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Shavuot commemorates when Jews received the Torah and Ten Commandments from God.At left, a Mount Sinai cake.

Together they stood, united as one, around a mountain in the Sinai desert. God’s thunderous voice boomed, as the euphoria of his presence filled the area. The Jews were receiving the Torah — the Old Testament — the sacred book of the Jewish nation, along with the Ten Commandments. more

By Yitzchak Carroll | 5/19/15

Paging the perfect gift? Make it a book.

I always give books as gifts, but my method of delivery has moved into the 21st century. No more hard-cover tomes wrapped and tied in holiday cheer. more

12/11/14

Peninsula Public Library used state grant money attained by State Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) to install an educational games kiosk in the children’s section. From left were library Trustee Samuel Francis, Skelos and library Director Karen Porcella.

Using play to get kids reading

Peninsula Public Library is using technology in an effort to encourage kids to read as it installed a crayon kiosk, an educational iPad, in the children’s room last month with the help of $20,000 that was provided by State Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre). more

By Allison Leshowitz | 8/13/14

'Amerikanah' with a side of Jollof rice

Two of my favorite pastimes are reading and eating, and, after years of trial and error, I have discovered the happy coincidence that I can do both at the same time. more

7/2/14

Gift A Book Foundation, a Hewlett-based group, collaborated with jump rope pro Lucie B to get children exercising their minds and bodies during an event in Manhattan last month.

Jumping, reading in the park

The Hewlett-based Gift A Book Foundation partnered with Lucie B’s Jump ‘N Fun at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem to get kids moving and reading with jump rope professional and master instructor Lucie B (Buissereth) during a three-hour event on May 18. more

6/4/14

Chabad of Hewlett’s Purim party also included a place for children to expand their imaginations and create their own masks.

Commemorating Purim with an African twist [Photo gallery]

Chabad of Hewlett combined Jewish traditions with a modern twist as they held a “Purim in the Jungle” party that included kosher African cuisine and traditional holiday costumes at Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls on March 16. more

3/19/14

Fantasize your way through February's fury

So, how about this winter? more

2/21/14

Former Nassau Herald columnist Layne Lieberman reveals how to enjoy high quality food without sacrificing your health in her new book,

Combating the obesity epidemic

After Layne Lieberman, a former Nassau Herald columnist and registered dietician, discovered that Italy, France and Switzerland had the world’s lowest rates of heart disease, obesity and diabetes, yet some of the most indulgent foods, she jetted off to learn their health secrets. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/9/13

July reading list in red, white and blue

What makes us American? What defines us and sets us apart? In honor of the Fourth of July, I assembled a list of novels to help us discover the essence of America, help us probe the heart and soul of our great country. more

6/27/13

First editions are among the offerings at the Long island Book & Ephemera Fair.

Treasure hunting at the Long Island Book & Ephemera Fair

Book lovers and memorabilia collectors will find a showcase of treasures awaits them this weekend. Other highlights include a fashion and food event at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park and a concert with the American Chamber Ensemble. more

4/3/13

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