Rallies, news conferences and prayer ceremonies in support of Israel have taken place across Nassau County, and more are expected amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. At yeshivas in the Five Towns, the reaction has been somewhat different, but no less heartfelt.
New York is one of 23 states in which schools are required to teach students about the Holocaust. Jack Britvan, president of Voices for Truth and Humanity, says the subject should be a requirement for graduating from high school.
Benjamin Metzger is familiar to many in the Long Beach arts scene where he lives. He is known mainly by his stage name, Benoir, but to students at Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, he is Mr. Metzger, music educator.
Benjamin Metzger is familiar to many in the Long Beach arts scene where he lives. He is known mainly by his stage name, Benoir, but to students at Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, he is Mr. Metzger, music educator.