It was an evening marking Yom HaShoah, the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside dedicated a new Holocaust Memorial and Remembrance Garden.  After an introduction by Sam … more

The “fear itself” thing? FDR was on to something. The rash of JCC bomb threats and cemetery desecrations, combined with a general sense that the country is becoming more intolerant, … more

It was a giant party with a message: Long Island stands with Israel as the Jewish state celebrates its 69th birthday. Make that it’s REbirthday. Dani Dayon, Israel’s counsel general … more

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns and Temple Israel of Lawrence have signed a letter of intent for the Cedarhurst-based JCC to buy the temple’s property on Central Avenue in Lawrence. The … more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of September 10, 2010/ 2 Tishrei 5771Peninsula Public Library and Temple Israel of Lawrence have signed a letter of intent for the library to buy several pieces of property … more

More than 100 volunteers converged Sunday on the Yeshiva of South Shore in Hewlett to stuff backpacks for children in need. Participating in an event organized by Supplies for Success, children, parents and grandparents came from Brooklyn, Manhattan and West Hempstead, as well as from the Five Towns and Far Rockaway. more

New facility to be built at Temple Israel By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Oct. 3, 2008 The Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns has signed a letter of intent to purchase property at … more

Consistent with the new year, HAFTR Middle School ran a pre-Rosh Hashana food drive to help out the local JCC food pantry. more

JCC and Ohel partner in program to help students By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Oct. 10, 2008 The JCC of the Greater Five Towns has joined with the Ohel Bais Ezra Lifetime Care Foundation to … more

Everyone knows that accumulating credit card points can reap significant awards. Now select young Jews returning home from Birthright trips to Israel can accumulate a different kind of points toward … more