Please find below details of Alyth programming for the next 10 days, up to Sunday 18 July. Next week's email will include information on how we will be responding to the easing of lockdown scheduled for the next day, Monday 19 July.
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THIS EVENING LEARN WITH US Alyth Chevruta Project: Pirkei Avot (19:00-20:00) In the Alyth Chevruta Project, participants are sent a study pack on a Friday containing texts, questions and supporting material to study in chevruta (pairs or small groups). Every following Thursday from 19:00-20:00, we join together for a review session looking at the material, and answering questions coming out of the week of study. Click here(Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259, Passcode: 138638) to join.
FRIDAY 9 JULY
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Baby Den (10:30) 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 now fully booked.
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. There is very limited space in this service, which must be pre-booked by clicking here.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Ruach End of Term Special (17:00-18:00) A special Ruach to end the year. Each of Ruach 1, 2, 3 & 4 will have to work together, in the true spirit of community, harmony and learning, to decipher the clues, beat the clock and race to the finish line. Join us online for something completely different! Click here to join (Meeting ID: 832 9038 5347, Passcode: 727813). Please note this is the last Ruach of term and we will resume in September.
PRAY WITH US Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) With Rabbi Josh 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). Please click here to view the Reform Judaism siddur online.
Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 833 0434 0017, 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 JULY PRAY WITH US Early Start B'nei Mitzvah Service (09:00) An in-person service including the B’nei Mitzvah of Leyla Katz and Miles Fisher. Led by Rabbi Hannah. This service will also be online. Please click here for the special booklet and here for the Torah supplement. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 857 3605 7923, Passcode: 492793).
LEARN WITH US Shabbat Shiur (09:15) Today is the beginning of the month of Av, a month that contains our most mournful of festivals. Take an opportunity to study in preparation for Tisha b’Av, and to consider how the festival fits into our preparations for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. With Rabbi Elliott. Please click herefor the study texts. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Password: 602287).
PRAY WITH US Shabbat Morning Online Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Hannah from the Beit Tefillah. 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 hereto join (Meeting ID: 896 4994 1615, Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot (11:00) Our informal participatory minyan led by Rabbi Josh. There are still a very small number of places for this service, which must be pre booked by clicking here. Please note the start time of 11:00. Please click here for the service supplement and community news with Yarzheit list. The service will also be online. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 873 1281 9113, Passcode: 380602).
PRAY WITH US Afternoon Bat Mitzvah Service (14:30) An in-person mincha service including the Bat Mitzvah of Maya Abrahams. Led by Rabbi Josh. This service will also be online. Please click here for the special booklet and here for the Torah supplement. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 889 3905 4314, Passcode: 785089).
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SUNDAY 11 JULY BE WITH US Alyth Cycling Community (08:20) The Alyth Cycling Community rides resume this coming Sunday. We meet at Alyth at 8.20am.
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).
BE WITH US Biblical Hebrew (11:00-12:00) A programme for those with high level hebrew reading ability. Email 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. This is the last Singing for Pleasure before September. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 731 393 138, Password: 197916) MONDAY 12 JULY
PRAY WITH US Monday Shacharit Online (08:30) Our Monday online Shacharit. This morning with David Baker. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 854 5403 7876, Passcode: 785089).
TUESDAY 13 JULY
LEARN WITH US Hebrew Reading from Scratch (19:00-20:00) Please note there is no class today. We resume on Tuesday 20 July.
LEARN WITH US E-ssentials (20:00-21:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. This week: Jewish theology and Tisha B’Av. 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 14 JULY
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 hereto join (Meeting ID: 810 6650 1155, Password: 847786).
PRAY WITH US Wednesday Ma'ariv (20:00-20:45) Join us for a mid-week evening service led by Alyth members. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 880 9384 2526, Passcode: 543468).
THURSDAY 15 JULY
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: Understanding Funeral Liturgy(13:00-14:00) The funeral service is one of the liturgies in our canon that is often used but rarely studied. In this special Pardes course, we will explore the prayers of the funeral service with Rabbi Elliott. This week: Daniel’s Hope and Qohelet’s Hopelessness. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498).
LEARN WITH US Alyth Chevruta Project (19:00-20:00) See above for details. Click hereto join(Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259, Passcode: 138638).
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FRIDAY 16 JULY
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Baby Den In Person (10:30) 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. These services must be pre-booked by clicking here.
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. There is very limited space in this service, which must be pre-booked by clicking here.
PRAY WITH US Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Hannah, Rabbi Elliott and Cantor Tamara for the Erev Shabbat service from the Beit Tefillah. Please remember that this service is online only. Click here (Meeting ID: 812 4289 3005 Passcode: 785089).
SATURDAY 17 JULY PRAY WITH US Early Start Bar Mitzvah Service (09:00) An in-person service including the Bar Mitzvah of Josh Jungbacke. Led by Rabbi Elliott in the Sukkah. This service will also be online. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 826 0068 9558 Passcode: 221322).
BE WITH US Synagogue Choir Rehearsal Online (09:15) Online Choir Rehearsal. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 836 0523 2483, Password: 943829)
PRAY WITH US Shabbat Morning Online Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Elliott from our Beit Tefillah. Please remember that this service is online only. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 853 7390 5808 Passcode: 785089).
FOR RUACH 4 FAMILIES Service for Ruach 4 Families (10:30) Join Rabbi Hannah, Mike and Sophie for a special service for participants of Ruach 4 and their families. This service is designed to help you navigate your way through a Shabbat morning service, so that you feel equipped to participate on your big day. Spaces are limited, so please sign up with only one parent/guardian. This service must be pre booked by clicking here.
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TISHA B'AV
Saturday 17 July Erev Tisha B'av (22:00) Join Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Josh for an evening of study, song, and the chanting of Lamentations as we explore the meaning of Tisha B'Av in our current moment. This service will be multi-access and will have limited in-person attendance in our new Sukkah space. Click here to book in person. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 896 7856 8294 Passcode: 785089).
Sunday 18 July Sunday Shacharit In-Person Special for Tisha B'av (09:30) A special in-person lay-led minyan. This service will take place outside to allow congregational singing, and will also include a short study session with Rabbi Elliott. This service must be pre booked by clicking here. The service will also be online. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 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.
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.
