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Congregation prays, vows to support Israel ing “Avinu she-ba-shamayim” — “A Prayer for the State of Israel,” among others, which Cong re gants in the East targeted aspects of the war, Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center such a prayers for hostages and gathered for a moving prayer prayers for Israel Defense Forcservice last week, reflecting on es. There are members of East the conflict in Israel. Feelings of sadness and frustration reso- Meadow-Beth El that are directnated throughout the syna- ly impacted by the conflict, gogue’s sanctuary, including a memas across the world, ber’s niece, who the Jewish people lives in the region are facing the realithat was attacked, ty a difficult war Marsh said. Her with the Palestinhusband was ian militant group, described by Marsh Hamas. as a member of the Hamas, which area’s “neighborcontrols the Gaza hood watch,” who strip, and is considd i d n o t h ave a e re d a t e r ro r i s t weapon available to organization by the him when the fightDAViD WAyNE United States and ing began. European Union, Co-president “He bundled his attacked Israel on East Meadow Beth-El wife, his two sons, Oct. 7, killing over Jewish Center one of them a tod1,400 people and dler and one of taking hundreds captive. As of them an infant, into their safe last Thursday, at least 25 Ameri- room,” Marsh said. “Undercans were among those killed. stand that the safe rooms are Israel officially declared war meant to protect them from on Hamas on Oct. 8, and missiles. They don’t have locks launched a large-scale counter on them. They’re not there to attack. protect them from foot soldiers. Rabbi Aaron Marsh of East “He told them to barricade Meadow-Beth El led the congre- the door with whatever you can gation through prayers, includ-
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The Sit and Be Fit fitness class meets every Thursday, at 2 p.m., in the North Merrick Public Library’s large community room, and is led by instructor Cindi Wiener.
Seniors learn to ‘sit and be fit’ at the North Merrick library By RACHElE TERRANoVA rterranova@liherald.com
Every Thursday at 2 p.m., something special happens in the large community room at the North Merrick Public Library: Participants in the senior fitness class, Sit and Be Fit, meet for their weekly session. This isn’t an exercise-once-in-a-blue-moon type of class. Many of the attendees have been regulars for the past eight years — through thick and thin, including the pandemic (during which the class went remote on Zoom). They show up week after week, catching up with friends and exercising their bodies and minds. Sit and Be Fit is designed for seniors, and
focuses on moves that can be done while sitting in or leaning on a chair, so they can stay fit and maintain or improved their health and wellness, all the while being supported to avoid injury. The program aims to empower its participants, and at the library, the regulars achieve that, and much more. Moving to the beat of hits like “Mony Mony, “Chapel of Love” and “Baby, I Love You,” the seniors are encouraged to use light weights and resistance bands, and they power through an hour of exercises ranging from stretching to weight lifting to a series of standing cardio moves. Cindi Wiener, the instructor of the class, teaches three fitness classes in the area CoNTiNued oN Page 2
his congregation will stand for as long as it takes in full support of Israel.
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