Say NO to Academic Boycott of Israel | Newsletter Article >>
Date: 2014-01-02 | Id: rdw40

Not everything bad that happens to Jews is anti-Semitic. But some things are.

Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em | Benayim, January 2014 >>
Date: 2013-12-17 | Id: rdw41

Once a year, for our anniversary, Shira and I go to Atlantic City. Since our anniversary is in March and our day off is Tuesday, we get a very nice hotel room for almost nothing. We make up for the discount room with a dinner for two in one of the really excellent restaurants which dot the casino hotels.

Even More Passion & Joy | Newsletter Article >>
Date: 2013-12-05 | Id: rdw42

I had a wonderful time this fall, meeting with so many people – members and non-members – who wanted to explore their “passion and joy” in Jewish life. Some of you have started projects at TRT, others are now out working in the community.

Thanksgivukkah, Christmas and the Jews >>
Date: 2013-11-18 | Id: rdw43

By now you have heard that Hanukkah comes very, VERY early this year – as in, it overlaps with Thanksgiving for the first time. Don’t get used to it; it won’t happen again for over 70,000 years (yes, that number is correct).