newsletter

FRIDAY 28 JULY  - EREV SHABBAT

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


SHABBAT MORNING 29 JULY
 
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir Breakfast (9:15)
The opportunity for the choir to eat and speak together before the summer. 

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

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON
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 Bet Tefillah in time for the Sermon and Concluding Prayers. Led by Lynette Chazen and Justin Wise.

Click here  to join online (Meeting ID: 823 4348 7591, Passcode: 234883).
 
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS

SUNDAY 30 JULY

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15) 
Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast, led by Alyth members. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).


MONDAY 31 JULY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00) 
Today: Reuben Sachs – a novel by Amy Levy,  Victorian Poet and Novelist Rabbi Elliott will talk about this novel, the life of Amy Levy and how her writings reflect her views on Jewish life.
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TUESDAY 1 AUGUST
 
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Young Adult Summer Soiree
with Sushi, Spring Rolls and Sparkling Beverages (19:30-20:30)
Join Rabbi Elliott and Sam for a light dinner and delicious drinks on Tu b’Av.  A lovely way to spend a summer evening together before High Holy Days getting to know each other and making sushi together.  Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for information or to let us know that you are coming.
 

THURSDAY 3 AUGUST

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow 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 online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202324).

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes 
Pardes will take a break over August, resuming on Thursday 7 September. 

FRIDAY 4 AUGUST - EREV SHABBAT

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat 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). 


SHABBAT MORNING 5 AUGUST 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) 
Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).

Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS.


SHABBAT AFTERNOON 5 AUGUST 

PRAY 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.

SWAY DAYS - STILL A FEW PLACES LEFT 
Monday 7 - Friday 11 August 

Spend the Summer With Alyth Youth… our fantastic day camp brings together all members from Reception to Year 6.  Situated at Alyth, the scheme has a safe and homely environment, which giving us the flexibility to use our space in exciting and innovative ways.
Please click here to sign up or email phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information. 

BUILDING AT ALYTH
Click here to view previous newsletters. 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. 

ISRAEL TRIP 2023
The Hidden History of Northern Israel
Sunday 29 October – Thursday 2 November 2023

Join us for an exploration of the hidden history of Northern Israel dating back almost 900,000 years.  Together with experts from the region and Rabbi Elliott we will discover and learn about the rich history of the area including two important pre-history sites, a Roman Temple, ancient synagogues, burial grounds of some of our most revered teachers and more recent sites of interest.

Staying in Kibbutz Hotel accommodation, we will travel by air conditioned coach to visit highlights including the archaeological sites of Ein Keshatot, Magdala Synagogue, Nimrod Fortress and Beit Shearim National Park – the burial site of some of most ancient revered teachers.

Cost: £1,850 per person excluding flights
(Cost includes: accommodation for all nights in standard rooms, 3 meals a day, travel by air-conditioned bus, experienced licensed tour guides, a medic/guard, entrance fees to all sites, emergency medical insurance and public liability insurance)

For further details and to join this unique trip, please contact Lynette on 020 8457 8793 or email lynette@alyth.org.uk.

High Holy Days 5784

The High Holy Days this year start in the middle of September.  You will receive tickets and an overview of our schedule in the post the week commencing 21 August. If you have not received them by 1 September, please contact the office on 020 8457 8794 or email alythadmin@alyth.org.uk. 
We will not be posting a detailed programme this year for reasons of cost and the environment.  This will be available online from 21 August.  Printed copies will be available by request from Alyth.

Elul Highlights
The month of Elul begins on Thursday 17 August.  Our Elul programme is full of activities to help you reflect on the past year and prepare for the High Holy Days. 
Click here to see details from Around Alyth.

Tishri Festival dates

Selichot - Saturday 9 September

Erev Rosh Hashanah - Friday 15 September
First Day Rosh Hashanah - Saturday 16 September
Erev Second Day Rosh Hashanah - Saturday 16 September
Second Day Rosh Hashanah - Sunday 17 September

Kol Nidre - Sunday 24 September
Yom Kippur - Monday 25 September

Erev Sukkot - Friday 29 September
Sukkot Morning - Saturday 30 September

Erev Simchat Torah - Friday 6 October
Simchat Torah Morning - Saturday 7 October

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 hospitalization 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.

