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Churches can open since they are included in Phase 2, but many do not want to risk it.

Religious leaders decide to keep doors closed as Phase 2 begins

Places of worship will be allowed to reopen with a on Wednesday but with only 25 percent occupancy, as part of New York’s Phase 2 reopening. Although the reopening is a sign of New York returning to life, religious institutions of Oyster Bay and Glen Cove are wary. more

By Letisha Dass | 6/12/20

Rev. A.H. Sparkman, the pastor of Calvary African Methodist Episcopal Church in Glen Cove, was a speaker at Sunday’s Black Lives Matter march and rally that spanned Glen Cove and Sea Cliff.

Glen Cove’s spiritual leaders address killing of George Floyd

Among the communities across the country that were outraged and wanted to address issues relating to race relations and law enforcement is Glen Cove. The city’s spiritual leaders, in an effort to prevent what happened in Minneapolis from happening at home, said they are looking to have open and honest conversations with community leaders and residents. more

By Jennifer Corr | 6/10/20

Cedarhurst-based Hindi’s Libraries receives achievement award

Hindi’s Libraries, a Cedarhurst-based free book distribution organization, was named the winner of the Little Free Library’s 2020 Todd H. Bol Award for Outstanding Achievement, as the nonprofit has donated more than 100,000 books since its founding in 2018. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/18/20

Rabbi Irwin Huberman of Congregation Tifereth Is having his services go digital in the wake of the coronavirus.

Memorable changes on Passover at Congregation Tifereth Israel

Rabbi Irwin Huberman, Congregation Tifereth Israel’s spiritual leader, said that if it was not for the ongoing health emergency, this period would actually be a rather interesting time in history. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/11/20

Children from Congregation Tifereth’s Hebrew school performed in a play about Purim on March 8.

A fun Purim play with modern messages

“Today we’re going to turn the world upside down. You can be anyone you want.” Those were words Rabbi Irwin Huberman shared with more than 100 children and adults, who were dressed … more

By Cathi Turow | 3/18/20

The Congregation Shaaray Shalom building in West Hempstead has housed the Temple B’Nai Israel congregation since December.

West Hempstead synagogue houses Temple B’Nai Israel

After years of dwindling membership, Temple B’Nai Israel of Elmont sold its building on Elmont Road last year and moved into the Congregation Shaaray Shalom synagogue in West Hempstead a few months … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/3/19

Woodmere resident Cindy Grosz at her bat mitzvah with Rabbi Morris Friedman and Rebbetzin Adelaide Friedman.

Lawrence resident Adelaide Friedman, 91

Adelaide Friedman, known to her family and friends as Addi, was the wife to an iconic rabbi and saw her son become the United States ambassador to Israel. She was also had a keen intellect and was an accomplished cook. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/6/19

Former New York Mets player Art Shamsky signed one of his two books at Temple Israel on April 7.

Temple Israel in Lawrence Hosts former New York Met Art Shamsky

The impact of major league baseball’s worst team, the New York Mets, rising to capture a World Series title and the imagination of the New York metropolitan area and country nearly 50 years ago, is historical, according to Art Shamsky, who played on that championship squad. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/11/19

Former New York Mets player Ed Kranepool, a member of 1969 championship team, spoke at Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere on March 31.

The real Mr. Met, Ed Kranepool, visits Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere

Three days after the major league baseball season began, Ed Kranepool, an original Mets player and native New Yorker, who was part of the 1969 World Series championship team, visited Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/11/19

Tova Robbins, 3, was impressed by Cantor Gustavo Gitlin’s balloon animal-making skills at Congregation Tifereth Israel’s Purim celebration on March 17.

Purim party in Glen Cove celebrates inclusivity

The children raced from table to table in the auditorium of Congregation Tifereth Israel, their hands tinkering with crafts, crayons and carnival games. They spun around wildly in the makeshift gaga … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/21/19

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