Woody Allen once observed that 80% of life is showing up. Probably true up to a point. In some aspects a couple of folks whose main attribute is their Y-chromosome keep our daily minyan in the double digits most of the time while impeding the more critical decisions that keep the other elements of our congregation attractive looking forward. A shabbos morning has about 2/3 the attendance it once did but showing up is sufficient to keep from exploring what happened to that other 1/3. Nominating committees select officers and a board that will show up.
It is that other 20% of life that makes it sparkle or fail. But you have to get to step 1 and assure that it is attractive to move beyond that.
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