[sammyjalex]

Thank you all so much. Your replies are very much appreciated. I think FIRST should take consideration toward being a religious Jew in robotics or even secular as Pesach is so universal, since most competitions are over Shabbat, but it seems that in 2002 what they did was to begin a thread like this and found a way to host a seder in that area possibly helped by FIRST and ended up getting around 70 people (that was over the first two nights of the chag). They had a seder for about an hour and a half and then continued to the party..we can decide how we can go about it this year with those of you who have replied with interest. To be Shomer Shabbat, however, is of greater concern such that all FIRST competitions are over Shabbat, I believe. I will bring this up to my coach, perhaps. Because really most if not all competition activity isn't compatible with the observance of Shabbat but perhaps if it is necesary we can bring candles etc. and conduct a service. If anyone has any thoughts on the subject, concern or just comments, please address them.

Thank you,
Sam Alexander
Team 341