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Like everyone in our community and all right-minded people in the world, I am horrified by the heinous terrorist attacks that occurred in Israel beginning last weekend. more

By Howard Bressler | 10/12/23

It’s a strange time to be a Jew, but when isn’t it?

I grew up in a non-religious family, but it was always important to my parents that we knew we were Jews, and my family followed certain traditional rituals. more

By Alan Singer | 12/15/22

At Rosh Hashana, a message of certainty amid turmoil

As the Jewish people prepare to turn the calendar to the new year 5782 this Rosh Hashanah — which begins at nightfall Sept. 6 — there is little in our lives that seems to be a sure thing. more

By Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim | 9/5/21

Joining clubs, bonding and a sobering attack

Only one month into the school year and there much going on at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School. more

By Jordana Mastour | 10/17/19

Take heart: The old women will lead us

Nancy Pelosi to Donald Trump: “No.” Sorry if you’re in the first bloom of youth, girlfriends. The ground under your tight, smooth butts is shifting. more

2/8/19

Midreshet Shalhevet High School students donated supplies to women’s shelters. From left were Rachelli Klein of Lawrence, Hadassah Fertig of Woodmere, Shana Schapira of Brooklyn and Hannah Zerbib of Lawrence.

Learning the lessons of charity and kindness

Just before Yom Kippur, Midreshet Shalhevet High School students packed supplies they collected and were donated by the Oppenheim family to help more than 250 homeless women. more

10/12/17

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

May your heart smite you

Genuine insight can be found in unlikely places. In fact, I once noticed a striking message on a bumper sticker. It read: “He who has a clear conscience also has a faulty memory.” more

By Rabbi Bruce Ginsburg | 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

HAFTR Highlights student columnist Maia Schlussel.

School’s routine is upon us

The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School has been on a series of holiday breaks for the past two weeks. more

By Maia Schlussel | 10/7/15

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