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Unveiling the Hessian history of Long Island section of the cemetery, which symbolized the Hessians and their reported role in introducA tapestry of history, culture ing Christmas traditions to the and community comes alive United States. The tree, now each December during the over 10 feet tall, has become a annual American Revolution focal point of the ceremony. “It’s very likely Hessian Christmas that the Hessians Ceremony. Org aintroduced Christnized by a number mas to America, so of local organizawe thought it was tions, the event is a appropriate to c e l e b r at i o n t h at remember that histranscends time, tory,” Boerner said. honoring the lives “ T h e s e p e o p l e ’s of Hessian soldiers descendants and who played a role in their histories are shaping American here today, so it’s history. important to comS t e ve Ru s s e l l memorate them.” Boerner, one of the The second part organizers from the of the event takes Cedar Swamp Hill place at the Historical Society Reformed Church and the Underhill of Locust Valley, in Society of America, STEVE RUSSELL Lattingtown. Valersaid that the event BOERNER ie Siliato, the has been held every Event organizer church administrayear since 2016. It tor, explained that honors, and begins at, the historic East Hillside after the tree lighting and Cemetery in Glen Head, where speeches at the cemetery, attendHessian soldiers, who were part ees head to the church to enjoy a of the British occupying force dinner of traditional German during the Revolution, are bur- food, such as bratwurst, provided by local vendors, as well as ied in unmarked graves. Boerner added that he had eggnog and other beverages, planted a Christmas tree in that CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
By WILL SHEELINE
wsheeline@liherald.com
Elisa Dragotto/Herald
Fall leaves color the North Shore Bursts of red, yellow, orange and even purple leaves are all over town as the beauty of the fall continues. Winter doesn’t begin until Dec. 21 so there’s plenty of time left to wander around the North Shore to catch some final glimpses of fall or maybe even roll around in the leaves. More photos, Page 10.
Jewish community makes its voice heard at Eisenhower Park By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Jewish teenagers, religious leaders and elected officials came together at a rally in Merrick last week, in solidarity and support of Israel, amid its ongoing war against Hamas. Jeffrey Pravato, the Town of Oyster Bay’s receiver of taxes, was one of the speakers, emphasizing the importance of standing together as Jews and backing Israel. Pravato, who is Jewish, said that Nassau County officials would continue to stand with the Israel Defense Forces. He also condemned the professors in American higher education, whom he asserted were “indoctrinating our children in
these colleges” to oppose Israel, and called for the removal of any elected officials in Congress who failed to support the Jewish state. “There’s nobody that has a mask on, because you know why? We’re all proud Jews,” Pravato said. “All of our officials back here — Nassau County, New York state, Town of Oyster Bay, Town of Hempstead — we all stand in lockstep in demanding the return of the hostages, in support of Israel and support of the troops.” Pravato also claimed that if Israel did not stop Hamas now, “they’ll be here,” and stressed that the only way to prevent that was to “support our number one ally in the Middle East.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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hese people’s descendants and their histories are here today, so it’s important to commemorate them.