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EHS walk aims to break suicide stigma By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Episcopal Health Services brought together health care professionals, patients, families and community members in Far Rockaway on Sept. 30 for its third annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk & Talk, an event focused on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging people to seek help. The event began at the St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Community Garden at 327 Beach 19th Street, where participants gathered for remarks, resources and activities before walking toward the boardwalk and back to the hospital. The event promoted connection, mental health and suicide prevention awareness. Dr. Tanya Barros, vice president of Behavioral Health Services at EHS, said the event is intended to make mental health and suicide prevention part of everyday conversations. “Awareness just opens the door,” Barros said. “The goal is for people not to suf fer in silence.” Barros said stigma, shame and discomfort can prevent people from talking openly about how they are feeling or asking for professional support. “We really want to spread awareness,” she said. “We want to remove the stigma, remove the shame and have conversations without judgment.” Rather than a traditional lecture or panel, the event allowed participants to walk, talk and make connections outdoors. Barros said that informal environment can help people feel more comfortable approaching behavioral health professionals. “It’s not a lecture, it’s not a panel,” she said. The walk also provided an

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Episcopal Health Services hosted their Third Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk & Talk in Far Rockaway on Sept. 30. opportunity for people to connect with others who may have personal experience with mental health challenges. “We’re building connection to the community,” Barros said. “We’ re building trust and assets.” EHS provides behavioral health services through a team of social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and peer specialists. Services are available not only to people experiencing a crisis, but also to those dealing with relationship problems, grief, separation, divorce and other life transitions. Barros emphasized that people do not have to wait for a crisis before seeking help. “You don’t always have to be in some sort of psychiatric or psychological distress or crisis,” she said. “It’s always nice

to have someone at the other end of the board and just to hear different perspectives.” Dr. Andrew Riggert, an EHS psychiatrist, said starting a conversation can be one of the most important steps in suicide prevention. “The more we talk about this, the more comfortable people are with talking about it,” Riggert said. Riggert said warning signs can include withdrawing from a c t iv i t i e s s o m e o n e o n c e enjoyed, changes in sleeping or eating habits, neglecting personal care and appearing unusually sad or disconnected. He encouraged loved ones to focus on emotions rather than confronting someone about their behavior. “Hey, you seem really off. I’m here to listen,” Riggert suggest-

ed saying. “Are you upset about something? Are you sad or down? Let’s talk.” He also stressed that asking someone directly about suicide does not plant the idea in their head. “A lot of people have reported that the doctor or my friend or my parents asked me,” Riggert said. “That’s kind of what I needed was to just say yes.” For people uncomfortable speaking face-to-face, Riggert pointed to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides call and text support for people

experiencing emotional distress or a crisis. EHS also offers confidential behavioral health services, including virtual sessions, evening hours and interpreting services. Its Community Mental Health Center can be reached at 718-869-8822 to schedule an intake. Riggert said people struggling should remember they are not alone. “You will feel less alone, and the less alone you feel, the better you’re going to feel,” he said.

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Asher Matathias leaves a lasting legacy By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Asher J. Matathias, a Holocaust survivor who spent decades telling students about his family’s survival and warning of the dangers of antisemitism, died Sept. 13 at 82. A lifelong Woodmere resident, Matathias was a political science professor, educator, writer, Jewish communal leader and devoted family man. He was known to generations of students as “The Singing Professor,” a fitting nickname for a man who could often be heard singing in his home, his car or the hallways of the schools where he taught. Born Dec. 3, 1943, while his parents, Jacob and Sara (Nina) Matathias, were hiding from the Nazis on Mount Pelion in Volos, Greece, Matathias survived because of a series of extraordinary acts of courage. His parents had fled

