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The power of light — a Hanukkah message
ome Jewish rituals take place at home, and are meant to be shared with the family families. Others are done in synagogue. However there is one ritual that is public, as it is intended to catch the attention of Jews and non-Jews alike: According to the Talmud, one of the most important elements of the menorahs Jews light on Hanukkah is that their light should be visible in our windows at the time when the most people will be passing our homes on the street. more
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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
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Allison Astudillo and Antonella Vigliotti hung candy canes on the Salisbury Christmas tree, situated next to the giant menorah on Carman Avenue, at the Community Association of Stewart Avenue’s annual holiday lighting ceremony on Dec. 10
Salisbury celebrates the holiday season
"This is the first time in 29 years that we’ve had warm weather,” Helen Meittinis, president of the Community Association of Stewart Avenue, joked on Dec. 10. She was speaking to a crowd … more
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Shir Soul released a music video of its song “Lift Yourself Up” for Hanukkah.
Finding faith through music
Scott Eckers has always been deeply involved in music. The 35-year-old East Meadow native said he received an excellent music education in the local schools, went on to sing a capella in college, and … more
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The Herbst family gathered at the menorah in Baldwin to light the third candle and celebrate Hanukkah. Jonah, 5, with his father Evan, and his sisters Talia and Elisha, both 8, stand with their parents Evan and Shelley Herbst, and grandmother Anna Edelstein.
Candles all a-glow
The night was cool, but hearts were warm as the South Baldwin Jewish Center celebrated Hanukkah by lighting the community menorah on Dec. 8 at the Long Island Rail Road station. The community … more
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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
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Sophia and Emily Cardali were excited to see the decorated tree and menorah at the annual holiday lighting ceremony, sponsored by the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations, on Dec. 3.
Happy holiday season begins in East Meadow
East Meadowites kicked off the holiday season at the 16th annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park Town Square last week. The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the … more
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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
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The festival of lights
There was a record-breaking turnout for this year’s menorah lighting ceremony as more than 500 residents crowded Kennedy Plaza on Sunday to mark the first night of Hanukkah. Rabbi Eli Goodman … more
Joni Center lit the menorah.
O’side JCC celebrates the festival of lights
The Friedberg JCC had a community celebration for Hanukkah on Dec. 6. It was an afternoon of singing, dancing, crafts, food and most important of all – fun. more
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