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By Rabbi Marc A. Gruber
Central Synagogue
After Alexander the Great died in battle (323 B.C.E.) his generals divided his empire into three parts. The Land of Israel was …
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12/14/11
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While running across the Queensboro Bridge during mile 16 of the 2010 New York City Marathon, Rabbi Scott Hoffman said he heard nothing. While usually flooded by cars headed to and from Manhattan, …
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By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com
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10/28/11
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No one ever complains that Thanksgiving came early this year, or that Labor Day came late. Secular holidays are always deemed to arrive on time. But Jews never seem able to accept the arrival of …
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By Rabbi Scott Hoffman
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9/28/11
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As we conclude the Jewish year of 5771 and reflect on the year that was, our hearts are filled with mixed emotions. We remember events that have been joyous and exhilarating, and others that have …
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By Rabbi Elon Soniker
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9/28/11
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The Jewish festival of Rosh Hashana, which began on Wednesday, is the beginning of a period in the Jewish calendar called the Ten Days of Awe. It also has another name, the Ten Days of …
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By Rabbi Art Vernon
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9/28/11
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The Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead made a small splash in the headlines last month when it was featured by The Jewish Week in an article about changing demographics in West Hempstead and …
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By Lee Landor
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8/10/11
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The Chabad of Oceanside purchased its 17,000-square-foot building on June 30, cementing its place in the community and opening the door for new and expanded programs — starting right away.
The …
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Alex Costello
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7/13/11
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Rabbi Ronald Androphy is no stranger to hard work and dedication. As a rabbi for 33 years, he made the decision to go back to The Jewish Theological Seminary Graduate School part time, earning a Doctor of Hebrew Literature this year on May 19.
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By Meghan McCloskey
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6/22/11
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In recent weeks, the news has been filled with images of citizens around the world protesting in the streets against totalitarian governments and their policies of suppressing expression. Women and …
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By Rabbi Art Vernon, Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead
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4/20/11
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There’s a famous Jewish joke that goes: “Why do Jews always answer one question with another?”
“I don’t know, why do they?”
Jews have always asked questions. …
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By Rabbi Meir Dvir, Malverne Jewish Center
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4/13/11
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