Volunteers are at the heart and soul of every community-based nonprofit organization and those who give of their time, without pay, truly make a big difference in the lives of others. Recently, five outstanding volunteers were honored by the JCC of the Greater Five Towns for their contributions in helping to improve the lives of those served by the JCC. The volunteer recognition ceremony was held at the JCC’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 27th where Arnold “Arnie” Waldman of Woodmere was sworn in as President of the JCC’s Board of Directors and former president Dr. Kenneth Berman was named Chairman of the Board.  more

The recession has had a profound affect on individuals and families and the Five Towns community is no exception. Since the meltdown in 2008 many area residents have found themselves without a job, or working for less than what they had been earning. Many find it hard to make ends meet, or find a job. more

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is making history this week, competing for the first time in the JCC Maccabi Games, taking place in Israel this week. A team of 11 teenage girls will play basketball. “This is the first time that the Five Towns JCC is in the JCC Maccabiah. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be there and we are proud to send them to the games,” said executive director Rina Shkolnik. more

By Mayer Fertig Issue of September 10, 2010/ 2 Tishrei 5771Peninsula Public Library and Temple Israel of Lawrence have signed a letter of intent for the library to buy several pieces of property … more

Tryouts this Sunday for competitive team By Malka Eisenberg Issue of October 16 2009/ 29 Tishrei 5770 Black Belt Alex Sternberg is coming to the Jewish Community Center of the Greater … more

By Yaffi Spodek Special to the web / Posted May 20, 2009 / Iyar 27 5769 A girl has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, at the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls … more

JCC and Ohel partner in program to help students By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Oct. 10, 2008 The JCC of the Greater Five Towns has joined with the Ohel Bais Ezra Lifetime Care Foundation to … more

New facility to be built at Temple Israel By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Oct. 3, 2008 The Jewish Community Center of the Greater Five Towns has signed a letter of intent to purchase property at … more

By Daniella Adler Issue of August 29, 2008 Cathy Byrne, M.S. R.N., director of Older Adult Services at the JCC of the Greater Five Towns, was the keynote speaker at a conference for social … more

Local pastry chef shares her story by Daniella Adler Gitti Allman wasn't always a baker. As a child and teenager she was a tomboy who spent her summers as a waterski instructor. Her family … more