Chai Center Trying to Assist Ukrainian Community

A Dix Hills synagogue has been in touch with a rabbi in Ukraine to learn more about the Russian invasion and the status of Jewish residents of the city. Rabbi Yakov Saacks of The Chai Center said that the synagogue talked Thursday on Zoom with Read More …

On Land and Sea, Parades and Other Holiday Celebrations

The holiday season is fast approaching, with boat and street parades, road runs, Menorah and Christmas tree lightings, the arrival of Santa and more. The Huntington Holiday Spectacular gets underway Nov. 27 on Wall Street and continues through Jan. 2, featuring music, lights and some surprises.  Read More …

Menorahs Lit for First Night of Chanukah

Chanukah got underway Thursday night  with the lighting of menorahs in downtown Huntington and Dix Hills. A caravan of cars decorated with menorahs and flags traveled from Chabad Mid-Suffolk in Commack to the Chai Center in Dix Hills to light a large menorah. In Huntington, Read More …

Chai Center to Host ‘Jew Q’ Championship

More than 500 students are expected to compete Sunday in the Long Island Regional Jew-Q Championship at the Chai Center in Dix Hills. Students ages 9-13, from 16 schools in the area, will be tested on their knowledge of Jewish history, heritage and practice. Participants Read More …