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Participants strode around the football field at Oceanside High School’s first Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 19 to raise awareness of the disorder.

High school hosts its first Walk to End Alzheimer’s By KEPHERD DANIEL & JASMINE SELLARS Of the Oceanside Herald

Oceanside High School held its first Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 19, to raise awareness, support and funds for those with Alzheimer’s disease. The high school also invited officials from the Alzheimer’s Association to the walk around the school’s football field, and encouraged students, parents, teachers and community members to take part in a raffle for giveaway prizes. The initiative, led by Alex Boller, an OHS junior who is president of the Science Nation-

al Honor Society, was coordinated by several students and school staff. The walk was organized in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, which is headquartered in Chicago, and was intended not only to raise money for Alzheimer’s research, but also to foster understanding and compassion in the community. “This is the first walk and Alzheimer’s event that I’ve organized, and I feel amazing that people really came out and supported us,” Boller said. “My grandmother passed away from Alzheimer’s when I was in second grade, CONtiNuEd ON PAgE 16

Oceanside native Ken Kunken, who suffered a spinal cord injury during a college football game in 1970, has managed to carve out a successful career as a trial attorney in Nassau County. Now, Kunken has recently published his memoir, titled “I Dream of Things That Never Were,” a collection of his life memories that he began compiling 52 years ago. He detailed the story of his life as a quadriplegic trial attorney, his personal experiences with disability, education, law, the American healthcare system, and his struggles and triumphs following an injury that left him almost totally paralyzed. The memoir recounted how Kunken has battled back, earning four college degrees and rising above it all to become a wellrespected assistant district attorney and how he testified for the rights of disabled people in front of a Senate Subcommittee at Hofstra University. “About six months after I was hurt, I had the opportunity to testify before the United States Senate Health Subcommittee, chaired by Sen. Edward Kennedy,” Kunken said. “Eight days

after I testified, Senator Kennedy sent me a glass paperweight in the mail that had an inscription on it that he said his late brother, Robert Kennedy, liked very much. “The inscription wrote: ‘Some men see things as they are, and say why? I dream of things that never were, and say why not?’ And I just love that quotation, and thought that it made so much sense. When I decided to write a memoir, I titled it ‘I Dream of Things That Never Were,’ based on a part of that quotation.” Kunken said the idea for his memoir came from a friend, who suggested that he jot down his feelings on paper and share his story about his rehabilitation experience. In April of 1971, Kunken began dictating his message to family members and friends, who would write down his words. After only adding to his book every few months or years over the last five decades, Kunken said the memoir serves as testament for the adversities that people with disabilities face everyday. One of his greatest struggles early on was the lack of wheelchair accessibility almost everywhere he went. CONtiNuEd ON PAgE 9

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Island Park students walk for a cause Students and staff at Hegarty Elementary School in Island Park got moving during the annual Winner’s Walk to help others in the larger community, held on Oct. 20. Organized by the F.X. Hegarty Leadership Club in collaboration with the Physi-

cal Education Department, the event promoted physical activity and celebrated school spirit while raising over $800 to support The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island. Students put their best foot forward as they circled around the school’s deco-

rated gymnasium. The proceeds from their fundraising efforts will support the Epilepsy Foundation’s mission to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives.

The Winner’s Walk has been an annual school event that started in the 1980’s to promote a healthy school community while creating awareness and raising funds for local charities. — Kepherd Daniel

School Three raises more than $20K with dance-fit classes Oceanside School Three’s PTA ran a dancefit dance-a-thon as a fundraiser and to inspire students to participate in the healthy activity and help support their school’s PTA, principal Beth Castiello promised the class that raised the highest amount could slime her. Pledges poured in, not only from students and their immediate families but also from extended family across the Country and even from Europe. “I thought that we would raise about $5,000,” said Castiello. Instead, they brought in almost $25K, which will be used to fund programs such as the school circus and educational assemblies. Castiello said that she plans to schedule a special event for the whole school that will take place in the spring. Wendy Weinstein’s fourth graders got to dispense the slime was but staff got in on the act too. At the Nov. 22 morning Meeting, the entire school watched as Castiello humbly took her slime. — Kepherd Daniel

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School Three Principal Beth Castiello motivated her students to participate in a healthy fundraising activity for their PTA by promising they could slime her. On November 22, she made good on her promise and staff got in on the act, too. Mr. Frank Rossetti, a permanent substitute, had particularly good technique.

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Jewish teenagers from high schools and colleges came together at a rally in Merrick last week, in solidarity and support for Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas. In the weeks following an Oct. 7 attack, when Hamas entered Israel and killed more than 1,000 people, taking hundreds captive, Jews have been affected by a steady increase in antisemitism around the world. Students have particularly witnessed and been affected by hate in schools. Just a few weeks ago, swastikas were found inside of an East Meadow High School classroom — an incident that joins countless others on Long Island. At the rally, organized by Jodi TurkGoldberg and Stephanie Arnell, in collaboration with the Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh, dozens of teenagers from many different communities gathered at the intersection of Broadcast Plaza and Merrick Avenue, near the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station on Nov. 22. Rabbis, leaders in the Jewish community and elected officials joined the students, and several speakers took the stage to pledge their unwavering support for Israel. “The reason why you’re gathered right here today is because many of us feel surrounded by the darkness in our schools, our colleges and on the streets,” Rabbi Shimon Kramer, director of the Chabad Center, said. “Your mission is to light the candle for truth and for the Jewish people.” The student speakers at the rally included Sofie Glassman of East Meadow High School; Hailey Arnell of Wellington C. Mepham High School; Madison Lange of John F. Kennedy High School; Liam Schorr, a student at Columbia University;

