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Alyth Weekly Email (8 February)

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FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.
Please note there is no Baby Den on Friday 16 February.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091). We excited that JMM on Friday 16 February will be hybrid – both in person and online.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.
This is the last Ruach of half term. We resume on Friday 23 February.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Elliott.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Jonny Fuss.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Kollot (10:30)
Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan. Led by Rabbi Josh.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 860 4950 8051 Passcode: 158314)

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SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Cycling Community Bike Ride (08:15)
Bringing riders of all abilities together to enjoy cycling and conversation. For more information contact laurancemendoza@aol.com.

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15)
Every Alyth week begins with a lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast at Alyth, led by Alyth members. All are welcome. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

BE WITH US ONLINE
Prayer Book Hebrew: Studying the Hebrew and how it is Translated (11:15)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Academy of Performing Arts performs Little Shop of Horrors (18:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place on Sunday 3 March at 14:30 and 18:00 and tickets are on sale! Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school). Please click here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

MONDAY 12 FEBRUARY

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Feb Fun for Young Ones (09:00)
Feb Fun is for children aged 2 to 4. It will bring together all our members and is a chance to see friends from Alyth and to meet new people too. Being situated at Alyth, the scheme has a safe and homely environment while giving us the flexibility to use our space in exciting and innovative ways. Feb Fun is a perfect way to spend the school holiday! Feb Fun is staffed by Youth and Education Hub staff members and madrichim (youth leaders) and runs from Monday - Friday this week. Please email abi@alyth.org.uk to sign up and for more information.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00)
Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information. All are welcome.
Today: Luke Lally Maguire – from the Guildhall School of Music. Luke returns for a 4th visit to play classical masterpieces.

WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY

BE WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew: Studying the Weekly Parashah (18:00)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

THURSDAY 15 FEBRUARY

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00)
Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing. Click here to register and pay for the class. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202122)

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Pardes: Midrash - The Art of Living & A Living Art. How Midrash Shapes the Jewish Mindset (13:00)
Pardes during February will be taught by Rabbi Golan. For more than twenty centuries, the Bible has challenged the imagination and ingenuity of its interpreters. Midrash represents the ongoing response of generations of Jewish scholars to this challenge. Midrash is meaning making in story form.
Today: A tug of war between God and Moses – how far can Midrash go and how has this shaped Judaism as we know it? Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)

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FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Please note there is no Baby Den today - we resume on Friday 23 February.

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. We are delighted that JMM will be both in person and online once a month starting from today. Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Student Rabbis Nicola and Eleanor with the Alyth choir.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Gesher (11:00)
Our musical service providing a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Phoebe.

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Do you have immediate family members in Israel and have you struggled with your thoughts and feelings since the 7th of October?

Come along for open-hearted conversations with other Jews with a progressive worldview who understand and share what you are going through. The evening will be facilitated by Rabbi Golan whose family is in Israel, including his son who is serving as an officer in the IDF.

Date: Tuesday 20 February at 18:30
North London venue - please message 07799 068755 for details

We look forward to seeing you there.

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SAVE THE DATES

Academy of Performing Arts Performance
Sunday 3 March, 14:30 & 18:00
Join us and support our annual Academy show that our teenagers have been working hard on since September. This year’s show: Little Shop of Horrors!
Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school)
Please click here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk
for more information.

Path to Progressive Judaism Breakfast
Saturday 9 March, 9:15
In April 2023, the Movement for Reform Judaism (MRJ) and Liberal Judaism (LJ) announced that we will be working in close partnership to create one new unified movement to represent all of Britain’s Progressive Jews.
MRJ Chair, and Alyth member, Paul Langsford has said “As a unified movement, we will be stronger, our voice will be louder and we will be able to make an even bigger contribution to wider society. As one Progressive Judaism, we will help more people in more places enjoy rich and vibrant Jewish experiences.”
We are delighted to invite you to a community forum over breakfast with Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky. This will be a conversation about the creation of a new Movement to represent all Progressive Jews in the UK. Please click here to sign up so that we are able to cater appropriately. For more information about this please go to www.pathtoprogressivejudaism.org.uk.

Shirei Meets Chagigah
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024
Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together!
Click here for more information.

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Responding as a Community to Events in Israel

Many of us continue to be shocked and concerned by the ongoing violence and the suffering of all those affected. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click here to read the statement.

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

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BUILDING AT ALYTH

If you would like to have a tour to see the building progress in-person, please email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs.
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates.

FACES OF ALYTH
During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Click here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.

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Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.

Alyth Synagogue
Alyth Gardens
London, NW11 7EN

Alyth Weekly Email (1 February)

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FROM THE CHAIR OF TRUSTEES

From the Chair
Our Annual Meeting of Congregants is this Monday 5 February at 19.30. Please join us for this important meeting. Click here for the agenda and papers, and to register. We are well into our transition year and have exciting and important decisions to make in the coming months, and at the AMC I will include an update on the Rabbinic Transition process which is now underway.

In November we completed a series of ‘Talk Together’ conversations with members about Alyth now and in the future. You can read a summary of them here and you can request an extended summary by emailing alythadmin@alyth.org.uk, which we will gladly email to you.

Justin Wise, Chair of Trustees

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AROUND ALYTH IN FEBRUARY

Click here for February's Around Alyth.

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FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Golan.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
New Members' Breakfast (09:15)
We are delighted that over 40 households have joined Alyth in the last 6 months. We are pleased to invite you all to join us for breakfast from 9:15. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet one another, other members of Alyth, members of the Alyth team and clergy, and our lay leadership. Breakfast will be followed by a choice of three Shabbat morning services - listed below.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. There will be a supervised kids' corner.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON
Shin Gi and the Art of Jewish Prayer in Motion (10:30)
Join Rabbi Golan to experience the fusion of Shin Gi (akin to Tai Chi) and Jewish prayer as a means of gaining new insight into T’filah. Practicing these ancient forms and meditations gives our bodies and souls a new way to understand and participate in prayer. No prior experience or particular expertise required. An open heart, free-spirited soul and easy fitting clothes recommended.

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Sensory Shabbat (11:00)
A Shabbat service designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Led by Rabbi Hannah, Abi and the dungareenees.

SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY - SHABBAT AFTERNOON

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Shabbat B'yachad
As part of the Alyth Friendship Project, please join us for our Shabbat Morning Service at 10:30, followed by a lunch. For catering purposes, please let Lynette know you are coming at lynette@alyth.org.uk or 020 8457 8793. There is no charge for this but donations are always appreciated.

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SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15)
Every Alyth week begins with a lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast at Alyth, led by Alyth members. All are welcome.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Sunday Morning Galim (10:00-12:00)
Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. Email phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information.
This is the last SMG of half term. We resume on Sunday 25 February.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Prayer Book Hebrew: Studying the Hebrew and how it is Translated (11:15)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Academy of Performing Arts performs Little Shop of Horrors (18:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place on Sunday 3 March at 14:30 and 18:00 and tickets are on sale! Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school)
Please click here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00)
Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information.
All are welcome.
Today: Super Quiz
Following on from Alyth’s Annual Supper Quiz, come and exercise the little grey cells with some questions and see which team wins!

