Engaging with our neighbours is central to our Jewish values. As Jews, we cannot be bystanders in the issues that surround us.
The Hippodrome in Golders Green, formerly the Church of El-Shaddai, was bought in July 2017 for use as a centre for Muslim communal activity and prayer. Since then it has been at the centre of an ongoing planning row with Barnet Council, and the focus of a campaign by groups opposed to the establishment of such a centre in Golders Green. This week, after a prolonged planning process, Barnet Council opened a second public consultation on the Markaz’s application.
How do we, as near neighbours respond?
Join us on Tuesday 16 February 2021 from 19:00-20:00 for a special evening open to all places of worship in the local area to find out more about the issues. We will welcome members of the Markaz to learn more about their community and how they use the building, will find out more about the planning issues involved, and will also learn about some of the broader campaigns including the involvement of anti-Muslim organisations from outside the area.
Please register to attend by clicking here. When you register you will receive a Zoom link to the meeting.
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THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY EVENING
LEARN WITH US Alyth Chevruta Project (19:00-20:00) Chevruta is a classical form of Jewish study, in which two people grapple with the text together. In the Alyth Chevruta Project, participants are sent a study pack on a Friday containing texts, questions and supporting material to study in chevruta. This pack is also uploaded to www.alyth.org.uk/chevruta. Every following Thursday from 19:00-20:00, Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Elliott host a review session looking at the material, and answering questions coming out of the week of study. In the lead-up to Purim, ACP is studying Tractate Megillah of the Mishnah. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259, Passcode: 138638).
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FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES 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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 142 813 452, Passcode: 346202).
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Pre-Shabbat Story Time (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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 423 529 768, Passcode: 785089).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Ruach (17:15-18:15) Join Mike & Sophie and our team of madrichim, who will help you to engage with Torah and offer breakout spaces during the sessions to connect with your Ruach cohort. Ruach 4:As we are currently unable to deliver an in-person mentoring programme, Mike will also be in contact with students individually in the month of their ceremony to arrange support for the writing of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Prayer. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 832 9038 5347, Passcode: 727813). Please note there is no Ruach next week, 19 February.
PRAY WITH US Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah as 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: 897 7835 4812, 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 13 FEBRUARY
BE WITH US Synagogue Choir Rehearsal (9:15-10:15) Online choir rehearsal. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 836 0523 2483, Password: 943829).
BE WITH US JMM on Saturday (9:15-10:15) 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: 844 520 435, Password: 753749).
PRAY WITH US Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Hannah from the Beit Tefillah, with the sermon given by Cantor Tamara, who will also be giving it in Kollot. The service includes the Bat Mitzvah of Jamie O'Brien, as well as Hallel as it is Rosh Chodesh. Please remember that this service is online only. Please click here to download the Torah portion 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: 831 7372 8510, Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US Kollot Online (10:30) Our informal participatory minyan, which this week also includes Hallel as it is Rosh Chodesh, and three Torah readings as it is also Shabbat Shekalim! Led by Rabbi Josh and Cantor Tamara from Alyth, with Justin Wise leading from home. Cantor Tamara will be giving the sermon in both of our Shabbat morning services. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 818 9434 1781, Passcode: 311220).
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SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY LEARN WITH US Please note that there is no SMG this week for half term.
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).
LEARN WITH US Biblical Hebrew (11:00-12:00) A programme for those with high level hebrew reading ability. Please email Edward Gold at 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 Singing for Pleasure (15:00-16:00) Join Viv and sing songs from the shows, Israeli folksongs, songs from the 60s and much, much more. No need to audition, read music or feel intimidated. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 731 393 138, Password: 197916).
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MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY PRAY WITH US Monday Shacharit (08:30) Our Monday online Shacharit. This morning with Cantor Tamara. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 854 5403 7876, Passcode: 785089)
BE WITH US Craft, Chat and Cuppa! (15:00-16:00) This group made over 100 gifts for the Refugee Drop-in. They are now thinking of other things to make, with many people joining to get encouragement to finish their past projects. Join Brenda and the Craft, Chat and Cuppa group for a good chat! Click here to join (Meeting ID: 588 095 846, Password: 468060).
TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY
BE WITH US Markaz El Tathgheef El Eslami – A special evening event (19:00) See above for more details. Please register to attend by clicking here. When you register you will receive a Zoom link to the meeting.
BE WITH US Alyth Choral Society (20:00-22:00) Click here to join (Meeting ID: 976 4873 3959 Password: 113568). For Choral Society Members only.
WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 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 18 FEBRUARY
PRAY WITH US Thursday Shacharit (08:30) Our Thursday online Shacharit. 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).
LEARN WITH US Pardes (13:00-14:00) Each week in February we will look at a different character from the megillah with a different member of the Alyth Clergy. This week: 'Ahasuerus' with Rabbi Colin. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361, Password: 019498).
LEARN WITH US Alyth Chevruta Project (19:00-20:00) See above for more details.
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FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES 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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 142 813 452, Passcode: 346202).
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Pre-Shabbat Story Time (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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 423 529 768, Passcode: 785089).
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, Passcode: 035091).
PRAY WITH US Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Elliott as they lead the Erev Shabbat service from the Beit Tefillah. Please remember that this service is online only. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 811 9647 7375, Passcode: 785089)
SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY
BE WITH US Synagogue Choir Rehearsal (9:15-10:15) Online choir rehearsal. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 836 0523 2483, Password: 943829).
PRAY WITH US Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Hannah from the Beit Tefillah. The service includes the Bat Mitzvah of Yuval Hadas. Please remember that this service is online only. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 840 8026 9383, Passcode: 785089). PRAY WITH US Shacharit Deconstructed, (10:30) A special study service with Rabbi Josh from his home in which we take apart the morning service to understand more about its origins, structure and core ideas. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 831 3492 5263, Passcode: 692087).
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SAVE THE DATE - PURIM AT ALYTH
TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY Essentials: Preparing for Purim (20:00) Join us to learn more about Purim and the Megillah.
THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY - EREV PURIM FOR FAMILIES Hamantaschen Bake-Off (16:30) You can't have a celebration without treats, so let's get our baking hats on once more this year and cook out some tasty triangles. Whether it's Haman's pockets, hats, or ears, these deliciously filled biscuits help to remind us of our survival through the years!
FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY The Great Alyth Interactive Purim Spiel (19:00) Have you ever wondered what would happen if Vashti went to the banquet, or Mordechai bowed down to Haman? Join us for our choose your own adventure Purim Spiel, where you decide what happens next. Ma'ariv and Megillah reading (21:30) Join us for our evening service and reading of the Megillah. Please let sam@alyth.org.uk know that you are coming so we can send you a section of the Megillah to read from home if you wish.
FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY - PURIM
FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY Purim Shacharit and Megillah reading (08:30) Join us for our online Purim Shacharit and Megillah reading. Please let sam@alyth.org.uk know that you are coming so we can send you a section of the Megillah to read from home if you wish.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Purim Baby Den (10:30) Join us over Zoom in fancy dress for a special Baby Den for Purim with Rabbi Hannah. Sing Baby Den songs, dance to a shabbat and Purim beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.
Purim Story Time (16:30) Those pre-school in age are invited to join us for a special Purim story and to welcome in Shabbat together.
SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY FOR FAMILIES SMG PURIM SPECIAL (10:00) If you missed the Megillah or simply want to hear it all over again, join us as we restart our term with a celebratory interactive megillah reading! Expect characters, fancy dress, treasure hunts and more! For all children Reception - Yr6 (+families).
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SAVE THE DATE - Sunday 28 February, 10:30 Special General Meeting of Congregants Building Development
The need to renew and repair our building remains. A Special Meeting of Congregants to consider and approve proposals to proceed with the redevelopment of the building will be held on Sunday 28 February. Click here to register.
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ALYTH CYCLING COMMUNITY'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Mazel Tov to the Alyth Cycling Community for reaching 10 years of community cycling this Sunday 14 February, riding thousands of miles and raising thousands of pounds for important causes over the years. A big "THANK YOU", to everyone who has participated and supported the ACC over the last 10 years, it is this support that has kept us all going.
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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.
Some of our partner organisations are also running programmes during this period. Click here to see additional programming offered by Reform Judaism that you are invited to join.
