After a rash of anti-Semitic incidents on Long Island and across the country, Temple Avodah is hosting a Shabbat Across America dinner for the first time in years, while the South Shore Jewish Center will continue with the annual tradition.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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2/20/20
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On Dec. 22, the Oceanside and Island Park communities gathered to light their respective menorahs and celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah with holiday treats like latkes, donuts and chocolate gelt.
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1/2/20
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A Hanukkah Message from Rabbi Paul Hoffman, of South Shore Jewish Center in Island Park
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By Rabbi Paul Hoffman
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12/19/19
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A special Hanukkah message from Rabbi Paul Hoffman of the South Shore Jewish Center in Island Park.
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By Rabbi Paul Hoffman
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12/18/19
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Forty years ago, a former SSJC Men’s Club president, the late Bernard Ross, donated the menorah to the village. Ross died in 2016. At this year’s lighting, on Dec. 22, the community will dedicate a plaque to him and affix it to the menorah.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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12/12/19
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Jo-Ellen Risolo Sarnelli’s dedication to her community is evident by her daily actions in Island Park. Her commitment to civic pursuits led to the Island Park Chamber of Commerce naming her the Community Service Award recipient at its 69th annual Dinner Dance at the Bridgeview Yacht Club on Nov. 7.
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By Mike Smollins
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11/14/19
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South Shore Jewish Center is the Island Park Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year for 2019.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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10/31/19
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There is one aspect of Rosh Hashana that never ceases to intrigue me. Jewish tradition calls this day “hayom harat olam,” today the world was born. We teach that Rosh Hashana is the anniversary …
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9/26/19
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A Passover message from Rabbi Paul Hoffman of the South Shore Jewish Center.
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By Rabbi Paul Hoffman
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4/17/19
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Jews across the country will celebrate the 23rd Annual Shabbat Across America on March 1. South Shore Jewish Center hosts its own celebration, including a dinner catered by Lido Kosher Deli at 6:45 p.m.
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2/21/19
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