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‘A miraculous transition from slavery to freedom’

Explore the profound significance of Pesach, the first Jewish holiday, as Rabbi Khaskin uncovers its essence of transition from slavery to freedom, echoing through generations at the Seder table. more

4/19/24

Rabbi Steve Graber gives Hanukkah message

“Blessed be God who worked miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.” The Chanukah candle-lighting blessing is a contradiction in terms. After all is it “in those days” or “at this time”? more

Steve Graber | 12/16/22

Let’s keep the days of awe awesome

Rosh Hashanah is not a day of sadness or a day of seriousness. It is a joyful holiday! It’s the day when we elect G-d to be our ruler. more

By Nochem Tebenboim | 9/23/22

Remember to shop locally this holiday season

Thanksgiving is only a week away, and the December holidays are fast approaching. We’re supposed to be making plans to shop in our local downtowns or at the malls, but because of the coronavirus pandemic . . . more

11/19/20

Appreciating and taking stock of our lives during the High Holidays

In the Talmud, Masechet Berachot, Rabbi Levi presents to us this problem: It reads in Psalm 24, “The earth and its fullness belong to the Lord,” but it also reads in Psalm 115, … more

By Rabbi Steven Graber | 9/20/20

The author’s depiction of apples symbolizes a sweet Jewish New Year.

A different Rosh Hashana

When I was asked to write a piece about what the High Holidays mean to me, I immediately thought about what I do during this time. It’s around the first month of school, I spend a lot of time with my family, and one thing that juts out the most to me, is that I learn all about it in school. more

By Sophie Blank | 9/18/20

Proper social distancing and mask wearing outside the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence in May.

Covid-19 remains a threat, doctors say to maintain vigilance

With schools and business reopening roughly six months after the coronavirus pandemic shut down the area economy, and residents now regularly venturing out — albeit with face masks and frequently sanitized hands — local physicians are warning that Covid-19 remains a genuine threat. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/17/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center, at Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence on the town imitative to increase patrols in areas with religious institutions. On the far left were Rabbi Zev Friedman, Yehuda Fromowitz and Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe. On the far right was Town Councilman Bruce Blakeman.

Hempstead town to increase security patrols of Jewish institutions

In wake of recent anti-Semitic incidents that have taken place across the United States in the past two years, the Town of Hempstead announced a town-wide safety initiative as the Jewish High Holidays approach. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 9/15/20

Rabbi Claudio Kupchik, of Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst, will lead in-person High Holy Days services that will also be livestreamed.

Praying on the Jewish High Holidays during Covid

The Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are nearing, and Jews across North America and in the Five Towns who want to pray together will either attend synagogues, albeit in a unique environment, or use technology to connect spiritually. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/20

Modifying Holiday Celebrations for Loved Ones with Dementia

Picture-perfect parties, over-the-top decorations, loud and crowded family gatherings and the biggest and best gifts –Hollywood’s depiction of the holidays sets the bar high for … more

By Kathleen Biggs, CTRS | 12/23/19

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