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Virtual reality brings Oct. 7 stories to life Tova Markowitz, an HERJC Israel Committee member, organized the event to show the comThanks to a partnership munity’s gratitude for the IDF. between the Friends of the “Through virtual reality and Israel Defense Force and the in-depth conversation, we’ll Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish step into the shoes of soldiers Centre’s Israel Committee, tem- and survivors of Oct. 7,” Marple members had kowitz said. “Lone the chance to Soldiers and attend “Survived to reservists continue Tell: an Immersive to defend Israel Encounter with with courage, resilIsrael’s Defenders” ience and unwaverlast week. ing commitment. Attendees heard This is an act of from three Israel remembrance and Defense Forces an act of solidarireserve-duty solty.” diers and watched Markowitz said stories of survival that coming togethfrom the Oct. 7, er to support Israel 2023, Hamas and advocate for a t t a c k s r e t o l d ToVA MARkoWITz those who serve is t h r o u g h v i r t u a l Hewlett-East Rockaway an active reminder reality at HERJC Jewish Centre Israel that Long Island on Nov. 24. residents voices Committee The FIDF is a matters. nonpolitical, non“At HERJC, our military organization that pro- Israel Committee lives by a vides for the well-being of simple phrase: ‘Israel is for active IDF solders, veterans everyone,’” she said. “Whether and family members. It was you’re a soldier, student, parent established in 1981 by a group or simply a friend, Israel of Holocaust survivors, and is belongs to all of us.” the only organization authoThrough virtual-reality techrized by the Israeli army to col- nology, attendees stepped lect charitable donations for inside IDF veterans’ stories of the IDF in the United States. Continued on page 8
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HHS stages ‘Les Misérables’ in new auditorum Miley Mardorf, a senior at Hewlett High School, played Gavroche in “Les Misérables,” above, on Nov. 22. At right, senior Samuel Sava, playing Jean Valjean, sang “At the End of the Day,” the musical’s opening number. Story, more photos, Page 10.
hether you’re a soldier, student, parent or simply a friend, Israel belongs to all of us.