South Shore
RecoRD March 12 - 18, 2026
VOL. 72 NO. 11
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Yeshiva University is Sweet 16 bound
Steinmetz leads the team
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Inside Hundreds of students are sick, unseen An Editorial page 4
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A ‘Purim Fiesta’ at Chabad of Hewlett
Richard Snyder joins H-W schools page 3
The Chabad of Hewlett celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim with their annual celebration, this years theme was “Purim Fiesta.” Purim is celebrated every year on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. This year it 2026 began on March 2 and continued until March 3. It commemorates the salvation of the
Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day.” The event was held at their brand new building at 44 Everit Avenue on March 2 at 6:30 p.m. The evening featured:
Mexican cuisine, live Mariachi band, a Purim masquerade, margaritas, cocktails and mocktails, hot chili pepper contest, kids activities and entertain-
ment. Residents gathered to celebrate the joyous holiday, enjoy Purim treats and the festivities offered. — Melissa Berman