CHANUKAH MINIBUS TOUR (17:30-18:30) Tonight the minibus will be driving a route around Hendon and Mill Hill. Go to www.alyth.org.uk/alythchanukah for the minibus route and approximate timing. Click here to join on Zoom and see where the bus is on it's journey (Meeting ID: 825 1665 7088, Passcode: 785089). If you are coming out to meet the Alyth bus, please remember the rule of six if you see other Alyth members. IN-PERSON LIGHTING ON THE FORECOURT (19:00) Join us for an in-person chanukiah lighting.These services will be on the forecourt and subject to strict distancing and protective measures to protect staff and members. Please make sure that you wear appropriate clothing. Doughnuts and drinks will be served. This is fully booked. BE WITH US Last Night Chanukah Concert (20:00-21:00) Join Katie Hainbach, Cantor Tamara and Juliane Gallant for a concert inspired by the Festival of Lights. Enjoy songs across the genres, with something for all ages; music to bring light into your homes on a dark winter's evening. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 830 1188 1334, Passcode: 785089).
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FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN-PERSON Baby Den (10:30-11:00) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat with Rabbi Hannah. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children. This service is fully booked.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN-PERSON Pre-Shabbat Story Time Live in the Sukkah (16:30-17:00) Those pre-school in age are invited to join Rabbi Hannah for a pre shabbat story to help bring in shabbat. This service is fully booked.
BE WITH US JMM on Friday (17:15-18:15) Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage, especially in these challenging times. Click here to join on Zoom (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).
PRAY WITH US Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamaraas they lead the Erev Shabbat service from the Beit Tefillah. Please remember that this service is online only. We invite you to have Shabbat candles and Kiddush ready in advance of the service so that we can join together in these moments from our homes. Please click here to download the Shabbat Supplement for Friday night and the Community News with Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon). Please click here to view the Reform Judaism siddur online. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 863 0849 4160, Passcode: 785089). If you do not wish to use Zoom, then the "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel. This can be accessed by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS.
SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER PRAY WITH US Bar Mitzvah Early Start Service (9:00) Rabbi Elliott is leading an early Shabbat morning service from the Youth Hall to mark the Bar Mitzvah of Jonathan Darmon. Please click here to download the Torah sheet and service booklet. You can join this service online by: Clicking here to join (Meeting ID: 850 5671 6841, Passcode: 214259).
LEARN WITH US Shiur: Joseph was well built and handsome - what difference does it make how people look in the bible? (9:15-10:15) Joseph is one of a number of biblical characters whose physical appearance is commented on in the bible. Join Cantor Tamara as she explores these different descriptions and the role looks play in our biblical stories. Why does it seem to matter so much to the authors of our narrative? Click here to join by Zoom (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Password: 602287).
PRAY WITH US Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Elliott and Katie Hainbach from the Beit Tefillah with piano accompaniment. Please remember that this service is online only. Please click here to download the Torah sheet and the Community News with Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon). Please click hereto view the Reform Judaism siddur online. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 844 5922 7213, Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN-PERSON Big Bang (11:00) Our musical family service returns, led by Rabbi Hannah, Cantor Tamara and the Big Bang musicians. There is limited space in this service, which must be pre-booked. This service is fully booked.
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SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER PRAY WITH US Sunday Shacharit (9:00-10:00) Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast (please provide your own bagels…) Led by our lay members from their homes. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).
BE WITH US Alyth Cycling Community - Festive Lights of London Rides A slow fun ride, open to all abilities, that takes around London. We will leave at Alyth at 15:30 and expect to be back at 18:30. Please book by emailing laurancemendoza@aol.com. There is a miximum of 6 riders, wearing helmet and having lights is compulsory. The ride will be repeated on Sunday 27 December
MONDAY 21 DECEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN-PERSON Monday Shacharit (08:30) Small in-person Shacharit Services every Monday in the Youth Hall. This morning with Cantor Tamara. Click here to sign up.
