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Emmy Jacobs, left, with her contest prize and winning artwork and Rebecca Abbitan held her tickets and pointed to her illustration.

Hebrew Academy of Long Beach students win for JFK airport artwork

Two Hebrew Academy of Long Beach third-graders took home prizes in the John F. Kennedy International Synagogue/ Jewish Press Hanukkah Art Contest. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/20/22

Community Chest South Shore’s Youth Board at the annual 5K Family Run/Walk in Atlantic Beach last October.

Community Chest Youth Board empowers teens

Community Chest South Shore, formerly known as Five Towns Community Chest, is a 90-year-old local organization that gives high school-age teens opportunities to volunteer, become involved in the local community and expand their social network through its Youth Board. more

By Lisa Margaria | 1/20/22

Hewlett High School senior Arib Khan expressed his opinion about adding Eid to the school calendar at multiple Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education meetings, including the recent Jan. 12 work meeting, above.

No Eid holidays on Hewlett-Woodmere school calendar

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education voted on its 2022-2023 school calendar, which will not include the Muslim Eid holidays, a disappointment to more than 1,000 people who signed a petition in favor adding the holidays. more

By Lisa Margaria | 1/20/22

HALB Middle School Spelling Bee winners, from left were third place finisher Eitan Summers, second place finisher Benaya Aryeh and the first place winner Ayala Glicksman.

Hebrew Academy of Long Beach talks STEM, celebrates spelling bee winners

As part of the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program, Michael Beer, a Google engineer, presented a Zoom discussion with the eighth grade boys on “Being a Google Engineer: What is the Cloud, What Makes Working at Google Exciting, and What Projects Do I Work On.” more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/13/22

Hewlett High School student Anoosha Virani addressed the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education on the Eid holiday at the Dec. 15 meeting.

Hewlett-Woodmere board to decide on Eid holidays

Since 2017, Muslim families in District 14 have been asking the Hewlett-Woodmere School District Board of Education to consider accommodating their request to add the Eid holidays to the school calendar so their children to take part in the celebrations, and pointed to the inclusive environment that the district promotes as another reason. more

By Lisa Margaria | 1/7/22

Cedarhurst Avenue toward Central Avenue in Cedarhurst on Jan. 7.

Eight inches falls in the Five Towns

Cedarhursty Mayor Benjamin Weinstick said roighly 8 inches of snow fell in the village and with crews beginning work at 4 a.m., the "whole village is plowed and salted," he said. In Lawrence, officials said the roads are clear. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/6/22

HAFTR Highlights student columnist Kyra Seidel.

Celebrating Hanukkah with spirited fun

Happy Holidays! The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High school had a great month filled with meaningful Hanukkah celebrations, including a spirited holiday concert, color war and special candle lighting ceremony. more

By Kyra Seidel | 1/6/22

Woodmere Middle School seventh-graders, Raphael Levi, left, Zenon Eliopoulos and Daniella Kotlyar, worked the ticket line at the Ogden light show on Dec. 21.

Holiday lights shine bright at Ogden school

At Ogden Elementary School in Valley Stream, lights, decorations, music, food and games for students, parents, teachers and staff set a cheery tone for the holidays on Dec. 21. Last year, the event was drive-thru only, but this year, the children were able to enjoy the experience outdoors in each other’s company. more

By Lisa Margaria | 1/6/22

Rambam Mesivta High School in Lawrence has returned to in-person instruction after an uptick of Covid and flu cases.

Rambam Mesivta students return to Lawrence building

After three days out of the Frost Avenue building in Lawrence, Rambam Mesivta High School students have returned to in-person learning. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/27/21

‘Ice skating’ was popular and skaters had their share of falls and fun at Hewlett Elementary School’s Winter Wonderland on Dec. 15.

Winter wonderland at Hewlett Elementary School

Hewlett Elementary School ushered in the season with a Winter Wonderland on Dec. 15 that stretched across the campus, and included an “ice skating” rink, giant inflatables, multiple tables of vendor goods, hot chocolate, a DJ, dancing, donuts, pretzels and a snow blowing machine. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/23/21

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