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Seniors and teens spread joy Congregation Beth Ohr initiative takes on a ‘generation to generation’ approach community,” Benji told the Herald during the duo’s latest event, a hamantaschen cookie Teenagers at Congregation bake on March 2. “We put Beth Ohr are building bridges together all of these great a c ro s s g e n e r at i o n s w i t h events, like Jeopardy, trivia, Senior Teen Joy, an initiative retro discos, baking events, to led by Grand Avenue Middle just connect the teens and the School students Zach Hober- elders within the community man and Benji t o g e t t o k n ow Balshin. about each other Through fun and learn.” a n d i n t e r a c t ive The number of events, the group participants has connects teens and varied at each younger cong reevent, but turnout gants with seniors, is increasing at fostering meaningthe duo continues ful relationships to organize more and strengthening initiatives. their community. Zach explained Cong re gation their initial idea l e a d e r s at B e t h for Senior Teen O h r s a i d b o t h DAViD HoBERMAN Joy grew out of an B e n j i , 1 3 , a n d Zach’s dad activity they did Zach, 14, are very in Hebrew school. involved in their They were providcommunity, inside and out- ed with cards that made them side of the synagogue. Over think about what is most the last few months, they’ve important to them, and both organized and led several pro- chose helping elders. g rams inviting teens and “That’s how we came up seniors to come together — with the idea,” Zach said, each time fostering more “and now we’ re thinking attention for their cause. about our next one we want “Last year, we created this to do — maybe a game day, program where we wanted to but we’re not sure yet.” connect seniors and youth At Senior Teen Joy’s cookwithin the Bellmore-Merrick
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Purim celebration is super sweet The Jewish community of Merrick and Bellmore gathered for a sweet Purim celebration, hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life. Taking on a Candyland theme, treats and costumes were galore at the Town of Hempstead’s Golf Course Clubhouse on Clubhouse Road. Above, Rabbi Shimon Kramer, who directs the Chabad with his wife, Chanie, joined attendees at a platter of desserts. Right, Dylan Perski, 7, dressed up in regal attire. Story, more photos, Page 3.
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