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Monday Club (19:00)
A friendly in-person meeting place for people with learning disabilities. For more information or to let us know that you will be attending, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk.

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Annual Meeting of Congregants 2024 (19:30)
Click here to see the Notice Of the Meeting with the Agenda and Explanatory Notes. The Trustees Report and Financial Statement, Profiles of the Trustees standing for election, and the minutes from the 2023 AMC are available from www.alyth.org.uk/amc.
Please click here to register and let us know if you plan to attend in person or online.

TUESDAY 6 FEBRUARY

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Hadracha Course: Year 9 (17:00)
The start of our two year leadership programme for those in Year 9. Click here to sign up or contact phoebe@alyth.org for more information.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Intensive Hebrew Reading Course (19:00)
An intensive Hebrew course running for eight weeks, aimed to help beginners learn the Hebrew alphabet and the basic decoding skills needed to read. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Hebrew Reading Class (20:00)
A short course, running for eight weeks, aimed to help those already proficient in Hebrew reading to continue to develop their skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 880 0628 9192 Passcode: 725071).
For more information on both Hebrew courses, contact sam@alyth.org.uk

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Judaism: the Essentials (20:00)
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. Essentials is the perfect class for those coming to Judaism for the first time, or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime - or anywhere in between. New students are always welcome.
Please contact Rabbi Elliott elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information.
Today: Fronting Modernity: new challenges, new Jewish answers

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
New members are always welcome to join the choir. We have two or three concerts a year, one with full orchestra. Go to alythchoralsociety.org or email alythchoralsociety@gmail.com if our future programme inspires you. Alyth Choral Society, as part of Alyth Synagogue’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration on 5 May 2024, will be performing Annelies by James Whitbourn. The Society would warmly welcome singers to join them and be a part of this special occasion.

WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY

BE WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew: Studying the Weekly Parashah (18:00)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

THURSDAY 8 FEBRUARY

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00)
Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Click here to register and pay for the class.

Click here to join (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202122)

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: Midrash - The Art of Living & A Living Art. How Midrash Shapes the Jewish Mindset (13:00)
Pardes during February will be taught by Rabbi Golan. For more than twenty centuries, the Bible has challenged the imagination and ingenuity of its interpreters. Midrash represents the ongoing response of generations of Jewish scholars to this challenge. Midrash is meaning making in story form.
Today: A tug of war between God and Moses - how far can Midrash go and how has this shaped Judaism as we know it?
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00)
Our drama group for Primary School aged children. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show in June 2024.
Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.
This is the last session before half term. We resume on 22 February with an outing.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Year 8 Chavurah Supper (18:30)
Join us for the Year 8 Chavurah Supper at 18:30; a “pot luck” dinner, where everyone provides and vegetarian or fish (nut free) dish, main course or dessert, and we all sit down together and enjoy dinner. This is for all families in year 8! This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones and continue the journey in the most meaningful way by enjoying the company of all those sharing the Bar/Bat Mitzvah journey with you. Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

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FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.
Please note there is no Baby Den on Friday 16 February.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Jonny Fuss.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Kollot (10:30)
Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 860 4950 8051 Passcode: 158314)

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SAVE THE DATES

Academy of Performing Arts Performance
Sunday 3 March, 14:30 & 18:00
Join us and support our annual Academy show that our teenagers have been working hard on since September. This year’s show: Little Shop of Horrors!
Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school)
Please click here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk
for more information.

Path to Progressive Judaism Breakfast
Saturday 9 March, 9:15
In April 2023, the Movement for Reform Judaism (MRJ) and Liberal Judaism (LJ) announced that we will be working in close partnership to create one new unified movement to represent all of Britain’s Progressive Jews.
MRJ Chair, and Alyth member, Paul Langsford has said “As a unified movement, we will be stronger, our voice will be louder and we will be able to make an even bigger contribution to wider society. As one Progressive Judaism, we will help more people in more places enjoy rich and vibrant Jewish experiences.”
We are delighted to invite you to a community forum over breakfast with Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky. This will be a conversation about the creation of a new Movement to represent all Progressive Jews in the UK. Please click here to sign up so that we are able to cater appropriately. For more information about this please go to www.pathtoprogressivejudaism.org.uk.

Shirei Meets Chagigah
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024
Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together!
Click here for more information.

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Responding as a Community to Events in Israel

Many of us continue to be shocked and concerned by the ongoing violence and the suffering of all those affected. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click here to read the statement.

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

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BUILDING AT ALYTH

If you would like to have a tour to see the building progress in-person, please email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs.
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates.

FACES OF ALYTH
During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Click here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.

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Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.

Alyth Synagogue
Alyth Gardens
London, NW11 7EN

Alyth Weekly Email (25 January)

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FRIDAY 26 JANUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Elliott with Ben Levett. We are delighted that the D’var Torah this evening will be given by Alyth member, Laura Marks CBE, who is Chair of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 27 JANUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Otto Fine.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Imrei Finu (10:30)
An informal Shabbat morning service with guitar, including the singing of new and familiar melodies. Led by Rabbi Elliott with Justin Wise.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 823 7466 1134 Passcode: 881710)

National Holocaust Memorial Day
In addition to marking Holocaust Memorial Day in our services this Shabbat 26/27 January, we invite you to watch curated moments from the National HMD UK Ceremony at 19:30, before taking part in the Light the Darkness national moment at 20:00.
Click here to register your virtual attendance and to purchase your commemorative candles.

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SUNDAY 28 JANUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15)
Every Alyth week begins with a lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast at Alyth, led by Alyth members. All are welcome.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Sunday Morning Galim (10:00-12:00)
Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. Email phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Prayer Book Hebrew: Studying the Hebrew and how it is Translated (11:15)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Academy of Performing Arts performs Little Shop of Horrors (18:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place on Sunday 3 March at 14:30 and 18:00 and tickets are on sale! Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school)
Please click here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth's Annual Supper Quiz (19:00)
Celebrate Tu Bishvat and eat, laugh and quiz with us. £25 per person (includes supper) in support of the Alyth Building Project.
Tables of 10 - make up your own table or we can allocate you to a table.
Click here to sign up or call Deborah on 020 8457 8784 or email alythadmin@alyth.org.uk. Click here to buy raffle tickets.

MONDAY 29 JANUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00)
Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information.
All are welcome.
Today: Xiaoxian Li Piano and Kristine Kwok Violin
From the Guildhall School of Music will perform works by Beethoven and Brahms.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Monday Club (19:00)
A friendly in-person meeting place for people with learning disabilities. For more information or to let us know that you will be attending, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk.