General Meeting of Congregants to Approve Subscriptions 

Monday 17 July 2023 20:10
with the opportunity to visit the building site at 19:40.

The purpose of the general meeting is for congregants to approve the levels of subscriptions for the coming year, as proposed by the Trustees.  Papers for the meeting are posted here.

Please note that the formal business of the General Meeting starts at 20:10.
In advance of the meeting, there will be the opportunity to gather for a drink, to visit the building site and to hear how the project is progressing.  You are invited to join us on the synagogue forecourt at 19:40.
 
Please click here to see the Agenda and proposed resolution regarding subscriptions.
 
The meeting will be held in person and online. Please click here to register for the meeting.
Click here for to join online (Meeting ID: 842 6307 7285 Passcode: 785089)

FRIDAY 14 JULY  

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.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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 14 JULY 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Student Rabbi Nicola Feuchtwang and Katie Hainbach.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 871 2155 0814 Passcode: 785089). 


SHABBAT MORNING 15 JULY
 
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Colin and Student Rabbi Nicola, with the Alyth Choir.
Click here  to join online (Meeting ID: 867 6639 7230 Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON
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.  With Abi and the Gesher guitarists.
 
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS

SUNDAY 16 JULY

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15) 
Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast, led by Alyth members. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

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.


MONDAY 17 JULY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00) 
Today: Joanna Lam – Pianist 
Joanna began piano lessons at the age of 8 and has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.  Joanna will play pieces          by Chaminade, Ravel, Rachmaninov and others.
 
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 18 JULY

 
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Essentials (20:00) 
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein.  New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk) for more information.
Today's session: 'Jewish theology and Tisha B’Av'
This is the last session before the summer. Essentials will take a break over August and will resume on Tuesday 5 September.          ​​​​​​​
 

THURSDAY 20 JULY

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow 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 online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202324).

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: Should Progressive Jews observe Tisha B’Av?
Join Student Rabbi Nicola as she leads us through some of the themes of Tisha B’Av, through some of the less well-known texts in Jewish tradition, which may provide us with some compelling reasons why progressive Jews may in fact want to continue to mark Tisha B’Av. The course will culminate on Thursday 27 July with a special study service, including the reading of Lamentations.
Today's session: Causeless Hatred       

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

FRIDAY 21 JULY

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.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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 21 JULY

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat Service  (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 881 2381 7063 Passcode: 785089). 


SHABBAT MORNING 22 JULY 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) 
Led by Rabbi Josh with the Alyth choir. Including the B’nei Mitzvah of Ava and Oscar Freedman.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 821 3246 9722 Passcode: 785089)

Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). 

BUILDING AT ALYTH
Click here to view previous newsletters.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. 

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 hospitalization 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.

THIS SHABBAT AT ALYTH:
SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE, RABBI NILES GOLDSTEIN

Including Shabbat Shiur, Saturday 1 July, 09:15
We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Niles Goldstein to Alyth as scholar-in-residence over Shabbat. 
Niles is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom of Napa Valley.  He is an award-winning author of books including 'Gonzo Judaism', 'God at the Edge' and 'The Challenge of the Soul'. His latest book is called 'Eight Questions of Faith'.
Niles will deliver the D’var Torah and Sermon in our shabbat services on Friday 30 July and Saturday 1 July.  On Saturday 1 July at 09:15, he will teach a special shiur on Three Jewish Models of Leadership. 
Please join us in person or online (link below)
You can read more about our special guest at http://nilesgoldstein.com/

FRIDAY 30 JUNE  

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.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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 30 JUNE 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat Service with Guest D'var Torah (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Elliott and Cantor Tamara.
We are delighted to be joined this Shabbat by Rabbi Niles Goldstein, who will begin his weekend with us by giving the D'var Torah this Erev Shabbat.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 848 4413 9985 Passcode: 785089). 

