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Holocaust Survivor's Daughter Will Share Story At Temple Shaaray Tefila BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Dr. Joanne Intrator will visit the Temple’s Jewish Heritage Center to discuss her experiences as the daughter of refugees from Hitler’s Germany and her fight to regain family property stolen by the Nazis. After her father Gerhard Intrator’s death in 1993, Joanne took up the cause of pursuing restitution for her family’s Nazi-robbed property at 16 Wallstrasse in Mitte, the center-most district of Berlin. The event will take place in the JHC and includes a short Shabbat Service, discussion and a wine and cheese reception. Please RSVP to Robin Weber at rweber@templest…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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New Year, New Me: Is Weight Loss Surgery The Best Option For Trimming Down? RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- As we look towards 2016, many of us will be making lists of New Year’s resolutions. Oftentimes, our goals focus on achieving physical wellness through consistent exercise and healthy eating. Both of these goals are integral parts of overall wellbeing — but what happens when diet and exercise is not enough? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third -- 34.9 percent or 78.6 million -- of U.S. adults are obese. For this significant portion of our population, the physical, psychological and social effects of obesity can be devastating. &q…

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Westchester Teens Travel To Washington For Religious Action Trip BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Twenty teens from Temple Shaaray Tefila will participate in a trip to the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C. this coming weekend, Jan. 8 through 10. While in Washington, the teens will learn about the governmental lobbying process and will prepare position papers on key social issues. They will then present their papers to representatives and staff in Congress. Sponsored by the Union of Reform Congregations, a national Jewish organization, the Religious Action Center advocates for social action involvement. “We are proud to have our teens participate in th…

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Martin Luther King Jr. Service To Be Held At Temple Shaaray Tefila BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Temple Shaaray Tefila will to continue its tradition of partnering with the Antioch Baptist Church of Bedford for a Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Service on Jan. 15. Reverend Merle D. McJunkin and the Antioch choir will present a program entitled 'Lift Every Voice,' and will be joined by Temple Shaaray Tefila's own choir. The Reverend Merle D. McJunkin has served as the Pastor-Elect of Antioch Baptist of Bedford Hills since the church’s election on this past March. He recently completed his tenure as the Assistant Pastor/Minister of Christian Education of Grace…

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Northern Westchester Doctor Shares Tips To Help Fight The Common Cold MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- As the cold weather begins to roll in across the Northeast, it ushers in the winter's most common enemy: the common cold. Runny noses, coughs, sneezing and sore throats become alarmingly prevalent this time of the year, especially among children. "The first thing to know about colds is that they’re caused by a virus, and that’s why doctors do not prescribe antibiotics in these instances, as they only work for bacterial infections," said Dr. Elliot Barsh, a pediatrician at Northern Westchester Hospital. "In fact, most of the symptoms you get with a cold — c…

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Knicks Honor Veteran, Pace Alumnus, Staff Sergeant Jim Devary NEW YORK -- Pace University alumnus and Irag and Afghanistan veteran, Staff Sergeant Jim Devary, was honored by the New York Knicks earlier this month as part of the team's 'Hoops for Troops' initiative. Devary enlisted in the 82nd Airborne in 1999, and was deployed for duty in 2002 to Afghanistan and in 2004 was stationed in Iraq. Patrolling along a 7.5 mile stretch of road linking downtown Baghdad to the airport, Devary ensured the 24 members of his platoon ended their year deployment without any of them getting killed in action. Unfortunately, 19 soldiers in his battalion were killed tha…

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The Flu And You: A Guide To The Season's Most Unwelcome Visitor RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Winter is a wonderful time of the year. It is filled with sledding, snowy landscapes and hot cocoa by a cozy fire. Unfortunately, along with all of the joys of winter, we also find ourselves faced with the arrival of the flu season, reminds Jane Clementi, Supervisor of Public Health for The Valley Hospital Department of Community Health. "Although the flu season has already begun, it does not typically peak until January or February," Clementi said. "it is recommended that everyone six months of age and older should get their yearly flu vaccine by October, b…

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Leave The Salt In The Cabinet The Table This Holiday Season MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Most of us know that eating too much salt isn’t good for us. It causes our bodies to retain fluid, which increases our blood pressure and makes our heart work harder. Over time, this can do significant damage to blood vessels. New York City has been at the front lines of combating the over-salting problem. A new rule in the city has required chain restaurants in to clearly identify the high sodium options on their menu with a salt shaker logo. When you're eating out, pay attention to those salt shaker symbols. If you’re not in NYC, you can plan ahead. Most chain restau…

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Help Your Teen Cope With Stress Through Valley's Mindfulness Course RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Today’s teens are faced with enormous amounts of stress and, if it is not properly managed, this stress can lead to unhealthy habits and behaviors. “Pressure for adolescents is off the charts because academics are more rigorous and because social media provides 24/7 exposure to one’s peers. Peer pressure is tremendous and it really weighs on them,” said Dr. Jodie Katz, the Medical Director at Valley Hospital's Center for Integrative Medicine. In response to the growing need to provide teens with resources to manage their stress effectively, Valley will now offer a 'Mindfu…

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Greenburgh, NY

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Greenburgh Town Board Appoints Veteran Advisory Board GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Town Board has appointed William Aguilar, Carmine DiPasquale, Hugh McAuley, Major John Daskos, Edward Mallicoat, Joseph Rocca, Victor Viera and Steve Wittenberg to the Veteran Advisory Board, The committee will meet the first Monday of each month at the Town Hall. The first meeting is scheduled Jan, 4 at 10 a.m. with board members' terms set to expire on Dec. 31, 2017. The goal of the committee is to identify resources for military Veterans encompassing Veteran’s benefits, education, and networking. The committee will also organize the annual Veterans Da…

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