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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“Cooking and cleaning and so many dishes, out with the chametz no pasta, no knishes…” begins a favorite Passover song parody to the melody of “My Favorite Things.” …
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3/29/18
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Over the past year and a half, the incidence of hate crimes has skyrocketed across the nation, and Long Island. Just a few weeks ago, swastikas were scrawled on sidewalks . . .
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3/16/18
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Occurrences of anti-Semitic incidents, ranging from vandalism to assault and harassment, increased by 90 percent in New York state in 2017, according to the Anti-Defamation League, an international …
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By Nakeem Grant and Erik Hawkins
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3/8/18
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Bumps, cuts and bruises are an inevitable part of everyday living, and no cause for great concern when we are young. For those over 60, however, minor skin tears can lead to complications that can …
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Johanna Graham, RN, NCC, WCC
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2/23/18
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When he returned to the U.S. after World War II, my grandpa, Vincent Pastore, sometimes sifted through the nightmarish memories that I could never fully understand by simply regarding his Purple Heart.
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2/2/18
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A great deal of recent news coverage has focused on some very big lottery jackpots… and the dreams and wishes of the millions who bought a ticket. What would they do if they hit the big …
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By Kathleen Donnelly, Director of Volunteer Services
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1/19/18
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so the song goes, but the demands of the holiday season can also make it the most stressful time as well. Shopping for the perfect gift for family and …
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By Dorian Froelich, LMSW
Director of Social Work, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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12/19/17
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There’s a new Modern Orthodox synagogue in West Hempstead. Kehilat Ahavat Yisrael seeks to offer a welcoming atmosphere for all residents, including women and members of the LGBTQ community. …
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By Nakeem Grant
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12/14/17
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The Malverne Jewish Center will host a discussion on faith and science, and how the two can coexist, on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, the founding director of Sinai & …
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By Nakeem Grant
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11/30/17
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