TUESDAY 30 JANUARY

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Hadracha Course: Year 9 (17:00)
The start of our two year leadership programme for those in Year 9. Click here to sign up or contact phoebe@alyth.org for more information.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Intensive Hebrew Reading Course (19:00)
An intensive Hebrew course running for eight weeks, aimed to help beginners learn the Hebrew alphabet and the basic decoding skills needed to read. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Hebrew Reading Class (20:00)
A short course, running for eight weeks, aimed to help those already proficient in Hebrew reading to continue to develop their skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 880 0628 9192 Passcode: 725071).
For more information on both Hebrew courses, contact sam@alyth.org.uk

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Judaism: the Essentials (20:00)
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. Essentials is the perfect class for those coming to Judaism for the first time, or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime - or anywhere in between. New students are always welcome.
Please contact Rabbi Elliott elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information.
Today: Anglo Jewish History

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
New members are always welcome to join the choir. We have two or three concerts a year, one with full orchestra. Go to alythchoralsociety.org or email alythchoralsociety@gmail.com if our future programme inspires you. Alyth Choral Society, as part of Alyth Synagogue’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration on 5 May 2024, will be performing Annelies by James Whitbourn. The Society would warmly welcome singers to join them and be a part of this special occasion.

WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY

BE WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew: Studying the Weekly Parashah (18:00)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00)
Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Click here to register and pay for the class.

Click here to join (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202122)

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: Midrash - The Art of Living & A Living Art. How Midrash Shapes the Jewish Mindset (13:00)
Pardes during February will be taught by Rabbi Golan. For more than twenty centuries, the Bible has challenged the imagination and ingenuity of its interpreters. Midrash represents the ongoing response of generations of Jewish scholars to this challenge. Midrash is meaning making in story form.
Today: How many Torahs do the Jewish people have? A fresh look at what is Midrash and how it works?
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00)
Our drama group for Primary School aged children. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show in June 2024.
Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

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FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
New Members Breakfast (09:15)
We are delighted that over 40 households have joined Alyth in the last 6 months. We are pleased to invite you all to join us for breakfast from 9:15. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet one another, other members of Alyth, members of the Alyth team and clergy, and our lay leadership. Breakfast will be followed by a choice of three Shabbat morning services - listed below.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON
Shin Gi and the Art of Jewish Prayer in Motion (10:30)
Join Rabbi Golan to experience the fusion of Shin Gi (akin to Tai Chi) and Jewish prayer as a means of gaining new insight into T’filah. Practicing these ancient forms and meditations gives our bodies and souls a new way to understand and participate in prayer. No prior experience or particular expertise required. An open heart, free-spirited soul and easy fitting clothes recommended.

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Sensory Shabbat (11:00)
A Shabbat service designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Abi.

SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY - SHABBAT AFTERNOON

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Shabbat B'yachad (12:30)
As part of the Alyth Friendship Project, please join us for our Shabbat Morning Service at 10:30, followed by a lunch. For catering purposes, please let Lynette know you are coming at lynette@alyth.org.uk or 020 8457 8793. There is no charge for this but donations are always appreciated.

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SAVE THE DATES

Annual Meeting of Congregants 2024
Monday 5 February (19:30)
Click here to see the Notice Of the Meeting with the Agenda and Explanatory Notes. The Trustees Report and Financial Statement, Profiles of the Trustees standing for election, and the minutes from the 2023 AMC are available from www.alyth.org.uk/amc.
Please click here to register and let us know if you plan to attend in person or online.

Shirei Meets Chagigah
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024
Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together!
Click here for more information.

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Responding as a Community to Events in Israel

Many of us continue to be shocked and concerned by the ongoing violence and the suffering of all those affected. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click here to read the statement.

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

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BUILDING AT ALYTH

If you would like to have a tour to see the building progress in-person, please email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs.
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates.

FACES OF ALYTH
During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Click here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.

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Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.

Alyth Synagogue
Alyth Gardens
London, NW11 7EN

Alyth Weekly Email (18 January)

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FRIDAY 19 JANUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Elliott with Abi Brunner.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 20 JANUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Shiur: How does the Torah view time? (09:15)
What makes time sacred and what we gain if we design our lives in keeping with this teaching?
Rabbi Golan will teach this shiur online from Israel. You are welcome to join together to learn from Alyth or from your home.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 867 1920 5853 Passcode: 311220).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Asher Hodges. The sermon will given by Lynette Chazen to mark Mental Health Shabbat.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Gesher (11:00)
Our musical service providing a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life. Led by Abi and the Gesher guitarists.

SATURDAY 20 JANUARY - SHABBAT AFTERNOON

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Year 3 and 4 Secret Cinema (17:30)
Join us for an evening of games, adventures, dinner, and immersive cinema all right here at Alyth. This is an exclusive social event for Years 3 and 4, expect to see friends old and new.
Email hannahwood@alyth.org.uk for more information and click here to sign up.

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SUNDAY 21 JANUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15)
Every Alyth week begins with a lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast at Alyth, led by Alyth members. All are welcome.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Sunday Morning Galim (10:00-12:00)
Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. Email phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Talk about School with SMG (10:00-12:00)
For all Alyth Kindergarten children who have started school this year. Join your old Kindergarten teachers and Alyth’s Youth and Education Hub to tell us about your new school and to have a sneak peak into Sunday Morning Galim. This week at SMG we will be taking part in Tu Bishvat activities. Contact tor@alyth.org.uk for more information and to let us know you are coming.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew (11:15)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Academy of Performing Arts performs Little Shop of Horrors (18:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place on Sunday 3 March at 14:30 and 18:00 and tickets are on sale! Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school)
Please click here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

MONDAY 22 JANUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00)
Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information.
All are welcome.
Today: Every Little Bit Helps! Richard Cohen – The Story of Tesco
Richard Cohen is a former District Councillor of Epping and is active in many Jewish Communal organisations. He is also a part time historian and the Chair of the Jewish Historical Society – Essex Branch. Richard will come and speak about the Tesco from its beginning.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Monday Club (19:00)
A friendly in-person meeting place for people with learning disabilities. For more information or to let us know that you will be attending, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk.

TUESDAY 23 JANUARY

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Hadracha Course: Year 9 (17:00)
The start of our two year leadership programme for those in Year 9. Click here to sign up or contact phoebe@alyth.org for more information.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Intensive Hebrew Reading Course (19:00)
An intensive Hebrew course running for eight weeks, aimed to help beginners learn the Hebrew alphabet and the basic decoding skills needed to read. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Hebrew Reading Class (20:00)
A short course, running for eight weeks, aimed to help those already proficient in Hebrew reading to continue to develop their skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 880 0628 9192 Passcode: 725071).
For more information on both Hebrew courses, contact sam@alyth.org.uk

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Tu Bishvat Seder and Judaism: the Essentials (20:00)
On Tu Bishvat we mark the New Year of trees, but the festival has gone through a number of iterations and taken on new significance over the centuries. Join Rabbi Elliott and Student Rabbi Eleanor as we celebrate our annual Tu Bishvat Seder, where we eat symbolic fruits and drink four cups of wine to represent the four seasons of the year. We will also explore the historical layers of meaning of Tu Bishvat through Jewish texts. Please email ritual@alyth.org.uk to let us know you are coming so that we can make sure we have enough fruit and wine/grape juice. Essentials, our regular introduction to Judaism class will join the seder.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
New members are always welcome to join the choir. We have two or three concerts a year, one with full orchestra. Go to alythchoralsociety.org or email alythchoralsociety@gmail.com if our future programme inspires you. Alyth Choral Society, as part of Alyth Synagogue’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration on 5 May 2024, will be performing Annelies by James Whitbourn. The Society would warmly welcome singers to join them and be a part of this special occasion.

