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Ready to begin the “Torah procession,” participants gathered to document the occasion.

Torah parade brings shuls together in E.M.

Roughly 100 people marched from North Bellmore to East Meadow last Sunday to celebrate the consolidation of the closed Temple Beth-El of Bellmore and the East Meadow Jewish Center. The 2.6 miles were … more

By Laura Lane | 9/2/21

The Rev. Dorett Johnson-Agu led congregants in prayer at the East Meadow United Methodist Church on Nov. 19.

Harvesting Thanksgiving spirit through prayer

As the East Meadow United Methodist Church choir sang a rendition of “He Loves Me,” congregants from different churches and synagogues across East Meadow joined together for the 36th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service on Nov. 19. more

By Stephany Reyes | 12/6/17

Annie Bleiberg, a survivor who is also a docent at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, spoke at the East Meadow Jewish Center on May 4.

East Meadow Jewish Center commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day

The East Meadow Jewish Center recently commemorated Yom H’Shoah — or Holocaust Memorial Day — with a somber service on May 4. The program allowed living Jews to reflect and say … more

By Jordan Silver and Julie Mansmann | 5/19/16

Marcia Zinger and Susan Bernstein painted equipment to prevent rust.

Supporting Israeli soldiers

Witnessing a routine activity at an Israel Defense Forces base just north of Be’er Sheva left East Meadowite Neal H. Zuckerman verklempt, he said. Zuckerman and seven other East Meadow … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/1/16

Gianna Farley, center, and Lauren Torres were happy to have their faces painted at the East Meadow Jewish Center’s “Purim Party with a Purpose” event on Sunday.

East Meadow Jewish Center celebrates ‘Purim with a Purpose’

A cast of tiny characters sang, ran jumped and paraded around the East Meadow Jewish Center on Sunday to celebrate a holiday and raise money for worthy causes. Costume-clad kids and their families … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/24/16

The shul’s “smorgasboard room” was converted into an intimate cabaret on Saturday, Dec. 12 for Biegel’s concert.

Pianist wows Jewish center crowd

East Meadow Jewish Center congregants and community members were wowed by a performance by renowned pianist, recording artist, composer and arranger, Jeffrey Biegel, last week. EMJC leaders hosted … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/18/15

Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel, who frequently plays with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra, will be performing a special Hanukkah concert at the East Meadow Jewish Center. on Dec. 12.

Jewish center to host renowned pianist

East Meadow Jewish Center leaders are offering congregants plenty of sweet treats for Hanukkah. The synagogue will host renowned pianist, recording artist, composer and arranger, Jeffrey Biegel, for … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/10/15

Scott Eckers, an East Meadow School District Board of Education trustee, lit the second candle on the East Meadow Jewish Center’s oversized menorah. The menorah is located on the front lawn of the temple, at 1400 Prospect Ave.

East Meadow Jewish Center celebrates Hanukkah

Families flocked to the East Meadow Jewish Center to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah last week. The temple, situated at 1400 Prospect Ave., began hosting menorah lighting ceremonies on Dec. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/10/15

East Meadow’s religious leaders were pleased to see each other and meet community members of different faiths at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service.

Community unifies to pray, give thanks

Scores of East Meadowites of different backgrounds and religious beliefs gathered together on Sunday at the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service. The ceremony was held at St. Raphael’s Roman … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/30/15

More than 50 vendors participated last Sunday at the East Meadow Jewish Center to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Breast cancer fundraiser unites the community

Hundreds of local residents arrived at the East Meadow Jewish Center last Sunday for a good cause: to support breast cancer awareness and research, all in support of a local breast cancer survivor. more

By David Weingrad | 10/7/15

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