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Students joined elected officials on stage at a community rally in support of Israel last week. The gathering centered around Jewish teenagers and their experiences in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war. Many spoke about the rise in antisemitism, something that is plaguing both high schools and colleges around the globe. and Matthew Pfeffer, a student at Brandeis University. Ryan Kertzner, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, played a musical performance on guitar at the end of the rally. Glassman, a junior, said that throughout her high school career, antisemitism

As elected officials like Congressman Anthony D’Esposito took the stage, crowd members raised signs with messages like ‘I stand with Israel.’

has been something that she’s endured. “When I decided to start speaking out about my experiences, it was liberating in a sense that people finally knew what I was going through,” she said. “Although at the time I thought speaking out was a personal choice, I quickly learned that it was it was not, with the rise of antisemitism since Oct. 7 increasing by over 400 percent — staying silent is not an option.” Glassman encouraged the crowd to help make the voices of Jewish people heard on social media. “You have the power to create change,” she said. “I am calling on you, the people of my generation, to be the voice for the Jewish people.” Arnell, founder of the Jewish Student Union chapter at Mepham, spoke about how it feels to be a Jewish teenager amid the Israel-Hamas war. “Jewish teens in the United States are thousands of miles away from Israel, yet we have found ourselves bombarded with antisemitic messages shared on social media platforms,” she said. “As teens, we should be focused on grades, SATs, and whether our school’s sports team will win our next games. Jewish teens are at times feeling anxious, isolated and helpless.” Just weeks earlier, on the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, an organized attack of the Jewish people and their businesses by the Nazi Party in Germany in 1938, Arnell said she had an opportunity to hear Holocaust survivor Sami Steigman speak. “He said only we have the power to choose how we respond to our circumstances,” she said. “In closing, I want to remind you of the words of Sami: ‘Don’t

feed into the hate, and educate.’” Schorr said he’s enrolled in a dual degree program at Columbia University alongside the Jewish Theological Seminary. “I’m lucky to have the privilege to study the history of the Jewish people and learn Hebrew at one of the best institutions in the world for Jewish studies,” Schorr said. “However, it deeply pains me to witness the significant increase in prejudice and hate against the Jewish community.” Schorr referenced several antisemitic incidents that have occurred on Columbia’s campus since Oct. 7, citing controversial statements made by faculty and club leaders, and said many Jewish students feel the university has responded inadequately. “Columbia has a motto which translates to, ‘In thy light, we shall see light,’” Schorr said. “However, the recent events show a stark contrast between the university’s motto and the current reality on our campus. These incidents not only threaten the wellbeing and sense of security of Jewish students, but also challenge the fundamental values of the ideas that the Columbia motto embodies.” Rabbi Kramer said it is a large responsibility of the Jewish people to be the light in dark times, but it is one they must take on. “We are given a match,” he said. “We are given a candle to light up our surroundings. We must not duck in fear. We must speak the truth and light up our surroundings. The world will respect the Jews and respect their history, their heritage and their faith.”

Bike owner assaulted in Oceanside

Police responded to a 911 call for an attempted robbery that occurred in the vicinity of 65 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside on Nov. 19 at 1 a.m. A 44-year-old man was walking his electric bike in front of 7-Eleven located at 65 Atlantic Avenue when two men exited a dark-colored Honda Pilot and approached the bike owner demanding he hand over his bike. After he refused, the men began punching the victim repeatedly. The men left in their vehicle east on Atlantic Avenue without the bicycle and there was no property taken. A Nassau County Police Ambulance transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment. The victim suffered a laceration to his leg and abrasions to his knees and hands. The bicycle handlebars were damaged along with the owner’s cell phone during the incident. The two men are described as black, thin build, 5-feet, 8 inches, and 5-feet, 10 inches in height wearing dark clothing. Police ask anyone with information about these crimes to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2448477. All calls are kept confidential. — Kepherd Daniel

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A woman and child were pinned underneath a bus Monday afternoon in Oceanside.

Woman and child hit by a bus in Oceanside A 45-year-old woman was struck and pinned under a mini school bus while she was pushing a baby stroller at the intersection of Davison Avenue and Long Beach Road in Oceanside on Nov 13. Oceanside Fire Department received a call and within two minutes, units were on the scene. Nassau County Emergency Services Unit and Highway Department were

also present. The Fire Department responded with the volunteer and paid EMS squad and extracted the woman by lifting the bus using a five-ton floor jack along with high-pressure airbags. The woman suffered leg injuries and a laceration to her head. The child in the stroller appeared to be uninjured but was transported,

along with the woman, to a local area hospital for evaluation. The child was reunited with a family member. All Fire Department operations were under the direction of Chief Charles Daskalakis. No criminality is expected but the investigation is ongoing. — Kepherd Daniel