WEDNESDAY 24 JANUARY

BE WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew (18:00)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

THURSDAY 25 JANUARY

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00)
Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Click here to register and pay for the class.

Click here to join (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202122)

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: Lunar Landscapes (13:00)
Rosh Chodesh has long been a Jewish focus, but the new month’s sacrificial offerings are not the only reasons that our Rabbis have thought about the moon. Join Student Rabbi Eleanor to explore Rabbinic texts on the moon and its connections including the calendar, the Exodus from Egypt and the World to Come.
Today: New months, new experiences
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00)
Our drama group for Primary School aged children. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show in June 2024.
Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Year 10 Theatre Trip
Join us for a performance of Mrs Doubtfire at Shaftesbury Avenue Theatre.
Please contact phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information.

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FRIDAY 26 JANUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 27 JANUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Otto Fine.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Imrei Finu (10:30)
An informal Shabbat morning service with guitar, including the singing of new and familiar melodies.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 823 7466 1134 Passcode: 881710)

National Holocaust Memorial Day
In addition to marking Holocaust Memorial Day in our services on Shabbat 26/27 January, we invite you to watch curated moments from the National HMD UK Ceremony at 19:30, before taking part in the Light the Darkness national moment at 20:00.
Click here to register your virtual attendance and to purchase your commemorative candles.

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SAVE THE DATES

Alyth's Annual Supper Quiz
Sunday 28 Janaury 2024, 19:00
Celebrate Tu Bishvat and eat, laugh and quiz with us. £25 per person (includes supper) in support of the Alyth Building Project.
Tables of 10 - make up your own table or we can allocate you to a table.
Click here to sign up or call Deborah on 020 8457 8784 or email alythadmin@alyth.org.uk.
Click here to buy raffle tickets.

Annual Meeting of Congregants 2024
Monday 5 February (19:30)
Click here to see the Notice Of the Meeting, which includes the Agenda and Explanatory Notes. The Trustees Report and Financial Statement, Profiles of the Trustees standing for election, and the minutes from the 2023 AMC will be available on the Alyth website (www.alyth.org.uk/amc) from 24 January. Please click here to register and let us know if you plan to attend in person or online.

Alyth Theatre Trip - Cable Street – A new musical by Tim Gilvin and Alex Kanefsky
Thursday 29 February, Southwark Playhouse, Borough (19:30)
Alyth has reserved 23 tickets for the above performance. Either meet at Alyth at 16:30 for a pre-theatre talk on Cable Street and light refreshments after which we will travel together to the theatre, or meet at Golders Green Station at 18:00 to travel together. Alternatively, meet at the theatre at 19:10. Tickets for this show are fast selling out. If you would like to join us, then please email lynette@alyth.org.uk giving details of your name and how many tickets at what price you would like and indicate whether you will be joining us for the pre-theatre talk or meeting us at Golders Green Station. Ticket prices are: £35 per person; £28 concessions (over 65s). Bookings must be made by 5 February.

Shirei Meets Chagigah
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024
Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together!
Click here for more information.

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Responding as a Community to Events in Israel

This weekend will mark 100 days since the terrorist attacks and abduction of hostages by Hamas on 7 October. Many of us continue to be shocked and concerned by the ongoing violence and the suffering of all those affected. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click here to read the statement.

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

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BUILDING AT ALYTH

If you would like to have a tour to see the building progress in-person, please email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs.
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates.

FACES OF ALYTH
During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Click here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.

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Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.

Alyth Synagogue
Alyth Gardens
London, NW11 7EN

Alyth Weekly Email (11 January)

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FRIDAY 12 JANUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.
This week includes a special introductory meeting for those children and their parents starting Ruach today.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Golan with Abi Brunner.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 13 JANUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Charlie Gold.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Kollot (10:30)
Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan. Led by Rabbi Golan and Justin Wise, with members of the community reading and teaching Torah.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 676 367 6367 Passcode: 963246)

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SUNDAY 14 JANUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Cycling Community Bike Ride (08:15)
Bringing riders of all abilities together to enjoy cycling and conversation. For more information contact laurancemendoza@aol.com.

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15)
Every Alyth week begins with a lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast at Alyth, led by Alyth members. All are welcome.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Sunday Morning Galim (10:00-12:00)
Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. Email phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew (11:15)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Refugee Choir (13:30)
This multi-faith, multicultural choir is open to refugees, Drop-in volunteers and the wider Alyth community.

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Singing for Pleasure (15:00)
Join Viv and sing songs from the shows, Israeli folksongs, songs from the 60s and more. No need to audition, read music or feel intimidated.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Academy of Performing Arts performs Little Shop of Horrors (18:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place on Sunday 3 March at 18:00 and tickets are on sale! Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school)
Please click here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

MONDAY 15 JANUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00)
Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information.
All are welcome.
Today: Yiwei Deng & Partners from the Guildhall School of Music

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Monday Club (19:00)
A friendly in-person meeting place for people with learning disabilities. For more information or to let us know that you will be attending, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk.

TUESDAY 16 JANUARY

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Hadracha Course: Year 9 (17:00)
The start of our two year leadership programme for those in Year 9. Click here to sign up or contact phoebe@alyth.org for more information.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Intensive Hebrew Reading Course (19:00)
An intensive Hebrew course running for eight weeks, aimed to help beginners learn the Hebrew alphabet and the basic decoding skills needed to read. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Hebrew Reading Class (20:00)
A short course, running for eight weeks, aimed to help those already proficient in Hebrew reading to continue to develop their skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 880 0628 9192 Passcode: 725071).
For more information on both Hebrew courses, contact sam@alyth.org.uk

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Judaism: the Essentials (20:00)
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. Essentials is the perfect class for those coming to Judaism for the first time, or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime - or anywhere in between. New students are always welcome.
Please contact Rabbi Elliott elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information.
Today's session: 18 Figures in Jewish History of whom you should have heard

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
New members are always welcome to join the choir. We have two or three concerts a year, one with full orchestra. Go to alythchoralsociety.org or email alythchoralsociety@gmail.com if our future programme inspires you. Alyth Choral Society, as part of Alyth Synagogue’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration on 5 May 2024, will be performing Annelies by James Whitbourn. The Society would warmly welcome singers to join them and be a part of this special occasion.

WEDNESDAY 17 JANUARY

BE WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew (18:00)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

THURSDAY 18 JANUARY

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00)
Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Click here to register and pay for the class.

