Elul Programming
Saturday 7 September at 9.30am
Shira/Songs of the Season
Join us, and start your High Holy Day earworms early, as we learn and sing songs of the season. No singing experience needed – all are welcome.
With Cantor Zoe Jacobs.
Tuesday 10 September at 7.30pm
Marking our Personal Year
In this introspective session we will explore, through the creative weaving of Torah and a Mexican ritual, the spiritual practice of Cheshbon Hanefesh – accounting of the soul. This practice is encouraged during this month of Elul as a way to reflect and to build towards the High Holy Days. We will have time to privately and personally reflect on the year that has been, understanding that allowing space for grief and honouring our pain allows us to enter into a New Year.
With Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen.
Thursday 19 September at 10am and 7.30pm (same session, two different time options)
Hearing our Voices at the New Year
Following the Chasidic birthday custom of studying the Psalm corresponding to your age, in this session the birthday of the world – Rosh Hashanah – is our prompt to investigate Psalm 65 (as FRS approaches its 65th year). We will reflect on how our voices are heard in prayer and song, how literally we take the words of our prayers, and what other words we might personally wish to be heard during the High Holy Days.
With Rabbi Eleanor Davis.
Thursday 26 September at 10am and 7.30pm (same session, two different time options)
The Year in our Hands
In this session, using midrash about the official starting of new months and new years, we will explore the calendar as both a gift and a responsibility that we are given. Together we will consider what it means to take charge of our own time and reflect on how we might each use this responsibility to shape our year ahead.
With Rabbi Eleanor Davis.
Saturday 28 September from 8pm
Selichot: the overture to the High Holy Days
8-9pm Returning to Ourselves: After a tumultuous year, where do we find ourselves – and how do we find our selves – as we approach a New Year?
Facilitated by Rabbi Howard Cooper.
and 8-9pm choir rehearsal
With Cantor Zoe Jacobs, Sam Evans and Leo Nicholson.
9pm-9.30 refreshments
9.30pm Selichot service
With Cantor Zoe Jacobs, Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen and Rabbi Eleanor Davis.
Other opportunities at FRS during Elul
Thursdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 September at 6pm
A Taste of Talmud with Rabbi Eleanor
Join Rabbi Eleanor Davis for a taste of studying Talmud. Hebrew reading ability is not required (though it helps) - we’ll translate as we go.
Perfect for parents of primary school and Massuot-aged children but everyone is welcome.
You can attend as many or as few sessions as you wish.
Thursdays during September - starting 05 September.
No booking required
Tuesdays at 9:30am, starting 10 September
Yoga at FRS with Sunnah Rose
FREE TASTER CLASS on Tuesday 10 September
A combination of Hatha & gentle Vinyasa Yoga to release the spine, tone & mobilise the body & help generate a healthier & clearer mind.
Classes suitable for everybody and every body including complete beginners.
Cost: FRS members - £100 for 8 weeks starting 17 September /£15 Drop In
*Please use discount code FRSMEM when booking in*
Booking directly with Sunnah: sunnahrose@gmail.com or 07941321772 or visit www.stretchingpeople.co.uk for the booking system.
Wednesdays at 11-11:45am, starting 11 September
Tap Tap Tappity Tap!
Put on some hard bottomed shoes and bring your ‘best rhythm’ to FRS on Wednesday mornings,
- for a beginner/intermediate intro to tap dance with Annette Commissar!!
A chance to try something new OR polish up your ‘shuffle ball changes’!
NO EXCUSES - you can do it sat down, holding onto a chair or free standing.
Donation - £5 in cash to FRS per session
Thursday 12 September at 7.30pm
Book Signing with Dr Jenny Goodman
Author and FRS member Dr Jenny Goodman will be signing copies of her new book, Getting Healthy in Toxic Times, and answering your questions about the health of our bodies and the planet and how they are connected.
'Having spent decades helping patients recover from long-standing health issues caused by toxins, Dr Jenny shows that if we understand their impact on our health – as seen in the worrying rise in diagnoses of asthma and allergies, infertility, obesity, heart disease, and behavioural and neuro- logical disorders as well as cancer – then we can take positive steps to avoid as many toxins as possible in our day-to-day lives.'
For more information or to book, please contact Jenny.
Sunday 15 September at 3-6pm
Music in the Atrium
FRS, Horse to Water and friends invite you to an afternoon of music in the FRS Atrium, with drinks from Betty's bike!
Join us for lots of musicians and singers, performing a range of styles and genres.
+ plenty of coffee, cake and conversation.
No booking required.
Saturday 28 September 12.45pm
Lunch & Learn (in the Mishkan)
Would you welcome sharing a chavurah lunch and informal study with friends on a Shabbat afternoon?
Join our Shabbat Lunch and Learn gatherings with Janet Berenson!
Bring a vegetarian main or dessert to share (no nuts) and your inquiring open mind.
Click here to register now.