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No tradition in the Oceanside School District is more beloved than the annual high school Turkey Shoot. For 37 years, OHS students have partnered with Oceanside Community Service to collect, package, and deliver Thanksgiving fixings to hundreds of struggling families. All 10 of Oceanside’s schools participated by donating boxes of stuffing, cans of candied yams, and other holiday staples, including frozen turkeys. Oceanside Community Service rounded up all of the donations and transported them to the high school. On the Monday before Thanksgiving, student government members engaged in a frenzied but efficient packing effort in the high school cafeteria. On Tuesday morning, students and staff gathered in the high school lobby to wrap all of the baskets in colorful cellophane, attach bows, and add Thanksgiving cards, many of which were handmade by Art Honor Society students. Students and staff then loaded everything into the cars of volunteer drivers to complete the deliveries. The Oceanside High School Turkey Shoot has delivered approximately 5,500 holiday meals, adding up to more than 100,000 pounds of food since 1986. This year, they packed baskets for about 115 families. The identities of the families are kept anonymous to preserve their privacy. Estimates are based on an average of 150 families served per year; the number fluctuates but data has not been stored on exact numbers for each year. — Kepherd Daniel

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O’Side’s World Interest Club wins awards at Model U.N. Oceanside High School’s World Interest Club, known as WIC, traveled to Princeton University for the first of several Model United Nations competitions that the club will compete in over the course of the school year.

Model United Nations conferences simulate real situations in international diplomacy. Students are well versed in matters of international affairs in order to play their roles. — Kepherd Daniel

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Ed Shaw, of Lynbrook, was inducted into Assemblyman Brian Curran’s Veterans Hall of Fame. Mayor Alan Beach, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder joined Curran in honoring Shaw for his service.

Assemblyman Curran recognizes nine veterans “I would like to challenge all the veterans here this afternoon,” Alesia said, “to continue your excellent work in helping In the spirit of the month in which we veterans and their families in need.” “I read that the American Legion said honor veterans, Assemblyman Brian Curran hosted a ceremony on Nov. 19 at the a little over 11 percent of the population Lynbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars post was in the military in World War II,” Weir to recognize nine veterans for their ser- said. “In Vietnam it was about 4.3 percent, vice to the country and to their local com- and in the last 20 years it’s under 1 permunities by inducting them into Curran’s cent. So it’s up to us to do all we can for our community.” Veterans’ Hall of Honor. “One of the things I’m hoping to do in Members of Nassau County VFW posts gathered with their families for the my future, and I’m hoping to do it in every town,” Shaw said, “is remind ceremony, and a lunch. In a you that there are so many poignant reminder of prisonother veterans that are in our ers of war and those who towns that have not even went missing in action, one known what we have here, small table, displaying the everything we do. flags of each branch of the “I’m hoping to get the military and a POW-MIA flag, word out more to a lot of the was left empty in the middle veterans that are everywhere of the room. The ceremony started John SAndrowicz in this area,” he added, “and try to get them to join us, with the Pledge of Allegiance, and Toni Ann Butler sang the because they just don’t know what we national anthem. Curran spoke, and then have to offer them, and what we have to each veteran was introduced by the offer the towns and communities.” Hempstead Town Councilwoman mayor of his town or another dignitary, who detailed the honoree’s active-duty Laura Ryder thanked all the veterans for service and his volunteer work in his their service, as well as their family members. community. “Being from a military family myself, I The veterans who were recognized were Pasquale Alesia, of Malverne; Ed understand what it’s like, and the sacrifices that the families have to make as Cook, of East Rockaway; James Keane, of Rockville Centre; David Alexander Rut- well,” Ryder said. “And when your loved kowski, of South Hempstead; John Sand- one goes off to war, off to serve, it’s a rowicz, of Baldwin; Ed Shaw, of Lyn- very difficult time for the families back at brook; and Ken Weir, of Lynbrook. Each home.” Sandrowicz noted the obligation he was presented with a plaque commemorating his induction, and a few of them feels. “As veterans we have an obligation spoke briefly, expressing their gratitude to our community,” he said. “As veterans, for the honor, thanking their families and we were trained to help people, and that’s emphasizing their commitment to contin- what we’ve got to remember, is to help everybody and make it a better place.” ued service.

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s veterans we have an obligation to our community.

Nine veterans were inducted into Assemblyman Brian Curran’s Veterans Hall of Honor, among them James Keane, of Rockville Centre. He was joined by Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder.

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The Nutcracker

By Karen Bloom

hat aroma of fresh-baked goodies wafting through the house is surely a signature of the season. Make merry with a cookie swap party, where guests bring cookies and enjoy some sweet tastes. Everyone can get in on the act and share their creations all around in your makeshift holiday workshop. Refresh those holiday favorites. Sure, chocolate chip and gingerbread cookies are classics, but ﬁnd inspiration in trying something new, such as a peppermint mocha chip version.

