It’s Joel Kallman Day again. And we still miss him dearly.

A place Joel loved was Israel, and especially Jerusalem. When we visited Jerusalem during the ilOUG event in July 2013, Joel said to me that his life is now complete, he always wanted to see Jerusalem. We both were quite emotional during that trip. I did my trip on behalf of my grandfather, who was never able to visit Jerusalem in person but was following my trip from home.

Joel would be very sorry to see the situation in Israel, and Jerusalem, today. He believed in peace and harmony, and wanted everybody to be friends.

The Oracle community in Israel has been strong and active for many years. That community had a special place in Joel’s heart.

I hope the ilOUG and the whole Oracle Community in Israel are safe and will remain safe. I wish you a peace in the country, soon. Stay safe.