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Three from Hewlett High win Challenge “In this challenge, we had to provide a solution to the problems and find the best results,” A student trio from Hewlett Azour said of their business, a High School’s DECA club won a simulate sports store in which Retail Track Statewide Virtual the products they of fered Business Challenge, on Oct. 24, ch a n g e d m o n t h t o m o n t h accumulating the highest virtu- depending on the interest of al profit among all participat- the customers depending on the sports season. ing clubs in New Chikvanaia York. added that the chalDECA, formerly Distributive Educalenge gave him a tion Clubs of Amerfeel for managing a ica, prepares aspirbusiness and its ing leaders and various challenges. entrepreneurs in Khan echoed high schools and those sentiments. colleges around the “DECA has let me world for careers in build leadership marketing, finance, skills while meethospitality and ing people of the management. same wants and Competing a s p i r at i o n s, ” h e against clubs from said. a c ro s s t h e s t at e The Retail Track AIDAN KhAN online, seniors Inon of the Virtual BusiHewlett High senior Azour and Aidan ness Challenge Khan and junior tests participants’ George Chikvanaia nearly dou- skills in managing a retail bled the profit of their closest operation. They oversee everycompetitors. thing from creating products All three boys have been and setting prices to managing members of DECA for three staff, inventory and store locayears, having joined because tions. they want to succeed in the “I thought this was somebusiness world and refine their thing we could definitely communication, public speak- accomplish,” Chikvanaia said. ing and problem-solving skills. CONTiNuEd ON PAGE 14
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Among those attending the coffeehouse at the Five Towns Premier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Woodmere on Oct. 29 were, front, from left, Holocaust survivors Regina Goodman, 88, of Cedarhurst; Binah Khazlow, 93, of Woodmere; and back, right, Marlene Knopf, 90, of East Meadow.
Dozens of Holocaust survivors gather for a ‘coffeehouse’ By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
More than 50 Holocaust survivors from the Five Towns and other parts of Nassau County gathered at the Five Towns Premier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Woodmere on Oct. 29 for a “coffeehouse” gettogether. The gathering was arranged through the Selfhelp Community Services’ Nassau Holocaust Survivor Program, which “provides comprehensive services allowing the last generation of Holocaust survivors to age with the comfort and dignity they deserve,” according to its website, SelfHelp.net. “Aging Holocaust survivors face unique challenges receiving care, especially as their needs grow in complexity as they age,” the
website added. “Selfhelp is here to serve as the last surviving relative for every survivor.” Services include enhanced case management, home care, financial assistance, social programs and more. In addition to the 50 survivors, 30 spouses and aids also attended for an afternoon that celebrated the Jewish High Holy Days and the release of the 20 living hostages in Gaza. They gathered to build a connection with fellow survivors and enjoy a hot meal together. “Selfhelp’s ‘coffeehouse’ events provide a warm and welcoming space for Holocaust survivors to combat social isolation, share a meal and music and celebrate life together,” Julie Lauer, program director for the Nassau and Queens Holocaust Survivor programs, CONTiNuEd ON PAGE 12
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ECA has let me build leadership skills while meeting people of the same wants and aspirations.