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Two holidays. celebrated by two religions. Hanukkah, according to the Talmud, celebrates the restoration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, where a day’s worth of oil burned for eight. Christmas, according to the Bible . . . more

12/14/23

Standing atop a giant lift, County Legislator Steve Rhoads, second from left, lit the Shamash, the middle candle of the menorah. With him, from left, were Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Rabbi Shimon Kramer, of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, and Town Councilman Chris Carini.

Chabad’s menorah lights up the night

The Jewish community of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh came together to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday, at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life's annual menorah parade. more

By Jordan Vallone | 12/22/22

It’s a strange time to be a Jew, but when isn’t it?

I grew up in a non-religious family, but it was always important to my parents that we knew we were Jews, and my family followed certain traditional rituals. more

By Alan Singer | 12/15/22

Rabbi Shimon Kramer, left, accompanied Chabad supporter Steve Horowitz as he said a blessing over the grand menorah.

Chabad Center for Jewish Life safely celebrates Hanukkah

Families in Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh enjoyed a safe celebration to mark the first night of Hanukkah. On Dec. 10, the Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted its 15th annual Hanukkah Experience, … more

12/11/20

At last year’s menorah lighting, Chabad Center for Jewish Life Rabbi Shimon Kramer, center, Chanie Kramer, left, and Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, right, deployed gelt parachutes to the crowd below.

Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosts annual Hanukkah celebration

Families in Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh are invited to join the Chabad Center for Jewish Life’s 2020 Hanukkah Experience in Merrick, planned with careful attention to social distancing … more

12/3/20

Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020

New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . . more

1/2/20

Seth, Ike, 18 months, and Fara, of Bellmore, braved the cold to watch the community’s 10-foot-tall menorah shine in the night sky.

Bellmore residents celebrate Hanukkah

To mark the holiday of Hanukkah, religious leaders from the local synagogues led the community in prayer on Monday, Dec. 23, as a beautiful, 10-foot-tall menorah was lit. The ceremony was held the at … more

1/2/20

Bring friends and family together for a fun festive fete.

In the holiday kitchen

Nothing says “love” like fresh baked cookies and treats. The gift of homemade goodness is always welcome during the holiday season. more

By Karen Bloom | 11/29/18

Find peace through understanding this holiday season

In Arabic-speaking and predominantly Muslim parts of the world, Christmas is known as Eid al Milad, or the Festival of the Birthday, referring to the birth of Christ. Although not an essential part of Muslim tradition . . . more

12/7/17

Notes of crisp peppermint perfectly complement the flavors of coffee and semi-sweet chocolate morsels in Peppermint Mocha Chip Cookies. Add a crushed peppermint to each cookie to create a beautiful and seasonal presentation.

Holiday cheer in the kitchen

Give the gift of homemade goodness, by inviting friends and family over for some tasty holiday treats. Everyone can get in on the act and share their creations all around. more

By Karen Bloom | 11/30/17

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