I'm not going....
Apparently I'm not Jewish enough, not innovative enough, not leadershippy enough for ROI120.
I was not selected to attend ROI120 in Jerusalem this summer. I'm bummed. Apparently actually participating in the forums was not looked at, because as people post there "Oh my god, I'm going" it is their first post.
I'm not bitter, but I'm going to go cry a little. I thought I would be a good addition to the group, but I thought wrong.
Update: Turns out there is even a waiting list and I wasn't even wait-listed. Sigh.
Second Update: I'm trying not to be all sour grapes about the conference. I know that my project is just a book about coming to and becoming a Jew. That doesn't need funding. Besides, I'm sure they selected at least a few other converts... right? They'd have to, to have a representational group. Then it crosses my mind that maybe they don't think I'm Jewish--Reform Conversion and all. If that is the case, then I'm doubly glad I wasn't accepted.
It will be very international it seems. Lots of Eurpeans and East Coasters got in. Probably a lot of Birthright alumni.
Oh well. It is hot in J-lem in July and I can get my book published without ROI120. And those that go, with their projects that more directly impact people will have a great time.
Maybe I am picking sour grapes.
Sorry, Leah. Keep in mind that just because you weren't chosen doesn't
mean you wouldn't have been a good addition to the group.
Leah- Sorry you weren't chosen to go! You would have been a great addition
to the group, I'm sure. Good luck with the book!
I just saw what you said about the Reform-conversion piece of it.
