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U.S. Army veteran Gary Glick, 74, spoke about the numerous benefits that all veterans are entitled to.

West Hempstead synagogue holds annual Veterans Shabbat

U.S. Army veterans Gary Glick and Jack Holtzman, both Jewish-Americans, travel locally and nationally to speak other veterans about the benefits they are entitled to. Through their educational … more

By Nakeem Grant | 11/14/19

Rosh Hashana landed on time this year

I suppose “God’s in his heaven and all’s right with the world,” as the poet Robert Browning wrote, because Rosh Hashana fell on a perfect day this year. Some years, the Jewish New Year begins while beach chairs still sit on the sand. Other years, frost is on the pumpkin. more

10/4/19

Rabbi Susan Elkodsi, spiritual leader of Malverne Jewish Center.

Season of forgiveness

In April 2015, Archbishop Desmond Tutu traveled to Dharmsala, India for a week of interviews and discussions with his close friend, the Dalai Lama, and to celebrate His Holiness’ 80th birthday. The … more

By Susan Elkodsi | 9/26/19

Salaam Shalom members and family at the potluck picnic at Grant Park in Hewlett on Aug. 4. From left were Ellen Tolle; Amarra, Ayaan and Shahaaz Mallik; Michael and Cherie Feinberg; Kathy Sherman; Rabbi Susan Elkodsi; Shaila and Shainee Islam; Sue Dropkin; Lisa Kaplan-Miller; Suzi Schwam and Beth Heit. Ora Warmflash, kneeling, hugged her children, Ayelet, left, and Shaia Goldman.

Jewish, Muslim women come together in Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom

Occasionally, people who you’d think couldn’t be more different find out that they actually have a lot in common. That was what moved Jewish and Muslim women from the Five Towns and surrounding communities, including Malverne, Rockville Centre and Queens, to join forces and try to build a bridge between the two religions. more

By Frank Gargano | 8/15/19

School store: the gift that keeps on giving

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. more

8/9/19

George Povall, executive director of All Our Energy, led a discussion on the adverse effects on plastic pollution at the Malverne Jewish Center on July 9.

Plastic pollution discussed at the Malverne Jewish Center

Nearly two dozen people attended the Malverne Jewish Center for a free screening of “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” on July 9. The documentary focuses on plastic pollution and its impact on … more

By Robert Traverso | 7/18/19

On July 12, march for immigrants’ liberty and justice

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. more

7/6/19

The state’s ban on plastic bags, which goes into effect in March 2020, will be a topic of discussion at the Malverne Jewish Center’s forum on July 9.

Malverne Jewish Center to host discussion on New York's ban on plastic bags

Under an agreement reached as part of the state budget passed by lawmakers earlier this year, plastic bags will be banned in all New York retail stores starting next March. With the agreement, New … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/4/19

Rabbi Susan Elkodsi, of the Malverne Jewish Center.

Passover message from Rabbi Susan Elkodsi

One of my favorite parts of the Passover Seder is the part about the “Four Sons/Children.” It’s a beautifully crafted narrative based on four verses from the Torah; three from Exodus and one … more

4/18/19

Greg Karris, far left, with his mother, Margaret Karris, his brother, Peter, and his sister, Cassandra Ottaviano.

West Hempstead resident advocates for people with Alzheimer’s

Several Alzheimer’s and dementia care advocates visited Albany with the Alzheimer’s Association on March 5 to lobby for more support in treating the disease. The trip, on what the organization … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/21/19

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