Right here in my corner of the universe, a feel-good, do-good project has been sending children back to school every year for the past seven years, with new books and backpacks, sneakers and clothes and even toiletries — and it’s all free.
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8/9/19
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I have read enough Holocaust literature and American slavery narratives and stories of the infamous poor houses of the 18th and 19th centuries to wonder what I would do if I were a witness to the abuse and persecution of innocent people.
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7/6/19
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To commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, guests were welcome to listen to a musical composition and watch an informative documentary about the genocide at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre on Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
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By Melissa Koenig
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1/31/19
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Rabbi Andrew Warmflash of the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre said he was “horrified” when he turned on the news on Oct. 27.
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By Melissa Koenig and Jeffrey Bessen
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11/1/18
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Why is it so hard to apologize? On the High Holy Days, Jewish people are called upon by God to seek out people we have wronged and ask forgiveness for what we have done to them, or failed to do for them.
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9/5/18
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When weighing retirement options, you may reach the point where you’re ready for your priorities to shift from the daily upkeep of your too-big house to more personal, enjoyable pursuits. What …
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By Laurie Stambler, Director of Sales & Marketing at Fountaingate Gardens, a Gurwin Community
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7/26/18
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This was a difficult column to write, but it’s a true reflection of my past two weeks of travel in Europe. Many people at my stage of life . . .
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7/6/18
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Ah, summer is here and the weather is finally warming up! Although we are all ready for the sunshine after a cold and rainy spring, for many, this beautiful weather – and new blooming foliage - …
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By Uwa Oriakhi, RN, MSN, FNP
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6/1/18
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Stress is part of our everyday lives. In fact, some stress is good because it motivates us to accomplish our goals—but stress can also have a negative impact on our health, compromising our …
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By Dawn Lettau, CTRS
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4/20/18
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Rabbi Andrew Warmflash of the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre wrote a message delving into a Passover tradition.
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By Rabbi Andrew Warmflash
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3/28/18
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