Click here to join (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202122)

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: Lunar Landscapes (13:00)
Rosh Chodesh has long been a Jewish focus, but the new month’s sacrificial offerings are not the only reasons that our Rabbis have thought about the moon. Join Student Rabbi Eleanor to explore Rabbinic texts on the moon and its connections including the calendar, the Exodus from Egypt and the World to Come.
Today: How does the moon appear?
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00)
Our drama group for Primary School aged children. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show in June 2024.
Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Year 6 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Information Evening and Chavurah Supper (18:30)
Join us for an information meeting at 18:30 for parents and children (separated for two different sessions) followed by a Chavurah Supper - a “pot luck” dinner, where everyone provides and vegetarian or fish (nut free) dish, main course or dessert, and we all sit down together and enjoy dinner. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones and start the journey in the most meaningful way by enjoying the company of all those sharing the Bar/Bat Mitzvah journey with you. Email sam@alyth.org.uk for more information and to let us know you are coming.

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FRIDAY 19 JANUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 20 JANUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Shiur: How does the Torah view time? (09:15)
What makes time sacred and what we gain if we design our lives in keeping with this teaching?
Rabbi Golan will teach this shiur online from Israel. You are welcome to join together to learn from Alyth or from your home.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 867 1920 5853 Passcode: 311220).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Asher Hodges. The sermon will given by Lynette Chazen to mark Mental Health Shabbat.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Gesher (11:00)
Our musical service providing a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life. Led by Abi and the Gesher guitarists.

SATURDAY 20 JANUARY - SHABBAT AFTERNOON

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Year 3 and 4 Secret Cinema (17:30)
Join us for an evening of games, adventures, dinner, and immersive cinema all right here at Alyth. This is an exclusive social event for Years 3 and 4, expect to see friends old and new.
Email hannahwood@alyth.org.uk for more information and click here to sign up.

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SAVE THE DATES

Alyth's Annual Supper Quiz
Sunday 28 Janaury 2024, 19:00
Celebrate Tu Bishvat and eat, laugh and quiz with us. £25 per person (includes supper) in support of the Alyth Building Project.
Tables of 10 - make up your own table or we can allocate you to a table.
Click here to sign up or call Deborah on 020 8457 8784 or email alythadmin@alyth.org.uk.
Click here to buy raffle tickets.

Annual Meeting of Congregants 2024
Monday 5 February (19:30)
You will receive the notice and papers for our AMC via email in early January. Copies of which can also be found at alyth.org.uk/aboutus/our-governance

Shirei Meets Chagigah
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024
Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together!
Click here for more information.

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Responding as a Community to Events in Israel

This weekend will mark 100 days since the terrorist attacks and abduction of hostages by Hamas on 7 October. Many of us continue to be shocked and concerned by the ongoing violence and the suffering of all those affected. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click here to read the statement.

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

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BUILDING AT ALYTH

If you would like to have a tour to see the building progress in-person, please email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs.
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates.

FACES OF ALYTH
During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Click here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.

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Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.

Alyth Synagogue
Alyth Gardens
London, NW11 7EN

Alyth Weekly Email (4 January)

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WELCOME TO RABBI GOLAN

We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin who has joined us this week from Haifa as Interim Rabbi. See below for details on shiur he is teaching on Saturday 6, and please join us for Erev Shabbat on Friday 5 January, which he will be leading with Rabbi Elliott.

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JANUARY'S AROUND ALYTH

Please click here for January's Around Alyth, including some save the dates for February and March.

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FRIDAY 5 JANUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children. This is the first Baby Den of 2024 and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone back!

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Golan.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 6 JANUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Shiur (09:15)
Join and meet Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin and learn from him during this morning's shiur: Leadership Lessons from Moses and the Midwives.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 867 1920 5853 Passcode: 311220).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Golan. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Sophie Creed.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Sensory Shabbat (11:00)
A Shabbat service designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Phoebe.

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SUNDAY 7 JANUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15)
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Academy of Performing Arts performs Little Shop of Horrors (18:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place on Sunday 3 March at 18:00 and tickets are on sale! Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school)
Please click here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

MONDAY 8 JANUARY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00)
Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information.
All are welcome.
Today: What’s In the News?
Come and discuss the stories of the day and have your say! Bring your own bit of news to discuss or articles will be provided.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Alyth Book Club (18:30)
Join us on Zoom to discuss this month’s book, which has been a collection of stories. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for Book Club, please contact colin@alyth.org.uk
The next Book Club is on Monday 5 February.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 676 367 6367 Passcode: 963246)

TUESDAY 9 JANUARY

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Hadracha Course: Year 9 (17:00)
The start of our two year leadership programme for those in Year 9. Click here to sign up or contact phoebe@alyth.org for more information.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Mentor Training (18:30)
Training our recent Bar and Bat Mitzvah cohort to be mentors at Ruach. Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Judaism: the Essentials (20:00)
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. Essentials is the perfect class for those coming to Judaism for the first time, or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime - or anywhere in between. New students are always welcome.
Please contact Rabbi Elliott elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information.
Today's session: Epoch Changing Moments in Jewish history

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
New members are always welcome to join the choir. We have two or three concerts a year, one with full orchestra. Go to alythchoralsociety.org or email alythchoralsociety@gmail.com if our future programme inspires you. Alyth Choral Society, as part of Alyth Synagogue’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration on 5 May 2024, will be performing Annelies by James Whitbourn. The Society would warmly welcome singers to join them and be a part of this special occasion.

THURSDAY 11 JANUARY

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00)
Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Click here to register and pay for the class.

Click here to join (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202122)

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: Lunar Landscapes (13:00)
Rosh Chodesh has long been a Jewish focus, but the new month’s sacrificial offerings are not the only reasons that our Rabbis have thought about the moon. Join Student Rabbi Eleanor to explore Rabbinic texts on the moon and its connections including the calendar, the Exodus from Egypt and the World to Come.
Today: Lunar visions of the future
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00)
Our drama group for Primary School aged children. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show in June 2024.
Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

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FRIDAY 12 JANUARY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1-4 (17:15)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.
This week includes a special introductory meeting for those children and their parents starting Ruach today.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 13 JANUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Charlie Gold.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Kollot (10:30)
Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan. Led by Rabbi Golan and Justin Wise, with members of the community reading and teaching Torah.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 676 367 6367 Passcode: 963246)

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SPARE KIPPOT

We are looking for more Kippot, If you have any Kippot you do not need anymore, please consider donating them for our Synagogue services.

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SAVE THE DATES

Alyth's Annual Supper Quiz
Sunday 28 Janaury 2024, 19:00
Celebrate Tu Bishvat and eat, laugh and quiz with us. £25 per person (includes supper) in support of the Alyth Building Project.
Tables of 10 - make up your own table or we can allocate you to a table.
Click here to sign up or call Deborah on 020 8457 8784 or email alythadmin@alyth.org.uk.

Shirei Meets Chagigah
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024
Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together!
Click here for more information.

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Responding as a Community to Events in Israel

We are sure that like us, many of you continue to be pained and worried about events in Israel. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click here to read the statement.

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

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BUILDING AT ALYTH

If you would like to have a tour to see the building progress in-person, please email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs.
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates.

FACES OF ALYTH
During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Click here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.

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Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.

