Heritage Florida Jewish News - Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice

Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine and the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society have formed a partnership to celebrate the Jews who landed on Florida’s Coast with Pedro Menendez de Aviles. Rabbi Merrill Shapiro, founder and chairman of the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society, will speak about the Jewish presence in St. Augustine at the time of the city’s founding and in the years that followed. 

The one-hour celebration will take place at the Main Library, 1960 North Ponce De Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine on Friday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. All are welcome to this event. There is no charge. For further information call the Main Library 904-827-6940 or visit www.sjcpls.org For further information about the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society, visit www.sajhs.com or call 804-914-4460.