• 6 Decades and stories divided into the appropriate section, with an editorial contextualising what was happening in the world during each decade;
• Or six places of origin: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia, America, Middle East, Somewhere else in England (From another Liberal community, Orthodox, other religion or atheism).
• Letter going out inviting copy and stories. Some individuals will be invited directly.
• Pictorially this might be represented by a taste of history of the period. Photos and memories as well as the time line on top of the page perhaps. Needs to be integrated with the archive and exhibition that has been prepared with much material already collected
• Theme: Journeys.
• Commitment to different ages and perspectives. Copy will be requested.

Invitation

As part of our 60th year celebrations, we are putting together a book about FPS – to capture the vibrancy of our community. Our individual and collective stories will reflect the diversity of our membership and the many places from which we have come.

It will be published and launched later this year.

We would like to invite you to contribute in the following ways:

• Write about your journey to FPS – how did you become part of the community? It can be a physical journey from another place or a spiritual journey that led to a decision to join FPS
• Children of parents with different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to write about both parents
• We want contributions from people of all ages
• Let us know if you would like to be interviewed about your memories
• Provide photographs that illustrate events at FPS (with a brief commentary, including the year and event)
• Be willing to be photographed individually or in a family group

Please either bring your contribution to the synagogue office (we will keep any photos in our safe) or email gillybethstern@hotmail.com 

The closing date for entries is June 1^st 2013

Sleeping arrangements

Book, music and lyrics by Chris Burgess

9.45am: The Legacy of Survival  Reflective Discussion led by Louise Heilbron, Holocaust Education Trust

11.00am: Our annual service to rededicate and honour our three Czech scrolls

We welcome Neil and Sarah Pike; Neil will speak about the scrolls.

So many members gathered in Leicestershire for a great weekend away that crystalised the community’s commitment to content, inclusion and action.

Tickets: £15 or £100 for a group booking of 10.

We would like to invite our children to close the service by singing a piece led by Dean.  To this end we would love for you all to be there and share in our pride. Could the children wear white shirts or T-shirts (any choice of trousers/skirts fine) for their ‘choir’ that morning.

We are thrilled to be able to show off our growing Ivriah and hope non Ivriah children will also join us for this special morning. Dean will practice their piece during the morning of the 20^th.

Members of the community enjoyed a service and supper at Rabbi Rebecca’s home. They were joined by Rabbi Janet Burden who gave a beautiful presentation on the Omer journey and mystical ways of responding to the emotional journey that the OMER offers.

Crossing the Brook FPS 7th Day Pesach Service at Dollis Brook

Some very hardy souls braved the freezing weather for the traditional 7th Day Pesach service and corssing of the Red Sea otherwise know as Dollis Brook. It was followed by hot chocolate and whipped cream at the home of FPS, President Sheila Lassman.

Shabbat 6th April Yom Ha Shoah weekend

Czech Scroll Memorial Service 11am guest preacher Neil Pike
The Legacy of Survival Reflective Discussion with Louise Heilbron from HET at 9.45-10am