Israel70 @ FinchleyFest: “HaTikva - Our Hope”

Celebrating Israel’s independence and exploring our hopes for the next 70 years

Saturday 21 April , 10am-10pm at Gilwell Park

An FRS Community Shabbat in the Forest

• Shabbat services

• Welcoming our scholar in residence Robin Moss, Director of Strategy at UJIA.

• Learning opportunities, discussion, films and workshops.

• Outdoor adventures for all ages

• A programme of activities for children of all ages, including drama workshops, cookery, arts and crafts and outdoor adventure acivities.

• Hear stories from our own members who witnessed the birth of the Jewish State in 1948

• A 70th birthday party with music and dancing led by the fabulous Shir and the FRS Junior Choir

• Israeli-style BBQ (meaty and vegetarian options available). *Please ensure you book for dinner when you sign up

Keep an eye on www.frsonline.org/finchleyfest where more details on our programme and educators will be published in the coming weeks

What might your day look like at FinchleyFest?

Ease in to the day in our Israeli cafe, with coffee, cake and Israeli newspapers, or take a morning stroll through the beautiful wooded countryside.

A choice of Shabbat morning services followed by Chavurah (bring and share) lunch - or a picnic if the sun is shining!

Throughout the afternoon, we'll find our own ways to explore our relationships with Israel and connect with one another, through a choice of workshops, activiites and learning opportunities. The celebration will come to a climax in the evening with a high-energy musical celebration of Israeli culture, with music and dancing led by Shir.

Transport

Gilwell is a 40 minute drive from Finchley in the Herts/Essex countryside. We enourage members to car-pool in order to minimise the environmental impact of our event. There is a space on your order form to indicate if you can offer a lift, or if you need to find a lift.