לשם מצוות כתיבת ספר תורה: Repairing the Olomouc Torah Scroll

Check out this YouTube Video (fixing the Olomouc Scroll) of me sitting with the Sofer, Rabbi Moshe Druin, who will be accompanying us to Olomouc to complete the repairs on this Sefer Torah and will also be helping us write a new one over the next year. What an honor this was. Our synagogue in … More לשם מצוות כתיבת ספר תורה: Repairing the Olomouc Torah Scroll

Last part of the trip: Winding North through Oregon

After Shasta we wound through Klamath Falls, the Cascades and The Willamette Valley. Eugene to Salem to Portland. On arrival at the Max Station for transfer to the airport to pick up my rental, Foursquare helpfully noted that this stop was the best for procuring good quality Weed and Meth. Stay Weird Portlandia. Anyone need … More Last part of the trip: Winding North through Oregon

Fog and Cows

Yesterday I decided to take a drive out to Point Reyes Lighthouse. I had not been there in years and I remember it being gorgeous! I guess budget cuts have led to closings. I should have checked before I left on the website but apparenty the lighthouse is closed Tuesdays and Wedesdays. SIGH! It was … More Fog and Cows