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Posted By: William Cohon

This is another Jew-on-Christmas post. I'm working hard to finish my contribution to our synagogue's fund-raiser auction. It is a display of cards of Jewish ballplayers, arranged chronologically, and spanning one hundred years. The cards are framed, floating in UV-protected glass, allowing access to the backs. And there's a humorous component -- a non-Jew is included, with the theme offering a clue as to his identity. The speculation creates buzz, and the buzz drives up the bidding. It's a lot of fun, and usually brings in the better part of a thousand bucks.

Does anyone else mix philanthropy with card collecting?