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Re: UU FIRST Service
I think it is appropriate to point out how FIRST has unintentionally promoted respect and understanding of different religions through its message of GP. We saw this at the Championship, when several teams volunteered to help drive robots of the orthodox Jewish teams from Israel on Saturday. In Israel, FIRST teams from Jewish, Muslim and Druze communities work together; this is one reason why President Peres feels FIRST is so important in Israel.
In sum, FIRST shows students much they share in common with each other. A worthy function, I believe.
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Jon Mittelman
Senior Judge Advisor New England & Israel 2014-2015
Infinite Loop Mentor 2011-2015
TechnoTicks Mentor 2000-2011
Championship Chairman's Award 2009 Team236 TechnoTicks
Judge 2010-2015 Championships
Senior Judge Advisor New England District Championship 2014-2015
Judge Advisor Tel Aviv Regional 2007-2015
Judge Advisor Pine Tree Regional 2013
Maine Regional Planning Committee
New England District Planning Committee
Lead Inspector Microsoft Tel Aviv Regional 2006-2008
Judge & Lead Inspector GM/Technion Tel Aviv Regional 2006
Judge UTC Hartford Regional 2006
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