Rabbi Ronald Androphy, the spiritual leader of the East meadow Jewish center, is leading a congregational trip to Israel. During their stay, Androphy has submitted daily reports of their travel experiences. more

Though it may seem hard to believe given recent temperatures, spring is right around the corner, and with the change in season comes a plethora of activity among local East Meadow institutions and organizations. But even before the season officially begins on March 20, residents looking to enjoy fun-filled, family-oriented activities have plenty to choose from this weekend. more

The East Meadow Jewish Center’s Sisterhood and Young Adult Division is honoring two North Bellmore boys by raising funds for worthy causes, with memories of their short lives in mind. The … more

Ruth Mermelstein, 84, has been a member of the East Meadow Jewish Center since she moved to the hamlet in 1955. She and her husband, Sidney Mermelstein, moved to North Bellmore 13 years later, where they raised two children, and have lived there ever since. more

April 27 marked Holocaust Remembrance Day in the U.S., as synagogues across the country held services honoring the six million Jews who were killed by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime during World War II. The East Meadow Jewish Center hosted its own Yom HaShoah service last Sunday. The synagogue has a number of Holocaust survivors, including Alex Konstantyn, who spent years as a refugee in his own country with his family, roaming the Polish countryside while evading Nazi persecution, and Ruth Mermelstein, a native Romanian who spent time in several concentration camps, including Auschwitz. more

In 1953, the East Meadow Jewish Center was built on Prospect Avenue. The Conservative Jewish synagogue began with just over 100 founding members, and was led by spiritual leader Dr. Israel Nobel. more

The East Meadow Jewish Center Sisterhood held a Purim party to benefit the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation on March 4. more

The East Meadow Jewish Center Hebrew School was informed in a letter on Jan. 12 that it was re-certified as a School of Excellence by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. more

Congregants at the East Meadow Jewish Center attended a Shabbat lunch on Jan. 21 to honor two employees who played invaluable roles in the congregation. Stanley Bodson, head custodian for 44 years, and Hector Martinez, assistant custodian for 23 years, retired this year. more

The East Meadow Jewish Center held its 29th annual menorah lighting ceremony on Dec. 21 to commemorate the beginning of Hanukkah. more