Events
Source: asterix611/FlickrDown with the tyrants! No more oppressors! Rah-rah-rah! Happy Independence Day, everyone! The Sheepshead Bites team rebelled against its despotic leader today, demanding the day off. They actually tied me to my office chair and took turns slapping me with a Nathan’s hot dog until I relented.
congregation israel of kings bay
Source: Nate Steiner / FlickrCongregation Israel of Kings Bay has two Purim events lined up. Firstly, they will hold a Megillah reading at 6:30 p.m., March 7, followed by a Purim party at 7:10 p.m. at 3903 Nostrand Avenue. The party will feature delicious hamantashen (yummy, triangle-shaped,
holidays
Ah, Memorial Day, and the wonderful three-day weekend it offers. The barbecues, the beers, the beaches. Family and friends together; the first summer holiday, kicking off good spirits and good weather. With such merriment abounding, it’s easy to forget that Memorial Day is a somber event, created to honor
holidays
So instead of working on news stories for the week, I got swept up writing Facebook updates of little fun facts about our nation’s presidents. I’ve compiled them below for your amusement. Happy President’s Day everyone! * Thomas Jefferson was the first president to shake hands with guests.