We're delighted that Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Hoffman and his son Dr. Joel Hoffman will be joining us for a special Shabbaton this summer. Rabbi Hoffman is the esteemed author or editor of more than 40 books, is Professor Emeritus at Hebrew Union College and lectures widely across North America. Rabbi Hoffman was also the director of Synagogue 3000 and has been helping communities around the world think boldly about their leadership and vision for decades. 
Dr. Joel Hoffman is a professor of linguistics, applying modern translation techniques to ancient languages. An inspiring and humourous speaker, we are thrilled to welcome him to FRS.
We have planned a packed programme of fascinating talks, discussions, services, singing, and food. 

Friday 1 August

6.30pm - Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Hoffman.

Saturday 2 August

10.30am - Shabbat Shacharit with Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Hoffman and the FRS clergy.

12.30pm - Lunch, open to all, but catered and so MUST be booked ahead.

Afternoon sessions:

SESSION 1:
1.30-2.45pm

Dr. Joel Hoffman: “Four Exiles and Four Spiritual Revolutions”

BREAK:
2.45-3pm

SESSION 2:
3-4.30pm

Rabbi Deborah Blausten: Golem Aleph: Can the past inform the future?
or
Rabbi Eleanor Davis: Eichah: how is it possible? From lamentations to happiness

SE’UDAH SHLISHIT:
4.30-5.15pm -
Cantor Zöe Jacobs: Se’udah Shlishit and Singing

SESSION 3:
5.15-6.45pm
Rabbi Larry Hoffman: “Progressive Judaism: Our Place in History, Then and Now”

SERVICE:
7pm: Service for Tisha B’Av