Reflecting the extraordinary complexity of this time, we are running two parallel High Holy Day programmes - a full, dedicated online programme from our hub at Alyth and a rolling programme of in-person services at the Sternberg Centre, using our High Holy Day marquee. In-person services must be pre-booked in advance and have reduced capacity to allow social distancing.
We will be together as a whole community online for the beginning and end of the High Holy Days - Our Erev Rosh Hashanah service and Yizkor/Neilah on Yom Kippur will be online only.
Members were sent their Rosh Hashanah pack by email last week, including full details of services, zoom links to join online, and links to pre-booking forms for in-person services. These can also be found below.
Clickhere for the overview of the High Holy Days. Click herefor the full Rosh Hashanah booklet.
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NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Our in-person Shabbat services over the next two weeks will continue to take place outside, to allow as many members as feel able to join us in the safest way possible. Please click on the service to sign up and see below for more information
- Sensory Shabbat (4 September 11:00 - now open for booking) - Erev Shabbat Service(10 September 18:30 - now open for booking) -Kollot(11 September 11:00 - now open for booking)
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FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat with Rabbi Hannah in the outdoor prayer area. 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.
BE WITH US ONLINE Jewish Mindfulness Meditation A New Year/A New Page/A New Breath (17:15-18:15) Jewish Mindfulness Meditation (“JMM”) with Mika Hadar-Borthwick Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091)
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Elul Half Hour (17:30 - 18:00) Ben Zoma who ‘looked and was harmed’ Elul Half Hours are short sessions of reflection, study and contemplation before Shabbat services in Elul. You are welcome to attend all four sessions, or to come to those which interest you. This session: Our mental well being with Rabbi Hannah. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 814 3814 2728, Passcode: 083722).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannahas we welcome Shabbat as a community together, joining online from home and in person in our outdoor prayer space.
IN PERSON: This service is now fully booked. Details of the Covenant for attending in person 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: 836 0256 0155, Passcode: 785089).
The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Early Start Bar Mitzvah Service (09:00) An in-person service from our outdoor prayer area, including the Bar Mitzvah of Assaf Aran. Led by Rabbi Josh This service will also be online. Click here for the service booklet and Torah supplement. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 870 3030 4428, Passcode: 767016).
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Elul Half Hour (09:30 - 10:00) Akiva who ‘entered in peace and left in peace’ Elul Half Hours are short sessions of reflection, study and contemplation before Shabbat services in Elul. You are welcome to attend every session, or to simply drop in when you wish. This session: Finding peace with Cantor Tamara. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 897 6095 4648, Passcode: 311220).
PRAY WITH US ONLINE Shabbat Morning Online Service (10:30) A dedicated online service led by Rabbi Josh from the Beit Tefillah, joined by Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Colin from home. Please note this service is only online. Click here for the Torah supplement and community news with Yahrzeit list. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 882 5289 3526, Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Sensory Shabbat In Person (11:00) Our Shabbat experience designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Join Rabbi Hannah and the dungareenees in this service where you and your baby can touch, see, smell and hear your way through the service. This service will take place in our outdoor prayer space, and must be pre-booked by clicking here.
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SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER PRAY WITH US ONLINE Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:30) Our weekly minyan led by Alyth members followed by a bagel breakfast (please provide your own bagels…) Click here to join (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).
HIGH HOLY DAY PREPARATION Machzor Collection (10:00 - 12:00) There are two ways to access Prayer Books for this year's High Holy Days. 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. You can collect a machzor today between 10:00-17:00 from Alyth.
BE WITH US IN PERSON In Person Synagogue Choir Rehearsal (16:30-18:30) The last opportunity to rehearse in advance of Rosh Hashanah.
