Here’s your chance to donate to the relief efforts after the Carmel fire in Israel and get something more than just a sense of satisfaction from having done a good deed and helped people in need. You can also get a good, hearty belly laugh from seeing me with no hair, half a beard, and… Read More: Do a good deed and get a good laugh! »
(This is not a typical post for my blog. Those of you who aren’t Jewish can feel free to skip it.) My bar mitzvah was December 18, 1982, the second Shabbat of Hanukah, parashat Miketz. Each year on the anniversary of my bar mitzvah, I read part of the Torah reading (the first four aliyot… Read More: Thoughts on Miketz for 5771 »
Today’s update (maybe the last?) in the IsraelSims.com saga…
Dear Terry Gross, I am a huge fan of Fresh Air. I listen to every episode. I greatly admire your interviewing skill and your obvious in-depth preparation for every interview. Having said that, I was extremely disappointed by your interview with Lawrence Wright.
Today’s update in the IsraelSims.com saga…
Here’s today’s update on the suffering inflicted upon my family by IsraelSims.com:
Do not do business with IsraelSims.com unless you enjoy being ignored, misled and lied to, and you think it’s OK for the SIM cards you ordered for your trip to Israel not to arrive until after you’ve already left.
I periodically post about organizations which can’t handle one of these two simple requests: (1) don’t spam me; (2) don’t send me junk mail. If an organization is incapable of implementing effective policies and procedures to accommodate these two straightforward requests from donors, they are probably also incapable of implementing effective, efficient policies and procedures… Read More: Yad Sarah: Good work, bad fundraising »
I’ve posted some price comparisons and comments about the Kosher food selection at the new Waltham BJ’s on this page. Executive summary: You can save a lot of money on the stuff they carry, but the Kosher food selection is bad. I’m going to keep updating this page with additional pricing information and any changes… Read More: First impressions of the new Waltham BJ’s »
Dear Mr. [elided], I enjoyed your recent letter about the direct and indirect ways in which CJP has positively affected your life. Many in the Jewish community don’t realize how pervasive and beneficial CJP’s influence is, and I think it is extremely valuable to occasionally remind people. Your letter was an especially persuasive and effective… Read More: CJP employs invasive unmarked-envelope strategy in charity mailing »