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Jason Kreiss at 50: Blessings on your head

How is my son, Jason, like a McDonald’s quarter-pounder? more

10/28/21

White men have had no shortage of ‘problems’

Race and racism are in the news and on our minds. In response, many thoughtful commentaries have referred to W.E.B. Du Bois and James Baldwin, both of whom, in their day, wrote about the “Negro problem.” more

By Robert A. Scott | 10/21/21

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, at lectern, and the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs hosted an Interfaith Candlelight Vigil on April 1.

Candlelight vigil held for Georgia massage parlor victims

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs hosted an interfaith candlelight vigil on April 1. The vigil, which took place at the Theodore Roosevelt … more

4/8/21

Rabbi Susan Elkodsi, spiritual leader of the Malverne Jewish Center.

Learning how to ‘live our best lives’

There’s a 13th century piyyut (liturgical poem) called “Achot Ketana,” which means, “Little Sister.” Hazzan (Cantor) Abraham Girondi began, “The little sister … more

By Rabbi Susan Elkodsi | 9/17/20

Author A.J. Sidransky will discuss his book, “The Interpreter,” via Zoom with the Malverne Jewish Center on May 17, at 10:30 a.m.

Malverne Jewish Center to host virtual book discussion on Sunday

The Malverne Jewish Center will hold a Zoom conversation with author A.J. Sidransky on May 17, at 10:30 a.m. Sidransky will discuss his book, “The Interpreter.” Based partially on true … more

5/13/20

Malvernite Yissel Sanchez shared her drawing with the Malverne Chamber of Commerce, to be included in their digital quilt project.

Malverne Chamber of Commerce launches digital quilt project

With the Malverne Chamber of Commerce’s annual Art Walk delayed amid the coronavirus pandemic, the group wanted to find another way to celebrate artistic talent in the village. So the chamber, … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/21/20

Overcoming tragedy and becoming stronger

One of the items on the Passover Seder plate is an egg. It’s not one of the foods we’re commanded to eat on Passover, and no mention of it is made during the Seder meal itself. So why is … more

4/8/20

Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Beit Cafe with Shir Harmony of Long Island Visit the Malverne Jewish Center for an afternoon of shmoozing, noshing and music with Rochelle Potak and Bob Emerman on Sunday, March 8, at 4:30 p.m. … more

3/5/20

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, at lectern, led the Long Island congressional delegation and many other elected and appointed officials in showing a united front against anti-Semitism on Jan. 3.

Rabbis, elected officials speak out on recent anti-Semitic incidents

There have been 13 anti-Semitic incidents in New York since Dec. 8. On that Sunday, a Queens man verbally abused and physically threatened three Jewish people in the North Lawrence Costco, including … more

By Jeff Bessen and Nakeem Grant | 1/9/20

y Sue Grieco/Herald Rabbi Susan Elkodsi, spiritual leader of the Malverne Jewish Center, was joined by Mayor Keith Corbett and the village trustees during the village’s Menorah lighting on Dec. 22.

Annual Menorah lighting draws crowd in Malverne

The Village of Malverne held its annual Menorah lighting ceremony on Dec. 22 at the Malverne train station. Rabbi Susan Elkodsi, spiritual leader of the Malverne Jewish Center, was joined by Mayor … more

1/2/20

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