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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
In the Maccabiah Games, Walter Schacherl won several gymnastic medals, including best overall gymnast. The awards are still on display at the Merrick home.
Merokean leaves behind 101 years of rich history
Walter Schacherl’s 101-year life is an encyclopedia of international history and personal strife. As a young man, he escaped Nazi rule in Austria, served in the British Army during World War II and was a star athlete, after witnessing the birth of Israel in the late 1940s — and his legacy does not end there. In the 1950s, he and his wife, Ryfka, moved to the United States, where they raised a family. Schacherl died on March 24, surrounded by his family. more
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Panelists joined congregants at the Merrick Jewish Centre’s recent event on campus anti-Semitism. Ofir Dayan, far left, Joshua Yoni Nierenberg, Tamar Ben-Simon, Sharon Freudenstein, Dalia Zagher, Leetal Ben-Simon and Shoshana Bederman.
Merrick Jewish Centre tackles anti-semitism on campus
The Merrick Jewish Centre sought to open a conversation on Feb. 10 with Jewish high school students, their families and the larger community, about the kind of challenges or bias they may face when they head to college. more
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Rabbi Charles Klein has been the spiritual leader at the Merrick Jewish Centre for 40 years. He will be honored by the congregation on Oct. 28.
Klein to celebrate 40 years of fellowship at the Merrick Jewish Centre
The Merrick Jewish Centre has served the South Shore’s conservative population since 1929. And for 40 of those years, Rabbi Charles Klein has served as spiritual leader and friend to the synagogue’s membership. more
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Joyce David, associate chair of the department of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, has treated hundreds of gunshot wounds. She said that recently, she has been treating roughly one per month.
In the 'golden hour of survival'
It takes a roomful of cool heads and years of expertise to treat a gunshot wound. Even then, adrenaline runs high among emergency department staff, and the patient is never guaranteed to live — no matter where the bullet wound is on the body. more
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Rabbi Jack Dermer
Merrick Jewish Centre welcomes new assistant rabbi
On Aug. 1, the Merrick Jewish Centre welcomed its new assistant rabbi, Jack Dermer. According to Centre officials, Dermer “hit the ground running,” with a moving Shabbat at the Beach, and an … more
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What is a Life Plan Community? How does it differ from a 55+ Community?
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 … more
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Feeling the chill of similarity on a trip overseas
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 . . . more
Four Tips to Keep Allergies in Check This Summer
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 - … more
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Resolutions for a Better You: 9 Tips to Help Reduce Your Stress
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 … more
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