Visions of sugarplums await holiday revelers. Leggz Ltd. Dance presents its annual full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. This 29th edition of the holiday treat, helmed by longtime artistic director Joan Hope MacNaughton, features Violeta Angelova as the Sugar Plum Fairy — who’s appeared with the Vienna State Opera, Ballet Bulgaria, and Suzanne Farrell Ballet — with Bolshoi Ballet’s Peter Borchneko as the Cavalier. Also the Bolshoi’s Anastasia Fedorova as the Snow Queen, along with dancers from Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp, among other acclaimed ballet companies. It’s rounded out with 40 young dancers from the metropolitan area. The South Shore Symphony, under the baton of music director Adam Glaser, brilliantly brings the glorious Tchaikovsky score to life. Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. $30-$55. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

Peppermint Mocha Chip Cookies • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar • 3 teaspoons instant coffee • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract • 3 large eggs • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose ﬂour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 12 soft peppermint candies, crushed Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease or line baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter and 1 cup chocolate morsels in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Transfer chocolate mixture into a large mixer bowl; add sugar and beat until combined. Add coffee granules, vanilla extract and peppermint extract; beat just until combined. Beat in eggs. Add ﬂour and baking powder, mixing until all is incorporated. Fold in remaining 2 cups chocolate morsels. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart, using a medium-sized cookie scoop. Sprinkle each cookie with a little of the crushed peppermint candies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set. Allow to cool for about 2 minutes on baking sheet, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 36 cookies.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms • 48 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped • 1/2 cup shortening • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Granulated sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Using an electric mixer, beat shortening and peanut butter together until creamy. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beating dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms. Using your hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll shaped balls in granulated sugar; turning completely to coat. Place sugared balls of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for easy clean-up. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies turn a very pale brown. Immediately remove sheet from oven and press a Hershey’s Kisses candy into the center of each cookie. Carefully remove cookies from cookie sheet to wire rack and allow to cool completely. Store airtight. Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.

Snowballs • 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened • 3/4 cup powdered sugar • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) Nestle Holiday Morsels • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts • Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour; stir in morsels and nuts. Shape level tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheets. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Store in airtight container.

Parsons Dance brings its innovative performance to the Tilles Center stage. As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles. Through endless creativity and self-expression, striking choreography and powerful music guided by founder and artistic director David Parsons, the dancers perform pieces from the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works Parsons created. This program includes the dance ‘The Road,’ with music by Cat Stevens, commissioned by Tilles Center. In addition to Parsons’ work, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Monica Bill Barnes are invited to re-stage works from the American canon. Heralded by The New York Times as ‘one of the great movers of modern dance,’ Parsons has received many accolades throughout his 30-year career, combining his choreographic gifts and talent for training highly skilled dancers with a real passion for the art form. Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets start at $34.50; available at TillesCenter.org, or (516) 299-3100.

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Celebrating 38 years of music making, Cherish the Ladies continues to delight audiences with its beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Delight in the holiday season with music that embodies the beauty of the season, Celtic style, when the supergroup performs on the Landmark stage, Sunday, dec. 10, at 7 p.m. “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says the Boston Globe speaking of the long-running, Grammy nominated, Irish-American band formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in a male-dominated Irish music scene. The past decades have included world tours, concerts at the White House and the Olympics and numerous critically acclaimed albums including their Emmy Award-winning special, “An Irish Homecoming,” which was broadcast on PBS. Under the leadership of All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, named by The Irish Voice Newspaper as one of the Top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century, Cherish the Ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensemble’s ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show. $47, $41, $37. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Family theater It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow. Leo Lionni’s beloved children’s books come to life, in “Frederick,” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Monday through Friday, dec. 1, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, dec. 3, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; also Tuesday through Thursday, dec. 5-7, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky — autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon. All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except, where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Epilepsy Foundation Long Island hosts a holiday event for children with epilepsy and their families, Saturday, dec. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It’s open to children with epilepsy, their siblings and their parents. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Robin Varughese, with Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, presents an educational lecture for parents. Kids can enjoy activities and meet others with epilepsy. Pizza and snacks will be served. The event is held at EPIC Long Island, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Preregistration is required. Contact Janet Romeo at (516) 739-7733, option 1, Ext. 145, or email jromeo@epicli.org.

Hanukkah Celebration Enjoy the Festival of Lights at Temple Avodah’s annual Hanukkah Shabbat service and celebration, Friday, dec. 8, starting at 6 pm. Dinner after services features a DJ and balloon art. Menu includes rotisserie chicken, potato latkes, jelly doughnuts, beverages, desserts. With raffles and special Library craft at 5 p.m. Cost for members is $18/person, $45 family), $10/kids under 10, under 5 free. Non-member fee is $24/person, $60 for a full family, $12/kids under 10, and kids under 5 are free. RSVP by Dec. 1 at Avodah.org. 3050 Oceanside Road..

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A Motown Christmas

Dec. Fun with art Families can enjoy an artsfilled day at Nassau County Museum of Art, with author and illustrator Tim Miller as he reads his newest book, “Izzy Paints,” Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. The program includes an illustration demo and an immersive artmaking activity designed to activate imaginations and creativity. Miller is the author-illustrator of “Moo Moo in a Tutu,” “What’s Cooking, Moo Moo?,” and “Tiny Kitty, Big City.” He’s also illustrated numerous other books. $20, $10 children and members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

Volunteer mentors needed The R.E.E.F. program is looking for volunteers 18 years or older to work alongside adults with diverse abilities. The program is hosted at the Oceanside Library bi-weekly and will focus on diving into life skills in a fun way. There is a Google Form on the Oceanside Library website to fill out if interested.

Holiday Art Fest Find the perfect gift for the art and craft lover on your holiday shopping list, at Oceanside Lutheran Church’s Holiday Art Fest, Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Browse among works by local artists, including paintings, photography, woodworking, handmade crafts. With refreshments. Free admission. Funds raised will help support the church’s various ministries, programs and community service initiatives. 55 Fairview Ave., Oceanside. Call (516) 2979647 for information.

