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Religious leaders challenge theater Leaders object ‘Palestine 36’ screening at Bellmore Movies and Showcase drama directed by Annemarie Jacir that centers on the Palestinian experience of the uprisBellmore Movies and Show- ing. Kessler has said there is no place is facing pushback from connection between his book local religious leaders over its and the film, describing “Palesscreening of the film “Palestine tine 36” as a “fictional rewrite” 36,” with members of the Mer- rather than a strict historical rick-Bellmore Board of Rabbis adaptation. In a letter sent April 21, the calling the movie historically rabbis wrote they misleading and were “deeply trouharmful. The film was bled” by the decishown at the thesion to screen the ater on April 22 and film, describing it 23, according to the as “a work of seritheater’s website. ous historical disAccording to tortion that renders IMDb, “Palestine Jewish people as 36” is a historical f aceless villains drama set during and erases their the 1936 Arab Revolt humanity from the RABBI IRA eBBIn in British-conrecord.” trolled Palestine, Congregation Ohav Rabbi Ira Ebbin fo l l ow i n g eve n t s Sholom of Cong re g ation surrounding rising Ohav Sholom said tensions and conflict in the his concerns — and those of felregion. low rabbis — are based on The film is often discussed reviews of the film and critialongside Oren Kessler’s non- cism from historians. fiction book “Palestine 1936: “I didn’t see the film — I The Great Revolt and the Roots only read the reviews,” Ebbin of the Middle East Conflict,” said. “But based on what I read, which won the 2024 Sami Rohr including from the author of Prize for Jewish Literature. the original book, the movie While the book is a historical does not represent what he account of the Arab Revolt and wrote and does not reflect hisits broader political context, torical facts.” the film is a 2025 historical
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Broadcasting teacher Matt Russel, Mepham High School senior Allison Redican, teacher Lisa Kalish and CBS meteorologist Craig Allen at the Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting mobile booth set up.
Popular STEAM Career Fair returns, state honor is recognized By HeRneSTO GALdAMeZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s annual STEAM Career Fair returned to John F. Kennedy High School on April 21, bringing students, families and professionals together for an evening of handson learning — and building on recent statewide recognition for the program. More than 50 businesses, schools, medical professionals and organizations participated in this year’s fair, offering students a firsthand look at careers in science, technology, engineering, art and math. Among those in attendance were representatives from Northwell Health, the state Department of Environmental Conserva-
tion, Weill Cornell Medicine, Barracuda Networks, Delta Airlines, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, and Civil Air Patrol. Several Kennedy alumni also returned to share their experiences. T hroughout the evening, students explored interactive exhibits and workshops featuring virtual reality, flight simulations, robotics, and 3D printing, while also networking directly with professionals about their day-to-day work and potential career paths. “This event exemplifies the district’s commitment to STEAM education while connecting students with the professional community,” Roger Bing, the district’s science and STEAM chair, said. “It was especially Continued on pAge 20
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