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COVID-19 Vaccines in Brooklyn

Ari KaganFebruary 22, 2021 I was very glad to volunteer helping many Holocaust survivors referred by JCC of Greater Coney Island to the vaccination site in Abraham Lincoln HS. I met amazing people, like Leon Gosh (pictured with me after vaccination) who survived the horrors of Auschwitz concentration camp.  Everyone is doing their part to overcome this terrible COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to all staffers from DOHMH, Test and Trace… Read More »COVID-19 Vaccines in Brooklyn

Purim 2021

Purim 2021 Purim is celebrated from sundown on Thursday, February 25, through sundown on Friday, February 26.  The holiday is filled with amazing traditions! Purim is the celebration of Esther and Mordechai’s triumph over wicked Haman.On Purim night, we rejoice through recounting Esther’s story and through drinking, wearing masks, and partying. We also give back to our community – by giving mishloach manot (gifts of food) to friends and donating… Read More »Purim 2021

All-female Hasidic ambulance corps gets green light after years-long battle

All-female Hasidic ambulance corps gets green light after years-long battle NYPOST.com By Reuven Fenton and Carl Campanile New York State health officials approved a license for an all-female Hasidic ambulance company to provide emergency medical service in orthodox Jewish section of Brooklyn. The application by members of Ezras Nashim had been opposed by the rival, all-male Hatzolah ambulance and many rabbis. But the New York State Emergency Medical Services Council on Thursday approved the… Read More »All-female Hasidic ambulance corps gets green light after years-long battle

Jerry Domerschick

Nominating: Jerry Domershick

Nominating: Jerry Domershick  I have known Jerry for seventeen years. As Jimmy Cannon said of Joe Louis, “He’s s credit to his race–the human race!” The same applies to Jerry Domershick. Jerry Domershick’s Bio: From the Brooklyn playgrounds to the gyms of Thomas Jefferson High School, Jerry D. was an inspiring leader. As a ballplayer when basketball was Jewish, Jerry was an elusive ball handler, tough defender, and reliable outside… Read More »Nominating: Jerry Domershick