PURIM AT ALYTH Purim is next Thursday 25 - Friday 26 February Click here for a teaser of what might be to come (this will make much more sense if you have seen Staged) Full details of Purim are below.
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THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY EVENING
LEARN WITH US Alyth Chevruta Project (19:00-20:00) The last sessions in this series of the Alyth Chevruta Project looking at Mishnah Megillah. The Alyth Chevruta Project will return a little later in the year. To find out more, contact Rabbi Josh (josh@alyth.org.uk) or Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk). Click here to join this evening's meeting (Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259, Passcode: 138638).
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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).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Please note that there is no Ruach this week for half term.
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. 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: 811 9647 7375, 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 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, with Rabbi Elliott joining from his home. The service includes the Bat Mitzvah of Yuval Hadas. 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: 840 8026 9383, Passcode: 785089). PRAY WITH US Shacharit Deconstructed: Liturgical Reform (10:30) How and why does our liturgy differ from classical liturgies? What have been the driving principles of liturgical reform over the last 200 years, and how are they expressed in our siddur? 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. Please click here to download the additional resources (this will be availiable from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). Click here to join (Meeting ID: 831 3492 5263, Passcode: 692087).
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SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY 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).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Please note that there is no SMG this week for half term.
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.
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MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY PRAY WITH US Monday Shacharit (08:30) Our Monday online Shacharit. This morning with Rabbi Elliott. 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 23 FEBRUARY
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Year 9 Hadracha (17:30-18:30) Our leadership training course covering teamwork, programme development, leading songs/games, role modelling, public speaking and much more! This is a great way to reconnect with your Alyth peers and build a future with your community. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 837 4994 1137, Passcode: 500794).
LEARN WITH US Hebrew Reading from Scratch (19:00-20:00) Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman, who has been one of the UK’s leading Synagogue-based Jewish educators for the last few decades. Take an hour a week in term time to learn to read Hebrew from scratch. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 909 882 685, Password: 686711).
LEARN WITH US E-ssentials: Purim (20:00-21:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. This week: Preparing for Purim Click here to join (Meeting ID: 668 234 069 Password: 419681). 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 24 FEBRUARY BE WITH US News, Views & Schmooze (11:00-12:00) Join us for an hour of schmooze to discuss what is going on in the world around us. Led by volunteers from the Soup and Schmooze group and Lynette. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 810 6650 1155, Password: 847786). 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 25 FEBRUARY
PRAY WITH US Thursday Shacharit (08:30) Our Thursday online Shacharit. This morning with Cantor Tamara. 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: 'Esther' with Cantor Tamara. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361, Password: 019498).
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THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY - EREV PURIM 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! Ingredients needed: 1 cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup vegetable oil, 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ cup orange juice, 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 cup fruit preserves, any flavor and grease proof paper. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 897 7936 6182, Passcode: 311220).
PURIM 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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 867 3425 3753, Passcode: 785089).
Ma'ariv and Megillah reading (21:30) After a break for dinner, join us for our evening service and reading of the Megillah, led by Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Colin. 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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 843 4944 8902, Passcode: 311220).
FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY - PURIM
PURIM FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY Purim Shacharit and Megillah reading (08:30) Join us for our online Purim Shacharit and Megillah reading with Rabbi Elliott, Rabbi hannah and Cantor Tamara. 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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 874 9113 0328, Passcode: 785089).
PURIM FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Purim Baby Den (10:30-11:00) 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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 142 813 452, Passcode: 346202).
PURIM FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Purim Pre-Shabbat Story Time (16:30-17:00) Those pre-school in age are invited to join us for a special Purim story and to welcome in Shabbat together. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 423 529 768, Passcode: 785089).
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FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY
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 Elliott and Cantor Tamaraas they lead the Erev Shabbat service from the Beit Tefillah. Please remember that this service is online only. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 852 1528 5223, Passcode: 785089).
SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY
A special Shabbat morning with two ways to begin your day before coming together at 10:30.
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 Early Start Online Service with Torah Breakout (09:30) Join Rabbi Josh and Cantor Tamara at 9:30 as we take extra time over the early part of the morning service. At 10:15 we will pause for some silence (or a cup of coffee) as we e-welcome the rest of the community, and prepare for the Bar’chu which will be sung at 10:30. This special musical service will also include three pre-recorded pieces from our choir. At the Torah service, Rabbi Elliott will be offering the opportunity to study the parashat hashavua in a special breakout session. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 831 7372 8510, Passcode: 785089).
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SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY
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).
PURIM 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). Click here to join (Meeting ID: 844 4569 3329, Passcode: 138638).
BE WITH US SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF CONGREGANTS Building Development (10:30) 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.
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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SAVE THE DATES:
Alyth Book Club Monday 1 March (18:30-19:30) This month's book is "Shtum" by Jem Lester. 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).
Tea-time Concert with Katie and Tom Sunday 7 March (16:00) Join Katie and Tom for a live concert streamed directly into your home. This varied programme will include repertoire from the operas, musicals and more. For all the community.
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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.