Alyth Synagogue
Alyth Gardens
London, NW11 7EN

Alyth Weekly Email (28 December)

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WELCOME TO RABBI GOLAN

We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin, who will be joining us from Haifa next week as Interim Rabbi. See below details on shiurim he will be teaching, and please join us for Erev Shabbat on Friday 5 January, which he will be leading with Rabbi Elliott.

RABBI HANNAH

We also look forward to seeing Rabbi Hannah, who will be coming in for specific B’nei Mitzvah services in January and March, before returning from maternity leave full-time in May.

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FRIDAY 29 DECEMBER

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Lynette with Justin Wise.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER - SHABBAT MORNING

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Colin and Lynette with the Alyth choir.
This service will take place in the Beit Tefillah.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)

SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER - SHABBAT AFTERNOON

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Shabbat B'yachad
As part of the Alyth Friendship Project, please join us for our Shabbat Morning Service at 10:30, followed by a lunch. For catering purposes, please let Lynette know you are coming at lynette@alyth.org.uk or 020 8457 8793. There is no charge for this but donations are appreciated.

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HOLIDAY OFFICE OPENING HOURS

The building/office is closed 31 December and 1 January. The office is open on 28 and 29 December between 10am-4pm. In case of an emergency, please call the emergency careline – 020 8457 8798. Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team. The office opens as normal on Tuesday 2 January.

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SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER

BE WITH US OFFSITE
Sunday Shacharit Offsite (09:00-10:15)
This week's Shacharit will be held offsite at 50 Ferney Road, East Barnet, EN4 8LE.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

THURSDAY 4 JANUARY

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: Lunar Landscapes (13:00)
Rosh Chodesh has long been a Jewish focus, but the new month’s sacrificial offerings are not the only reasons that our Rabbis have thought about the moon. Join Student Rabbi Eleanor to explore Rabbinic texts on the moon and its connections including the calendar, the Exodus from Egypt and the World to Come.
Today: Why was the moon created?
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)

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FRIDAY 5 JANUARY

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:15)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 6 JANUARY - SHABBAT MORNING

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Shiur (09:15)
Join and meet Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin and learn from him during this morning's shiur: Leadership Lessons from Moses and the Midwives.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 867 1920 5853 Passcode: 311220).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Golan. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Sophie Creed.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Sensory Shabbat (11:00)
A Shabbat service designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Phoebe.

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SPARE KIPPOT

We are looking for more Kippot, If you have any Kippot you do not need anymore, please consider donating them for our Synagogue services.

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SAVE THE DATES

Alyth's Annual Supper Quiz
Sunday 28 Janaury 2024, 19:00
Celebrate Tu Bishvat and eat, laugh and quiz with us. £25 per person (includes supper) in support of the Alyth Building Project.
Tables of 10 - make up your own table or we can allocate you to a table.
Click here to sign up or call Deborah on 020 8457 8784 or email alythadmin@alyth.org.uk.

Leo Baeck College Dinner
Monday 12 February 2024
Leo Baeck College is celebrating 35 years of ordaining LGBT+ rabbis, with a fundraising dinner on Monday 12 February 2024. If you are interested in joining for this prestigious event, please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk). Tickets are £175. Please speak to Rabbi Elliott if you would like to sponsor a table or sponsor a LBC student to attend.

Shirei Meets Chagigah
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024
Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together!
Click here for more information.

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Responding as a Community to Events in Israel

We are sure that like us, many of you continue to be pained and worried about events in Israel. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click here to read the statement.

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

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BUILDING AT ALYTH

As we move towards the end of this secular year, the building project is really taking shape. The windows are in place and the brick walls are being laid. If you would like to have a tour to see the progress in-person, please email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs.
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates.

FACES OF ALYTH
During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Click here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.

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Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.

Alyth Synagogue
Alyth Gardens
London, NW11 7EN

Alyth Weekly Email (21 December)

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FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. This is the last JMM of the year. We resume on Friday 5 January.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:15)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Elliott with Noam Solomons-Wise.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 23 DECEMBER - SHABBAT MORNING

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Hannah. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Alexa Bradley.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Wellbeing Service (10:30)
Our occasional service in which we have the opportunity to reflect on our own wellbeing with prayer, song, and readings. We will join the service in the Beit Tefillah in time for the Sermon.
Led by Lynette and Justin Wise.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 857 0155 6210 Passcode: 349365).

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HOLIDAY OFFICE OPENING HOURS

The building/office is closed on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December. The office is open on 27, 28 and 29 December between 10am-4pm. In case of an emergency, please call the emergency careline – 020 8457 8798. Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

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SUNDAY 24 DECEMBER

BE WITH US OFFSITE
Sunday Shacharit Offsite (09:00-10:15)
This week's Shacharit will be held at 58 Temple Fortune Lane, NW11 7UE.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

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FRIDAY 29 DECEMBER

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER - SHABBAT MORNING

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Colin and Lynette.
This service will take place in the Upstairs Prayer Space where there is currently no lift access.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)

SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER - SHABBAT AFTERNOON

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Shabbat B'yachad
As part of the Alyth Friendship Project, please join us for our Shabbat Morning Service at 10:30, followed by a lunch. For catering purposes, please let Lynette know you are coming at lynette@alyth.org.uk or 020 8457 8793. There is no charge for this but donations are appreciated.

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SPARE KIPPOT

We are looking for more Kippot, If you have any Kippot you do not need anymore, please consider donating them for our Synagogue services.

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SAVE THE DATES

Alyth's Annual Supper Quiz
Sunday 28 Janaury 2024, 19:00
Celebrate Tu Bishvat and eat, laugh and quiz with us. £25 per person (includes supper) in support of the Alyth Building Project.
Tables of 10 - make up your own table or we can allocate you to a table.
Click here to sign up or call Deborah on 020 8457 8784 or email alythadmin@alyth.org.uk.

Leo Baeck College Dinner
Monday 12 February 2024
Leo Baeck College is celebrating 35 years of ordaining LGBT+ rabbis, with a fundraising dinner on Monday 12 February 2024. If you are interested in joining for this prestigious event, please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk). Tickets are £175. Please speak to Rabbi Elliott if you would like to sponsor a table or sponsor a LBC student to attend.

Shirei Meets Chagigah
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024
Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together!
Click here for more information.

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Responding as a Community to Events in Israel

We are sure that like us, many of you continue to be pained and worried about events in Israel. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click here to read the statement.

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

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BUILDING AT ALYTH

As we move towards the end of this secular year, the building project is really taking shape. The windows are in place and the brick walls are being laid. If you would like to have a tour to see the progress in-person, please email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs.
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates.

FACES OF ALYTH
During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Click here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.

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Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.

Alyth Synagogue
Alyth Gardens
London, NW11 7EN

Alyth Weekly Email (14 December)

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Chanukah at Alyth - Tonight: Last Night of Chanukah

Thursday 14 December
Young Adult Board Game Café (19:30)
Join Rabbi Elliott and Sam to play some classic board games and maybe even try some new ones! With latkes, doughnuts and refreshments.
Contact Sam (sam@alyth.org.uk) for more information.

