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Nassau County rabbis travel to Poland to deliver a Torah scroll to Ukrainian Jewish refugees. Temple Hillel’s Rabbi Steven Graber is second from left.

These two rabbis from the Five Towns visited Poland to meet with Ukrainian Jewish refugees

With the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, a delegation of rabbis, the North American Board of Rabbis, led by three from Nassau County, went on a five-day mission to Poland last week to deliver a Torah scroll to Ukrainian Jewish refugees. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 9/1/23

The condition of North Woodmere Park, which includes what community members call the ‘blue playground,’ has led some parents to voice concerns about their children’s safety.

North Woodmere neighbors are asking for a renovated park

A park benefits a community in numerous ways. Neighbors have a place to go for recreation and socialization. Children have a safe place to play. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 7/2/23

North Woodmere resident Ella Schwartz has been writing books for the past eight years.

North Woodmere resident Ella Schwartz newest book

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

By Kepherd Daniel | 6/4/23

Time to give the Five Towns some respect

The Five Towns has always stood out as an affluent and well-respected region in southwestern Nassau County. But its political status has been overlooked. more

4/20/23

Mental health advocate Kevin Hines spoke at Young Israel of North Woodmere for Nafshenu Alenu’s finale and remained to speak with audience members.

What's next for Five Towns based Nafshenu Alenu?

What’s next? more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 4/9/23

Mental health advocate Stuart Katz with former Knicks draft pick Mike Sweetney who shared his story with Five Towns residents at Young Israel of North Woodmere.

Discussing mental health in Woodmere with Mike Sweetney

One of the best high school basketball players of his time, former NBA player Mike Sweetney has since taken on the role of a mental health advocate and hopes he can make a lasting impact on people’s lives. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 4/5/23

Mental health advocate Zak Williams was welcomed in Cedarhurst with a large showing for Nafshenu Alenu’s launch event on Nov. 29.

Beginning the journey to prioritizing mental health daily

With mental health coming to the forefront of social issues propelled by the coronavirus pandemic, two Jewish organizations — the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC and Nafshenu Alenu — are partnering to present 13 programs to explore those issues with a focus on the Orthodox Jewish community. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 12/8/22

The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces honored Cyrus Wolf and his family at its Forces Five Towns and Greater South Shore gala last month. Wolf’s widow, Florence, is on the right behind the lectern with her children and grandchildren.

The Wolfs and lone soldiers honored at FIDF gala

Cyrus Wolf and his family from North Woodmere were the honorees at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Five Towns and Greater South Shore ninth annual gala at the Sands in Atlantic Beach on Oct. 24. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 11/3/22

Bob Gunther and Dick Creeron, owners of Ford Model Ts, showcased their rides at The Bristal Assisted Living facility at North Woodmere.

Car show revs up spirits at the Bristal in North Woodmere

It all started with a conversation between Steve Arons and Stanley Mutterperl about classic cars. Mutterperl, who lives at The Bristal Assisted Living at North Woodmere, stumbled into a late-life passion project when his son gave him a retirement gift: a black and white film camera. more

By Juan Lasso | 9/30/22

Coating your soul in ‘spiritual Teflon’

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

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