Tag Archives: Shabbat

Sheraton free-overnight-stay promotion excludes observant Jews

From October 6 to October 9, Sheraton will be giving customers the opportunity to win a free overnight stay at one of 86 recently renovated Sheraton hotels across the United States and Canada.  The free overnight stays will be on a single night, Friday, October 23.  By only allowing the free overnight stays on a… Read More: Sheraton free-overnight-stay promotion excludes observant Jews »

Welcome to the Connecticut Science Center. Now go away!

(I just sent this letter to Matt Fleury, the president and CEO of the Connecticut Science Center.) Mr. Fleury, On Friday, August 21, my family and I were “stranded” in Hartford for the weekend.  We are observant Jews, and therefore riding in cars is forbidden to us during the Sabbath, from Friday evening through Saturday… Read More: Welcome to the Connecticut Science Center. Now go away! »