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2025
November
Marriages, Kids, Careers: For 44 Years, They’ve Been Talking It Out
The Nicholas Center Renames Food Pantry Program to Reflect Expanded Mission
LI People On The Move: Michael Schlank
Where to Donate Turkeys & Thanksgiving Fixings on Long Island
Sid Jacobson JCC Welcomes New Executive Director to Lead Next Chapter
New Yorkers on SNAP Start Receiving Full Benefits as LI Food Banks Face High Demand
Food Drive Held in East Hills Amid SNAP Benefit Uncertainty
Sip + Shop Holiday Boutique Shines at Sid Jacobson JCC
Teens Honored by American Red Cross for Turning Tragedy Into Hope
Where Compassion Becomes Action
October
Sid Jacobson JCC Calls on Community to Help Meet Rising Food Insecurity Amid SNAP Benefit Expiration
Long Islanders Rready to Help SNAP Recipients If Needed
Mor Schwartz Channels Olivia Newton-John and Dolly Parton in Musical Tribute
New York Adds $11M to Hunger Programs Amid SNAP Cuts, Government Shutdown
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Tackles Dementia Care at Luncheon in Eisenhower’s The Lannin
Stronger Than Cancer 5K Unites Hundreds to Support Free Cancer Care on Long Island
Sid Jacobson JCC’s Friendship Circle Luncheon Brings Hope, Support to Families
Sid Jacobson JCC Executive Director David Black to Retire After 14 Years
Long Island Community Commemorates Two Years Since Oct. 7 Hamas Attacks
The Friendship Circle Luncheon: A Community of Care and Hope
Sid Jacobson JCC Executive Director David Black to Retire
Sid Jacobson JCC Executive Director David Black to Retire After 14 Years
Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove Remembers Victims of Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas Attack
2 Years Later: Oct. 7 Attack Survivors, Family of Slain Plainview Native Speak at Commemoration
Walk in Plainview Honors Victims of Oct. 7 Attacks
Long Island Commemorates October 7 with Two Memorial Events
September
East Hills JCC Honors Family Of 5 Killed In October 7 Hamas Attacks
Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills Holds Babka Baking Class
JCC Commemorates Oct. 7 with Wings of Hope Multimedia Art Project
Photographer Kathy Howard Jacobson Opens 2025-26 artSPACE Season at Sid Jacobson JCC
LI People on the Move: Marla Peckman
LI People on the Move: Lauren Nagel-Krosney
Honoring 9/11 Through Service and Remembrance at Sid Jacobson JCC
Sid Jacobson JCC Hosts Grandparents’ Day Celebration
“Give Back with a Backpack” Returns to SJJCC on August 18
SJJCC Tees Up Day of Purpose at 2025 Golf & Games Outing
August
Bellmore-Merrick Baseball Stars Help S.J. Hammer Repeat at Maccabi Games
Sea Cliff Woman Finds Home and ‘Warm Embrace’ at East Hills JCC
Sid Jacobson JCC 17U Baseball Team Golden Again at Maccabi Games
‘It’s A Beautiful Thing’: Local Community Helps Students Start School With New Backpacks
Sid Jacobson JCC Gives Back With a Backpack
Sid Jacobson JCC Athletes Win Gold at Inaugural JCC Maccabi Campus Games
“Give Back With a Backpack” Returns to SJJCC on August 18
Charity Boxing Event Raises Funds to Beat Pancreatic Cancer
Sid Jacobson JCC U17 Team Wins Maccabi Games Gold for Second Straight Year
July
‘Mamma Mia!’ is a Feel-Good ABBA Musical LI Can’t Get Enough Of
Sid Jacobson JCC Honors Executive Director David Black for 14 Years of Leadership
SJJCC Tees Up Day of Purpose at 2025 Golf & Games Outing
Israelfest Brings Unity, Resilience, and Joy to Long Island
Sid Jacobson JCC’s 40th Annual Golf & Games Outing Honors Executive Director David Black
Jerome Fields, Self-Made Executive, Dies at 80
New York Times Bestselling Author Receives Inaugural Book Award
Bestselling Author Daniel Silva to Appear at Sid Jacobson JCC
A Night of Impact: Eat.Bid.Laugh! Raises Over $1.5 Million for Lifesaving Programs
From NYPD to the JCC: Lori Levi’s Journey of Service, Strength and Self-Discovery
June
Immigrants’ Untold Stories: Rita Wilmers’ Powerful Portraits On View Through July at SJJCC
Father-Son Duo Develop Community Hub with Bryant Plaza
Sid Jacobson JCC Hosts Rainbow Challah Bake to Celebrate Pride Month
Cocktails for a Cause: Sip, Socialize, and Support Your Community
Brain Tumor Foundation Offering Free Brain Scans This Week in East Hills
Brain Tumor Foundation Offering Free Early Detection Brain Tumor MRI Screenings on Long Island
Brain Tumor Foundation Offers Free MRI Screenings at Sid Jacobson JCC
Israelfest in Eisenhower Park: Joy, Unity, and Music
