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Clergy members and congregants of the First Presbyterian Church of Baldwin, along with many other houses of worship, are switching to virtual services.

Baldwin houses of worship shift to virtual services

Baldwin houses of worship are figuring out how to adjust to the unprecedented consequences of the global coronavirus pandemic: Public gathering is no longer allowed. For Catholics, no further … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/2/20

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice led the Long Island congressional delegation and many other elected and appointed officials in showing a united front against anti-Semitism on Jan. 3.

‘We will do everything we can’

Elected officials came together this past week to denounce recent anti-Semitic attacks and announce measures to combat the violence following the recent attacks on the Jewish community. “Our … more

By Jeff Bessen and Bridget Downes | 1/9/20

Monsey residents gathered to show support for the hamlet’s Orthodox community on Sunday.

Multiple violent attacks across New York leave Jews ‘utterly terrified'

The Five Towns voiced solidarity with the Jewish community in Monsey this week, following Saturday evening’s knife assault at a Chanukah party in the Rockland County hamlet. more

By Ed Weintrob | 12/30/19

Have faith and miracles will happen

A special Hanukkah message from Rabbi Paul Hoffman of the South Shore Jewish Center in Island Park. more

By Rabbi Paul Hoffman | 12/18/19

In search of a meaningful life

We have been asleep at the wheel. We concentrated on that which is of least importance. We have neglected the real meaning of life and the essence of our existence! These are the types of themes that … more

By Rabbi Royi Shaffin | 9/26/19

Rabbi Paul Hoffman: This Rosh Hashana, let’s think about the next generation

A Rosh Hoshana message from Rabbi Paul Hoffman of the South Shore Jewish Center in Island Park. more

By Rabbi Paul Hoffman | 9/26/19

Rabbi Shimon Stillerman of the Chabad of Islip created a guidebook for his Yiddish language classes.

Schmoozing about the Yiddish language

For one-third of the past 1,000 years, 66 percent of the Jewish population spoke Yiddish, yet the “mama lushen” — the mother tongue of Jews — appeared consigned to the dust bin of history, especially after the Holocaust and when Israel decided on modern Hebrew as its national language. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/29/19

Lynbrook, East Rockaway rabbis in favor of law that would teach students about hate

In response to several instances of hate crimes and anti-Semitism in the U.S., New York lawmakers recently announced legislation aimed at ensuring that “students are taught the hateful intolerance of the swastika and noose” and other symbols of hatred in order to educate them about the history of those symbols. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/29/19

Rabbi Levi Gurkov, of the Chabad of Oceanside, said he was in favor of legislation requiring that students in sixth through 12th grades receive instruction about hate symbols such as the swastika and noose.

Oceanside rabbi supports law that would teach hate symbols to students

In response to several instances of hate crimes and anti-Semitism in the U.S., New York lawmakers recently announced legislation aimed at ensuring that “students are taught the hateful intolerance of the swastika and noose” and other symbols of hatred in order to educate them about the history of those symbols. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/22/19

Loved ones, friends and congregants surrounded Rabbi Mark Greenspan, left, and his wife, Marilyn, as they celebrated his 22 years in the community on Sunday.

Retiring Oceanside Jewish Center rabbi left mark on community

After more than two decades of spiritual and educational leadership, Rabbi Mark Greenspan will retire at the end of the month. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/6/19