I would be severely mistaken if I said that Barack Obama has been a pro-Israel President. In fact, since taking office, he has undoubtedly strained our strong relationship with Israel and its current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Al D'Amato
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6/2/11
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Merrick Hebrew high schools recently held a graduation ceremony at the Merrick Jewish Centre, a joint effort of Temple Beth Am, Temple Israel of South Merrick and the Merrick Jewish Centre.
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5/23/11
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Exhibits and more...
As Time Goes ByAn exhibition of paintings by Valley Stream artist Noel Darvie, highlighting landscapes and seaside scenes of local places. Through May 31. Barnes Gallery, 2 …
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5/19/11
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Exhibits and more...
Edward Weston: Life WorkThe exhibit surveys the 50-year career of a giant of 20th-century photography. The photographs of Edward Weston (1886-1958) capture the rhythms, …
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5/11/11
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Around town Supermarket Bingo NiteThe Ladies Auxiliary of the West Hempstead Fire Department is hosting a Supermarket Bingo Nite on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the West …
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11/3/10
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If you stumble across a middle-aged man sprinting on Merrick streets early in the morning, don’t be alarmed. That’s probably Rabbi Scott Hoffman.
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David Weingrad
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10/26/10
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In an effort to combat religious extremism and force Israel to recognize the diversity of Judaism, 58 female members of Central Synagogue of Nassau County, including Ida Weiss Plaia, president of the congregation, came to the temple sanctuary before the start of the Succoth holiday on Sept. 22, to be photographed holding Torah scrolls by fellow congregant Howard Wechsler.
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Judy Rattner
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9/29/10
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With Election Day less than two months away, President Obama has taken to blaming Republicans for slowing economic growth by not supporting his economic agenda.
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Al D'Amato
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9/21/10
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A good portion of last week’s news cycle focused on the rise of school bullies. Tragically, two young girls, including a Suffolk County teen, took their own lives after being pushed to the edge by bullies.
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Al D'Amato
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4/21/10
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In Judaism there is a healthy tension between the individual and the nation as a whole. There are times when our focus is inward toward our own development and goals, and other times when we are …
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Rabbi Dr. Chaim Wakslak
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3/24/10
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