Dispatch from Dallas

Many thanks to my friend and colleague Rabbi Geoff Dennis for making arrangements for me in Dallas. We had a fundraising event this evening at Temple Shalom, thanks to the hospitality of the congregation and of their Senior Rabbi Andrew Paley.

Unfortunately the one variable we did not consider and could do nothing about was the weather. Dallas was hit with severe thunderstorms that made driving hazardous this evening. Only a few brave souls ventured out. Among them were Myron and Marsha S, both LSU graduates. Myron was wearing his LSU colors for the occasion.

There were fewer people in the kahal than we hoped for, but I think they were the right people to get our message out. I left them with materials to share with their fellow congregants and I am confident that more support from the Dallas community will be forthcoming.

A reporter for the Dallas Jewish newspaper was at the event. As it happens, she is originally from New Orleans. Her article on our situation will certainly be a great help.

I am off next to San Francisco. For those reading this who live in the bay area, please join me and Beth Shalom VP Dr. K at Town’s End restaurant at 5pm, Sunday, March 26th.

Of course, anyone in the nation can contribute to the Renewal Fund and help in our reconstruction. There is no need to wait for me to come knocking.