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Concern over safety rises amid Israel war of temples having meetings, I’ve been to a few of them, and it’s really great to see the supIt’s been just a few weeks port people carry.” “We’re following the temsince Israel declared war on Hamas, and the conflict has ples,” he added. “Whatever proven extraordinarily divi- they ask, we’ll give.” He said the situation sive. Lynbrook officials and community members are stand- reminded him of 9/11 — when people came togething with their Jewish neighbors to er in the face of say: you are not tragedy to grieve, alone. to pray, to support “We appreciate one another. it,” Rabbi Caroline “It’s a very perSim of Temple Amsonal conflict,” Sim Echad in Lynbrook said. “I mean, even said. “We feel proif we didn’t have tected. It helps any kind of personmake us feel more al ties who live part of the larger there, it’s also community when many of us feel a our non-Jewish connection to Israel community mem- RABBI CARolINE as the Jewish bers show that kind homeland. So it’s SIM of support for us. always very painful “The mayor has Temple Am Echad whenever it’s been very supportattacked.” ive, the police department has Faith leaders are organizing been incredibly important.” multi-congregational services. The Lynbrook town board People are taking it upon thema n d M a y o r A l a n B e a c h selves to meet up and support expressed their support for the each other. People have also Jewish community, and encour- taken to social media, using aged people to donate to local Facebook to post news updates, charities and food drives. information on missing per“Everyone’s getting togeth- sons, or expressions of support. er,” Beach said. “There’s a lot
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e’re trying to unite as a community, but also make sure we’re not attacked as a community.
Photos courtesy Lynbrook school district
lynbrook scores big Homecoming victory The Lynbrook community showed its pride and spirit during another Homecoming celebration last Saturday. Students of all ages took part in the parade, including Homecoming Queen Peyton Keller, top, with a member of her court, Logan Benvenuto. Seniors were recognized with their parents on the field. The Owls rolled to a 43-0 win over Division. Story, more photos, page 3.
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