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Democratic Congressional candidate Laura Gillen presents her plan to combat anti-Semitism, outside a home in East Meadow last Wednesday. She’s flanked by supporters including Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow. Ed Weintrob, The Jewish Star

In bid to unseat D’Esposito, Gillen eyes Jew-hate

The Democrat seeking to unseat a pro-Israel Republican in Nassau County’s 4th CD staked her claim to pro-Jewish bonafides last week. Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen presented … more

By Ed Weintrob, The Jewish Star | 9/4/24

Barry Zisholtz outside a barbershop in south DeKalb County. "When I walk into a Black barber shop, they first stop cutting hair. It’s like an Eddie Murphy movie. They said, ‘What are you doing here?’ They think I have an emergency. And then I say, ‘I’m Dr Z. I’m coming to earn your vote.’ When I leave the barbershop, they have my sign on the door.”

Cedarhurst native plays offense in Braves’ land

Dr. Barry Zisholtz was a urological surgeon, not a politician. But when the Cedarhurst native found himself in a Georgia district whose state representative was silent on Hamas terror and the … more

By Ed Weintrob, The Jewish Star | 8/28/24

Major Or Maatuk spoke about his eight months of rehabilitation at ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran.

Injured IDF fighter shares rehab story in 5T

IDF Major Or Maatuk recounted his rehabilitation journey after being severely injured fighting terrorists in the Gaza war. He spoke during an ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran event at the Young Israel of … more

By Melissa Berman, LI Herald with The Jewish Star | 8/21/24

For two weeks, Occupational Therapist Sarah Yastrab left her family and patients behind in Woodmere to help the staff at the Kaylie Rehabilitation Medical Center at ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran care for war-wounded civilians and IDF soldiers from the hardest hit communities in Israel’s south.

5 Towns honors 5 therapists who volunteered

Five volunteers from the Five Towns and Far Rockaway will be recognized next Wednesday, Aug. 14, for their work at ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran, a 40-acre state-of-the-art rehabilitation village in … more

By Melissa Berman, LI Herald (with The Jewish Star) | 8/7/24

Centenarian Jakub Rybsztajn is surrounded by family and friends at Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Long Beach, clockwise from left: Great-grandchildren Bella Rybstein and Isaac Rybstein, Nassau County Deputy Commissioner Debbie Pugliese presenting a proclamation from County Executive Bruce Blakeman, neighbor Ken Moskowitz, son Austin Rybstein, grandson Marc Rybstein, daughter Jennifer Rybstein, grandson Jason Rybstein, daughter-in-law Brenda Rybstein, and Jennifer’s daughter-in-law Marissa Rybstein holding great-grandson Benjamin Rybstein. Among those participating in the celebration but not pictured: Son David, and grandchildren Aaron, Josh, Moses and Rebekah.

Shoah survivor blesses family on 100th birthday

When Jakub Rybsztajn celebrated his 100th birthday last week, he raised his hands and offered a blessing to everyone in the room, paying that G-d continue to extend His graciousness to each of them. … more

By Ed Weintrob | 7/24/24

Jeremy and Cindy Merrill, owners of Dimples, a custom baby gift store, have been participating in the sidewalk sale for 18 years.

Annual Cedarhurst sidewalk sale boosts business

Not even a heat wave can deter the shoppers at the annual Village of Cedarhurst Business Improvement District’s four-day Summer Sidewalk Sale. Shoppers flooded the sidewalks of Central … more

By Melissa Berman, LI Herald | 7/24/24

Sara Krown, 20-year from Woodmere, is serving in the Israel Defense Forces.

Hewlett helps its own in equipment-starved IDF

Sara Krown, an Israel Defense Forces “lone solider” from the Five Towns, needs support and Hewlett organizations have bee stepping up. “She’ll say they don’t … more

By Parker Schug, LI Herald | 7/24/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, flanked by County Legislature Presiding Officer Howard Kopel and legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, criticize the scheduling of voter registration drive.

Blakeman rips NYS plan for a voter registation drive on Rosh Hashana and Shabbat, excluding frum Jews

Voter registration programs aim to make voting more accessible for people, and to encourage them to participate in the democratic process. But a recent directive … more

By Nicole Formisano, LI Herald | 7/24/24

Every Shabbat afternoon since Nov. 4, pro-Israel Manhattan residents have marched for about 45 minutes carrying signs drawing attention to the hostages whom Hamas holds in Gaza.

NY marches for hostages every Shabbat since Nov. 4

Michelle Sarna and her family were visiting Israel to celebrate her mother’s birthday last year when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. The psychologist at SAR Academy in Riverdale and her … more

By Mike Wagenheim, JNS | 7/24/24

From left: Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum and Amy Madmon at Monday’s Mount Sinai dedication.

Officials turn out to salute the heros of Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai South Nassau dedicated its new Maidenbaum Health Care Heroes Plaza on Monday, using the occasion to salute the hospital’s doctors, nurses and other health care workers for their … more

By Kepherd Daniel and Ryan Demino, LI Herald | 7/3/24