Finchley Reform Synagogue

This year's Rosh Hashanah sermons from the FRS clergy can be found here 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. frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

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. frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

"What is it that you need to do, before you can't?" frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

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:

Fired up after a brilliant morning with @finchleyprog @WSKentHouse @KolChaiReform @FinchleyReform diving into community organising, justice and @citizens_london. We wrestled with why organsing to us and how to sustain this important work as institutional leaders

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?fe…

"At the very heart of Torah is emphatically an attitude of curiosity: not a statement of truth or a judgment of right and wrong, but a spirit of seeking to learn more." frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

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 Miriam was back on the bimah for a guest appearance, if you weren’t in shul then read this to help make your seder a tidal change. frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

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. frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

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 frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

The Board of Deputies was delighted to partner with the @JLC_uk and @JW3London, for a fascinating conversation between @RabbiCosgrove of @ParkAvenueSyn, Manhattan, and Rabbi Miriam Berger of @FinchleyReform, to discuss Rabbi Cosgrove's latest book, "In Such a Time as This".

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. frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

The @JewishChron has an article on #HMD2025 and the important and ongoing work being done by Progressive communities featuring @FinchleyReform, @KingstonLibShul and @CEChavurah, as well as the @CCJUK event attended by our @ChiefExecRabbis. Read it here: thejc.com/community/spur…

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' frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

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 facebook.com/share/p/15RZfG… ). frs.org.uk/sermons.html?p…

The community at @FinchleyReform celebrated the 10th anniversary of their monthly inclusive service, Shabbat B’yachad. @CantorZoe said: “B’yachad is a vibrant expression of faith and community, where every individual is valued and included." Story: reformjudaism.org.uk/finchley-refor…

Some thoughts in this week's @JewishNewsUK 'The antiquated language of ‘marrying out’ has, in many parts of our community, been replaced with the understanding that many of these relationships involve a partner who has ‘married in’' issuu.com/jewishnewsuk/d…