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Artists unite to combat antisemitism “This year I’ve donated copies of ‘Ping Pong Shabbat’ and ‘My Dreidel,’ as well as an (Ask With antisemitism on the Me Anything) 15 minute sesrise worldwide — and increas- sion on Zoom,” Koffsky, said, ingly seen in the arts through referring to two of her books. blacklists, harassment and “Last year I saw many prestigious editors and “cancellations” — art directors offer the Artists Against Zoom visits as well Antisemitism are as cool books and taking a stand. art. I think this is a T h e o r g a n i z ag reat cause. I’m tion, founded by really happy to be bestselling authors part of it again this and prominent artyear.” ists in the wake of Proceeds from the Hamas attacks the auction will on Israel on Oct. 7, help support Proj2023, hosted its secect Shema, which ond annual auction trains facilitators Nov. 13-20, with to lead antisemifunds benefiting t i s m aw a r e n e s s ef forts to raise workshops in busiawareness and edu- Jill SANTopolo nesses and organication about anti- Author and zations. Funds will semitism across co-president, also support antiNorth America. Artists Against semitism training West Hempstead Antisemitism for arts-centered resident Ann Kofffacilities such as sky, a children’s book author and a second-time bookstores, libraries, musedonor, was inspired to offer a ums, galleries, studios and gift of a one-on-one Zoom con- news outlets. Jean Meltzer, bestselling versation after she saw similar offers in the first auction last author of “The Matzah Ball,” December by writers with nota- “Mr. Perfect on Paper” and ble credentials — a unique gift “Kissing Kosher,” hosted Artfor an inspiring writer. Continued on page 5
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tgrayson@liherald.com
Courtesy West Hempstead School District
the West Hempstead School district announced that Kristal Hernandez, left, and Kristen Lynch, who are West Hempstead Secondary School cheerleading coaches, were each named nassau County Section 8 Class C Coach of the Year.
Cheerleader coaches receive top Nassau County honors By TAYloR GRAYSoN tgrayson@liherald.com
Kristal Hernandez and Kristen Lynch, cheerleading coaches at West Hempstead Secondary School, have each been named Nassau County Section 8 Class C Coach of the Year, the West Hempstead School District recently announced. The coaches were informed of their win on Nov. 5 and officially awarded on Nov. 15. Both coaches were recognized for their dedication, expertise and passion in leading the Rams’ cheerleading team of about 14 stu-
dents. The cheerleading team performs at football games in solidarity with other sports groups in the school building. Section 8 of the New York State Public High School Activities Association is a governing body for high school sports in Nassau County. It is also known as Nassau County Public High School Athletic Association. Hernandez has served as varsity coach for three years, bringing extensive experience from her time as a Division II competitor at Long Island University, where she participated in multiple National Cheerleaders Continued on page 2 November 21, 2024
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