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Lone Soldier’s story honors fallen heroes
sary Maya Braverman, 22, lead organizer for the program, explained the dual nature of The Friedberg JCC partnered Israeli Memorial Day: two evewith the Oceanside Jewish War nings of mourning followed by Veterans Post 717 on Sunday to Independence Day celebrations. “I think it was a good opportupresent this year’s Yom HaZikaron — Israeli Memorial Day — nity to bring it together,” Braverceremony, in which a young Lone man said. “You have Memorial Day, but we have Soldier’s narrative Memorial Day, too, captivated attendees so I think it was a and illuminated the nice way to bring it profound sacrifices together, as those of Israel’s defenders. Yom HaZikaron is who have fallen have the day of national fallen for a greater re m e m b r a n c e i n good. They sacrifice Israel to commemotheir lives so we can rate all the soldiers have our own lives.” and others who have Braver man lost their lives durdescribed Israel’s ing the struggle to nationwide two-mindefend the State of ute siren at 11 a.m., Israel. Nearly 100 JAMEs BRIcK when the country community mem- Jewish War Veterans stands still in collecbers gathered in the Post 717 member tive remembrance JCC auditorium for on Holocaust two hours of prayer, Remembrance Day, song, personal testimony and also known as Yom HaShoah, as candid dialogue — honoring fall- a moment of silence to honor the en soldiers, victims of terror, six million Jewish victims of the and the 59 Israeli hostages still Holocaust. held in Gaza a year and a half This year, Yom HaShoah — after Hamas attacked Israel. Holocaust Remembrance Day — Commander John Robbins, of was observed from the evening the Jewish War Veterans post, of April 23 to the evening of opened the program, thanking April 24. Yom HaZikaron was JCC staff and veterans for their observed from the evening of collaboration. JCC Junior Emis-
By KEPHERD DANIEL
kdaniel@liherald.com
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The demonstration of the da Vinci system showcased how small incisions allow the robot to enter the body and perform surgical procedures, producing less pain and blood loss and less likely chances of infection than in traditional surgery.
The future of robotic surgery is now By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
In an eye-opening demonstration of medical innovation, Mount Sinai South Nassau showcased its state-of-the-art robotic surgical systems on Wednesday, offering a glimpse into the future of minimally invasive medical procedures. Surgery that was once performed through large, invasive incisions is now accomplished through tiny ports and with unprecedented precision, benefitting patients in many significant ways. Dr. Rajiv Datta, director of the hospital’s Surgical Oncology Program at the hospital, traced three decades of innovation — from bigincision “open” surgeries to laparoscopy in the
1990s, and then the first MD Andersondesigned robot in 2001, to today’s robotic da Vinci 5 Surgical System. Laparoscopy — using long instruments through small cuts guided by a two-dimensional camera — marked the first advancement. However, the leap to robotics in 2001 truly transformed what minimally invasive surgery could achieve. “Three decades ago, we operated with big incisions,” Datta said. “Now, our robotic systems allow surgeons to perform complex procedures with minimal trauma to the patient.” Last week, Mount Sinai showcased live demonstrations of the da Vinci robotic system, with physicians explaining how it works and hospital workers and media members getting ConTinued on page 23
ow do we honor the fallen? You look at them as our fallen brothers who fought for a righteous cause.
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