Long Island Holds Largest Israel Festival of the Year Amid Recent Attacks
Rain Doesn’t Stop Crowds from Gathering to Support Israel at Eisenhower Park
Charity Flag Football Event Raises Money for Camp Kehilla
Howard Kroplick for Lifetime of Community Service
Israelfest Celebrate Israel Concert to Unite Community in Joyful Expression of Jewish Pride
Eisenhower Park To Hold Long Island’s Biggest Celebration Of Israel
Sid Jacobson JCC’s GAME ON for Autism Returns for 4th Year
“GAME ON for Autism” Flag Football Fundraiser at The Park at East Hills
May
“GAME ON for Autism” Gears Up to Score Big for Camp Kehilla
Local 11-Year-Old Raises Nearly $2,000 for Neurodivergent Youth Ahead of Sunday’s GAME ON for Autism
Community Rallies to Mourn Tragic Loss of 12-Year-Old Nathan Ha
Sid Jacobson JCC Raises Over $1.5M at Eat.Bid.Laugh! Fundraiser
Eat.Bid.Laugh! Raises $1.5M for Sid Jacobson JCC’s Lifesaving Programs
Final artSPACE Exhibit of 2024-25 Season Tells Immigrants’ Untold Stories
‘Together We Dink’ To Build Community Through Pickleball and Food
IDF Lone Soldier’s Story Honors Fallen Heroes at JCC’s Yom HaZikaron Ceremony
April
Senior Health & Beyond Expo Series Kicks Off
LITM Partners with Sid Jacobson JCC for New Leaders’ Tacos, Tennis and Tequila Night
Game On for Autism: Get Your Game Face On
Long Island Teens Become ‘Witnesses’ to Holocaust Survivors in Powerful UJA Project
Sid Jacobson JCC Collects Over 1,000 Items for Good Deeds Day
LI Students Paired with Holocaust Survivors to Learn, Retell Stories Through Video and Art
Sid Jacobson JCC Collects Donations to Mark Good Deeds Day
Thanking Amy Greenberg and Her Friends for the North Shore Autism Circle
Passover Celebrations and Events on Long Island
A Spotlight on Sid Jacobson JCC for Autism Awareness Month
Prime Cuts Exhibit Opens to Standing Room-Only Crowd at Sid Jacobson JCC
March
Exhibit “Prime Cuts” by Artist Kevin Long Raises Over $5K for Cancer Center
Passover and Food Insecurity: East Hills JCC and Met Council Provide Long Islanders Groceries
Long Islanders Donate Food for Families In Need for Passover
Passover Food Distribution For Those In Need at Sid Jacobson JCC
Prime Cuts: A Surreal and Soulful Journey Through Collage Opens in Sid Jacobson JCC’s artSPACE
Judy Umansky: The Queen of Long Island
Teenager Brings Community Together Through Art at Sid Jacobson JCC
These LI Exercise Classes Can Help Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms
Taylor Graf Named 2025 Recipient of Long Island Business News Impact and Inclusion Award
(Project) heART and Soul: How One Teen’s Passion for Giving Inspires a Community
Roslyn Students “Spread the Love” at Sid Jacobson JCC
Roslyn High School Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Leading the Charge for a Night of Fun and Giving
Random Acts of Kindness: Sid Jacobson JCC Inspires Community Giving
Camp Revamp: Many on LI Are Adding New Programming to Keep Up With Trends Kids and Families Want
Eat.Bid.Laugh! – A Night of Community, Comedy, and Compassion
February
Sid Jacobson JCC Introduces New Initiative to Support Individuals with Neurodegenerative Conditions
Knitzvah Volunteers at Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills Craft Blankets, Create Bonds
Friday Night Lights: A Shabbat Celebration Experienced by Families Across Long Island
Sid Jacobson JCC Partners With National Mah Jongg League to Introduce “Family Care Connect”
Ed Lieberman Brings History to Life With Storytelling and Visuals in His Van Gogh Presentation
Long Island Business News Announces 2025 Impact and Inclusion Awards
“Art With Heart” Event Connects People Living With Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia
January
Saving Food, Feeding Families: Sid Jacobson JCC’s Retail Rescue Program
2025 Lunar New Year Events on Long Island
The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honored Across Long Island
‘Knitzvah’: A Group of NY Women Using Their Knitting Skills to Help Those in Need
Sid Jacobson JCC Hosts “Tehran to New York” Exhibit By Mother-Daughter Duo
Sid Jacobson JCC’s Center for Community Engagement: A Year-Round Commitment to Giving
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center Debuts “Get Moving Fridays”
Tehran to New York: L’Dor Vador Exhibition Celebrates Immigrants’ Journey to Long Island
Former NBA Players Coach Kids at Sid Jacobson
Exercise and Cancer: More Doctors Recommending Physical Activity for Long Island Patients
Open House Being Held for Prospective New Members at Jacobson JCC
