I went to this website a couple of months ago because of me deep interest, spanning decades. regarding converting to Judaism. I had attended a Unitarian church for some years but ultimately found it unsatisfying. I've done extensive research and talked to Jewish friends.
So what held me back? 5,000 years of history and culture. Being Jewish is not just a matter of beliefs and daily practices. It's a shared 5,000 year history, and I would not share that history. I feared that I would not fit in. Even worse, a number of Jewish friends told me I was unlikely to be fully accepted.
So when I found this article online, I read it carefully. The article is about the practice of "Oneg," or a meet-and-greet, often with food, after many Reform services. The article suggested that people in individual congregations tended to cluster with their established friends and not make newcomers feel welcome. The article had a number of suggestions for fighting that tendency, which I think is just part of human nature.
http://reformjudaismmag.org/Articles/index.cfm?id=2886
After reading it, I made a post. I asked if a non-Jewish visitor or recent convert was likely to be welcomed at Oneg. It wasn't hostile or rude in any way. The article went to the heart of my only reservation regarding converstion. For me, it was a crucial question.
Posts are moderated at this site, and my post never even went up. I guess I have my answer. :(
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Avoid "Register.com" for your blog -- bunch of CROOKS!
Bunch of CROOKS!!!
When I first came up with the idea of doing a sailing blog for newer sailors, I got a domain name. I ultimately decided I didn't like it, and didn't use it. Imagine my surprise this morning to get this email:
Thing is, I NEVER AUTHORIZED PAYMENT. They just decided on their own to JUST TAKE MY MONEY! Unfortunately for them I lost that card and it was replaced by a card with a new number, so it didn't go through.
And as for the "Renewal Private Domain Safe?" I didn't buy that the FIRST time -- they just tacked it on as icing on the (stolen) cake!
I urge people to avoid "Register.com" -- apparently they don't know how to make a profit honestly. Just ... WOW.
Here's the email:
support@register.com
5:11 AM (2 hours ago)
to me
Dear Susan Setley,
We experienced a billing issue with the following items purchased from Register.com:
--------------------------------------------------------
Renewal sinkorswimsailing.com $35.00 Exp:2013-12-18
Renewal Complimentary Webmail with Domain Name $0.00 Exp:2013-12-18
Renewal Private Domain Safe $14.00 Exp:2013-12-18
--------------------------------------------------------
Please update the billing information for these items
at your earliest convenience:
https://www.register.com/interstice/053090cb0a16112822e8ffc909843aa9
Questions or comments? Please visit us at http://help.register.com/cgi-bin/register_help.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php
We thank you for using Register.com.
Best wishes,
Billing Support
http://help.register.com Register.com, Inc
Toll free in the U.S. and Canada: (877) 731-4442
Outside the U.S. and Canada +1 (902) 749-5919
When I first came up with the idea of doing a sailing blog for newer sailors, I got a domain name. I ultimately decided I didn't like it, and didn't use it. Imagine my surprise this morning to get this email:
Thing is, I NEVER AUTHORIZED PAYMENT. They just decided on their own to JUST TAKE MY MONEY! Unfortunately for them I lost that card and it was replaced by a card with a new number, so it didn't go through.
And as for the "Renewal Private Domain Safe?" I didn't buy that the FIRST time -- they just tacked it on as icing on the (stolen) cake!
I urge people to avoid "Register.com" -- apparently they don't know how to make a profit honestly. Just ... WOW.
Here's the email:
support@register.com
5:11 AM (2 hours ago)
to me
Dear Susan Setley,
We experienced a billing issue with the following items purchased from Register.com:
--------------------------------------------------------
Renewal sinkorswimsailing.com $35.00 Exp:2013-12-18
Renewal Complimentary Webmail with Domain Name $0.00 Exp:2013-12-18
Renewal Private Domain Safe $14.00 Exp:2013-12-18
--------------------------------------------------------
Please update the billing information for these items
at your earliest convenience:
https://www.register.com/interstice/053090cb0a16112822e8ffc909843aa9
Questions or comments? Please visit us at http://help.register.com/cgi-bin/register_help.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php
We thank you for using Register.com.
Best wishes,
Billing Support
http://help.register.com Register.com, Inc
Toll free in the U.S. and Canada: (877) 731-4442
Outside the U.S. and Canada +1 (902) 749-5919
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