Hanukkah celebration Enjoy the Festival of Lights at Temple Avodah’s annual Hanukkah Shabbat service and celebration, Friday, Dec. 8, starting at 6 pm. Dinner after services features a DJ and balloon art. Rotisserie chicken, potato latkes, jelly doughnuts, beverages, desserts, and chicken nuggets will be served. Raffles will be drawn, with there will be a special Library craft starting before services at 5 p.m. Cost for members is $18/person, $45 for a full family (immediate family), $10/kids under 10, and kids under 5 are free. Nonmember fee is $24/person, $60 for a full family, $12/kids under 10, and kids under 5 are free. RSVP by Dec. 1 at Avodah.org. Registration by this date is required to attend the event. 3050 Oceanside Road.

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Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Plaza Theatricals invites everyone to celebrate the holidays in true Motown style, Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of soulful tunes, joyful dancing and nostalgic vibes at an electrifying Motown holiday party. Get ready to groove, spread the festive cheer, and make unforgettable memories. Performance is at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.

First Night and Tree Lighting

Island Park Library celebrates International Games Day Families packed the Island Park Library for a round of games for International Games Day on Nov 18. The annual event allows libraries around the world to focus on recreation and education.

Island Park library patrons enjoyed a fun game of chess with Ian Smith of the Island Park Library.

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Island Park library patrons enjoyed the fun and competitive environment.

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What are Oceanside students thankful for

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I’m thankful for my cousin’s puppy.

I’m thankful for my house.

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I’m thankful for my family, mommy, daddy, my sister, and my pet turtle named Franklin and pet fish named Harry. Thanksgiving is about spending time with your family and having fun.

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Ahead of, the Thanksgiving Holiday, Kindergarten students from Denise LaRosa’s class at Oceanside Early Childhood Center School Six shared what they are most thankful for.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2N, Plaintiff, Against TIMOTHY MCNAMARA, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/11/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/12/2023 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 3295 Harold Street, Oceanside, New York 11572, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Oceanside, In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 54 Block 448 Lot 14 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $457,695.72 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611369/2018 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/17/23 File Number: 18-300215 SH 143140 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JSU PROPERTIES LLC, et al, Defts. Index #603435/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 11, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY December 21, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 43, Block 220, Lot 147. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. LOUIS B. IMBROTO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100929 143295

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CVI CGS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I, Plaintiff, vs. FRANK MORIZIO, JR. A/K/A FRANK MORIZIO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 3, 2018 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on February 9, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 15, 2023 at 3:30 p.m., premises known as 84 Virginia Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain

plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 387 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $636,601.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007051/2015. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Thomas McNamara, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 213045-2 143291

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so I’ve always wanted to do something and help out within the Alzheimer’s Association.” Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the brain, causing memory loss and changes in thinking and behavior. It is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases, according to the association, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the challenges of those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of Sam farsky, Justin Connolly and teacher Vincent dementias by raising funds Simonetti, the adviser of the national Science Honor for research, fostering pub- Society, took their laps around the high school track. lic awareness and offering support services for affectAwareness Month, and the Friedberg JCC ed individuals and families. The associa- offers free programs aimed at helping tion is the largest funder of research caregivers and community members aside from the Chinese and American understand the disease. governments. “We’re certainly grateful that other “Alzheimer’s is a multi-generational organizations recognize the importance disease in my family,” said David Boller, of this issue,” Gloria Lebeuax, director of Alex’s father, who took part in the walk. social services at the JCC, said. “More “My grandmother had it, and my mother and more and more people are being diaghad early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of nosed with dementia, and not just 58. As caretakers, we work day in and day Alzheimer’s disease, but the whole range out to keep them comfortable, and keep of dementia that are out there, so awaretheir integrity intact, and show them that ness for dementia, (and) money toward we love them.” research toward a cure, which we haven’t “I’ve gotten close to all of the families seen, is critical.” that I work with, and those who take part The JCC has an early-stage dementia in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Long program three times a week, to which Island,” Tinamarie Hardekopf, director of people can bring their loved ones and get development for the Alzheimer’s Associa- some respite, and also immerse them in a tion’s Long Island chapter, said. “You take safe, fun, supportive environment. The every step with them, and it’s sad when JCC also provides counseling for demenyou get so close, and you’re so involved in tia caregivers. A caregiver drumming every feeling that they have when trying program is planned for Dec. 11, for careto help them get through it. We do have a givers and their loved ones with demennumber of high schools across the Island tia. who are holding many walks,” Hardekopf “Even people with dementia can beneadded. “This is one of the more successful fit from and enjoy it,” Lebeuax said. “It walks — we had a great turnout today. really is a wonderful way for caregivers You could really see Alex’s efforts, with and their loved ones to connect with each all of the students that showed up and the other, spend time together and enjoy each support that he had here today. We’re so other regardless of the diagnosis. Our grateful, and we’re looking forward to programs are about understanding the this being an annual event here at stigma that’s connected with people who Oceanside High School.” have Alzheimer’s disease and highlightThe Oceanside community is no ing the caregiver’s role and responsibility stranger to generating awareness of and how difficult it is, and what AlzheimAlzheimer’s. November is Alzheimer’s er’s impact is on the family.”

