Our focus on social action, and seeing our place in the world as an obligation to help others, is core to FRS.
Through our High Holy Day Appeal we support 8th Rung, an FRS initiative that works on the principle of building a longer term relationship with a charity to enable them to do something different with the money that we can raise for them. In 2023, the 8th Rung group launched a new three-year programme with two charities: New Citizens Gateway and Kisharon Langdon.
This year's appeal will also support two further causes: Wellspring and FRS Cares.
All of these projects and charities offer us an opportunity to make a significant impact, and to embody the essence of tikkun olam, the repair of the world.
Scroll down to see how to donate.
1. New Citizens Gateway (NCG)
NCG works with refugees and asylum seekers. It helps over 2,000 people a year in Barnet to integrate into British life, and supports their physical, social and mental well being.
FRS supports the provision of English language education, as well as a range of activities for asylum seekers and refugees - especially those accommodated in the OYO hotel in Finchley.
Click here to see the NCG Website.
2. Kisharon Langdon (KL)
KL provides education and support for over 450 people within the Jewish learning disability and autism community.
FRS provides funding to support a specialist work and learning coach.
Click here to see the Kisharon Langdon Website.
3. Wellspring
Wellspring is an initiative being set up by Rabbi Emerita Miriam Berger. It will offer a preventative and therapeutic approach to good mental health, promoting acceptance, and incorporating mikveh (ritual immersion) into marking milestones and recovery.
Click here to see the Wellspring Website.
4. FRS Cares
FRS Cares offers financial assistance to members and their children when their own financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from participating in activities that reinforce Jewish values. Examples of how this funding is used include financial support for a support worker during summer camps, and bursaries towards Shemesh, Israel Tour and Israel Gap Year programmes.
There are two ways to donate.
Funds will be allocated in the following proportions:
8th Rung 70%
Wellspring 20%
FRS Cares 10%
- Sort Code: 60-15-20
- Account No: 65066944
- Account Name: Finchley Reform Synagogue HHDA Acct
- Reference: Surname then your First Name (so that we can readily identify the donor)