SHABBAT MORNING 1 JULY

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Special Guest Shabbat Shiur (09:15)
Join us for a special shiur on Three Jewish Models of Leadership given by Rabbi Niles Goldstein. 
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Passcode 602287)
 
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Josh. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Toby Glaser, with an unsupervised kids' corner. The sermon will be given by Rabbi Niles Goldstein.
Click here  to join online (Meeting ID: 835 7201 8897 Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Piyyuteinu (10:30)
Our poetry service led by Rabbi Elliott, joining the Beit Tefillah for Torah service and sermon. 
As this week's parasha is Balak, the theme of this service will be "houses and home". If you are coming and have suggestions of readings on that theme, please email elliott@alyth.org.uk.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 824 7112 1763 Passcode: 933033)
 
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS

SHABBAT AFTERNOON 1 JULY

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.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION 
Year 6 at Go Ape (14:00)
An exciting day out at Go Ape for year 6 before they embark on their Bar and Bat Mitzvah journeys. Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information. 

SUNDAY 2 JULY

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15) 
Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast, led by Alyth members. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Sunday Morning Galim (10:00)
Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. SMG provides our youngest members the opportunity to explore their Jewish identity, key Jewish behaviour and rituals and Jewish texts.
 
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
Alyth Choral Society Summer Concert - Haydn: The Creation (19:30)
Tickets are now on sale for Alyth Choral Society's Summer Concert. Please click here for tickets. 

MONDAY 3 JULY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00) 
Today: What's in the News?
Discussion on all the stories that are making the headlines – come with the news item that you want to discuss!

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Book Club: In Person (18:30) 
Join us for a special summer celebration with Alyth Book Club, hosted at a local member’s home. We will be discussing Gloucester Crescent: Me, My Dad and Other Grown-Ups by William Miller. Please do feel welcome to join the event if you have not read the book as it will also be a chance to socialise, discuss possible future books for Book Club and to discuss literature in general.
Please email katie@alyth.org.uk to let her know you will be attending, Katie will then send you the event address.
Book Club then returns on 11 September with “Chicken Wars”, by Adam Leigh.
 
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 4 JULY

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Intensive Hebrew (19:00)
For beginners, to learn the alphabet and basic decoding skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk.
 
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Essentials (20:00) 
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein.  New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk) for more information.
Today's session: 'How does conversion work?  The Bet Din and the Mikveh

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Hebrew Reading Course (20:00)
For those already proficient in Hebrew reading, to continue to develop their skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk.
 
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society 
ACS returns in September. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
 

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Strikeways (09:00-15:30)
​​​​​​​Our exclusive, one day only event, so that your young ones get the chance to spend the day doing something exciting, as well as giving them a chance to experience what is on offer during SWAY Days, and SWAY Away, that will both be running in August. Plus – it gives you a day without worrying what to do about work if your children aren’t at school!
Click here to sign up.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
High Holy Day Choir Rehearsal (19:00)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire Festival services.
 

THURSDAY 6 JULY

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow 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 online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202324).

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: Why should progressive Jews observe Tisha B’Av?
For a long time, progressive Jews have felt uncomfortable about mourning for the destruction of the Temple, and Alyth did not observe Tisha B’Av until 1991. Join Student Rabbi Nicola as she leads us through some of the themes of Tisha B’Av through some of the less well-known texts in Jewish tradition, which may provide us with some compelling reasons why progressive Jews may in fact want to continue to mark Tisha B’Av. The course will culminate on Thursday 27 July with a special study service, including the reading of Lamentations.
Today's session: Because of our sins Why was the First Temple destroyed?

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. 
Contact sam@alyth.org.uk to register for September. 

YOUTH AND EDUCATION 
Year 7 Chavurah Supper (18:30)
Join the Youth and Education Hub and Sam for 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 continue the journey in the most meaningful way by enjoying the company of all those sharing the Bar/Bat Mitzvah journey with you.  

FRIDAY 7 JULY

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.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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 is the last Ruach of term. We resume on Friday 10 September. 

 
EREV SHABBAT 7 JULY

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person, 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 852 9206 9905 Passcode: 785089). 


SHABBAT MORNING 8 JULY 

BE WITH US IN PERSON 
Choir Rehearsal (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 Bar Mitzvah of Theo Magid.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 850 8801 9464 Passcode: 785089)

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Kollot (10:30)
Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan. Led by Rabbi Josh with members of the community reading and teaching Torah.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 847 7940 3480 Passcode: 656996)

Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). 

Good luck to Cantor Tamara

Cantor Tamara will go on maternity leave after our service this Erev Shabbat. 
We wish her well for her new personal and professional adventures over the coming months and years.   

