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 . . .
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12/7/17
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Rabbi Andrew Warmflash offered his thoughts about Hanukkah, which is observed from Dec. 12 through 20 this year.
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12/6/17
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Rabbi Sandra Bellush offered her reflections on Hanukkah, which begins Dec. 12.
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12/6/17
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The villages of Lynbrook and East Rockaway will each host menorah lightings this week.
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12/6/17
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Dear friends,
On Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, Jews in America, Israel and around the world will come together to light the first candle of Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights.
At its heart, …
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12/5/17
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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.
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By Karen Bloom
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11/30/17
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On Nov. 9, workmen continued to string electrical wires across the ceiling of what will be the new Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Sustenance Center in Cedarhurst in the Maple Plaza Mall.
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By Jeff Bessen
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11/16/17
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The world recognized International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27 — a day designated by the United Nations to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and the anniversary of the liberation of …
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By Bridget Downes
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2/2/17
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Rabbi Ronald Brown of Temple Beth Am in Merrick stood with members of his congregation around Stanley Bralower, a patient at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre. Bralower smiled as Brown placed a menorah by his bedside and a series of get-well cards, crafted by the third and fourth-grade students at the temple’s Hebrew school, in his hand.
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By Brian Stieglitz
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1/5/17
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Nearby things to do this week in Valley Stream include a movie at the Elmont Memorial Library, Winterfest events and the annual lighting of the Menorah.
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12/21/16
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