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For decades, he visited schools, synagogues and community organizations, speaking about his family’s experience, the Holocaust, Greek Jewry, antisemitism and Israel. He never accepted payment for his Holocaust presentations. He wanted students to understand that the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis were not simply a statistic, but individuals with families, dreams and lives. “He wanted young people to understand what hatred and antisemitism could do,” Sara said. “He wanted them to understand what happens when language dehumanizes people, what happens when good people look away, and what can happen when one person chooses not to.” Matathias was always prepared to tell his story. His family remembers him routinely carrying papers under his arm — copies of his story that he could hand to anyone who was willing to listen. In 2019, he accompanied one of his granddaughters to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn after she was cast in a small role in the Amazon series “Hunters,” a drama involving Holocaust survivors and Nazis living secretly in postwar America. When a producer learned that the grandfather accompanying her

was himself a Holocaust survivor, Matathias pulled out his papers and began telling his story. He handed the producer a copy. His commitment to Jew i s h l i f e e x t e n d e d beyond Holocaust education. For decades, Matathias served as president of B’nai B’rith Long Island Lodge No. 1353 and was active in Jewish communal and charitable causes. He wrote and lectured extensively about Greek Jewry, Israel, antisemitism and the Holocaust and wrote a play about the Jews of Salonika. His connection to the Se phardic Temple in Cedarhurst dated to his ar rival in the United States. Rabbi Marans greeted the Matathias family when they arrived by ship, and Matathias soon became part of the congregation. He and his parents eventually became founding members of the Sephardic Temple, which remained an important part of his life and that of his family for generations. Throughout the Five Towns, Matathias became a familiar figure. He attended synagogues throughout the area and seemed to know people wherever he went. He and his wife, Anna, were also regulars at Starbucks in Hewlett, where Matathias knew the baristas by name and took an interest in their lives. Matathias and Anna were married for 56 years after meeting in Greece in 1970. They married just 13 days after meeting. Together, they raised three daughters — Miriam, Joy and Sara — and became grandparents to seven grandchildren. “They didn’t just love each other,” Sara said. “They really liked each other.” Matathias was immensely proud of his daughters and treasured his role as “Papou” to his grandchildren. The family is collecting memories and stories from those whose lives were touched by Professor Asher J. Matathias. Memories can be shared at keshercollective@gmail.com.

N.Y.S Education Department moves to create one H.S. diploma

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY Students in Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence could face significantly different graduation requirements beginning in 2028 as New York state moves forward with a plan to change the role of Regents exams and establish a single state high school diploma. The state Board of Regents authorized the state Education Department on Sept. 14 to move forward with the next phase of NY Inspires, its multiyear effort to transform graduation requirements. The proposed regulatory changes have not yet received final approval. The initiative follows years of statewide stakeholder engagement and recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures., which grew out of an effort announced by the Board of Regents in 2019. Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young Jr. and state Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa addressed the panel’s purpose in a November 2023 pamphlet titled “Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Members.” “Prior to entering into this process, we knew the current system wasn’t working for all students,” the pamphlet read. “The intent of this initiative was never to lower the standards […] it focused on placing all New York State students on a success trajectory by providing them access to the necessary opportunities and supports they need.”

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Graduation requirements could look very different come 2028, as New York State moves to adopt one high school diploma. Under the proposed implementation plan, students graduating beginning in January 2028 would transition to one state high school diploma. They would no longer be required to pass a prescribed set of Regents exams to graduate. Students may choose to take the test, with their achievements potentially recognized through seals or endorsements. There is no change to the current graduation requirements. The Education Department plans to

advance proposed regulatory amendments to the Board of Regents by February 2027. Hewlett-Woodmere’s Superintendent Dina Anzalone discussed the proposal at the Sept. 16 Board of Education meeting. Anzalone said she believes Regents exams would continue to play a role in measuring student competency, which would comply with federal assessment requirements. “Will the regents be going away com-

pletely,” Anzalone questioned. “No… It’s still a proposed regulatory change that the board of regents has not yet formalized. They will, by June of 2027, and we will know by July 1 if we will move forward with it. “ Lawrence Superintendent Ann Pedersen, who has more than three decades of experience in the school district, said “Its definitely an interesting time in education.” “[Lawrence] looks forward to hearing the fuller proposal in February and we will be working alongside the Nassau BOCES inspire team to be sure we use this new opportunity to best meet the talents and needs of our learners,” she said.

