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HAFTR Highlights student columnist Esther Gaon.

A new academic year takes flight

The start of a new year at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School is riveting and exciting. more

By Esther Gaon | 9/28/22

Let’s keep the days of awe awesome

Rosh Hashanah is not a day of sadness or a day of seriousness. It is a joyful holiday! It’s the day when we elect G-d to be our ruler. more

By Nochem Tebenboim | 9/23/22

Well-known public speaker Charlie Harary captivated his Brandeis middle school students at he Lawrence school on Monday.

Harary aims to inspire Brandeis students to be great

Brandeis middle school students heard from world-renowned public speaker Charlie Harary on Sept. 16. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/19/19

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky sponsored legislation that changes Primary Day from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 in New York.

Primary Day is now on Sept. 13

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on March 1 that changes Primary Day in New York state from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/8/18

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky pushed for legislation that could change the date for Primary Day from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13.

New York state Primary Day date change

Legislation that was passed in both houses of the State Legislature on Tuesday could change the date of the New York state primary from Tuesday, Sept. 11, the second day of Rosh Hashanah, to Thursday, Sept. 13. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/13/18

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

Appreciating the sounds of the shofar

Rosh Hashanah is referred to in the Torah as “the day of [shofar] blowing.” The sounding of the shofar, the ram’s horn, plays center stage. more

By Rabbi Shneur Wolowik | 9/23/14

The Village of Lawrence hosted a meeting Sept. 19 to address security issues during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. From left were Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and County Legislator Howard Kopel (R- Lawrence).

Police to increase presence during High Holy Days

t the request of local religious and community leaders, Nassau County police will intensify their patrols around synagogues, schools and sensitive locations for the upcoming Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur holidays, Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter said at a Lawrence Village Hall meeting on Sept. 19. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/19/14

Learning to love Rosh Hashanah services

Do you like Rosh Hashanah services? If you do not really enjoy sitting in the same place many hours, love old style of Chazanut, or just love long speeches, I would assume the answer will be … No! more

By Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim | 9/17/14

Open the ‘Mahzor,’usher in the New Year

Thursday, Sept. 25 will be the first day of Tishre 5775. Jews around the world will be celebrating the New Year with festive meals and two days of prayer. more

By Rabbi Steven M. Graber | 9/17/14

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