Nancy and all,<br><br>Nancy's impulse and warmth are lovely, I appreciate the sentiment, and actually I myself am a Drupal developer who is ALSO a rabbi! But I wouldn't be there if it were held on Passover. And anyway, part of the power of Passover is that you don't need a rabbi to do it, it is a home holiday where people lead themselves.<br>
<br>I think one of the issues many of us are facing in a very compelling 24/7 industry where collaboration and work is constant -- is the ability to shut down the digital time and make real time for family. Passover is just such an opportunity for Jewish folks in the Drupal community (and Drupal folks who have partners that are Jewish) to let go of work and go back home for what in many cases is an inter generational family reunion in addition to a religious holiday.<br>
<br>So Nancy, I appreciate the sentiment but don't think it addresses the issue.<br><br>As Bill and George both mentioned, the SF proposal is just a proposal. I'm not freakin' out or anything, just want to make this feedback as timely as possible.<br>
<br>Thanks for the support,<br><br>Shai<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Nancy Wichmann <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:nan_wich@bellsouth.net">nan_wich@bellsouth.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<p><span><font color="navy" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">I’m not Jewish myself, but I
attended (and enjoyed) the Seder this year. It was a fascinating experience. In
preparation for this, I did some studying for it.</span></font></span></p>
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<p><span><font color="navy" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">While I understand the tradition
that many families share it together, there are also others who prefer to share
it with others. So perhaps this would be a good way to expand your families by
sharing the Seder at the Drupalcon. I am certain that in all of SF there has to
be at least one local rabbi who can lead it if none of the attendees feel
comfortable doing so.</span></font></span></p>
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<p><span><font color="navy" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">If I am so fortunate as to attend
the Drupalcon, I would love to also participate in the Seder, although I do not
speak the language – and am not a fan of gefilte fish. </span></font></span><span><font color="navy" face="Wingdings"><span style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span>J</span></span></font></span><span><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></font></span></p>
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<p><span><font color="navy" face="Arial" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">To me, it would seem the biggest
obstacle with the dates would be the dietary restrictions. I lived in the SF
area for 4 years and never saw any unleavened bread, although I am sure it can
be arranged with this much notice.</span></font></span></p>
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<p><font color="fuchsia" face="Comic Sans MS"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; color: fuchsia;">Nancy E. Wichmann, PMP</span></font></p>
<p><font color="navy" face="Times New Roman" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: navy;">Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Martin L.
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