BUILDING AT ALYTH
Click here for this week's building update. Click here to view previous newsletters.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. 

General Meeting of Congregants to Approve Subscriptions 
Monday 17 July 2023, 20:00
We are delighted to invite you to the General Meeting of Congregants to Approve Subscriptions on Monday 17 July 2023. The purpose of the general meeting is for congregants to approve the levels of subscriptions for the coming year as proposed by the Trustees.  Papers will be posted here 21 days before the meeting.

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 hospitalization 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.

As we come together to celebrate Alyth 90 over this weekend, including our special anniversary service on Erev Shabbat, we are also making our plans for the future.  Over the last few months, the Trustee Board has been busy thinking about the coming year.  A letter outlining our plans will be sent to you early next week.  

ALYTH 90 

Tonight 15 June (19:30) - ONLINE ONLY 
Alyth Online Lecture: Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck with Professor Michael Meyer, Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati
A special online lecture with the world’s leading authority on the  history of Progressive Judaism, author of a recent biography of Alyth’s first president
Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 872 7535 1217 Passcode: 785089)
 
Friday 16 June (10:30)
Intergenerational Baby Den
Inviting our youngest members and their parents and grandparents to chugalug into Shabbat together, joined by special guests from among our oldest generation.

Friday 16 June (18:30)
90th Anniversary Erev Shabbat Service 
As in 1933, this year 16 June is a Friday night. Join us for an extended Erev Shabbat Service to celebrate 90 years since the first Alyth service, followed by a special reception with pizza, pimms and prosecco.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 889 3052 5055 Passcode: 785089). 
 
Saturday 17 June (09:15)
Alyth Archives Breakfast Shiur
The opportunity to look together at some of the Alyth archives
Followed by a Shabbat Morning Choral Service or special
Big Bang 90 service

Saturday 17 June (11:00)
Big Bang 90  
Alyth’s famous participative musical tefillah experience for all the family returns for a special celebration of Alyth 90.  Enjoy the joyful sounds of our Big Bang service, with Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and the Big Bang musicians.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 868 6428 1226 Passcode: 032302)
 
Sunday 18 June (17:00)
Alyth 90 Concert: A celebration of choirs and choral music at Alyth
With the Alyth Synagogue Choir and special guests: Alyth
Choral Society, Interfaith Choir, Refugee Drop-In Choir
and Alyth Youth Singers from the generations.
 
Please see the activities in the body of this email (which are highlighted in green font) or click here for the full Alyth 90 programme.

FRIDAY 16 JUNE  

ALYTH 90
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON 
Intergenerational Baby Den: Alyth 90 Special (10:30)
Inviting our youngest members and their parents and grandparents to chugalug into Shabbat together, joined by special guests from among our oldest generation.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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.

ALYTH 90
90th Anniversary Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
As in 1933, this year 16 June is a Friday night. Join us for an extended Erev Shabbat Service to celebrate 90 years since the first Alyth service, followed by a special reception with pizza, pimms and prosecco.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 889 3052 5055 Passcode: 785089). 

SHABBAT MORNING 17 JUNE 

ALYTH 90
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Archives Breakfast Shiur (9:15) 
The opportunity to look together at some of the Alyth archives.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott, Cantor Tamara and Student Rabbi Nicola, with the Alyth Choir. Including the B’nei Mitzvah of Zak and Sofia Michaels.
Click here  to join online (Meeting ID: 881 8267 3704 Passcode: 785089).

ALYTH 90
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Big Bang 90 (11:00) 
Alyth’s famous participative musical tefillah experience for all the family returns for a special celebration of Alyth 90.  Enjoy the joyful sounds of our Big Bang service, with Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and the Big Bang musicians.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 868 6428 1226 Passcode: 032302)
 
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15) 
Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast, led by Alyth members. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Sunday Morning Galim (10:00) 
Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. SMG provides our youngest members the opportunity to explore their Jewish identity, key Jewish behaviour and rituals and Jewish texts. 
Contact sam@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.
 
ALYTH 90
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth 90 Concert (17:00) 
A celebration of choirs and choral music at Alyth
With the Alyth Synagogue Choir and special guests: Alyth Choral Society, Interfaith Choir, Refugee Drop-In Choir and Alyth Youth Singers from the generations.
 

