Anyone who has been to a major league baseball game knows the sounds of fans, the smell of hotdogs, and the heat of a summer night. This night was like that, but it had one more thing that made it very special. Hundreds of children of all ages were congregated there… Not just any children, but
Community
Breaching the Gap
Recently I went with my good friend Rebecca and my stepfather to feed and supply the homeless people on the streets of Manhattan. My stepdad’s friend, Bob, does this every week with his partner. He and his friends — people like us — pack a ton of toiletries, meals, and other things a homeless person
Celebration of Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr means the celebration of the end of Ramadan and giving donations to those in need in the community, which are called Fitrana. The significance of this holiday is to celebrate the completion of Ramadan. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting, in which one eats before sun up and does not eat or
Is it Just as Important to Learn How Others Celebrate?
My dad steps out of the car, looks around at the surrounding stores, and grumbles. “I can’t believe how much this area has changed.” He sighs. “When I was growing up, this was an entirely Hungarian neighborhood.” My brother and I exchange amused smirks. Now it’s my turn to complain. “Seriously dad? We visit Grandma
Does Competition Bring out the Best in Us?
A proverb states that “competition is the whetstone of talent” and Henry Clay said that “of all human powers operating on the affairs of mankind, none is greater than that of competition.” On the other hand, it has also been said that “though competition brings out the best in products, it brings out the worst