Rambam’s Bezalel Graber ranks among the nation’s best By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Rambam Mesivta senior Bezalel Graber, 17, of West Hempstead, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, recognizing him among the nation’s highest-achieving high school students. Rambam Mesivta in Lawrence serves students from the Five Towns, Queens, Brooklyn, Great Neck, Plainview, West Hempstead, and the greater Long Island. Graber is one of approximately 16,000 students nationwide selected as semifinalists in the prestigious scholarship program. About 95 percent of semifinalists are expected to advance to the finalist stage, with roughly half of the finalists ultimately receiving National Merit Scholarships. For Graber, the recognition was both exciting and an opportunity that could help him as he prepares for college. “It’s a pretty big deal, I feel like,” Graber said. “Hopefully, it will help me get into a good college.” Graber earned a 1550 on the SAT, including a 750 in math. He said he did not do extensive preparation for the exam. At Rambam, Graber has pursued a range of academic and extracurricular interests. He is the head of the school’s Creative Writing Club and a member of its chess team. He also enjoys mathematics and science, particularly chemistry and physics, although he has not yet decided what he wants to study in college. Creative writing has been a particularly important part of his Rambam experience. The school’s Rambam Writers Guild has 25 students who write short stories based on prompts and then gather to critique one another’s work. Principal Hillel Goldman said Graber serves as editor-

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Rambam Mesivta senior Bezalel Graber, 17, of West Hempstead, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. in-chief of the school’s annual collection of student writing, known as the “Edgar Allen Prose.” The publication features stories written by members of the Writers Guild. “It’s a very big academic club in school,” Goldman said.

Graber said he enjoys the opportunity to receive criticism and advice on his writing while reading the work of his classmates. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said. Beyond academics and extracurricular activities, Graber has taken on a leadership role in the Rambam community. Goldman said Graber also serves as the school’s gabbai, helping organize and lead prayer services and reading from the Torah approximately every other week. “He takes that community service piece very seriously also,” Goldman said. Goldman said Graber’s National Merit recognition reflects not only his academic ability, but also his involvement in the broader school community. “He’s a tremendous academic, but he’s not an isolated person,” Goldman said. “He’s out there getting involved in the community, and that’s something that we’re very proud of.” Graber said his favorite part of attending Rambam has been the school’s teachers and the impact they have had on his development. “I’ve grown a lot over the past few years as a result of the culture and the teachers in this school,” he said. “It is a great school.” As he looks ahead to the rest of his senior year, Graber is also preparing for a gap year in Israel before beginning college. Outside of school, he enjoys chess, board games, math and science. He is also a fan of Dungeons & Dragons and played softball during his freshman year. Goldman said Graber joins a long list of Rambam students who have been recognized through the National Merit program. “We’ve had a number of students over the years,” Goldman said. “He’s joining a great rank of really special Rambam students.”

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For Cedarhurst resident and author Frumie Ganz, saying “yes” to something new became more than a personal challenge — it became the inspiration for her latest children’s book. “Laura’s Three Days of Yes: Learning to Be Brave One Yes at a Time,” the fourth book in Ganz’s “The Little Red Headed Girl” series, was published Sept. 10 and is now available on Amazon. The book follows Laura, a young girl who loves routines and knowing what will happen next. But when she challenges herself to say “yes” to new experiences for three days, she discovers that stepping outside her comfort zone can lead to unexpected surprises. Ganz said the story grew out of a challenge she gave herself. “I actually tested myself, and I said, ‘I’m gonna try to do three days of yes,’” she said. “I’ve noticed that every time someone asks me something, I love saying no.” Ganz followed through with the challenge, even when it was difficult. “I was very tired during those three days because I just forced myself to say yes to a lot of things that I just didn’t want to,” she said. “But I discovered during those three days that I can do hard things and challenge myself.” Some of the experiences were enjoyable and others were not, Ganz said, but the exercise helped her realize that trying something unfamiliar can be worthwhile. That lesson became the foundation for Laura’s latest adventure. “I decided I’m gonna put this into a children’s book where children are scared, and to be brave, and to try things, and you never know what that will bring,” Ganz said.

Ganz’s books are rooted in personal experiences and memories, with each story designed to give children a message they can carry with them as they grow. “The messages that children should hear at a young age can grow with them,” she said. “That’s part of the big things that I’m trying to do.” Ganz said she considers Laura an alter ego and uses the character to tell stories through a child’s perspective. “What I’m doing is telling my stories through her eyes,” she said. “I’m taking my memories, and I’m putting it through Laura’s eyes.” Her family also plays a role in the stories. Ganz incorporates her children into the books in different ways, often using their personalities and interests as inspiration for characters and scenes. In the new book, her son Andrew appears in a scene asking Laura if she wants to build with Lego, something that reflects his real-life interest. Another scene features Luke asking Laura if she wants to eat spicy potato chips — a nod to something Ganz herself does not enjoy. Ganz said her children do not see the books before they are released, making each publication a surprise for them. This book took three and a half months to complete, consistent with the time Ganz typically spends creating each book. A recent reader review praised the story for using relatable situations to help children discuss difficult topics, fears and challenges while encouraging confidence and self-belief. “This book highlights everyday fears and challenges while teaching children how to rise above them-even when fear and self-doubt start to creep in,” the reviewer wrote on Amazon. Ganz said messages from readers have become one of the most rewarding parts of her writing journey. “I have people telling me that I’m inspiring them,