MONDAY 19 JUNE 

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00) 
Today: Piano and Song Recital
Luke Lally Maguire, pianist, makes, a third return to Alyth, this time with Soprano, Brigit Esler who will sing a variety of songs including music by Schubert, Schumann, Lili Boulanger and Sondheim!
 
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 20 JUNE

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Intensive Hebrew 
There is no Hebrew tonight. We resume on Tuesday 27 June. 
 
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Essentials (20:00) 
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein.  New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk) for more information.
Today's session: Marriage              

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Hebrew Reading Course  
There is no Hebrew tonight. We resume on Tuesday 27 June. 
 
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
​​​​​​​

THURSDAY 22 JUNE 

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow 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 online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202324).

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: The Composers of Alyth
Alyth has a rich and diverse range of musical traditions. Join Cantor Tamara for a special series of Pardes to celebrate the composers whose music Alyth has used over the last 90 years
Today: Moshe Rothblum, Nurit Hirsch, Jeff Klepper and Debbie Friedman

YOUTH AND EDUCATION 
Alyth Children's Theatre Presents: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (17:00)
Our drama group for Primary School aged children. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show on 25 June 2023. Click here to book tickets. 

FRIDAY 23 JUNE

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.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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 23 JUNE 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person, including a blessing for all those going on camps and trips this summer. The D’var Torah will be given by Alyth member Margaret Harris, trustee of Jewish Volunteer Network.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 861 2803 2272 Passcode: 785089). 


SHABBAT MORNING 24 JUNE 

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Shiur (09:15) 
Join Rabbi Dalia Marx,  Professor of Liturgy and Midrash at HUC-JIR's campus in Jerusalem, for a special shiur before the Shabbat morning service.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 829 1350 8033 Passcode: 311220)

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) 
Led by Cantor Tamara with the Alyth choir. Including the B’nei Mitzvah of Frankie Grant and Aiden Ezro.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 857 3834 3912 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: 868 2749 2945 Passcode: 038422)

Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). 

Alyth Children's Theatre Presents: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 
Sunday 25 June, 14:30 and 18:00
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s ACT Show: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Jr
Tickets £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and £3 for children (still in school).
Please click here to book your tickets and please spread the word to friends and family! You can also buy tickets on the door. 

BUILDING AT ALYTH
Click here to view previous newsletters.  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. 

General Meeting of Congregants to Approve Subscriptions 
Monday 17 July 2023, 20:00
We are delighted to invite you to the General Meeting of Congregants to Approve Subscriptions on Monday 17 July 2023. The purpose of the general meeting is for congregants to approve the levels of subscriptions for the coming year as proposed by the Trustees.  Papers will be posted here 21 days before the meeting.

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 hospitalization 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 90 
Saturday 10 - Sunday 18 June 

The first ‘Alyth’ service was held on Friday night, 16 June 1933, at 2 Meadway, NW11.  To celebrate, we are delighted to present 10 days of special events in June. 

At the heart of our celebration will be a special service, taking place exactly 90 years to the day of the first service, on Friday 16 June 2023, followed by a special reception with food and drink.  Please join us as we celebrate Alyth's anniversary together.   

Please see the activities in the body of this email (which are highlighted in green font) or click here for the full Alyth 90 programme.

FRIDAY 9 JUNE

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.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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 9 JUNE 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Hannah, Rabbi Elliott and Cantor Tamara. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 853 3162 7233 Passcode: 785089). 


ALYTH 90
SHABBAT MORNING 10 JUNE: NEW MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEER'S SHABBAT
 
On one Shabbat each year we celebrate volunteers and volunteering at Alyth.  This year, our Volunteers’ Shabbat is part of our Alyth 90 celebrations and is taking place in conjunction with the Jewish Volunteer Network.
 
Pre-service breakfast (09:15)
Welcoming new members, and celebrating volunteers and volunteering at Alyth. 
All are welcome to join us for this special breakfast, which will also see the launch of our new booklet about volunteering at Alyth, in partnership with the Jewish Volunteers Network.
Followed by a choice of three services, which include substantial lay involvement, Kollot, Tefillateinu and Gesher.
 
