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History came alive at Temple Hillel as Ellen Leiman and Ellen Zilka spoke about their Kindertransport experiences. Marlene Cohen looked at one of the scrapbooks that was circulated through the audience.
Living history presented at Temple Hillel [Photo gallery]
Ellen Zilkha and Ellen Leiman, two women who, as children, were part of the Kindertransport rescue mission, spoke about their experiences and answered audience questions at Temple Hillel in North Woodmere on Nov. 10. more
Repairs of the storm-damaged home that Lynn Rollo, a Meadowmere Park resident, has lived in for 63 years are nearing an end, with only the outside and finishing touches yet to be completed.
Hurricane victims striving for normalcy
“Life as we knew it changed so much, and we need to focus on a new way of life,” Inwood resident Eleanor Grimando said as she stood at the kitchen counter in her new prefabricated house, nearly a year after Hurricane Sandy left her with no choice but to demolish her childhood home on Bayswater Boulevard. more
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Lessons from “Frankenstorm: Investing for Future Power Disruptions,” is Lawrence resident John Licata’s new e-book. It focuses on the importance of preparing for the next huge disaster and advancing technology.
Preparing for the next big storm
After witnessing boats wash up on the front lawns of homes throughout the Five Towns and students from Lawrence High School forced out of their building and into Lawrence Middle School due to flooding from Hurricane Sandy, John Licata knew something had to change to prevent anything like that from ever happening again. more
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Lawrence-based Motiva Enterprises paid for the renovation of the community garden after Hurricane Sandy. From left, Motiva Enterprises terminal manager Steve Moscarella and residents Lorraine Gogel and Ruth and Eddie Samuelson.
Planting seeds of recovery
Lorraine Gogel choked back tears as she pointed out the many still-vacant houses nearly 10 months after Hurricane Sandy destroyed almost all of the 89 residences in Meadowmere Park, where she has lived for the past 30 years. more
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Inwood resident Patty Vacchio has been living without a kitchen and living room in her Bayswater Boulevard home since Hurricane Sandy hit nearly nine months ago.
‘It’s been hell’
The day after Hurricane Sandy struck the Five Towns, Cedarhurst resident Gail Siciliano began rebuilding her Westminster Road home. Nearly nine months later, she and other Five Towns residents are still picking up the pieces. more
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The synagogue’s annual Journal Dinner was organized by Bonnie Stein.
Dedicated members honored by synagogue [Photo gallery]
Five Towns residents Karen and Dr. Myron Boxer and Pepi and Marcel Buchsbaum were recognized for their commitment and service to Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere at the shul’s annual Journal Dinner on June 12. more
More than 500 people came out to support the fashion show that raised $55,000.
Mixing fashion and philanthropy [Photo gallery]
Temple Israel in Lawrence was filled to capacity on June 4 as more than 500 people came out to support “Couture for a Cause: Joys of Life.” more
Eight homes in the Canals were destroyed in a fire during Hurricane Sandy.
Army Corps looking into storm protection for the bay
The Army Corps of Engineers has secured federal funding to conduct a comprehensive coastal protection study of the East Coast that includes Reynolds Channel, in what U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer … more
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Hula hooping was in vogue at the carnival and Natalie Zellner performed with style.
Kindness culminates in a party
Like many activities that were planned in late October and November, The Brandeis School’s carnival for SIBSPlace children scheduled for the Jewish month of Cheshvan (October-November) was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. more
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