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Cedarhurst resident and author Frumie Ganz has released her fourth book in “The Little Red Headed Girl” series, “Laura’s Three Days of Yes: Learning to Be Brave One Yes at a Time.” which I never dreamed would happen,” Ganz said. “I think that was probably one of my greatest gifts and joys out of this whole entire thing.”

Mero motivates students to overcome adversity By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Marc Mero knows what it means to fall down. During his career as a professional wrestler and amateur boxer, he performed in front of thousands of fans. Away from the ring, however, Mero faced addiction, depression, family loss and difficult choices. Mero, 66, brought that message of resilience to Woodmere Middle School, speaking to sixth, seventh and eighth graders as part of his Champions of Choices Tour on Sept. 25. The program was organized by WMS Principal John Andruszkiewicz and the school’s Parent Teacher Association. Mero, a retired professional wrestler and motivational speaker, is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation under his real name and with World Championship Wrestling and NWA Total Nonstop Action under the ring name Johnny B. Badd. His presentation focused less on his wrestling career and more on the personal struggles that shaped his life. Mero spoke openly about his battle with drug and alcohol addiction, the loss of two siblings and his parents at a young age, and the consequences of keeping difficult emotions bottled up. “I believe today would be a changing day in your life,” Mero said. “I want you to dream bigger than you have ever dreamt before. Most importantly, I don’t want you to ever give up. It’s all about choices.” Mero encouraged students to write down their dreams and goals, explaining that he began doing so when he was 10 years old. He said the goals he recorded as a child helped him stay focused on the future, including his dream of becoming a professional athlete. He urged the students to put their goals somewhere they would see them every day and, more importantly, to take

action toward achieving them. He also told students that keeping pain and difficult experiences inside can lead to destructive behavior and urged anyone struggling to speak with a trusted adult, whether a parent, teacher, counselor or another person they trust. “Please, please hear this,” Mero said. “I have been inside, and what happens when you hold something inside that you’re going through? It’s like a volcano. Sooner or later, that volcano erupts.” Shana Milillo, co-president of the WMS PTA, said Andruszkiewicz was instrumental in bringing Mero to the school after having seen his presentation previously. “He really knew about Marc Mero’s Choices Tour,” Milillo said. “He could not say enough about how inspirational it was to him.” Milillo said the PTA believed the presentation was particularly important for middle school students, who can face significant social and emotional pressures. “We think it’s really important for the kids to see a positive influence and hear that everything is going to be OK,” she said. “Middle school’s a hard time.” Milillo said Mero’s message also addressed the impact of social media, the importance of families spending time together and the need for students to feel comfortable seeking help when they are struggling. Mero challenged the students to stand up against bullying, abuse and depression and to become positive influences in their school and community. “It’s not how many times you get knocked down,” he told the students. “It’s how many times you get back up.” For Mero, that message has been central to his own journey — from the boxing ring and wrestling arenas to overcoming addiction and dedicating his career to helping young people make better choices. “It’s not how many times you get knocked down,” Mero said. “It’s how many times you get back up.”

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Marc Mero, a retired professional wrestler and motivational speaker, presented his Champion of Choices Tour to Woodmere Middle School students on Sept. 25.

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THE LANNIN EISENHOWER PARK | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026, 6:30 PM Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Spectacular Soirée!

Featuring a selection of fine wines and spirits, an extended cocktail hour (no formal sit-down dinner) with a wide array of hors d’oeuvres, premium seafood selections, prime cuts of beef, as well as an assortment of international dishes (and a Kosher food station). Entertainment will also include a live DJ, dancing, and a mentalist.

Masters of Ceremonies: News 12 personalities Erin Colton and Joe Arena

Book your reservation online at bringinghearthome.org, or call the Mount Sinai South Nassau Development Department at 516-377-5360.