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Mercy Medical Center accommodates the needs of Orthodox Jewish patients and their families with a kosher kitchen.

Creating a ‘homier’ environment at Mercy Medical Center

Since becoming the executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre two and half years ago, Woodmere resident Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt has steered the hospital, which is part of the Catholic Health Services (CHS) of Long Island system, through the changing health care environment. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/23/14

At Young Israel of Woodmere’s blood drive, Bruce Lilker, of Woodmere, with his grandson, Aharon, filled out the required paperwork prior to donating a pint.

Young Israel of Woodmere's bi-annual blood drive collects 60 pints

Young Israel of Woodmere synagogue collected 60 pints of blood at its bi-annual blood drive on June 30, as more than 50 donors lined up to give what is called the gift of life. more

By Yitzchk Carroll | 7/10/13

Rabbi Yehuda Septimus, Young Israel of North Woodmere.

Divining the positive power in our hands

Toward the end of the Exodus story we read one line on Passover night, that does not strike us as unusual at first glance, especially to what might be an already hungry crowd eyeing the partially revealed matzah. But the line is hardly simple. more

By Rabbi Yehuda Septimus | 3/20/13

Artist and author Stan Lebovic visited Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst to exhibit and discuss his provocative artwork “Black is a Color.”

Using art to make a social statement [Photo gallery]

The provocative art of Stan Lebovic came to Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst as the artist and author displayed and discussed his work “Black is Color” at the shul on Spruce Street on Jan. 12. more

1/16/13

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Young Israel of Woodmere will close at 2 p.m. on Jan. 18.

Young Israel FEMA center closing Jan. 18

Residents of the Five Towns and surrounding communities have until Friday, Jan. 18 to visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center at Young Israel of Woodmere At 859 Peninsula Blvd. in Woodmere. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/11/13

Disaster-assistance workers prepare for another day of helping Hurricane Sandy victims at the recovery center now operating at Young Israel of Woodmere.

Where’s our money?

More than six weeks after Hurricane Sandy, residents of the Five Towns and other communities ask two questions more often than any others, according to Erroll Johnson, the director of the newly opened Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster-recovery center at Young Israel in Woodmere: “‘When can I get some money?’” Johnson said, “and ‘When can I get some more money?’” more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/12

Rabbi Yehuda Septimus of Young Israel of North Woodmere.

Persevering in the face of adversity

On Shabbat of Hanukkah synagogues around the world read from the section of Genesis that details the impressive success of Joseph under the most difficult of circumstances. more

Rabbi Yehuda Septimus | 12/6/12

A recovery and relief information center has been set up at Young Israel of Woodmere.

Disaster recovery center opened in Young Israel of Woodmere

In response to the urgent need for coordinated federal and state aid and intervention resources, Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence), Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, and Town of Hempstead Councilmen Anthony Santino and James Darcy, in conjunction with the county’s Office of Emergency Management, and Young Israel of Woodmere, have joined efforts to establish a formal disaster recovery and relief information center at the synagogue. more

12/3/12

Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale responded to Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray's request to increase police patrols of Jewish institutions in the wake of the killing of five Israelis in Bulgaria.

Patrols stepped up in Jewish communities after Bulgaria bombing

Updated July 23 at 11:20 a.m. In response to the terrorist attack on young Israeli tourists in Burgas, Bulgaria on July 20, the Nassau County Police have increased patrols at Jewish institutions including shuls, temples and yeshivas at the request of Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/20/12

At the security forum in Lawrence, Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale made several key points about fighting crime and terrorism.

What if it wasn’t …nothing?

An unidentified man dressed differently from the bar mitzvah attendees at a synagogue wants access to the building. Outside the temple, a person in a parked car appears to be more of a potential threat than a law enforcement agent. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/20/12

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