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A rise in anti-Semitism on college campuses, fueled by a hatred of Israel and its policies toward Palestinians, has propelled groups such as the National Council of Jewish Women to offer college-bound students the facts they need to respond to what is perceived as misinformation about the Jewish state.
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By Jeff Bessen
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4/6/16
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When asked to cite the most significant events of the past year I usually think of national and international events that achieved headline status.
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By Rabbi Matthew Futterman
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9/9/15
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Brad Gerstman, founder of the Anti-Semitism Action Fund, has offered $1,000 to Nassau County Crime Stoppers for anyone with information that could help catch the person or persons who defaced a part of a waiting area partition at the Lawrence Long Island Rail Road with swastikas earlier this month.
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By Jeff Bessen
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8/11/15
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Hewlett-Woodmere library director retires
After a 46-year library career, including nearly 28 at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, Susan O. de Sciora announced her retirement. She oversaw the library’s 1996 renovation (it’s most recent), the introduction of a wide range of technology for patrons such as free Wi-Fi and online services, along with a significant expansion of cultural activities. Sciora officially stepped down in March and Assistant Director William Ferro was named to replace her.
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12/31/14
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Based on what they say is a rise of hate crimes against Jews, a half dozen organizations have joined together to form the Long Island Coalition to Combat Anti-Semitism.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/24/14
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The musical “Fiddler on the Roof” based on stories by Sholem Aleichem was performed by Hewlett High School students Nov. 19-22.
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By Vanessa Parker
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11/26/14
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With the approach of the New Year, 5775, our thoughts turn to our families, security and sense of sanctity as we survey the terrain of our most complex and at times, daunting world. We have just seen an end to the 50 days and nights of continuous attacks by Hamas rockets upon Israel’s cities and innocent men, women and children.
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By Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum
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9/17/14
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There has been a recent spate of hateful incidents in Nassau County and elsewhere that make it clear that we still have a long way to go to teach ignorant adults and youths that racism, homophobia, sexism, bullying and all other forms of intolerance are offensive and unacceptable, and definitely not funny.
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4/24/14
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Or vice versa? A story is told about the conductor Daniel Barenboim, who decided to conduct a piece from Wagner’s “Tristan and Isolde” in Israel . . .
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2/27/14
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A senior at the Torah Academy of Lawrence-Cedarhurst, a yeshiva in Cedarhurst, was arrested Thursday by police for at least eight incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti at Long Island Rail Road stations in the Five Towns.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/6/14
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