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Woodmere Middle School students honor Holocaust survivor with pebble garden dedication ceremony, inspired by her book "Four Perfect Pebbles," emphasizing the importance of remembrance and education. more
The story of Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan has been written again, but this time, catered to younger generations. Karolin Greis flew from Germany to New York to present Blumenthal Lazan with the refigured work. more
We all remember where we were that day. I remember every detail. more
Two incidents of swastikas found in a Woodmere Middle School boys’ bathroom on March 14 and 16 prompted the school to bring a visitor to speak to the sixth- and seventh-graders in addition to the … more
No stranger to helping through crises, whether it be the financial downturn in 2008 and 2009, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 or the day-to-day assistance it always provides, the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC and its Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Panty at the SHOP has been serving as a pickup and delivery service with food for older adults and those enduring hard times amid the coronavirus outbreak. more
A multigenerational melting pot kicked off the High Holiday season with a pre-Rosh Hashana celebration at the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in Cedarhurst. more
Marion & Aaron Gural JCC members Bernie Igielski, 91 and Marvin Jacobs, 97, both Holocaust survivors, shared their stories at the UJA-Federation of New York’s Yom HaShoah commemoration on May 1. more
I blame Sweden for Donald Trump’s stunning victory last week. Yes, Sweden. In 1997, “Expedition Robinson” first appeared on Swedish television. Three years later . . . more
“First One In, Last One Out: Auschwitz Survivor 31321,” a book written by longtime Hewlett resident Marilyn Shimon about her great-uncle, Murray Scheinberg, was published this year. more
With tables decorated with blue tablecloths and blue paper plates, and centerpieces facsimiles of the Israel flag (blue and white with the Star David), about 100 Holocaust survivors celebrated the 68th anniversary of Israel at the Marion and Aaron Gural JCC’s Independence Day luncheon on May 12. more
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