BE WITH US Alyth’s Online Iftar 2021: ‘Body and Soul’ Tuesday 27 April (Programme: 19:00-20:21) Those who wish are invited to join welcome groups from 18:45 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. From 6:45 – 7:00pm, there will be an opportunity for those who wish to begin the evening by meeting new friends and old, in a small breakout room hosted by an Alyth member. The formal programme will begin at 7:00pm with an opening ceremony followed by a choice of sessions in which Jewish and Muslim teachers will explore different aspects of our theme in a more intimate environment for learning and discussion. We will come together for the call to prayer, finishing in time for those who are fasting to eat in their homes off camera. Click here to register and receive the Zoom link. You are welcome to share this event with others, but please ask them to pre-register rather than directly sharing the Zoom link.
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THURSDAY 15 APRIL EVENING
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. 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. This Thursday from 19:00-20:00 join Rabbi Elliott for our weekly 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 hereto join (Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259 Passcode: 138638).
arzenu / ARZA / IMPJ 15-17 April 2021 During the Shabbat after Yom HaAtzmaut, Reform Jews from around the world are invited to join online sessions organised by Arzenu, ARZA US and IMPJ. Click here for further details and to register.
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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. 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 hereto join (Meeting ID: 860 5566 1671, 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
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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 Online: 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. 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: 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. Please click here to download special booklet. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1081 4435, Passcode: 194827).
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SUNDAY 18 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).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Alyth Sunday Mornings (10:00-11:00) Please note that we resume on Sunday 25 April.
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 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).
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MONDAY 19 APRIL PRAY WITH US Monday Shacharit Online (08:30) Our Thursday 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) 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).
LEARN WITH US Does it matter how we put our shoes on in the morning? (19:00-20:15) As part of the Lyons Learning Project's season on Progressive Revelation, join Rabbi Josh to explore the role of Halakhah in our lives today. This course is free to attend. To register and for more information, go to https://www.lyonslearning.org.uk/
TUESDAY 20 APRIL
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: Prayer 1. The first of two sessions looking at Prayer and the Liturgy. In this session we will look at the role of prayer in our lives, and the building blocks of the liturgy. . 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 21 APRIL
BE WITH US News, Views and 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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 810 6650 1155, Password: 84778).
PRAY WITH US Wednesday Ma'ariv (11:00-12:00) Join us for a mid-week evening service led by Alyth members. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 880 9384 2526, Passcode: 543468). THURSDAY 22 APRIL
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: Dragons and Monsters and Golems — Oh, My! (13:00-14:00) Join Cantor Tamara for a St. George's Day themed Pardes where we will explore dragons, sea monsters, and other mythical creatures found in our Biblical texts. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498).
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 hereto join (Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259 Passcode: 138638).
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FRIDAY 23 APRIL
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Baby Den (10:30-11:00) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat with Cantor Tamara. 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 Cantor Tamara for a pre Shabbat story to help bring in Shabbat. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 423 529 768, Passcode: 785089).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Ruach 1-4 (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. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 832 9038 5347, Passcode: 727813).
PRAY WITH US Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Josh, Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott for the Erev Shabbat service from the Beit Tefillah. Please remember that this service is online only. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 837 6420 8658, Passcode: 785089).
SATURDAY 24 APRIL PRAY WITH US Early Start Bar Mitzvah Service (09:00) An in-person service including the Bar Mitzvah of Blake Evans. Led by Rabbi Josh in the Youth Hall. This service will also be online. 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 Cantor Tamara from the Beit Tefillah. The sermon will be given by Rabbi Elliott. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 842 9410 7775, Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US Imrei Finu In Person and Online (10:30) Please note this time is different to what was originally advertised. A special Imrei Finu service led by Rabbi Josh. Imrei Finu includes lots of singing to new and familiar melodies, davening and space for personal prayer, as well as an informal Torah reading. There is very limited space in this service. There is very limited space for this service, which can now be pre-booked by clicking here. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 896 0265 3398, Passcode: 311220).
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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. Click here for activities by other organisations.
