For many generations, the inner soul of Torah -- the "Kabbalah" -- was kept secret, shared only amongst the trusted few.  Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai was the first to share its wisdom, particularly on the day he died, which was Lag LaOmer.  Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai instructed his disciples to celebrate this day as a joyous festival -- and so it is marked in every Jewish community to this day.

One of the ways in which we celebrate Lag LaOmer is to play with bows and arrows. The Lubavitcher Rebbe explains that as an arrow is drawn back to the heart to shoot and propelled from there, the bow-and-arrow symbolizes power from the mystic soul of Torah - the power unleashed by Kabbalah.  Kabbalah helps us to work from the soul – from our very connection with Gd – and from there to help project out The Light to all of Gd’s Creation.

4.00 pm                - If you’re a bit of a pyromaniac we need you - help us build the bonfire!

4.30 pm                - Archery (age 8+) come and shoot from the heart

6.00 pm                - Time for a yummy barbequed dinner by the crackling flames

7.00 pm                - A Drasha from Rabbi Jeff that is sure to ignite the imagination

7.15 pm                - Gather around the fire with us for a campfire sing along – Sephardi style!

Also Available – Kids art table, trees, sky, football, grass, good times, great friends
and a feeling of relaxed contentedness …

8.30pm                 - All good things must come to an end, including this one you know, to make way for new beginnings – help us put the fire out and go home smelling of smoke with a big smile on your face – happy days J