Dozens of students took part, to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s.

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he older you get, the more you think about the times when things were simple and pleasurable. That especially applies to my years in school, when my only cares were homework, lunch, recess and our next vacation. I fondly remember the milk and a graham cracker at 3 p.m., and field trips to the zoo or a museum. I thought about those heady days while watching the latest session of the House of Representatives. The JERRY boys and girls of KREMER the House were just out on what they call recess. Over the past 11 months they have worked so hard, and deserved a rest. They have funded the federal government until early January, and when they get back from their trips to Israel and the Ukraine, they will once again try to figure out how to further postpone any action on those challenges. Looking back on 2023, there are so many parallels between current Washington politics and my school days. In elementary school, we used to

bring home lots of things to show off to our proud parents. Sometimes it was a crayon drawing or a clay model. In middle school it was something we made in shop class. So what did the House bring home to the taxpayers? What bills did they pass? Was there any legislation that will improve your day-to-day quality of life? Did they come up with a plan to reduce the price of a dozen eggs? Did they call over to the Senate and say, “Let’s make a deal”? As a child, I met quite a few schoolyard bullies. Luckily, I always ran faster than they did. Two weeks ago, Tennessee Congressman Tom Burchett complained that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the kidney. McCarthy told the press that there are a lot of tight spaces in the House corridors, and that he didn’t elbow anybody. As I got older, sometimes I’d run into some kid with a short fuse who was looking for a fight. Just before recess time in D.C., Sen. Markwayne Mullin asked Teamsters President Sean O’Brien if he wanted to mix it up at a committee hearing, and the chair, Bernie Sanders, had to defuse the situ-

ation. In school, the biggest threat a teacher could make was that you’d be kept after class, or that classes wouldn’t end until certain projects were completed. In Washington, there is no scarier edict than one that members might have to work on Thanksgiving or some other holiday. After all, vacation plans have been finalized, or some educational trip to a far-off destination — sometimes a taxpayerfunded junket — would have to be canceled. The Republican House is in danger of losing its majority in next year’s election unless it can start acting like a cohesive body on issues that matter. The 30-member Freedom Caucus kicked McCarthy out of the speakership, and will only support the new speaker, Mike Johnson, so long as they get some of their wish list. The problem is, that wish list could cost them their majority next November. To show that McCarthy’s ouster was just a function of personal dislike, Johnson worked out a budget extension with Democratic votes. Recognizing that a government shutdown was imminent, the Freedom Caucus gave

here are so many parallels between Washington politics and my school days.

him a one-time pass. But going forward, the caucus could just as easily oust Johnson, so this small group of representatives can keep him on a short leash. And there are some members whom Johnson can’t muzzle forever. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a consistent bomb thrower, led an effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the secretary of homeland security, but the move was shut down. She will keep coming back, even though her party doesn’t want the process to go forward without a case strong enough for a vote to pass. All my life, I’ve treated politics as an important cause that should be handled with the greatest dignity and respect for the Constitution. I have supported and practiced bipartisanship. The politics of Washington must not be demeaned by a bunch of boys and girls who act like they’re still in elementary school. We are entitled to what the Founding Fathers envisioned, and nothing less. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

N.Y. needs to boost financial education in our schools

oung people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal

finance. Many states have already incorporated financial education into the school curriculum, with some starting lessons as early as kindergarten. Twenty states, including Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah and West Virginia, require that stutake a perTHoMAs p. dents sonal finance DinApoLi class to graduate high school. New York should get with the program. I issued an executive order on financial literacy in 2019, directing my office to identify ways to enhance New York residents’ personal finance knowledge and understanding of issues such as mortgages, student loans and credit card debt. But we should also be focusing on financial

literacy for the next generation, to ensure that young people have the skills to effectively manage their finances and avoid falling into the trap of spiraling debt. According to a National Endowment for Financial Education 2022 report, 80 percent of those surveyed stated they wished they had been required to take a personal finance class in school. Also, a study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, a nonprofit corporation regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, found that respondents with higher financial literacy were more likely to make financial ends meet than people with lower financial know-how. During last year’s legislative session in Albany, eight bills were introduced to include financial education in schools starting as early as pre-K. One bill called for the creation of a financial literacy fund, which would provide funding for grants or pro-

grams to establish financial literacy programs, specifically targeting atrisk populations. These bills merit further discussion. In September 2022, the state education department convened a Blue Ribbon Commission charged with examining the state’s high school graduation measures. The commission’s recommendations to the Board of Regents, related to ensuring educational excellence and equity for New York’s diverse student body, are expected to be released soon. Several Board of Regents members have voiced support for adding personal finance as a requirement to obtain a high school diploma. I’m encouraged that the issue of personal finance was included in this important discussion, and hope that it will be given serious consideration. Adding financial education to the state’s curriculum can be successfully implemented, as evidenced by the fact that some of our schools already offering a

ow about adding personal finance as a requirement to obtain a high school diploma?

personal finance class. For example, Mott Hall V, a South Bronx high school, is offering personal finance, taught in conjunction with a required economics course. Students learn theory, and also follow the stock market in real time, research corporate earnings and select stocks. They appreciate the real-world lessons that can be applied in the future. The importance of learning personal finance can’t be underestimated, and I’m committed to helping New Yorkers strengthen their financial knowledge and understanding. The stresses associated with financial difficulties can adversely affect your physical and mental health and hurt family members as well. Education in financial literacy can be an important step toward accessing a better job, improving your quality of life, and providing peace of mind. Let’s make financial acumen part of our kids’ educations. Thomas DiNapoli is the New York state comptroller. A version of this column originally appeared in amNew York.

