Finchley Reform Synagogue
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At FRS we strive to connect people to one another, to their Judaism, and to the world. Value-driven, joyful, located in North London but join us from anywhere!
This year's Rosh Hashanah sermons from the FRS clergy can be found here www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html
September 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This year's Rosh Hashanah sermons from the FRS clergy can be found here www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html
Deuteronomy, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and King David: Rabbi Eleanor's sermon this Shabbat finds 'Golden' reasons for hope that we may be just who and what is needed in our time.
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
September 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Deuteronomy, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and King David: Rabbi Eleanor's sermon this Shabbat finds 'Golden' reasons for hope that we may be just who and what is needed in our time.
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
How we are in community begins with how we see each other: Rabbi Eleanor’s sermon from Shabbat draws on Teddy Swims and Talmudic sages to suggest looking for the Divine spark within every person. www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
June 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
How we are in community begins with how we see each other: Rabbi Eleanor’s sermon from Shabbat draws on Teddy Swims and Talmudic sages to suggest looking for the Divine spark within every person. www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
Torah calls us to try to be holy: not just when the world is peaceful or when working life isn't too busy, but now - because the finite nature of our lives makes every moment precious. Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat asks:
May 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Torah calls us to try to be holy: not just when the world is peaceful or when working life isn't too busy, but now - because the finite nature of our lives makes every moment precious. Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat asks:
In case you missed Cantor Zöe’s reflections on the time between Yom HaShoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Ha’atzma’ut last Shabbat, you can hear it here, along with a new song from Elana Arian.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:06 AM
In case you missed Cantor Zöe’s reflections on the time between Yom HaShoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Ha’atzma’ut last Shabbat, you can hear it here, along with a new song from Elana Arian.
youtu.be/w3cun_ubASw?...
youtu.be/w3cun_ubASw?...
What's at the very heart of Torah?
Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat takes one answer based on the middle words of Torah to suggest a spirit of enquiry:
Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat takes one answer based on the middle words of Torah to suggest a spirit of enquiry:
April 27, 2025 at 8:06 AM
What's at the very heart of Torah?
Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat takes one answer based on the middle words of Torah to suggest a spirit of enquiry:
Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat takes one answer based on the middle words of Torah to suggest a spirit of enquiry:
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“I never felt disrespected as a woman in the rabbinate, only ever cared for.” – Rabbi Miriam Berger, ordained by LBC in 2006.
In this blog post, Rabbi Miriam talks about her experience as a woman rabbi: lbc.ac.uk/rabbi-miriam...
In this blog post, Rabbi Miriam talks about her experience as a woman rabbi: lbc.ac.uk/rabbi-miriam...
March 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“I never felt disrespected as a woman in the rabbinate, only ever cared for.” – Rabbi Miriam Berger, ordained by LBC in 2006.
In this blog post, Rabbi Miriam talks about her experience as a woman rabbi: lbc.ac.uk/rabbi-miriam...
In this blog post, Rabbi Miriam talks about her experience as a woman rabbi: lbc.ac.uk/rabbi-miriam...
Everyone is talking about Netflix’s Adolescence but not many people will be telling you how your Pesach seder could be the start of how you respond to it.
March 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Everyone is talking about Netflix’s Adolescence but not many people will be telling you how your Pesach seder could be the start of how you respond to it.
When life grinds us down, what does it take to retain the fine, delicate skills that let us build Tabernacles and good relationships? Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat seeks inspiration from Snow White to Seder night.
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
March 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
When life grinds us down, what does it take to retain the fine, delicate skills that let us build Tabernacles and good relationships? Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat seeks inspiration from Snow White to Seder night.
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
Another building project for the Jews- this time a new Progressive movement. What can the story of the golden calf tell us about how to understand this moment in Jewish time? Catch up with Rabbi Deborah's sermon from this morning here www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
March 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Another building project for the Jews- this time a new Progressive movement. What can the story of the golden calf tell us about how to understand this moment in Jewish time? Catch up with Rabbi Deborah's sermon from this morning here www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
Catch up with Rabbi Deborah's sermon from Shabbat as we approach Purim and explore some of the deep paradoxes in our shared Jewish lives www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
March 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Catch up with Rabbi Deborah's sermon from Shabbat as we approach Purim and explore some of the deep paradoxes in our shared Jewish lives www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
Inspired by ancient law codes, Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat considers poetry that may contain guidance for our time: carrying a stone in one pocket and confetti in the other.
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
February 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Inspired by ancient law codes, Rabbi Eleanor's sermon from Shabbat considers poetry that may contain guidance for our time: carrying a stone in one pocket and confetti in the other.
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
Rabbi Deborah's sermon from this morning explored the way 'we' speak about 'our' hostages and what this does (and doesn't) say about 'us' www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
January 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Rabbi Deborah's sermon from this morning explored the way 'we' speak about 'our' hostages and what this does (and doesn't) say about 'us' www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ, מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה
A prayer of gratitude as Emily Damari is in the hands of the IDF and on her way home. Emily has 'sat' on our bimah and in the hearts and minds of our community over the past nearly 500 days.
A prayer of gratitude as Emily Damari is in the hands of the IDF and on her way home. Emily has 'sat' on our bimah and in the hearts and minds of our community over the past nearly 500 days.
January 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה, יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ, מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה
A prayer of gratitude as Emily Damari is in the hands of the IDF and on her way home. Emily has 'sat' on our bimah and in the hearts and minds of our community over the past nearly 500 days.
A prayer of gratitude as Emily Damari is in the hands of the IDF and on her way home. Emily has 'sat' on our bimah and in the hearts and minds of our community over the past nearly 500 days.
No shortcuts: for Parashat Vayeitzei, Rabbi Eleanor suggests Moana might teach us about how we make our journeys through life
(and to learn more about Kiddush Levana, take a look at Rabbi Eleanor’s recent article www.facebook.com/share/p/15RZ... ).
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
(and to learn more about Kiddush Levana, take a look at Rabbi Eleanor’s recent article www.facebook.com/share/p/15RZ... ).
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
December 8, 2024 at 12:15 PM
No shortcuts: for Parashat Vayeitzei, Rabbi Eleanor suggests Moana might teach us about how we make our journeys through life
(and to learn more about Kiddush Levana, take a look at Rabbi Eleanor’s recent article www.facebook.com/share/p/15RZ... ).
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
(and to learn more about Kiddush Levana, take a look at Rabbi Eleanor’s recent article www.facebook.com/share/p/15RZ... ).
www.frs.org.uk/sermons.html...
We're really proud of B'Yachad and what we have achieved in the last 10 years.
The Movement for Reform Judaism - Finchley Reform's Shabbat B'yachad celebrates 10 years
The community at Finchley Reform Synagogue celebrated the 10th anniversary of their monthly inclusive service, Shabbat B’yachad. Shabbat B’yachad is specifically designed to be accessible to people wi...
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December 4, 2024 at 7:11 PM
We're really proud of B'Yachad and what we have achieved in the last 10 years.