On Nov. 19, County Executive Ed Mangano announced that he was establishing the Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund Committee.
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11/29/12
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Several Five Towns congregations and other organizations will hold a rally in support of Israel on Monday, Nov. 26 during this latest round of hostilities.
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11/23/12
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As Americans came together to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, we once again became the victims of a senseless attack, this time overseas.
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9/20/12
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Israel recently celebrated its 64th birthday, and to mark the occasion, the Merrick Jewish Centre was transformed into the country itself.
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By David Weingrad
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6/1/12
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With three sons who have served in the Israeli army, Ed and Judy Grushko of Cedarhurst understand the definition of a “lone soldier.” Lone soldiers are personnel serving in the Israel Defense Forces who do not have immediate family in Israel.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/24/12
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If the students of the JCC’s Rainbow School get as excited about learning as their teachers do, then this after school enrichment program could be on to something.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/17/12
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The Young Israel of West Hempstead’s Sisterhood arranged for actress Mayim Bialik, known for her roles in the shows “Blossom” and “The Big Bang Theory,” to speak about …
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12/21/11
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No one ever complains that Thanksgiving came early this year, or that Labor Day came late. Secular holidays are always deemed to arrive on time. But Jews never seem able to accept the arrival of …
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By Rabbi Scott Hoffman
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9/28/11
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Hurricane Irene was the first hurricane to touch ground in the U.S. since 2008. For the first time in its history, the New York City transportation system was shut down. Mayor Bloomberg and our local …
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Al D'Amato
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9/1/11
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To the Editor:
After reading Al D’Amato’s column “Israel’s Armageddon” (June 2-8), as a Jew, and more important, as a global citizen who seeks peace in the Middle East, I was concerned …
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6/8/11
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