MONDAY 6 SEPTEMBER EREV ROSH HASHANNAH PRAY WITH US ONLINE Erev Rosh Hashannah Service (18:30) We start the Yamim Noraim as one community, together online. Join our clergy team for this music-filled beginning to the year. The sermon to begin this year’s High Holy Days will be given by Rabbi Hannah. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 898 2210 4927, Passcode: 785089)
TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER FIRST DAY ROSH HASHANAH MORNING
IN PERSON AND ONLINE Abridged Rosh Hashanah Choral Service (9:00-11:00) (At the Sternberg Centre: Marquee) An abridged choral service with the Alyth choir. Click here to pre-book your attendance (in-person attendance must be prebooked) Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 885 2007 2057, Passcode: 604282)
ONLINE New Year, New Breath, New Vision (9:00-9:45) A special Jewish Mindfulness Meditation session to start the day and the new year. Join Maxine Levy for a gentle practice to refresh mind, body and spirit. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 816 0572 4585, Passcode: 311220)
ONLINE Honey Cake Bake-Off (9:00-10:00) For families. What do I need ? 250g clear honey, 225g unsalted butter, 100g dark muscovado sugar, 3 large eggs, 300g self-raising flour. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 854 1675 2819, Passcode: 370536)
IN PERSON Sensory for Rosh Hashanah (9:45-10:45) (At the Sternberg Centre: Akiva School Hall) Join Rabbi Hannah and the dungareenees for a Rosh Hashanah experience designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Click here to pre-book your attendance (in-person attendance must be prebooked)
ONLINE Imrei Finu Shacharit for Rosh Hashanah (10:00) Imrei Finu is a guitar led service with new and familiar melodies and plenty of silence.This special extended Shacharit with will be led by Rabbi Josh. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 899 2250 1392, Passcode: 904968)
ONLINE Rosh Hashanah Shacharit for the Heart (10:30) Our dedicated online service led from the Alyth bimah and members’ homes with Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Colin. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 840 6061 7496, Passcode: 785089)
ONLINE Torah Service, Sermon and Musaf (11:30) Our Imrei Finu and Heart services come together online for our Torah service and Musaf, led from the Alyth Bimah and members’ homes. The sermon will be given by Cantor Tamara at approximately 12:00. Led by Rabbi Josh, Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Colin Click here to join (Meeting ID: 840 6061 7496, Passcode: 785089)
IN PERSON AND ONLINE Big Bang (11:45-13:15) The Big Bang is Alyth’s world famous, participative musical tefillah experience for all the family. With Rabbi Hannah and the Big Bang musicians. Click here to pre-book your attendance. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 856 0694 7273, Passcode: 180582)
ONLINE Big Bang Break Out (approx. 12:30) For those who are watching the Big Bang online over Zoom. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 837 2826 8950, Passcode: 248402)
ROSH HASHANAH AFTERNOON
IN PERSON The Tashlich Tidy (any time between 15:00-17:00) (At the Hampstead Heath Extension) For families, there will be four activities. For adults, there will be four moments of study. Meet on the corner of Wildwood and Hampstead Way.
TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER EREV SECOND DAY ROSH HASHANNAH IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Second Day Service (18:30) (At Alyth) A special in-person and online hybrid service led from the Alyth outdoor prayer area to bring in the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Led by Rabbi Josh. Click here to pre-book your attendance (in-person attendance must be prebooked) Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 854 2173 3736, Passcode: 656759)
WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER SECOND DAY ROSH HASHANNAH
ONLINE Choral Shacharit, Torah Service and Musaf (10:30) A dedicated online service for Second Day Rosh Hashanah from the Alyth bimah. Led by Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Elliott, accompanied by a small choir in the Beit Tefillah. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 897 3653 5099, Passcode: 785089)
IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot with Kids’ Corner and Break Out (10:30) (At the Sternberg Centre: Marquee) An in-person Kollot service, with areas of extra socially distanced seating for those who need, and a kids’ corner. Led by Rabbi Hannah, Cantor Tamara and Justin Wise. Click here to pre-book your attendance (in-person attendance must be prebooked) Click here to join (Meeting ID: 830 5505 3037, Passcode: 871205)
ONLINE Musaf for the Mind: The Power of Laughter (12:15) Join Rabbi Elliott for a Musaf break-out to consider the role of laughter in our Jewish lives, and reflect on why laughter is just as important as solemnity in our High Holy Days. Click here to view or download the source sheets. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 852 3075 7245, Passcode: 311220)
THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
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).
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Pardes for the 10 Days Online (13:00) A special session for the period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with Rabbi Elliott. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498).
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FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
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.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION ONLINE Ruach 1 Starters (17:00-18:00) For all those joining Ruach 1, a new starters meeting where we explore the programme, year ahead and post-BM future with Alyth. Please join Mike, Sophie & Ella for a zoom gathering with parents and children. Click here if you haven’t yet enrolled for Ruach which commences 24 September.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join the Alyth clergy in our outdoor prayer space, as we welcome Shabbat as a community together, joining online from home and in person.
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 hereto join online ( Meeting ID: 862 3197 3037, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Early Start Bar Mitzvah Service (09:00) An in-person service led by Rabbi Hannah from our outdoor prayer area, including the Bat Mitzvah of Katya Brozel. This service will also be online. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 823 4057 1797, Passcode: 586364).
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Shabbat Shuvah Shiur (09:15 - 10:15) The High Holy Days are a time for taking stock, both within ourselves and in the wider community. Join Rabbi Elliott and guests from a number of organisations to reflect on the state of play of various aspects of social justice in the UK as we move into 5782. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Password: 602287).
PRAY WITH US ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Our dedicated online service, led by Rabbi Elliott from the Beit Tefillah. The sermon will be given by Edie Friedman, Founder and Executive Director of JCORE. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 815 0382 9969, Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot (11:00) Our informal participatory minyan led by Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and Justin Wise in our outdoor prayer area. This service must be pre booked by clicking here. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 811 0434 6656, Passcode: 588242).
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YOM KIPPUR 5782/2021
The full Yom Kippur programme will be with you immediately after Rosh Hashanah.
This will again include a full online programme, as well as a rolling programme of in-person services. For those who wish, in-person services are now available for booking, by clicking here.
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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.