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Kollot (10:30) 
Kollot (our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan) in the Beit Tefillah.  Led by Rabbi Josh and Justin Wise with members of the community reading and teaching Torah. With an unsupervised kids' corner. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 894 5135 9431 Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Tefillateinu (10:30)
A lay-led Shabbat morning service.  Most of our service, the Torah reading, and the D’var Torah will all be led by members of our praying community, supported by Rabbi Elliott.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 876 5008 1827 Passcode: 076574).

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON
Gesher (10:30) Please note the start time 
Our musical 'Gesher' service provides a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life.  With Rabbi Hannah and Abi and the Gesher guitarists.

Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). 

SUNDAY 11 JUNE
 
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.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15) 
Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast, led by Alyth members. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

ALYTH 90
YOUTH AND EDUCATION
The Amazing Alyth 90 Adventure (10:00) 
A special morning for primary school age children, including those at SMG. Journey through 9 decades of Alyth life on the Alyth minibus time machine.
All young people of primary school age are invited to join us.
 
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.
 

MONDAY 12 JUNE 

ALYTH 90
BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social: Alyth 90 Special (14:00) 
Today: The Art and Architecture of Alyth
To celebrate Alyth 90, a special session with Rabbi Josh Levy, looking at the art and architecture that surrounds us.  Part of the Alyth Friendship Project.  All are welcome.  
 
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 13 JUNE

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Intensive Hebrew (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.
 
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Essentials (20:00) 
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein.  New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk) for more information.
Today's session: Birth and childhood                

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Hebrew Reading Course (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 (Meeting ID: 812 5752 6877 Passcode: 461382)
 
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
​​​​​​​

THURSDAY 15 JUNE 

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow 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 online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202324).

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: The Composers of Alyth
There is no Pardes today. We resumer on  Thursday 22 June.               

YOUTH AND EDUCATION 
Alyth Children's Theatre Presents: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (17:00)
Our drama group for Primary School aged children. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show on 25 June 2023. Click here to book tickets. 

ALYTH 90

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Alyth 90: Alyth Online Lecture: Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck (19:30)                 
With Professor Michael Meyer, Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati. A special online lecture with the world’s leading authority on the  history of Progressive Judaism, author of a recent biography of Alyth’s first president
Rabbi Dr Leo Baeck.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 872 7535 1217 Passcode: 785089)

FRIDAY 16 JUNE  

ALYTH 90
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON 
Intergenerational Baby Den: Alyth 90 Special (10:30)
Inviting our youngest members and their parents and grandparents to chugalug into Shabbat together, joined by special guests from among our oldest generation.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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 16 JUNE

ALYTH 90
90th Anniversary Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
As in 1933, this year 16 June is a Friday night. Join us for an extended Erev Shabbat Service to celebrate 90 years since the first Alyth service, followed by a special reception with pizza, pimms and prosecco.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 889 3052 5055 Passcode: 785089). 


SHABBAT MORNING 17 JUNE 

ALYTH 90
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Archives Breakfast Shiur (9:15) 
The opportunity to look together at some of the Alyth archives.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott, Cantor Tamara and Student Rabbi Nicola, with the Alyth Choir. Including the B’nei Mitzvah of Zak and Sofia Michaels.
Click here  to join online (Meeting ID: 881 8267 3704 Passcode: 785089).

ALYTH 90
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Big Bang 90 (11:00) 
Alyth’s famous participative musical tefillah experience for all the family returns for a special celebration of Alyth 90.  Enjoy the joyful sounds of our Big Bang service, with Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and the Big Bang musicians.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 868 6428 1226 Passcode: 032302)
 
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS

SUNDAY 18 JUNE
 
ALYTH 90
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth 90 Concert (17:00) 
A celebration of choirs and choral music at Alyth
With the Alyth Synagogue Choir and special guests: Alyth Choral Society, Interfaith Choir, Refugee Drop-In Choir and Alyth Youth Singers from the generations.

Alyth Children's Theatre Presents: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 
Sunday 25 June, 14:30 and 18:00
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s ACT Show: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Jr
Tickets £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and £3 for children (still in school).
Please click here to book your tickets and please spread the word to friends and family! You can also buy tickets on the door. 

BUILDING AT ALYTH
We are delighted that we have now moved on to the next phase of our building project, with the team responsible for the groundworks of the new building now on site.  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. 