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Staying safe: The county’s 13-second challenge

ow long is 13 seconds? If you ask Google, it’s long enough to run 100 meters. Send a text message. Make a paper airplane. Or even look up on Google what you can do in 13 seconds. In Nassau County, however, it’s also the amount of time — on average — between car crashes. If you stopped to think about that, you might have realized it took you longer than 13 seconds. It’s just not a lot of time. That’s what 39,128 car crashes look like, according to statistics compiled last year by the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. A good portion of them were minor. But twice a day, there is a serious accident right here in our own backyard, and at least once a week, someone dies as a result. But 13 seconds is important, because it reminds us that traffic accidents aren’t rare, and they can happen to anybody at any time. We think about safety when it’s raining or snowing, or when it’s dark. But accidents also happen in good weather, in bright sunshine. That’s why vigilance is key. No matter how good a driver we think we are, 1 in 35 people In Nassau County can expect to be involved in a car accident at some point in any given year. And we’re just talking about crashes

that involve only cars. When you mix in pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles, the numbers become even more troubling. Like the fact that 856 people were hit by vehicles in Nassau County last year. That’s more than two people every day. More than 95 percent of them were injured, and 22 died. More than 400 bicyclists were hit, according to the traffic safety institute, with 93 percent of them suffering injuries, and two people dying. And 328 motorcycles crashed in Nassau County last year, injuring more than 225 riders and killing 14. Believe it or not, despite the fact that so many people travel during the holiday season and the potential for heavy winter weather, this isn’t the time of year when most accidents happen. That’s actually in the summer, particularly around the Fourth of July. But becoming a statistic is becoming a statistic, no matter what time of year it is. And no one wants to remember their holiday as a statistic, or know someone who becomes one. The American Red Cross offers some great tips for safe driving — something every one of us should heed. Primarily to buckle up, slow down, and don’t drive impaired. But also to be well-rested and alert. That means giving your full atten-

tion to the road, and avoiding distractions like cellphones. Also, be sure to observe speed limits — driving too fast, or even too slow, can increase the chances of being in a collision. If you’re taking a long trip, make frequent stops. Rotate drivers if you can. But no matter what, if you’re too tired to drive, stop and get some rest. This might not be easy for all of us, but be respectful of other motorists, and follow the rules of the road. But don’t follow other cars too closely. If you plan to drink, designate someone to drive who isn’t drinking. Before you head out, clean your headlights, taillights, signal lights and windows to help you see — especially at night. And as dusk approaches, turn on your headlights. And anytime your windshield wipers are moving, your headlights should be on. If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible. And always be alert about any cars moving near you — or where they could be moving near you. No matter how you look at it, 13 seconds isn’t a lot of time. Yet it’s long enough to stop a car dead in its tracks in Nassau County. This holiday season, don’t be a statistic. Stay safe on the roads.

Letters Making his case for re-election To the Editor: I am seeking re-election as fire commissioner of the Oceanside Fire District. I am a lifelong Oceanside resident, and still currently live there with my wife. We are grandparents, and our daughter and her husband, their children, and our two sons also reside in town. This drives my pledge of fiscal responsibility and bringing the best equipment to our firefighters even more than when I first ran for commissioner. During my campaign for election in 2008, I stressed the fact that as an Oceanside resident, homeowner and taxpayer, I was aware of the fiscal challenges that many of my neighbors were facing. I promised in my original campaign that fiscal prudence would be a top priority. Fifteen years later, I am proud to say that this challenge has been met head on by my fellow commissioners and me. As a group, we remain vigilant, and have the record to prove it. In the current state of the economy in our town, our state and our country, my experience as a professional firefighter and my proven record of financial responsibility can be proven to all Oceanside residents. During my 15 years in the office of the fire commissioner, the Fire District has purchased several new fire apparatus vehicles. Not only is this equipment state of the art, but was also purchased in an affordable manner, which both benefits the taxpayers of Oceanside and keeps our dedicated firefighters’ safety as the most important priority. In 2012, our community was devastated by Super-

storm Sandy. I couldn’t have been any prouder of the volunteer firefighters from our community who stayed on call for countless hours. We were able to accommodate the needs of many community members not only with stormrelated emergencies and the many calls for assistance, but also by using Fire

Department facilities to offer residents a location to recharge cellphones, a warm place to rest, and an information center that proved very helpful to many. Our town, and our surrounding towns and villages, have been affected by numerous storms and weather-related emergencies since then.

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hat does it mean to be antisemitic? Can Jews do better in fighting against it? This is a complex issue, and a difficult one. It requires looking outside and inside our community. Eradicating hate is a group effort. Hillel would say, “If I am not for me, who will be for me? And when I am for myself alone, what am I? And if not now, then when?” Let’s begin in Germany, right before Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933. People liked his charisma and his sHai direct way of Jews BeLooseskY speaking. even felt he was good for Germany’s growth economically. And yet, from the beginning, Hitler’s speeches showed signs of hate. Why did many Jews overlook those signs? Why did so many non-Jews who loved their Jewish neighbors dismiss those signs? Was it for personal gain, or simply a false sense of security? Of course, no one ever could have imagined the atrocities that occurred. The blame lies directly in the hands of Hitler and those who participated. What’s important, though, is that we understand how Hitler gained his power.

