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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

Children learned the value of assisting others at Families helping Families at Young Israel of Woodmere on Nov. 20.

Families helping families in Woodmere

Learning to give back was the central theme of Families helping Families that took place at Young Israel of Woodmere on Nov. 20 more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/23/22

David Friedman, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, spoke at Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst about his book, ‘Sledgehammer,’ on Aug. 1.

Former U.S. envoy David Friedman visits Cedarhurst for book signing

Lifelong Five Towns resident David Friedman, the former United States ambassador to Israel under President Trump, attracted a crowd at Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst during a book-signing event … more

By Lisa Margaria | 8/12/22

The threatening note and package of newspapers left outside Rabbi Kenneth Hain’s Lawrence home last Friday.

Lawrence rabbi receives written threat

A lengthy, threatening note slipped into a package of Five Towns Jewish Times newspapers that were left on the doorstep of Rabbi Kenneth Hain’s Lawrence home last Friday attacked him after Hain, a prominent spiritual leader, took a stand against a news photo that the outlet recently published on its front page. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/19/21

Ret. Brigadier General Avigdor Kahalani spoke at Young Israel of Woodmere as part of the El Ami Honor Day delegation.

Saluting the soldiers who protect Israel at Young Israel of Woodmere

Veterans Day was celebrated in the Five Towns the day before, but there was no lack of patriotism and respect for military personal as the sixth annual Honor Day delegation was saluted for their service in the Israel Defense Forces at Young Israel of Woodmere on Nov. 12. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/29/19

Get certified in mental health first aid at Young Israel of Hewlett

Young Israel of Hewlett will host a two-day mental health first aid certification course on Monday, Nov. 18 and Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m., both nights. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/14/19

The Orthodox Union’s Yachad, the leading group for individuals with disabilities in the Orthodox community, chose Rabbi Shay Schachter, from Woodmere, to be its rabbinic and Jewish law adviser.

Young Israel of Woodmere rabbi tapped by the Orthodox Union

Rabbi Shay Schachter, a Woodmere resident, and director of Young Israel of Woodmere’s adult educational programs, was named to serve as rabbinic and Jewish law adviser for the Orthodox Union’s Yachad... more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/14/19

Woodmere resident Jason Goldfarb organized a Nov. 24 event in partnership with Renewal: Kidney Transplants to have people tested in hopes of expediting the process of finding a donor for his mother, Estelle.

Woodmere resident Estelle Goldfarb looking for a kidney donor

Woodmere resident Jason Goldfarb is doing whatever it takes to help out his mother, Estelle Goldfarb, who is in need of a kidney transplant. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 11/14/19

Rabbi Emeritus Moshe Teitelbaum, clapping, was the center of attention as Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst dedicated a Sefer Torah to him and his wife, Rebbetzin Sori Teitelbaum on Sept. 8.

New Sefer Torah dedicated at Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst

Happy faces abounded as the procession proceeded down Spruce Street in Cedarhurst with clapping, dancing and singing that celebrated the dedication of a new Sefer Torah in honor of Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst Rabbi Emeritus Moshe Teitelbaum and his wife, Rebbetzin Sori Teitelbaum. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/19

A half dozen Five Towns synagogues will receive $100,000 each in federal money for security upgrades, said Rep. Kathleen Rice, above.

Security money for Five Towns institutions

Six of the 17 South Shore Jewish organizations, synagogues and schools across New York’s 4th Congressional District that will receive $100,000 in federal security money from a total of $1.7 million are in the Five Towns. more

8/15/19

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