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FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children. This is the last Baby Den of 2023. We resume on Friday 5 January.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Israel: Share and Reflect Together (17:15)
An opportunity to come together with others to talk and reflect on events in Israel and the UK in a loving, non-judgemental space. Facilitated by Rabbi Elliott, including prayers for peace, for the release of captives, and for healing.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Elliott and Student Rabbi Eleanor.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER - SHABBAT MORNING

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Choir Breakfast (09:15)
Breakfast for Synagogue Choir Members.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Student Rabbi Eleanor and Rabbi Elliott. Accompanied by guitar and including the Bat Mitzvah of Lily Akgul.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Student Rabbi Nicola with the Alyth Choir. Taking place in the Upstairs Prayer Space.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 837 8470 9795 Passcode: 636118)

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SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15)
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew (11:15)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Alyth Academy of Performing Arts (18:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place in March. Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information. This is the last Academy of the year. We resume on Sunday 7 January.

MONDAY 18 DECEMBER

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00)
Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company!
Today: A Trip Down Memory Lane
A trip down memory lane with Hannah Kieve - Hannah is a young member of the Alyth community (and the daughter of the lovely social club volunteer Tracey!). Now studying at the University of Chicago after graduating from Oxford with a degree in music she is returning for the winter holidays. Hannah will bring pieces ranging from Billy Holiday to Barry Manilow for all to sing along to and enjoy.

BE WITH US ONLINE
Israel Briefing with Rabbi Golan (18:00)
We look forward to welcoming Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin into our community as Interim Rabbi in January 2024. Rabbi Golan is joining us from Haifa, and has worked in a number of Progressive synagogues and communities across the north of Israel for many years. This will be an opportunity both to meet Rabbi Golan and to hear from him his perspective on the events of the last few months, as well as how progressive communities in Israel are responding.
All questions are welcome.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 360 360 6763 Passcode: 785089)

TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
Coming up: Alyth Choral Society, as part of Alyth Synagogue’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration on 5 May 2024, will be performing Annaliese by James Whitbourn. The Society would warmly welcome singers to join them and be a part of this special occasion. Weekly rehearsals start today; for further details please contact alythchoralsociety@gmail.com

THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00)
Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing.
This is the last Mellow Yoga of the year. We resume on 11 Janaury.
Click here to register and pay for the class.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503 Passcode: 202324)

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FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. This is the last JMM of the year. We resume on Friday 5 January.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:15)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 23 DECEMBER - SHABBAT MORNING

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Hannah. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Alexa Bradley.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Wellbeing Service (10:30)
Our occasional service in which we have the opportunity to reflect on our own wellbeing with prayer, song, and readings. We will join the service in the Beit Tefillah in time for the Sermon.
Led by Lynette and Justin Wise.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 857 0155 6210 Passcode: 349365).

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DEVELOP YOUR JEWISH LEADERSHIP WITH RABBI GOLAN

We’re delighted to announce that Alyth has four places to offer on an exciting Jewish Leadership programme taking place from January to July 2024, which will be led by Rabbi Golan in partnership with Rabbi Chen Ben-Or Tsfoni from Ra’anana.
The programme consists of seven monthly online learning sessions and an early-July trip to the unique interfaith Peace Project in Tiblisi, Georgia. It will be an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Progressive Jewish world, develop communal leadership skills, and form relationships with members of an Israeli Reform community at this critical time for Israel and the Jewish world.
If you would like to know more, you can register your interest here.

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SPARE KIPPOT

We are looking for more Kippot, If you have any Kippot you do not need anymore, please consider donating them for our Synagogue services.

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HOLIDAY OFFICE OPENING HOURS

The building/office is closed on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December. The office is open on 27, 28 and 29 December between 10am-4pm. In case of an emergency, please call the emergency careline – 020 8457 8798. Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

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SAVE THE DATES

Leo Baeck College Dinner
Monday 12 February 2024
Leo Baeck College is celebrating 35 years of ordaining LGBT+ rabbis, with a fundraising dinner on Monday 12 February 2024. If you are interested in joining for this prestigious event, please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk). Tickets are £175. Please speak to Rabbi Elliott if you would like to sponsor a table or sponsor a LBC student to attend.

Shirei Meets Chagigah
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024
Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together!
Click here for more information.

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Responding as a Community to Events in Israel

We are sure that like us, many of you continue to be pained and worried about events in Israel. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Click here to read the statement.

Being together as a community
Over the next few weeks we will be organising activities where members can gather, support one another and gain insight into life in Israel and Gaza in these troubled times. These activities will include a session with the Bereaved Families Forum (tonight- see above for more information), briefings from UK organisations, and from our friends and colleagues in Israel, as well as space to reflect and talk together, supported by Alyth clergy. See December’s ‘Around Alyth’ for more information.
Share and Reflect Together, in person, Fridays 15 December, 17:15
An opportunity to come together with others to talk and reflect on events in Israel and the UK in a loving, non-judgemental space. Facilitated by Rabbi Elliott, including prayers for peace, for the release of captives, and for healing.
Israel Briefing with Rabbi Golan, Monday 18 December, 18:00
We look forward to welcoming Rabbi Golan Ben Chorin into our community as Interim Rabbi in January 2024. Rabbi Golan is joining us from Haifa, and has worked in a number of Progressive synagogues and communities across the north of Israel for many years. This will be an opportunity both to meet Rabbi Golan and to hear from him his perspective on the events of the last few months, as well as how progressive communities in Israel are responding.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 360 360 6763 Passcode: 785089)

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

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BUILDING AT ALYTH

Click here to see videos taken from November.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs.
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates. There are photos and a face of Alyth on social media this week.

FACES OF ALYTH
During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Click here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.

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Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798
Please use this number if you need urgent pastoral support, for example in cases of hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.

Alyth Synagogue
Alyth Gardens
London, NW11 7EN

Alyth Weekly Email (7 December)

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Chanukah at Alyth

We wish everyone at Alyth a happy Chanukah.

Thursday 7 December
Alyth Children's Theatre, starting with candle lighting (17:00)
Candle-lighting at Home: please share your photos with us on our socials! Use #alythchanukah to share.

Friday 8 December
Pre-Shabbat Service Community Chanukiah lighting (17:30)

Saturday 9 December
Sensory Chanukah Havdallah (16:00)

Sunday 10 December
Chanukah Concert featuring Alyth Youth Singers (15:00-17:00)

Monday 11 December
Special Chanukah Film Club with Candle Lighting (19:00)

Tuesday 12 December
Judaism the Essentials Candle Lighting (20:00)

Wednesday 13 December
Candle-lighting at Home: please share your photos with us on our socials! Use #alythchanukah to share.

Thursday 14 December
Young Adult Board Game Café (19:30)
Contact Sam (sam@alyth.org.uk) for more information.

More information is in the body of the email below.

