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serve the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and visitors. “I feel very privileged to be Mount Sinai South Nassau part of this community-wide celebrated the dedication of its supported project,” Shalom said. new Sabbath House on Sept. 12, “It’s essential for the non-travelhonoring longtime supporters ing-on-Sabbath community. It’s Iris and Shalom something that we Maidenbaum. Locatdon’t see in today’s ed on the hospital world — everybody campus, the facility supports it. I haven’t offers a sanctuary heard one bad or for Jewish families negative word about and other visitors it, and we hope that seeking a place to it continues to serve stay while their the needs of obserloved ones receive vance.” treatment. The Sabbath The Sabbath House Committee House recently reloalso includes Dr. cated to larger quar- SHALom Rajiv Datta; Chapters, at 2500 Washlain Grace Dillon; mAIDENBAum ington Ave., near Dr. Alan Garely; the hospital’s Wash- MSSN benefactor Rabbi Dr. Aaron i n g t o n A v e n u e and principal of Glatt, chairman of e n t r a n c e . I t i s Maidenbaum Property the hospital’s designed to serve Tax Reduction Department of Mediobservant Jewish cine; Sondra Gottesfamilies that cannot travel on man; Dr. Jay Itzkowitz; Kaila the Sabbath, addressing both Kelman; Rabbi Jonathan Musreligious obligations (like visit- kat; Dr. Samuel Sandowski; and ing the sick) and logistics (such Dr. Ari Steiner. The group is as proximity to the hospital and leading the effort to raise funds Kosher food). for the ongoing renovation and For the Maidenbaums, the maintenance of the Sabbath dedication had deep personal House. significance. As members of the “The Jewish community, Nassau County Jewish commu- which makes use of the hospital nity, their contributions to the to a great degree, because of hospital have enabled it to better 9/10/24 Continued on page 9 11:56 AM
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A festive Labor Day in Island Park Eight-year-old Island Park resident Delilah Bernstein had a great time at the Masone Beach Labor Day concert on Aug. 31. Story, more photos, Page 20.
O’Side gears up for Fall Festival
Sept. 28 event will be packed with entertainment, food and fun By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
As the crisp air of autumn approaches, Oceanside is buzzing with excitement, awaiting the second annual Fall Festival, set to take place on Sept. 28. After a successful debut last year, the festival is quickly becoming a community favorite, with organizers promising an even bigger and better event next week. The festival will run from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Parking Field 6, between Weidner and Perkins avenues, offering a full day of entertainment, food and fun for all ages.
“We started organizing six months ahead of time,” Brian Driscoll, one of this year’s organizers, said. “We have three bands, a lot of vendors, great food trucks, and Seven Brothers coming out, and they’re bringing pickle sandwiches.” Seven Brothers Gourmet restaurant in Oceanside gained viral attention this summer over their pickle sandwich. This year’s festival promises a lineup of entertainment and activities for all ages. The event will kick off with “The Star-Spangled Banner,” performed by an Oceanside High School student, followed by live musical acts. Two groups will perform throughout the day, and DJ Continued on page 2