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

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

A Glen Cove postcard, circa 1910, that highlights Bernstein’s Department Store that opened in 1897 is part of the Jewish Historical Society of Long Island’s collection.

Documenting Jewish history on Long Island

After extensively researching Jewish history on Long Island, Brad Kolodny found himself with much more historical information that could be included in his two books. He decided to put that knowledge to good use by founding the online Jewish Historical Society of Long Island. more

By Olivia Ramseur | 7/29/21

Cedarhurst resident Benny Friedman, 9, showed his enthusiasm for the pro-Israel comments of U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi at the rally.

United against anti-Semitism in Cedarhurst

On the heels of 11 days of fighting between Israel and Hamas, which is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and Israel, an estimated 3,500 to 4,000 people rallied in Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst to show support for Israel and Jewish people around the world. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/2/21

Whether waving Israeli flags or holding pro-Jewish signs, the crowd in Cedarhurst was vocal in its opposition to anti-Semitism.

Thousands rally for Israel and Jewish people in Cedarhurst

On the heels of an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas, considered a terrorist organization by the United States and Israel, an estimated 3,500 to 4,000 people rallied in Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst Thursday night to show support for Israel and Jewish people around the world. The rally followed a recent surge in anti-Semitic violence in the New York metropolitan area and beyond. Officials said the crowd was the largest ever at the park. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/27/21

Several state legislators are supporting a bill that would require the State Education Department to ensure that the Holocaust is being taught in school districts statewide. With State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, at lectern, were Sen. Anna Kaplan, left, and State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, right.

New York lawmakers stump for bill focusing on Holocaust education

Supported by a 2020 study that shows a shocking lack of knowledge about the Holocaust among New York state residents ages 18 to 39, several state lawmakers, including State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, are backing legislation that aims to ensure that schools are teaching students about the historical event as required by an existing state law. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/6/21

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

Administrators at the Oceanside Jewish Center remain hopeful that they can sell part of their property to a developer amid financial struggles.

Oceanside Jewish Center administrators mull next step after assisted living facility denied

Amid declining membership and decreasing funds, Oceanside Jewish Center administrators are seeking a new project at the house of worship after Town of Hempstead officials unanimously denied a request to build a 119-room assisted-living facility on part of the property. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/31/21

A developer’s plan to convert part of the Oceanside Jewish Center property into a 119-room assisted-living facility was voted down by the Hempstead Town Board, 7-0, on March 9.

Town denies proposed assisted living facility for Oceanside Jewish Center site

Whether it was because of traffic, environmental, parking or other concerns, many community members said they breathed a sigh of relief when the Hempstead Town Board voted on March 9 against a proposed three-story, 119-room assisted-living facility at the site of the Oceanside Jewish Center. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/21

East Meadow Kiwanis gathered outside the Shoprite in Uniondale to collect food for local pantries over the weekend.

Kiwanis Club of East Meadow food drive a success

The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow held a food drive on the weekend outside of the ShopRite in Uniondale. Seven truckloads of non-perishable food and 54 gift cards, were collected for local pantries with monetary donations amounting to $545. more

By Jennifer Corr | 3/16/21

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

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