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FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER

CHANUKAH FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
CHANUKAH: Baby Den: Chanukah Special (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat and Chanukah. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Ruach 1 - 4 (17:15-19:30)
Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Please note this is the last Ruach of term. We resume on Friday 12 January.
Contact phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information.
This is the last Ruach of term. We resume on Friday 12 January.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
CHANUKAH: Pre-Shabbat Service Community Chanukiah lighting (17:30)
You are invited to Alyth’s communal candle lighting on the building site!
Lighting will take place on the site of our new Leo Baeck Hall in celebration of our new building. Please join us for live music, mulled & cider wine, hot chocolate & doughnuts. The communal candle lighting will be at 18:15. Contact sarah@alyth.org.uk for more information.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:15)
Please note the earlier start time. The service will start with the Chanukiah lighting at 18:15.
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Elliott and Abi. The D'var Torah will be given by Youth and Education Hub Educator Phoebe Decker.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER - SHABBAT MORNING

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Shiur: Parashat VaYeshev and dreams (09:15)
Join Student Rabbi Josh Scharff for this week’s Torah portion which kicks off the story of Joseph: a dreamer, who draws the ire of his brothers. We will examine dreams in the Tanakh and how we understand the importance of being dreamers in our texts.
Josh is a fourth-year rabbinical student in the Israeli Rabbinical Program at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem, and serves as student rabbi and also as Development Associate at Beit Daniel Reform synagogue in Tel Aviv where he is responsible for overseas fundraising. He also tutors b’nei mitzvah students, leads services, and is the liaison for the local youth group branch. Josh's passions revolve around sharing his love and passion for Judaism, the Jewish People, and Israel - his adopted home.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Passcode: 602287)

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Early Shabbat Morning Service (09:00)
Led by Rabbi Elliott. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Jak Simler.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 676 367 6367 Passcode: 963246).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Kollot (10:30)
Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan. Led by Rabbi Elliott and Justin Wise, with members of the community reading and teaching Torah.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

CHANUKAH FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Gesher (11:00)
If your child is too old for Sensory , but Big Bang feels too grown up, join us for 'Gesher', a service designed to bridge the gap between our two family prayer spaces, so your child can grow through tefillah that works for them. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Abi.

SHABBAT AFTERNOON

CHANUKAH FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Sensory Chanukah Havdallah (16:00)
Havdallah is one of our most Sensory experiences. We see the flickering candle flame, smell the sweet spices and taste the wine. Join us for this special Chanukah themed Sensory Havdallah experience where our youngest members can wave goodbye to Shabbat and prepare to start the week new. Feel free to wear your PJs or onesies! Led by Rabbi Hannah and Han.

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SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Cycling Community Bike Ride (08:15)
Bringing riders of all abilities together to enjoy cycling and conversation. For more information contact laurancemendoza@aol.com.

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15)
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Sunday Morning Galim (10:00)
SMG provides our youngest members the opportunity to explore their Jewish identity, key Jewish behaviour and rituals and Jewish texts. Contact phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information or to enrol. This is the last SMG of term. We resume on Sunday 14 January.

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew (11:15)
A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.

CHANUKAH: BE WITH US IN PERSON
Chanukah Concert featuring Alyth Youth Singers (15:00-17:00)
Come and join us for a fun filled Chanukah concert with Singing for Pleasure, the Refugee Drop in Choir and the Alyth Youth Singers Alumni. Songs you love, songs to join in with and songs to dance to, not forgetting those delicious Chanukah treats. Please bring non-perishable food for our local food banks so that others can benefit too.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Alyth Academy of Performing Arts (18:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place in March. Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

MONDAY 11 DECEMBER

CHANUKAH: BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00)
Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company!
Today: The Chanukah Party
Come and join us for our Annual Chanukah Party. With the delightful sounds of our very own Alyth stars The Solomons-Wise Quartet. This group of exciting young jazz musicians are already making their mark on the London jazz scene as individuals, performing at venues across London. Students of prestigious London Conservatoires (The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal academy of Music), these talented musicians are ones to watch and a treat to listen to! Noam, Liam, will play a range of danceable, classic jazz and swing tunes guaranteed to get you on your feet. They will also play some more modern jazz repertoire alongside some Chanukah songs with a jazzy twist! For catering purposes, please let lynette@alyth.org.uk know that you are attending.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Monday Club (19:00)
A friendly in-person meeting place for people with learning disabilities. For more information or to let us know that you will be attending, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk.

CHANUKAH: BE WITH US IN PERSON
Chanukah Film Club: Dinking Across Faith (19:00)
A Cross-Cultural Israeli Pickleball Adventure. Join us for the screening of a special film on a sport you may have never heard of, but which is increasingly popular in Israel, and can be a way in which to meet across the religious divide. Following the screening of this short documentary on the Pickleball scene in Haifa, there will be an opportunity for conversation with the filmmaker, Rabbi Golan Ben-Chorin, who will be joining Alyth as Interim Rabbi in January 2024. This will be a chance to meet Rabbi Golan and get to know him, as well as see another side to his activities as a progressive rabbi in Israel.

TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER

CHANUKAH: LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Judaism: The Essentials (20:00)
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. Essentials is the perfect class for those coming to Judaism for the first time, or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime - or anywhere in between. New students are always welcome.
Today's session: The Synagogue
Please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk) for more information.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
Coming up: Alyth Choral Society, as part of Alyth Synagogue’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration on 5 May 2024, will be performing Annaliese by James Whitbourn. The Society would warmly welcome singers to join them and be a part of this special occasion. Weekly rehearsals start today; for further details please contact alythchoralsociety@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER

CHANUKAH: BE WITH US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA
Candle-lighting at Home: please share your photos with us on our socials! Use #alythchanukah to share.

THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00)
Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Click here to register and pay for the class.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503 Passcode: 202324)

CHANUKAH: BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: The Many Different Origins of the Chanukah Story (13:00)
There are so many origin stories associated with Chanukah. Join Rabbi Elliott to delve into the different reasons and rationales that we have for the festivities of Chanukah – which celebrates a military victory, remembers a miracle of oil, brings light in the coldest time of the year, and even carries echoes of Babylonian fire-worship.

Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)

CHANUKAH: BE WITH US IN PERSON
Young Adult Board Game Café (19:30)
Join Rabbi Elliott and Sam to play some classic board games and maybe even try some new ones! With latkes, doughnuts and refreshments.
Please let sam@alyth.org.uk know if you are coming for catering purposes.

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FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON
Baby Den (10:30)
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children. This is the last Baby Den of 2023. We resume on Friday 5 January.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00)
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage.
Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Israel: Share and Reflect Together (17:15)
An opportunity to come together with others to talk and reflect on events in Israel and the UK in a loving, non-judgemental space. Facilitated by Rabbi Elliott, including prayers for peace, for the release of captives, and for healing.

EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER - SHABBAT MORNING

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Choir Breakfast (09:15)
Breakfast for Synagogue Choir Members.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Student Rabbi Eleanor and Rabbi Elliott. Accompanied by guitar and including the Bat Mitzvah of Lily Akgul.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Student Rabbi Nicola with the Alyth Choir. Taking place in the Upstairs Prayer Space.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 837 8470 9795 Passcode: 636118)

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