Jews are not to blame, but what would have happened if German Jews had taken the hate speech seriously? What if they had listened to the early warnings? We must be cognizant of why we, as Jews, tolerated the hate talk. Excused it. Defended it. And supported Hitler. We must be honest with ourselves. Are we still doing it today? And if so, why? I feel strongly that it’s important to sweat the small stuff. This means to take even the seemingly smallest of antisemitic comments seriously. We must learn to recognize hate speech. We must make sure we are represented, and never avoid taking a moment to educate. I’ve been asked if I feel the propaganda about Israel is rooted in antisemitism. It’s a great question, and one that doesn’t have a simple answer. Israel isn’t perfect. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a lot to answer for when it comes to the terrorist attacks. The government failed our people. Regardless, I often wonder whether the manner in which Israel is represented around the world is anti-Israel, or actually anti-Jewish. Here is a great question I recently

heard: What is the difference between antisemitism and racism, transphobia, homophobia and all other forms of hate? Did you know the source of hate is the same no matter whom it is directed at? Hate comes from a place of fear and a lack of knowledge. It’s about (chosen) ignorance and not wanting to learn. It’s about superiority and control. It’s about power. And so I ask, why is hate speech allowed and tolerated in so many of our offices, schools, and most of all by our public figures, including our politicians? Why are we allowing it? What role do we play when we allow it? Early Shabbat morning on Oct. 7, Israelis experienced a side of antisemitism that we hadn’t seen for generations. Terrorists attacked Israeli citizens in their homes, and at a concert for young people. They killed more than 1,000 people in the most heinous, barbaric ways. They tortured parents in front of children, and children in front of parents. As Israelis begged for their lives, the terrorists laughed, thanked their god, and rejoiced as they kept murdering. This type of antisemitism is one of the most frightening. It’s calculated. It is without mercy or value to life. I am heartbroken by the rise of anti-

ate comes from a place of fear and a lack of knowledge. It’s about ignorance.

Letters Because of the dedication of our volunteers, the leadership of the chiefs and the support of the fire commissioners, the community of Oceanside is extremely well prepared to meet any emergency that arises. As a commissioner, I am proud to say that I was actively involved in ensuring that our firefighters had the most state-of-the-art equipment that they needed to keep our community safe. I continue to work closely with my fellow board members. I am ready to continue to be a hands-on manager, as the district has completed the much-needed renovation of our existing headquarters building. I am asking for the support of the community that I have been a part of for over 60 years, so I may see the projects I have worked on during my years as a commissioner come to successful conclusions. I have fulfilled my promise to be fiscally prudent, and will continue to do so if re-elected. I will continue to be cognizant of the Fire District budget, while bringing the best services for our community at the most affordable costs. My promise to the firefighters of our community is to remain vigilant in obtaining the best equipment with the best training that they need to remain “always first,” a time-honored commitment that the Board of Fire Commissioners and the Oceanside Fire Department still believes. CHARLIE FORTIN Commissioner, Oceanside Fire District

Local businesses need to support local patrons, too To the Editor: The Herald rightfully is supportive of local businesses (Editorial, “Small businesses needs us, and we need them,” Nov. 9-15), and we all agree that these businesses are our country’s economic lifeline. Since the pandemic, however, many, if not all, small businesses are now charging back to their customers the credit card fees they have been paying since the inception of the use of credit cards. We have all been hit hard by inflation, and all businesses have raised prices to counter the run-away inflation, and now have added credit card fees on top of rising prices. What is interesting, and what I feel is a slap in the face to us consumers trying to support our local businesses, is the amount the local businesses are charging, an average of 3.5 percent. In reality, as of September, average total credit card processing fees were 2.23 percent. So why are local merchants charging more than they’re being charged by the banks? Additionally, debit card fees are even less than credit card fees. I feel a lot of the local businesses are taking advantage of the current situation, since they have been paying these fees for decades. Local businesses need to rethink these

semitism I am seeing all over the United States. I’ve heard misinformation and a lack of knowledge of how a terrorist group functions and thinks. I’ve heard so little acknowledgement of what was done to the Israelis by Hamas and the justified retaliation. Instead, I’m hearing hatred toward Israel. We must understand that it can be hard to decipher whether the hatred toward Israel means also to all Jews. Even so, not recognizing the mass murders done to the Israelis by Hamas — and, instead, blaming Israel — is rooted in antisemitism. Let’s call it what it is. The Holocaust did not begin at the gas chambers. It started long before, with hate speech. We must be vigilant and proactive the very second hate is spoken. We must do a better job of uniting with others who are targeted — particularly now, as the pain of antisemitism is real. As our oppressors try to push us down, we have the power in numbers to lift one another up. This gives me hope. We stand on the shoulders of generations of Jews who did not give up for us to be here today. We owe it to them — and the next generation — to do our part, and to do a better job. We must continue to shine our light to illuminate the path toward healing. Jeshayahu “Shai” Beloosesky is the rabbi at Temple Avodah in Oceanside.

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