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In common with all Jewish communities, FRS adheres to a “freedom of the pulpit” policy. Consequently, the views that follow, represent those of the individual clergy member, and not necessarily of the community.

Rabbi Miriam Berger

2nd Day Rosh Hashana 5781

You can listen to Rabbi Miriam’s sermon or read it below.

 

My kindle has a tendency to lead me down a literary rabbit warren. Its Artificial Intelligence is hard to resist “If you enjoyed that book, you will like…” is even more astute than the “Rabbi, I’ve just read…” which is of course also a source of fabulous recommendations – don’t be offended I haven’t replaced you...Read more...

Rabbi Deborah Blausten

1st Day Rosh Hashana 5781

You can listen to Rabbi Deborah’s sermon, together with Cantor Zöe singing Sa’akhi, Sa’akhi or read the sermon below.

 

When McDonalds opened its first store in Moscow in 1990 they faced a host of challenges. They brought a menu full of unfamiliar dishes and ingredients that needed importing, the logo was in the Latin alphabet, and indeed the very idea of fast food was a relative...Read more...

Rabbi Howard Cooper

Erev Rosh Hashana 5781

I’ve been thinking a lot this last few days about Spike Milligan – who else would you think about at Rosh Hashanah? –  and the epitaph he chose for his tombstone “I told you I was ill”. Maybe this is just how my mind works, making this connection, but it feels like every High Holy Days, for I don’t know how long, there’s one theme I would return to, a touchstone for what’s at the heart of this...Read more...

Tue, 25 November 2025 5 Kislev 5786