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It’s not the Star of David. The oldest symbol associated with the Jewish people is the Menorah, as described in Exodus chapter 25. The lamp stand was a prominent fixture that stood In Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem, as well as in the Second Temple, which was sacked by the Roman Empire in the first century.
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12/12/25
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What if I told you that Hanukkah has nothing to do with winning a war, religious freedom, or even miracles — and that missing this point may be why so many of us feel spiritually “successful,” yet quietly dimmed?
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By Rabbi Eli Goodman
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12/12/25
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The Long Beach Police and Fire departments are joining forces to support the Nassau County Toys For Tots Campaign this holiday season.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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12/12/25
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The Long Beach community found warmth in sub-freezing temperatures as hundreds of spectators gathered in Kennedy Plaza for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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12/12/25
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Long Beach High School hosted its first Therapy Dog Thursday; a wellness initiative offered through Pet Partners and the high school’s newly designed Student Wellness Center known as The Well.
Students were invited to stop by The Well to meet Jackson, a gentle and friendly golden retriever, accompanied by his handler, Steve Tepper, in hopes to bring calm, comfort and connection to students through the meeting, on Nov. 20.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/12/25
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Long Beach’s Martin Luther King Center, now under the leadership of board chair Sheena Curry, has been awarded a grant of nearly $150,000 by the federal government. The money will be earmarked for the creation of a specialized financial clinic that will offer the community free tax planning, preparation and guidance.
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By Chris Colucci
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12/12/25
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The Bachurei Chemed BACH Jewish Center in Long Beach marked Thanksgiving morning by turning its holiday prayers into a heartfelt tribute to the city’s first responders, honoring members of the police and fire departments and Emergency Medical Services during its Shacharis service, highlighting their daily work protecting the community.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/12/25
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For members of the Joint Veterans Organization, the Pearl Harbor Commemoration ceremony is more than a day of awareness – it’s a day of remembrance – especially for members like Robert Condela.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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12/12/25
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his intention to run for governor through an a video ad on his campaign website.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/9/25
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Bring your holiday spirit to the festive gathering of antique cars, fire trucks, floats and bikes that will celebrate the 12th annual Long Beach Electric Light Parade. The city will host the event on Dec. 13, beginning at 6 p.m.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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12/5/25
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