This year’s High Holy Days are more complex than ever before. At this time of uncertainty, some of our members feel ready to return in person, while for others this is still not possible. Our programme this year reflects this diversity of need, with a comprehensive online programme and a rolling programme of in-person services in the marquee at the Sternberg Centre.
Full details, including how to book in to the in-person services, will be with you in the last week in August.
In the meantime please save the dates:
Erev Rosh Hashanah (Monday 6 September) 1st Day Rosh Hashanah (Tuesday 7 September) 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah (Wednesday 8 September) Kol Nidre (Wednesday 15 September) Yom Kippur (Thursday 16 September )
SECURITY & STEWARDING Whilst our rolling programme of in-person services will look slightly different to a “normal” year, we will still require volunteer security and stewards to keep us safe and to help us find the services. In the coming weeks you will receive emails with a security or stewarding shift. If you are comfortable fulfilling this shift please do accept it. If you do not receive an email but are happy to volunteer at some point over the HHDs, please email adam@alyth.org.uk. Thank you.
MACHZORIM COLLECTION There are two ways to access the Prayer Books. All of the liturgy will be available online, via the Reform Movement website. However, for the quality of the experience, we strongly recommend the use of physical copies and will have these available to borrow from the synagogue.
On Rosh Hashanah we will be using the Draft Rosh Hashanah Machzor and on Yom Kippur we will be using the ‘old’ Days of Awe Machzor.
If you are attending the in-person shabbat services on Friday 27/Saturday 28 August and Friday 3/Saturday 4 September you will be able to collect a machzor whilst at Alyth.
There will also be the opportunity to collect machzorim throughout the day on Thursday 2 September between 10:00-17:00 and Sunday 5 September between 10:00-12:00.
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NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
We are delighted that our in-person services over the next two weeks will be outside, in order to allow as many members as feel able to join us in the safest way possible. There are plenty of spaces for this Shabbat and next so we look forward to welcoming you. Please click on the service to sign up and see below for more information
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat with Rabbi Hannah in the Sukkah. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. Baby Den must be pre booked by clicking here.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON 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. Pre- Shabbat Story Time must be pre booked by clicking here.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara as we welcome Shabbat as a community together, joining online from home and in person in our outdoor prayer space.
IN PERSON:In-person attendance at this service can be pre-booked by clicking here. Please do not pre-book for this service if you do not feel able to adhere to the terms of the Covenant of Responsibility, including the request to Lateral Flow Test before attendance. Details of the Covenant can be found here. ONLINE: We recognise that for many in our community, it is not yet the right time to come back to tefillah in person. 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 online (Meeting ID: 897 0146 4764, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SATURDAY 14 AUGUST LEARN WITH US ONLINE Elul Shiur (09:15 - 10:15) Is it possible to depict awe, holiness and piety? As we prepare for this season of Days of Awe, join Rabbi Colin on a journey through some artistic attempts to do so. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Password: 602287).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Online Service (10:30) An online and in-person service led by Rabbi Hannah from our outdoor prayer area to maximise the number of people able to come in person. Click here for the service booklet, Torah supplement and community news with Yahrzeit list. This service must be pre booked byclicking here . Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 835 4398 4229, Passcode: 785089).
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SUNDAY 15 AUGUST BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Cycling Community Monthly Ride (08:15) Meet at Alyth at 8.15am More information email laurancemendoza@aol.com
PRAY WITH US ONLINE 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).
MONDAY 16 AUGUST
YOUTH AND EDUCATION 2SY (Monday 16 - Thurdsay 19 August) Current Reception to School Year 6 This year, Alyth and FRS are joining together for a summer day scheme at the Sternberg Centre. 2SY is now full, but you can join the waiting list: Click here.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Monday Club In Person (19:30 - 20:30) We are delighted to welcome back Monday Club for a one off session, in our outdoor space, in person. This session must be pre booked. For more information please contact lynette@alyth.org.uk WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST
PRAY WITH US ONLINE 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 19 AUGUST
PRAY WITH US ONLINE Thursday Shacharit Online (08:30) Online Shacharit Services led by Alyth members. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 854 8574 6664, Passcode: 785089).
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FRIDAY 20 AUGUST
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat with Rabbi Hannah in the Sukkah. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. Baby Den must be pre booked by clicking here.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Madrichim SWAY (Friday 20 - Sunday 22 August) Our 3 day pre-camp event, which brings all of our madrichim (youth leaders) together to make final preparations for camp! As well as fine tuning, training and building our programme, our madrichim, Years 9-13, have a fantastic opportunity to realise what it means to be part of community, together.
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. Pre- Shabbat Story Time must be pre booked by clicking here.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON (OUTSIDE) AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara as we welcome Shabbat as a community together, joining online from home and in person in our outdoor prayer space.
IN PERSON: In-person attendance at this service can be pre-booked by clicking here.Please do not pre-book for this service if you do not feel able to adhere to the terms of the Covenant of Responsibility, including the request to Lateral Flow Test before attendance. Details of the Covenant can be found here. ONLINE: We recognise that for many in our community, it is not yet the right time to come back to tefillah in person. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 851 4754 9991, Passcode: 785089).
The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SATURDAY 21 AUGUST
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON (OUTSIDE) AND ONLINE Early Start Life-Cycle Service (09:00) An in-person service from our outdoor prayer area, including the adult Bar Mitzvah of Zac Williams. Led by Rabbi Hannah. This service will also be online. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 856 0895 5089, Passcode: 813444).
PRAY WITH US ONLINE Shabbat Morning Online Service (10:30) A dedicated online service led by Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara from the Beit Tefillah. Please note this service is only online. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1131 0564, Passcode: 785089).
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SAVE THE DATES
LEARN WITH US ONLINE: ELUL HALF HOURS Fridays 27 August, 3 September (17:30-18:00) Saturdays 28 August, 4 September (09:30-10:00) Elul Half Hours are short sessions of reflection, study and contemplation before Shabbat services in Elul. This year, they will run in the second half of the month of Elul. You are welcome to attend every session, or to simply drop in when you wish.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE: SELICHOT Saturday 28 August (21:00) Join Cantor Tamara and Katie Hainbach for our late-night Selichot wtih music from across our Alyth traditions, readings and reflections. Join us online from home and in person in our outdoor prayer space. In person attendance at this service must be pre booked.
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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.
