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Jeffrey F. Prey, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, has found that his service on Zoom has allowed for people to reconnect with his church.
Religious participation skyrockets as institutions go online during the coronavirus
Religious institutions in Glen Cove and Oyster Bay have been weathering the Covid-19 pandemic successfully, finding positive ways to reach the faithful. Virtual methods adopted by these institutions have allowed for an increase in community participation. more
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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
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Rabbi Marc A. Gruber, Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth
This Passover, continue to make connections
This year as we tell the story of Passover, the concept of a plague will be rendered meaningful through our own experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic. more
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Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020
New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . . more
The Merrick Jewish Centre is beefing up its security, including the addition of armed guards and the installation of an intercom system at entrances.
Merrick Jewish Centre ramps up security
In the face of rising anti-Semitism nationwide, coupled with the recent synagogue shooting at the Chabad of Poway in San Diego, the Merrick Jewish Centre, which takes in congregants from Merrick and Bellmore, is instituting new security measures, including armed guards. more
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St. Boniface Martyr Church in Sea Cliff.
Providing safety in sacred places
In recent years, the world has watched in horror as extremists and terrorists have committed acts of violence in houses of worship — the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas; the Tree … more
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Rabbi Elliot Skiddell
Passover is a time for 'togetherness'
Passover, Pesach in Hebrew, is a time when we are asked to examine the relationship between freedom and social responsibility. more
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Cantor Gustavo Gitlin, left, Reverend Dr. Craig J. Wright, Rabbi Irwin Huberman, Revered Roger C. Williams and Rabbi Neil Schuman were there to honor Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Glen Cove synagogue and churches honor Frank and MLK
The Congregation of Tifereth Israel, Calvary AME Church and First Baptist Church, joined together in a march to honor Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20. Both Frank and King would … more
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Nassau County police are working to improve security at local synagogues following the shooting last month at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Police work to improve security at local synagogues
Following a shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa. that killed 11 congregants, local rabbis met with elected and Nassau County police officials late last month to discuss security. more
Volunteers set up an altar with 11 candles for the 11 lives lost in the shooting.
Oceanside hosts vigil after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
In the wake of the mass shooting that left 11 dead at the Tree of Life Congregation synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, hundreds of local residents gathered for a candlelight vigil at the Oceanside Veterans Triangle on Oct. 30. more
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