Alyth's Kindergarten is Outstanding

We are delighted that following a recent Ofsted inspection, Alyth Kindergarten has received an outstanding rating in all areas.
Mazel Tov to our Head Teacher, Tor, and to her team.  
See here for the story in the Jewish Chronicle, or here for the full Ofsted report.

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 hospitalization 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.

TOMORROW AND FRIDAY
SHAVUOT 5783
 
Erev Shavuot (Tikkun Leyl Shavuot)
Thursday 25 May, from 19:00
Our Tikkun Leyl Shavuot this year will celebrate the diversity of adult learning and engagement in our community, with a series of sessions bringing the best of Alyth programmes to Shavuot. 
After a short welcome at 19:00, we will enjoy an evening of learning, food, music, prayer and being together.  The timetable of the evening is below.  
Click here for the full Shavuot programme including information about the sessions. 
 
19:15 Issues that divide us and how we find common ground: Revelation (in person and online).  Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 857 6237 7975, Passcode: 785089)
or 19:15 Table Talk with Ruth Nieman, author of Freekeh and The Galilean Kitchen (in person only)
20:15 Dinner together
21:00 Erev Shavuot Service (in person and online). Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 889 6089 5707, Passcode: 429209)
21:45 Alyth Chevruta Project - The Book of Ruth.  Choice of 2 tracks:
Track 1: Chapter 4 in detail (in person and online).  Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 871 2989 1090, Passcode: 311220)
Track 2: Highlights from this season of ACP.
or 21:45 Jewish Music for this Moment - Should I stay or should I go? The soundtrack of the book of Ruth (in person only)
22:45 Refreshments
23:00 Sugyot Every Progressive Jew Should Know - The limits of diversity (in person and online). Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 890 2856 7929, Passcode: 311220)
or 23:00 Alyth Late Night TV Club - S'rugim (in person only)
  
Shavuot morning - Friday 26 May 
07:45 for an 08:00 start Heathboddedut
Welcome the morning with Shacharit and meditation practices on the Heath with Rabbi Elliott and our JMM team.  Meet on the corner of Hampstead Way and Wellgarth Road. 
 
Choir Rehearsal (09:00)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat and Festival Services.

Shavuot morning services (from 10:00)
10:00 Gesher Shavuot (in person only)
Our musical 'Gesher' service provides a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life.

10:15 Choral service (including blessing of our children at 11:00) (in person and online). Includes a supervised kids' corner so parents can pray. Please note the start time.
​​​​​​​Click here to join (Meeting ID: 842 0780 2091 Passcode: 785089)

11:00 Sensory Shavuot (in person only)
A Shavuot service designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. 

FRIDAY 26 MAY AFTERNOON 

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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 26 MAY 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by the Alyth Clergy. The D'var Torah will be given by Alyth member Gloria Abramoff.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 896 6605 0229 Passcode: 785089). 

SHABBAT MORNING 27 MAY 
 
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) 
Led by Cantor Tamara with the Alyth choir. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Savannah Bernstein.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 844 1231 3190 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 Josh with Justin Wise.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 854 1273 8843 Passcode: 496169).

Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). 

SUNDAY 28 MAY
 
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15) 
Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast, led by Alyth members. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).

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.
 

MONDAY 29 MAY: BANK HOLIDAY
Please note the office is closed today. In an emergency, please call 020 8457 8798
 

TUESDAY 30 MAY

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Pizza, Pimms, Popcorn and a Producer (19:30)
Calling all young adults to join us for this one-off film night with our member Lucie Kon from the BBC, for a viewing of a new film with pizza, pimms and popcorn!
The Crown Shyness is an Italian film about Jewish twin brothers with learning difficulties. One is desperate to have sex and the other, desperate for romance. It's an unusual but brilliant film which raises all kinds of questions. Click here for a synopsis and click here to register.
 
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth Choral Society (20:00)
For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.


THURSDAY 1 JUNE 

BE WITH US ONLINE
Mellow 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 online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202324).

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: The Composers of Alyth (13:00)
Alyth has a rich and diverse range of musical traditions. Join Cantor Tamara for a special series of Pardes to celebrate the composers whose music Alyth has used over the last 90 years.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498)