Why Merrick?

• Merrick is conveniently located on the south shore

• 40 minutes from Penn Station on the Babylon branch & numerous transfers at Jamaica station available, plus a large commuter parking lot

• A quick 10-15 minute drive to all local beaches, Jones, Lido & Long Beach

• A vibrant & active business area for all your shopping needs: clothing, food & specialty  

• Kosher supermarkets, butchers & restaurants just a short drive away & delivery options may be available  

• Beautiful multi-level hiking trails at Merrick mountain 

• Several local children’s parks, including Wantagh park with tennis courts, baseball fields, boating & pool complex only minutes away

• Lovely & affordable homes along the waterways and parks for sale & rent  

• A modern mikvah for all Jewish woman in the surrounding areas 

• Multiple synagogues to meet the needs of the community: Orthodox, Modern Orthodox, Conservative & Reform 

• Local Chabad & JCC centers with preschool programs starting at 18 months

• Bussing available for private hebrew schools, HAFTR, Har Torah, North Shore Hebrew Academy, Mercaz, HANC & Schechter  

• An excellent public school district and after-school Hebrew schools  

Want to learn more? Contact us today membership@ohav.org