BE WITH US Craft, Chat and Cuppa! (15:00-16:00) Join Brenda and the Craft, Chat and Cuppa group who are making small presents for the Alyth Refugee Drop-in participants. Please join us in knitting a scarf or beany hat, silk flowers, or even creating collage pictures. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 588 095 846, Password: 468060).
WEDNESDAY 23 DECEMBER
PRAY WITH US Wednesday Ma’ariv Online (20:00-20:45) Join us for a mid-week evening service led by Alyth members. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 880 9384 2526, Passcode: 543468).
THURSDAY 24 DECEMBER
PRAY WITH US Thursday Shacharit Online (8:30) Our Thursday Shacharit online. This morning with Rabbi Elliott. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 854 8574 6664, Passcode: 785089).
BE WITH US Mellow Chair Yoga (11:00-12:00) Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing! Less active participants can do allthe movements sitting in a chair. Please click here to sign up and to pay online. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 616 879 143, Password: 797658).
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FRIDAY 25 DECEMBER
PRAY WITH US Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Elliottas he leads the Erev Shabbat service from his home. Please remember that this service is online only. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 822 1684 4962, Passcode: 785089).
SATURDAY 26 DECEMBER PRAY WITH US IN-PERSON Early Start In-Person Service (9:00) An in-person Shabbat morning service in the Youth Hall with Rabbi Elliott. Places are limited and must be pre-booked. The service will be subject to strict distancing and protective measures to protect staff and members. Click here to sign up.
PRAY WITH US Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Elliott, Rabbi Colin and Katie Hainbach from the Beit Tefillah. Please remember that this service is online only. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 838 9894 3279, Passcode: 785089).
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ALYTH CHEVRUTA PROJECT
RUNNING IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2021 PLEASE SIGN UP BY 18 DECEMBER
Beginning in January 2021, we invite you to join us in a special learning project for the whole community. Chevruta is a classical form of Jewish study, in which two people grapple with a text together. The Talmud declares, “Two students learning together sharpen one another”. Throughout January and February 2021, in the lead-up to Purim, the Alyth Chevruta Project will set-up and support study in pairs of Tractate Megillah of the Mishnah.
Why Chevruta? Chevruta is the perfect study for our complicated times as it can be done flexibly at a convenient time, in-person or online, and keeping to the rule of six. It is also a great introduction to text study as it can be done in partnership with someone with similar experience and at your own pace.
How will it work? Every Friday, starting on 1 January, participants will be sent a study pack containing texts, questions and supporting material to study in chevruta. Every following Thursday from 19:00-20:00, a member of the clergy team will host a review session looking at the material, and answering questions coming out of the week of study.
How do I find a study partner? If you have a partner in mind, please approach them directly, and let us know about your pair by clicking here. You can also for a group of three if you would prefer. We can also find you a suitable study partner from within the community, based on your study experience and how and when you are available to study. Please click here to complete the online form. Please make sure that you register by Friday 18 December.
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Alyth Book Club Monday 4 January, 18:30
This month's book is The Extra by A.B. Yehoshua. Click here for more information about the book. Join Rabbi Colin and Katie for our monthly Book Club discussion. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 816 0975 2765, Passcode: 785089).
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Financial Support - How we can help
We believe that everybody who wishes should feel able to be a member of Alyth irrespective of ability to pay. In these difficult times, please do not leave the shul for financial reasons. If you are facing financial challenges, do not hesitate to contact us.
As well as discussing the level of your annual synagogue contribution, we can help you to access a number of Alyth funds that are specifically here to help our members in times of challenge. Please contact Lynette at lynette@alyth.org.uk or Rabbi Josh at josh@alyth.org.uk
If you feel able to support other Alyth members in financial difficulty at this time, please email Rabbi Josh at josh@alyth.org.uk
Please remember that we also have two special numbers in addition to the main synagogue number: Alyth Careline – 020 8457 8798 This will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team between 08:00 and 21:00. Emergency Careline – 07726 631808 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.
