Chanukah,, December 8,, 2012
One hundred and sixtyseven years before the birth of Christ, a Syrian King named Antiochus captured the land of Israel. He ordered the Jews to give up their religion... Read more.
October Highlights
ODE TO COLUMBUS DA Monday, October 8th Americans celebrated the Discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus. There are those who contend that the Norse Vikings,... Read more.
Quotations from famous people
“Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.” — Maya Angelou “The discovery of what one really... Read more.
Small audience turns out to hear mayor on budget
Barely 20 of West Kendall’s estimated 200,000-plus residents turned out on Aug. 28 to hear Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez explain his $5.9 billion budget to run... Read more.
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Rosh Hashanah: sundown on Sept. 16 Yom Kippur: sundown on Sept. 25
“THE MEANING OF ROSH HASHANAH” Literally means “Head of the Year,” and is observed in the beginning of the 7th Month “Tishri,” as the Jewish New Year.... Read more.
Let’s look at July 4th and its meaning
July 4th is an American holiday of supreme importance to us, but it does not stand alone in human history. July 4th, 1776, was one of the golden milestones in... Read more.
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
For those who can remember the “good old days” and for those who missed out on what we had in our youth take a step back and tell your grandchildren... Read more.
My Thanksgiving Thoughts
By Richard C. Schulman…. Too often we thoughtlessly think of Thanksgiving Day as a day of leisure. Do we not have much more to be thankful for than the Pilgrims... Read more.
My Thanksgiving Thoughts – November 25, 2010
By Richard C. Schulman…. City Historian Too often we thoughtlessly think of Thanksgiving Day as a day of leisure. Do we not have much more to be thankful for... Read more.
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ‘Rosh Hashanah’ Sundown, Sept. 8 ‘Yom Kippur’ Sundown, Sept. 17
By Richard C. Schulman…. “THE MEANING OF ROSH HASHANAH” Literally means “Head of the Year,” and is observed in the beginning of the 7th Month “Tishri,”... Read more.