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FRIDAY 9 APRIL

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).

PRAY WITH US
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30)
Join Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara for the Erev Shabbat service from the Beit Tefillah.  Please remember that this service is online only.
Please click here to download the Erev Shabbat Supplement and the Community News with Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon). 
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 view the Reform Judaism siddur online.

Click here to join (Meeting ID: 833 1000 5217, 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 10 APRIL

PRAY WITH US
Early Start Bat Mitzvah Service (09:00)
An in-person service including the Bat Mitzvah of Rebekah Stone. Led by Rabbi Hannah in the Youth Hall. This service will also be online. 
Please click here to download the Torah supplement and the Community News with Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon). 
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 882 5474 1894, Passcode: 311220).

BE WITH US
Synagogue Choir Rehearsal (09:15-10:15)
Online choir rehearsal. 
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 836 0523 2483, Password: 943829).

BE WITH US
JMM on Saturday (09:15-10:15)
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 (Meeting ID: 844 520 435, Password: 753749).

PRAY WITH US
Shabbat Morning Online Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara from the Beit Tefillah. The sermon will be given by Rabbi Hannah.
Please click here to download the Torah supplement and the Community News with Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon). 
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 890 9524 9163, Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US
Kollot In Person and Online (10:30)
Our informal participatory minyan led by Rabbi Josh, Cantor Tamara, Rabbi Hannah and Justin Wise.  The Dvar Torah will be given by Rabbi Hannah.
Please click here to download the Torah supplement and the Community News with Yahrzeit list (these will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon). 
This service is now full for in-person participation, but can also be joined online.  Click here to join (Meeting ID: 896 0265 3398, Passcode: 311220).

SUNDAY 11 APRIL 

BE WITH US
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:30)
Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast (please provide your own bagels…) Led by Alyth 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).

MONDAY 12 APRIL

PRAY WITH US 
Monday Shacharit Online 
Our regular Shacharit service will be held on Tuesday 13 April to celebrate Rosh Chodesh. See below for details. 

BE WITH US
Craft, Chat and Cuppa (15:00-16:00)
Creating gifts for Homeless Action in Barnet and small cuddly toys for children to be distributed via food banks. If you have any unused wool or fabric please consider helping by donating it to the project. 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 13 APRIL

PRAY WITH US 
Rosh Chodesh Shacharit Online (08:30)
A special service for Rosh Chodesh Iyar including the singing of Hallel. Led by Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 886 3849 5393, Passcode: 785089).

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 (20:00-21:00)
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. 
This week: The Shoah and Israel in Jewish Life.
This session falls between Yom HaShoah and Yom HaAtzmaut. We will explore these days, and the continuing role of the Holocaust and Israel in our Jewish lives.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 668 234 069 Password: 419681).

 
WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL

YOM HAZIKARON AND YOM HAATZMAUT
(from 19:00)
We are delighted to be joining with Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism for an evening of celebration from 19:00.
See the top of the email for the detailed programme. 
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THURSDAY 15 APRIL

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 all the 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: Yom HaAtzmaut Special (13:00-14:00)
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498).
See above for more details.

LEARN WITH US 
Alyth Chevruta Project: Pirkei Avot (19:00-20:00)
Chevruta is a classical form of Jewish study, in which two people grapple with the text together. 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.
During the Omer, ACP is studying Pirkei Avot. 
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259 Passcode: 138638).

FRIDAY 16 APRIL

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Baby Den In Person (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 Baby Den is now full. 

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Pre-Shabbat Story Time (16:30-17:00)
Those pre-school in age are invited to join us 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 Starters Meeting (17:15-18:15)
For all families (parent and child) joining Ruach 1 this term, we are hosting a new starters meeting, where we will explore the programme, year ahead and post-BM future with Alyth. 
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 832 9038 5347, Passcode: 727813).
 
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 (Meeting ID: 977 611 369, Passcode: 035091).

PRAY WITH US 
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30)
With Rabbi Hannah, Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott.
Please remember that this service is online only.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 860 5566 1671, Passcode: 785089).

SATURDAY 17 APRIL

PRAY WITH US
Early Start Bat Mitzvah Service (09:00)
An in-person service including the Bat Mitzvah of Ella van Reeuwijk.
Led by Cantor Tamara in the Youth Hall.
This service will also be online.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 847 8719 1423, Passcode: 174549).
 
LEARN WITH US
Shabbat Shiur: Disability and Inclusion (09:15-10:15)
Join Rabbi Hannah and Lynette Sunderland who will welcome Tracey Lazard from Inclusion London UK, an organisation promoting equality for the London’s 1.2 million deaf and disabled people. Together we will explore how disabled people face everyday life, how Covid-19 has impacted on their lives and why working with disabled people and organisations is vital.
Click here  to join (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Password: 602287).

PRAY WITH US
Shabbat Morning Online Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott from the Beit Tefillah.The sermon will be given by Rabbi Colin.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 862 6535 1618, Passcode: 785089).

PRAY WITH US
Big Bang In Person and Online (11:00)
Our musical family service, led by Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara. There is very limited space in this service, which can now be pre-booked by  clicking here. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1081 4435, Passcode: 194827).

SAVE THE DATES

BE WITH US
Tea-time Concert with Katie and Tom
Sunday 18 April (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.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 851 9156 1331, Passcode: 854791).
 
BE WITH US 
Alyth’s Online Iftar 2021: ‘Body and Soul’
Tuesday 27 April (18:45-20:21)
Join us for Alyth’s eighth annual Iftar.
Once again, we cannot welcome guests into our synagogue, nor can we eat together, but we can still come together as a wider community to learn from one another and to study.
This year’s event will once again take the form of a Pre Iftar Study Evening on the theme this year of ‘Body and Soul’.  We will conclude in time for those who are fasting to eat in their own homes “off camera”.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.

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

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

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. Click here for activities by other organisations.