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Five Towns students enter SUNY Oswego, make the Union College dean’s list

Among the more than 1,500 students that will be first-year students at SUNY Oswego is Cedarhurst resident Briana Kur, a Lawrence High School graduate. more

Compiled by Jeffrey Bessen | 8/15/19

The Woodmere Club hosted the annual Long Island Sharsheret Committee barbecue. From left were guest speaker Riva Goldschmiedt, event co-chair Esther Zeidman, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and board member Alissa Zagha.

In Woodmere, Long Island Sharsheret celebrates 18 years

The Long Island Sharsheret Committee marked the organization’s 18th anniversary with the annual barbecue and siyum (Hebrew for completion of any unit of Torah study) at the Woodmere Club on Aug. 6. more

Compiled by Jeffrey Bessen | 8/15/19

Hewlett native is engaged

Dr. Martin Berman and his wife, Pamela, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Alexandra Berman, to Glenn Thrope, son of Arlene and David Thrope, of Westport, Conn. more

Compiled by Jeffrey Bessen | 8/15/19

Century Martial Arts presented its Mark of Excellence Award to Cedarhurst-based Warren Levi Martial Arts. From left were Century President Paul Webb, Levi, Jonathan Rivera and Century founder and CEO Michael Dillard.

Warren Levi Martial Arts of Cedarhurst wins industry award

Cedarhurst-based Warren Levi Martial Arts was recognized with the Mark of Excellence Award from Century Martial Arts, a highly regarded industry organization, for its unwavering dedication to quality martial arts instruction and community involvement. more

Compiled by Jeffrey Bessen | 8/15/19

Volunteer shopper Tammy Washington helped Kayla, center, and Perez Fereira at the NCJW Back 2 School Store on July 28.

Going back to school with the National Council of Jewish Women in Hewlett

Roughly 850 children “shopped” for new clothing, school supplies and other items at the seventh annual Back 2 School Store sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women-Peninsula and South Shore sections at Hewlett High School on July 28. more

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The New York-based nonprofit AMIT held its 20th annual Yom Iyun for women at Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst on Aug. 7. From left, AMIT members Esther Press, Jessica Koenigsberg, Lauryn Weiser, Debby Gage, event chairperson Rebbetzin Mimi Mehlman, AMIT president Debbie Moed, keynote speaker Raizi Chechik, Audrey Wagner, Zipporah Marans, Naomi Kaszovitz and 2019 Midreshet AMIT graduate, Anna Wilkowski.

AMIT discusses Israel and the Torah in Cedarhurst

The Torah and strengthening their bond with Israel were part of AMIT’s Yom Iyun — “Day of Learning” — that drew more than 100 women for the 20th annual gathering at the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst on Aug. 7. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 8/15/19

Ned Peppers Bar in Dayton, Ohio, was closed on Aug. 4, the day after nine people were killed near the bar’s entrance.

Explaining mass shootings to children

In the wake of two mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, in which 32 people died, parents of young children may be wondering how to speak with them about tragic events. A few experts gave the Herald their take on the challenge. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 8/15/19

Lawrence School District teachers Danielle Aronovitz, left, and Stephanie Rubenfeld, were recognized at the Aug. 5 Board of Education for earning tenure. Trustees Michael Hatten, second from left, and Abel Feldhamer congratulated the educators.

Lawrence superintendent re-ups for four more years

The “crowd” shuffled into the Lawrence High School cafeteria for the Aug. 5 Board of Education that was highlighted by the announcement that Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen’s contract was extended for four years and two teachers earned tenure. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/15/19

Tzvi Heber, CEO of Ascendant New York, said that preventing drug addiction begins at home by parents setting a good example for their children.

Manhattan-based Amudim talks drug stigmas at Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere

Addressing the stigmas that surround drug addiction and learning how to use the overdose-reversing drug Narcan were the primary focus of a training session hosted by the Manhattan-based nonprofit Amudim at Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere on Aug. 6. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 8/15/19

Nassau County Police Department pilot, Glenn Bammam, left, and tactical flight officer, Mark Vitale, discussed protocol with Atlantic Beach Rescue Assistant Chief Jonathan Kohan, right, at a training session on Aug. 10.

Atlantic Beach Rescue trains for the usual and unusual

The sound of whirring blades and seeing a helicopter landing adjacent to the Atlantic Beach Bridge may appear uncommon to some people, however for the Atlantic Beach Rescue squad, it is just another Saturday morning of training. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 8/15/19

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