the anniversary luncheon.

NCJW’s Joan Riegel honored at luncheon

In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula Section-based in Lawrence held a luncheon at the Woodmere Club last Thursday. The NCJW honored 40-year member Joan Riegel, of Hewlett, with the Hannah G. Solomon Award. more

6/10/11

The National Council of Jewish Women, Peninsula Section, provides a range of programs and services to help those in need. Its thrift store at 342 Central Ave. in Lawrence sells a variety of merchandise. From left, Past President Joan Riegel, President Pnina Knopf and Marci Last who runs the store with Lori Grossman.

Changing as the community changes

Comprised of 1,200 members and featuring programs that focus on contemporary problems, the 75-year-old National Council for Jewish Women, Peninsula Section, is as viable today as when it swore in its first president, Mar Berlind-Bach in 1936. more

JEFF BESSEN | 5/5/11

Dani Abitbol collected dresses to begin a teen section in the NCJW thrift shop in Lawrence. From left: Dani’s mother, Melissa Abitbol-Rosenfeld, Abitbol and her sister Sophie.

Fashioning a sizeable community donation

To help out her peers that may not be able to afford the clothes they need for special occasions, an eighth grader at the Brandeis School in Lawrence collected apparel and established a teen section in a thrift store. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 11/3/10

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