Stan Brein We were wearing shorts and short-sleeve shirts over the holidays, and we are wearing parkas, gloves, and hats in January. Welcome to Texas! We had a good planning meeting in January, setting up activities for the next several months. On Feb. 1 we hosted Kim Kamen, COO of The American Middle East Press…
Stan Brein Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights. Hanukkah means “dedication” in Hebrew. It celebrates the Maccabees’ victory over the Greek-Syrian oppressors and their reclaiming of the Holy Temple. It commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago, celebrating a miracle where oil for the temple’s menorah burned for…
Stan Brein The new year has arrived. We asked for forgiveness, blessings, and goodness in the year to come. The breaking of the fast after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a tradition that robustly celebrates our embarkment into the year. Celebrations range from the highly traditional to the unique. This year to ceremoniously…
Stan Brein About a dozen Robsonites enjoyed celebrating a Passover Seder with members of Congregation Kol Ami of Flower Mound on April 23. Passover, The Feast of Unleavened Bread, was celebrated this year from sundown on April 22 through April 30. It was great to be in the presence of celebrants of all ages, from…
Stan Brein The Jewish Friendship Group (JFG) met this past month once again after a year-long hiatus. It is always great to have an opportunity to socialize with folks with whom you have a common heritage. Recent world events make the opportunity to meet and dialogue all the more important. Members were surveyed prior to…
Lynne Moore JFG met on the second Sunday of January to enjoy our monthly brunch. Members bring and share those goodies that we grew up enjoying and continue that family connection. Our monthly get-togethers are great fun and very social. This month’s brunch was hosted by Jody Sacia and Arlene Stotts. It was really wonderful…
Lynne Moore The JFG had their monthly meeting and brunch on August 11 in the clubhouse. This month’s gathering was hosted by Dave and Phyllis Ayers. Our group meets on the second Sunday of each month to share some of the wonderful goodies we grew up with and still enjoy. It is also a special…
As we have in the past, the JFG celebrated Passover with a group Seder. This year it was at the home of Amy and Stan Gritz. Two dozen of us gathered at their home, where we celebrated the Seder that commemorates the leading of the Jewish people out of slavery in Egypt to freedom in…
Lynne Moore JFG met on February 10 in the Robson Ranch Clubhouse. Our hosts for this month were Donna and Larry Ditch. It was a really fun brunch, with folks bringing those favorite goodies that we fondly remember from our youth. We were also happy to welcome a new couple, the Beeches, who now call…
Lynne Moore The JFG met on September 9 to share in the fun, companionship, and delectable goodies that we all enjoy. Sunday’s brunch was hosted by Lynne and Bill Moore and was attended by over two dozen residents, including some new folks, who recently moved to the Ranch. It was also the beginning of the…