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The Chabad of the Beaches honored firefighters that helped save Torah scrolls from a fire 10 years ago.

A decade ago, there was a fire at Chabad of the Beaches at Beth El. A group of firefighters banded together to save two Torah scrolls from the devastation. They were honored with a service on … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/15/24

Councilman Anthony D'Esposito joined a number of other local elected leaders — including Town of Hempstead supervisor Don Clavin and Rockville Centre mayor Francis Murray to condemn what they called antisemitic flyers that were circulated around the community on Friday.

Clavin, Murray, Hochul condemn antisemitic flyers

Electeds from both Rockville Centre and the Town of Hempstead are calling for a formal investigation into what they described as antisemitic leaflets left on the doorsteps of families living in Rockville Centre. more

By Brian Pfail | 7/22/22

Ariel Poplack and Miriam Poplack Steinberg with the plaque honoring their parents, Rabbi Alvin and Rosalind Poplack, at the International Synagogue on the fourth floor of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

JFK Airport synagogue chapel is dedicated to the Poplacks

Rabbi Alvin and Rosalind Poplack, who died within 66 days of each other 10 years ago, were remembered by their children and memorialized by having the chapel of the International Synagogue at John F. Kennedy International Airport dedicated to them at the synagogue’s annual Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 2, the fifth day of the Jewish holiday this year. more

By Lisa Margaria | 12/9/21

Rena Riback, of the Rockville Centre-based Anti-Racism Project, left, led a peaceful protest of the Proud Boys’ march through the village. On the steps behind Riback were Margarita Grassing, executive director of the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre, Mayor Francis Murray and village Trustee Katie Conlon.

Rockville Centre residents host counter protest to Proud Boys

Dozens of Rockville Centre residents gathered at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth on Dec. 1, their flashlights lighting up the night as they joined local elected officials, religious leaders and anti-racism advocates to protest the far-right Proud Boys’ march through the village on Nov. 27. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 12/9/21

Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth hosted a harvest festival and plant-based cooking demonstration on Sunday.

Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre hosts harvest festival, plant-based cooking demonstration

It was a day to celebrate the harvest and vegan lifestyles on Sunday at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/30/21

The Rev. Scott Ressman and Chairwoman for Christian Education Lori Dunne were a big part of the Pride Sunday service at United Church.

United Church celebrates Pride Sunday

If the last year has taught people anything, it is how to make the best out of difficult circumstances. United Church of Rockville Centre did just that as members celebrated Pride Sunday on June 27, … more

By Tom Carrozza | 7/1/21

Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David Cantor Alexandra Weiser, left, Rabbi David Lerner, synagogue board chair Ira Salwen and school Principal Dan Seid performed a skit.

Rockville Centre synagogue hosts Lag B’Omer BBQ

It was a warm, sunny day last Sunday when Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David hosted its Lag B’Omer BBQ. It was the synagogue’s first in-person event in more than a year. With … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/6/21

Do we really know why we celebrate Chanukkah?

Do you know why Americans celebrate the Fourth of July? Well, a long time ago, a lot of colonists suffered because Great Britain wanted to rule the land that would one day become America. more

By Rabbi Michael Cohen | 12/10/20

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

Oceanside Lutheran Church, on Davison Avenue, will open July 12 the earliest after being closed for in-person worship since March, said Pastor Alex Raabe.

Oceanside, Island Park places of worship reopening with caution

Pastor Alex Raabe, of Oceanside Lutheran Church, is anxious to return to in-person worship — but the health and safety of parishioners comes first, he said. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/22/20

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