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Friday, July 26, 2019
Vol. 79, No. 30
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Summer heats up at North Shore Synagogue BY SCOTT FISHER
Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet (left) and Cantor Mariel Ashkenazy take a break from cooking. They helped Brotherhood lead services.
Resident challenges himself for a good cause BY GARY SIMEONE
When Syosset resident Stephen Breckner checks his mail, he, like most people, usually discards unwanted items like unordered merchandise and marketing pamphlets. One day in 2012, he received some literature from the LLS (Leukemia Lymphoma Society,) asking if he’d be interested in participating in endurance events to help raise money for the organization. “They kind of piqued my interest, because these were
unique events that were taking place all over the world,” said Breckner, who is an adjunct math professor at Nassau Community College. “To me, this was something enjoyable I could do and experience the satisfaction of raising money for a good cause.” Since 2012, he has participated in eight events, with the most recent one being a summer solstice themed marathon in Anchorage, Alaska. “It is called the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon or Midnight Run Marathon, and it’s
an event they hold every year around the start of summer. It was the first event I did for LLS in three years and even though I’ve had knee issues, I was still able to finish in the middle of the pack.” His goal was to raise $1,500, which is usually given through contributions from friends or people interested in donating to the Society. “I’m usually able to raise about $2,000 to $3,000 for each event I’ve participated in, and I think I’ve raised nearly See page 15
North Shore Synagogue’s Brotherhood held its annual summer barbeque before services in the early evening of Friday, July 12th. The highly anticipated summer barbeque allows our clergy and senior staff to interact informally with the temple’s congregation and broader community. This year’s event was particularly special as it was a unique opportunity for the congregation to engage in an informal setting with the temple’s new Cantor, Mariel Ashkenazy and new Youth Director, Joanna Falk. Religious School Principal Jacquelynn Golub and Early Childhood Director Elizabeth Kessler were also on hand to greet new parents and congregants. Brotherhood grill masters, assisted by apron adorned burger flipping Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet and
Cantor Ashkenazy, skillfully worked the coals, infusing flavors that make Long Island’s summer season so enjoyable. Following the wellattended function, Friday night services, led by the Brotherhood, Rabbi Shalhevet and Cantor Ashkenazy were held. For many attendees it was the first time they had the opportunity to hear Cantor Ashkenazy’s beautiful voice chant traditional Shabbat prayers. Recently elected Brotherhood Co-President Harold Mitchell delivered an inspirational D’var Torah, a talk about the Torah portion of the week, about following the word of God and touching upon leadership in the Jewish community. After services, a delicious array of cheese cakes, and cupcakes donated by congregant Glen Wolther, See page 15
Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet (left) and Cantor Mariel Ashkenazy take a break from cooking. They helped Brotherhood lead services.
Syosset runners win awards in run PAGE 3 No slow down in summer fun PAGE 10