liberal judaism BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 2016

THINKING

THE BOOK ST. JOHNS HOTEL, SOLIHULL July 1-3 2016

LIBERAL JUDAISM HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF PROGRESSIVE JEWISH LIFE PUSHING US TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE IN WAYS THAT CAN BUILD ON OUR HERITAGE AND OUR PAST With plans underway for a new siddur this is a chance to be a part of thinking about what this will look like - but even more - the biennial offers an opportunity to think about how we use music, literature and arts within our communities. The aim of the conference is to combine study with practical explorations of what it means to enliven and enrich our congregations and our own personal spiritual, cultural and social Jewish lives. THE BIENNIAL WEEKEND PROGRAMME The programme starts at 19.00 on Friday 1st July and finishes at 16.00 on Sunday 3rd July 2016. It is your chance to spend time with Liberal Jews from across the Movement. It’s an opportunity to see old friends and make new ones, learn, discuss, share, sing and pray in a warm and friendly environment. Details can be found on our website: www.liberaljudaism.org/biennial YOUTH ACTIVITIES A full and inclusive programme of LJY-Netzer events will complement our main programme. Including on-site accommodation. You can contact Tom Francies: t.francies@liberaljudaism.org for more information. ST. JOHNS HOTEL, SOLIHULL We  will  have  full  and  exclusive  occupancy  of  The  St  Johns  Hotel  which  is  a  popular  conference  venue  and  hotel  in  the  Birmingham  area,  ideally  located  just  minutes  away  from  the  M42  and  close  to  the  NEC  and  Birmingham  InternaFonal  Airport.  Solihull  train  staFon  is  just  a  few  minutes’  walk  away.  Guests  will  have  complimentary  access  to  the  hotel's  Health  Club*  which  boasts  gym  equipment,  pool,  sauna,  steam  room,  whirlpool  and  beauty  rooms**    *we  will  not  have  exclusive  use  of  the  Health  Club  **fees  apply  -­‐  advance  booking  required      

THE COST We have been able to lower our *Early Bird rates! The rate is per person and includes full board, accommodation and materials. Adult Early Bird £250 Adult after Early Bird £310 Students £60 Child under 5 years Early Bird £40 Child under 5 years after Early Bird £60 Child between 5-16 years Early Bird £60 Child between 5-16 years after Early Bird £100 Day attendance (no accommodation) includes all refreshments and materials: Saturday day attendance £60 Sunday day attendance £60 Both Saturday and Sunday day attendance £110 *to qualify for the Early Bird rates you will need to pay in full by 29th February 2016

BOOKING FORM BIENNIAL 2016 (PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS) It is preferable that you register and pay online at http://tinyurl.com/bien2016 Otherwise please complete and return this booking form. Name (s) (Title/First name/Surname. As you wish them to appear on your badges and in the programme. 1. 2. Address: Telephone: Email: Community: Children’s names and DoBs: If you plan to attend as a day delegate please circle which day you plan to attend: Saturday // Sunday // Both days If you have any specific requests, mobility constraints, dietary requirements or anything else we should know about, please indicate here: Room Type (please circle): Double Single Twin Family Willing to Share Please indicate payment method: Cheque Debit Card Credit Card** BACS*

**fees apply *we will email you

It  is  preferable  that  you  book  and  pay  online,  if  you  do  not  have  access  please  do  complete  this  form  and  send  it  back  to:  Aaron  Abraham,  Biennial  Booking,  Montagu  Centre,  21  Maple  Street,  London,  W1T  4BE  Tel:  020  7631  9830    Cheques  should  be  made  payable  to  Liberal  Judaism.  Please  write  Biennial  2016  on  the  back  with  your  name.    DEPOSIT  A  deposit  of  £50  will  secure  your  place.  The  balance  is  due  by  29th  February  2016.    CANCELLATIONS  We  regret  that  bookings  cancelled  a^er  29th  February  2016  cannot  be  refunded.  Under  any  circumstances.  We  recommend  you  arrange  cancellaFon  insurance.    INCLUSION  STATEMENT  Liberal  Judaism  seeks  to  include  everybody  in  its  events  regardless  of  financial  circumstances.  If  you  would  like  to  aaend  the  Biennial  and  are  concerned  about  the  cost,  some  financial  assistance  is  available.  Please  contact  the  rabbi  or  chairperson  of  your  community.  

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