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The ones who wait

Jewish community shares feelings about living in a Christian society
By Lauren Belcher | cbelcher@flagler.edu

In St. Augustine there are more than 100 Christian churches but only three places of worship for a Jew. The local Jewish community is small and mostly comprised of retirees.

Within that community, Jews divide themselves by how they express their faith.

The First Congregation Sons of Israel synagogue has been in St. Augustine for 85 years.


Hard-up students should use local stores’ discounts

Many cash-strapped Flagler students might not realize that there are several ways available to save money in St. Augustine. One way to save some green is through student discounts. Several local restaurants, stores and attractions offer discounts that are only available to Flagler College students.


Former metal guitarist becomes a folkie

Music just comes naturally to Josh Santos.

Santos first started in music by playing the saxophone in his middle school band, but soon wanted to try other instruments. After his grandfather bought him a guitar the summer before Santos started high school, he knew he had found his instrument of choice.