I too love what I do here. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be doing
it. But unlike those celebrities who make millions for their work, I make
practically nothing. The few ads I have here barely pay for my yearly internet
fees. So once a year I make a pitch for
a little financial compensation as an incentive - to go along with my labor of
love.
I’ve been doing this now for over 10 years – contributing one
post per day except for Shabbos and Yom Tov. It isn’t easy coming up with
original material every single day of the year no matter where I am. But I have
continued to do so with the rarest of exception.
I therefore once again
ask that those of you that enjoy reading this blog - and if the spirit moves
you - to donate* whatever amount you wish into my PayPal account (located at
the top right margin). But - and this is really important - only if you can
afford it. If you can’t afford it – or even if you just don’t want to donate
anything, that’s perfectly fine with me. Everyone is welcome here and this blog
will remain open and free. But if you do want to show your appreciation
for this blog in even a minimally financial way, it will be tell me that my
work here is worth more than nothing… and it will keep me posting daily with what
I hope is quality material (most of the time).
I am grateful to the Jewish Press and the Times
of Israel for publishing so many of my
posts online. Even though they don't pay me I appreciate the exposure. I
also appreciate all those of you that are moved to comment on my posts. You add a lot
and I have learned much from you.
As I said last year, good Jewish blogs are getting harder to
find. I think that’s even truer today than it was last year. My blog is still
here and going strong.
Once again, I want to thank all of my readers and those who
comment for making this blog the success that it is.
Harry Maryles
*Contributions are not tax deductible.
