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.
Meditation and Gentle Movement Course
Friday mornings 9.45– 11am
May 9, 16, 23, June 6,13, 20
A 6-week course on Zoom with Janet Berenson.
Focus and relax for the weekend
Fee: £60 or £12 per session
To book, contact Janet
Heiress - Sargent's American Portraits at Kenwood
Friday 16 May - Sunday 5 October
Experience the power and glamour of John Singer Sargent’s portraits in Kenwood's new exhibition; Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits.
Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits will reveal the real stories behind the fascinating American women who crossed the Atlantic to marry British aristocrats in an exchange of money for titles. These women include a war-time nurse and the first sitting female MP.
Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits is curated by English Heritage with the charity drawing upon the expertise of Richard Ormond CBE. The renowned Sargent scholar and the artist’s great-nephew is the exhibition’s consultant.
Miriam School of Music
A Jewish accessible music conservatoire running classes on Sundays, as well as an upcoming summer school at JW3 involving choir, theory and learning musicianship through song, dance and interactive games.
They also offer year-round 1:1 instrumental lessons — all taught by conservatoire-trained teachers. The project’s aim is to create a vibrant, welcoming space where children of all musical backgrounds can explore Jewish music at a high level.
For more information, click here
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
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.''
Prepare for the biggest role of your life
June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8
Tuesdays 7 - 8.30pm in North London
Are you about to become a parent? Are you or your partner pregnant, or adopting, or do you have a surrogate? Perhaps you are entering this new chapter on your own or in a relationship.
Join 5 in-person sessions fascilitated by Rabbi Miriam Berger and Naomi Landau, with opportunities to ask questions of midwives and Mohel Dr Josh Plaut.
£70 per household
For more information or financial help, contact Rabbi Miriam
Building Workplace Resilience webinar
Tuesday 6 May, 7.30pm
Run in collaboration with Work Avenue, this hour long Webinar will cover dealing with difficult colleagues, stress management, and self-care. It will also include HR perspectives on workplace rights and processes, followed by a Q&A.
This Webinar is predominantly aimed at people who do not work within the Jewish community, however Jewish communal professionals are also welcome to attend.
Nip in the Bud
The charity Nip in the Bud produces free online mental health resources for parents, teaching staff and others working with children.
Nominate Nip in the Bud for the Movement for Good award for a grant of £5000 and recognition!
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
