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Celebrating the High Holidays during the pandemic

When the novel coronavirus swept across the globe in the weeks before Passover, there was a frenzied panic as we prepared to celebrate the holiday alone, physically distant from our extended family … more

By Chaim Blachman | 9/16/20

Double mitzvahs in a one-horse mountain town

If there is any topic guaranteed to irritate readers more than politics, it’s religion, but here goes a true story. In the innocent days before the plague of Covid-19 . . . more

8/8/20

Rabbi Howard Diamond will retire in August after 10 years leading Congregation B'nai Sholom-Beth David, the only rabbi the temple has had since its merger in 2010.

Rabbi Diamond set to retire from Rockville Centre temple

After 10 years in Rockville Centre, preceded by decades leading various congregations around Long Island, Rabbi Howard Diamond will lead his final service at Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David on Aug. 8, and then retire. Diamond has been the only rabbi there since the two temples merged in 2010, and was instrumental not only in bringing them together, but also in helping the congregants form bonds. more

By Jill Nossa | 7/31/20

Rabbi Arnold B. Marans helped establish the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst and was a mentor and friend to his congregants.

Cedarhurst Sephardic Temple leader Rabbi Arnold B. Marans, 92

An accomplished spiritual leader with a large family and many friends, Rabbi Arnold B. Marans was the founding rabbi of the Sephardic Temple of Cedarhurst, and served as a chaplain and was active in Jewish organizations. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/15/20

Rabbi Michael Cohen has been a U.S. Army Chaplain since 2012, leading large religious services for hundreds of people in the military and their families, teaching Judaism and offering counseling services to combat soldiers. He will arrive at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth once the Department of Defense discharges him from his base in Georgia, which has been delayed due to the coronavirus.

Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth welcomes a new rabbi

Rabbi Michael Cohen, who officially became rabbi of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth (CSBE) on July 1, knew that a rabbinical career was his calling since his teenage years. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/13/20

Rabbi Arnold B. Marans in the newly renovated Sephardic Jewish Center of Canarsie and Sephardic Home Memorial Hall at the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst.

Rabbi Arnold B. Marans, 92

Rabbi Arnold B. Marans, the founding rabbi of the Sephardic Temple of Cedarhurst died on his birthday, July 12. He was 92. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/12/20

A goodbye parade was held for Rabb Marci Gruber and Rabbi Elliot Skidell by Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth congregants.

Congregants say goodbye to retiring rabbis in Rockville Centre

On Saturday, a drive-by farewell took place at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre so congregants could send their wishes in person –though at a distance—to Rabbi Marc Gruber and Rabbi Elliot Skiddell, both of whom are retiring this month. More than 60 families drove past the synagogue, holding signs, waving and honking as the rabbis sat in the shade, spaced apart. more

By Jill Nossa | 6/5/20

Rabbi Irwin Huberman of Congregation Tifereth Is having his services go digital in the wake of the coronavirus.

Memorable changes on Passover at Congregation Tifereth Israel

Rabbi Irwin Huberman, Congregation Tifereth Israel’s spiritual leader, said that if it was not for the ongoing health emergency, this period would actually be a rather interesting time in history. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/11/20

A Passover message: There is always something good

In every bad situation, there is also always something good that comes of it. The Talmudic character Nachum Ish Gamzu is famous, in Jewish tradition, for seeing the silver lining in … more

By Rabbi Royi Shaffin | 4/8/20

This Passover will pass over

A Passover message from Rabbi Uri Goren of Temple Avodah in Oceanside. more

By Rabbi Uri Goren | 4/7/20

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