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Now, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit. more

By Michaelle Solages | 1/5/24

The people of Israel live

Following Hamas’s attack on the nation of Israel, I attended several vigils, including one at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center in Greenvale. It was a very poignant event with a lot of emotion. more

By Charles Lavine | 10/26/23

Sunrise VX director Athena Levesque, who plays Sunny, holds up puppets Lily and Noah, who help kids have fun or work through emotional times.

This Oceanside organization has created a safe haven for children

Oceanside’s Sunrise Association organization, which started as a program at the Friedberg Jewish Community Center in 2006, is making a profound impact one child at a time. Whether battling cancer, … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/17/23

The Special Advocacy Coalition president and founder Ashley Gazes started SPEAC after being bullied in high school for her disability. She turned her pain into a positive by working with the Oceanside Friedberg Jewish Community Center to promote making programs for those with disabilities.

JCC Red Carpet Event raises funds for the Special Advocacy Coalition

The Friedberg Jewish Community Center was a spotlight of positive change on April 26 at their Red Carpet Event to help celebrate and advocate for adults with disabilities. Those with disabilities … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/7/23

Stacey Sweet and Joe Ponte celebrated the Friedberg JCC at the inaugural community awards ceremony.

JCC honors leaders at Heroes luncheon

Members of the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC gathered for the inaugural Community Heroes Luncheon and Friedberg Friends Awards at the Sunny Atlantic Beach Club July 28. The JCC honored several dedicated community members for their support of the center and community throughout the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 8/5/21

Dozens of South Shore residents received a “Seder in a Box” delivery.

Oceanside JCC delivers Passover meals to isolated community members

Volunteers at the Barry and Florence Freidberg Jewish Community Center in Oceanside prepared and delivered 200 traditional Passover meals on March 25. Recipients in the surrounding communities received two “Seder in a Box” dinners and a socially-distant visit. more

By Tom Carrozza | 4/1/21

JCC celebrates Purim with Covid precautions

In normal years, Purim is celebrated with large family gatherings at which relatives exchange Purim baskets, wear costumes and share a meal. Purim, or the Festival of Lots, commemorates the survival of the Jews who, in the fifth century, were marked for death by their Persian rulers. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 3/4/21

Items collected were placed on a table outside the community center during the socially distant event.

O'Side JCC's day of giving lifts spirits

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” The Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center, in Ocean-side, put actions to the words of the man they were celebrating last week when they conducted their MLK Day of Service to bring people in the community together at a time when it’s difficult to impossible to gather as one. more

By Tom Carrozza | 1/28/21

Roni Kleinman, executive director of the JCC, addressed members and staff from in front of a green screen at the facility.

Friedberg JCC in Oceanside looks to the future

When members and guests eventually return to the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside, the facility will look different than before it closed several months ago. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/29/20

Friedberg JCC in Oceanside may be closed temporarily due to coronavirus, but its website has a wide array of program offerings for the community.

Friedberg JCC in Oceanside holds virtual programs, aches to re-open

While its doors are physically shut for now, the JCC staff is still working to provide the community with virtual programs to keep active and connected. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/26/20