Rosh Chodesh Group

Education Programme

Shira

Shiurim

Exploring Spirituality

Rosh Chodesh Group

The Rosh Chodesh walks for 5770 (2009/10) will be on: 18 October, 21 November, 20 December, 17 January, 21 February, 21 March, 15 April, 13 June, 11 July, 14 August.

For more details, please contact the Synagogue office on 0208 446 3244.

Education Programme

Gateway to Judaism: A year long course which will offer an in-depth introduction to Jewish religion, life and culture, taking place on Tuesday nights 8-10pm.

Routes to Roots Tuesday evenings 8-10pm will never be the same again with short courses to get you thinking.

Hebrew:7-8pm

How to register?
For a registration form please contact secretary@frsonline.org or ring 020 8446 3244.
No one should feel unable to participate in any of these courses due to financial reasons. Please contact Judith Levitt in confidence on 020 8446 3244

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Routes to Roots

FRS is spending the Pesach term examining the concept of leadership from the theoretical to the practical.

Tuesday 2 February 2010
The second panel discussion features the prospective parliamentary candidates from the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties. This will be the opportunity for them to reveal their thoughts on leadership as well as for you to meet those who might represent you in the upcoming general election.

Tuesday 9 February 2010
How can the Jewish community lead on social action projects? This session examines the role of philanthropy and social action, and introduces the concept of LONDON CITIZENS.

Tuesday 23 February 2010
This session explores the purpose of the Seder and the role of family members within the Seder service.

Tuesday 2 March 2010
The origins and purpose of the Haggadah are explored, with advice on how to use the Haggadah as a teaching tool.

Tuesday 9 March 2010
"In every generation we are to see ourselves as having personally come out of Egypt". How do we make these words from the Haggadah come alive at our Seder?

Tuesday 16 March 2010
Rabbi Howard Cooper explores the spiritual aspect of re-telling and engaging children in the Passover story. We examine ways to make the Passover story relevant to all children from youngsters to teenagers.

Tuesday 23 March 2010
Have you ever found yourself at the helm of your family Seder, rapidly skipping pages that no one knows how to sing? Come and learn some simple melodies to enhance your family Seder. No singing skills are required, but a recording device might be helpful.

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Gateway to Judaism

This year long course will offer an in-depth introduction to Jewish religion, life and culture.We encourage you to study with us for the year, but you are very welcome just to take the modules that are of interest to you.The course is suitable for everyone who wants a rigorous knowledge of the basic facts of Judaism - whether you are Jewish and searching for greater understanding, or non-Jewish and thinking of converting, or just wanting to learn more about Judaism.

This course could also be extremely beneficial to parents whose children have learnt so much at religion school or Jewish day school that their knowledge has left their parents behind.

For more information please contact the synagogue.

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Shira

We, as Jews, often call ourselves "Yisra'el" - those who struggle with God, yet midrash suggests that the same word when vocalised differently can also be read "Yashir El" - God will sing. We are instruments of prayer, with a unique ability to sing praises to God's name. Each 'Shira' will give us the opportunity both to learn some new melodies and sing those we know and love. Praying can be compared to playing jazz music - come and learn new riffs to share with the community during communal prayer. Previous experience is not necessary, bring your enthusiasm and start Shabbat morning on a great note!

We will meet on the last Shabbat of every month during 5770 (2009/10): 26 September, 31 October, 28 November, 26 December, 30 January, 27 February, 27 March, 24 April, 29 May, 26 June, 31 July, 28 August.

Click here to find out more about music at FRS
Click here to contact Cantor Zöe Jacobs

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Shiurim

These are the shiurim for 5770 (2009-2010). Please come along and join us at the synagogue at 9.15am on any of these dates.