Beyond FRS
This page dedicates itself to all the events and communities beyond FRS. You can find this page in our weekly FRS news email or through our website. Please scroll down to view more.
Rabbiting On, Rabbi Miriam Berger's fantastic podcast with fellow Rabbis Robyn and Debbie is back for a NEW series! Click here to listen: Welcome to Series 4! What now?–Rabbiting On – Apple Podcasts
Miriam is also hosting another Wellspring event on Tuesday 1 April entitled, 'Wake up Jewishly'.
Sign up here.
Jackie’s Art Group – A Creative Community for All!
Are you passionate about art or simply curious to try something new? Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, Jackie’s Art Group is the perfect place for you!
When: Every Tuesday, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Local venue (Details available upon request)
Cost: Absolutely FREE!
We are looking to build up this small, welcoming group where you can express yourself creatively, explore new techniques, and meet fellow art enthusiasts. This is an opportunity for people of all levels to come together, learn, and have fun!
Bring your love for art or your desire to learn – no experience necessary!
Come along, create, and be part of something special!
For more information, contact anthony.kc@talktalk.net. We can’t wait to see you there!
The Knitting Pilgrim at JW3 and Southwark Cathedral
The Knitting Pilgrim, featuring actor and knitter Kirk Dunn, is a multidisciplinary one-man show that combines personal storytelling, image projection, and three huge, knitted panels that look like stained glass windows, to explore the connection amongst the Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The play recounts Kirk’s fifteen-year artistic and spiritual journey of hand-knitting the ambitious project and looks at why people struggle to get along today, the meaning of art, and the power of love to overcome major obstacles (and minor mishaps).
The show premiered in Canada at the Aga Khan Museum in 2019, and has been performed to acclaim almost 100 times in Canada, Austria, Germany and the United States.
The Knitting Pilgrim will be on tour in the United Kingdom, with shows at JW3 and Southwark Cathedral.
To book, or for more information, please click here.
David Lewin writes how during the Covid Lockdown, when we were all confined to our homes, he spent his time reupholstering an 1850's Throne Chair, as well as their 6 Dining Room chairs.
''That exercise proved to be great fun - as well as teaching me a practical skill I did not know I had before then. I continued to upholster chairs for friends and when that source dwindled - I mean the chairs, not the friends‚ I turned to Bnai Brith whose members we have been for past 60 years. When Russia invaded Ukraine I resolved to help the Bnai Brith Ukraine Appeal. I suggested to people to learn from professional upholsterers the cost of renewing their chairs and offered to do that work for HALF that price, with all surplus income going to the Ukraine Fund. Sadly, the Ukraine war still continues. I would like now to reach the members of FRS and to tell them about my work, in the hope that my raising funds for Ukraine can continue and grow.''
Nip in the Bud mental health resources
The charity Nip in the Bud produces free online mental health resources for parents, teaching staff and others working with children.
Nip it in the Bud have released a new article in response to the TV show "Adolescence". You can read it here.
For National Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December), Nip in the Bud have shared resources and a new film about supporting children through grief and loss.
You can access Nip in the Bud's fact sheet on grief and loss here: https://nipinthebud.org/fact-sheet/grief-and-loss/
Watch the new film here: https://nipinthebud.org/films-for-teachers-professionals/films-for-teachers-professionals-grief-and-loss/
The Nip in the Bud Smartphone film contributed to Barnet council's decision to be the first in the UK to ban smartphones from all schools, primary and secondary from September 2025. The new policy was made possible through the collaboration of school leaders, Barnet Public Health and Dan Tomlinson, MP for Chipping Barnet. This is what Dan Tomlinson said:
“Smartphones profoundly impact children’s wellbeing, and we must act now to support parents and protect young people,” Tomlinson said. “Nip in the Bud’s video poignantly highlights this issue. The alarming statistic that rates of school loneliness have doubled worldwide since 2012 underscores the need for intervention. Children deserve to enjoy their education and social lives without the pressures of smartphones and social media.”
Click here to access resources such as short animations, films, and blogs about trauma and PTSD.
Bridge Music Therapy
For many of us, finding ways to express the challenges we face may prove difficult, here at Bridge Music Therapy we provide therapeutic support to people of all ages and abilities. Bridge Music Therapy was created by Emily Raiher who works with Singing for Memory.
Click here to enquire
