ALYTH IN-PERSON NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING See below for more details
Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot (24-25 September): These services will include the opportunity to shake lulav - Erev Shabbat Service(24 September 18:30) in the Outdoor Prayer Space - Imrei Finu(25 September 11:00) in the Outdoor Prayer Space
A note about pre-booking: Capacity for services at Alyth is limited. Please do not pre-book unless you are intending to come, so that others are able to take these places.
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SIMCHAT TORAH 5782/2021 Monday 27 September - Erev Simchat Torah
The Great Alyth Simchat Torah Line Dance (Choice of two sessions: 18:00-19:00 or 19:30-20:30) Simchat Torah is our time to dance together. And this year, we can! Of course, it still needs to look a little different... we will be dancing outside on the synagogue forecourt (the joy of Simchat Torah needs to be shared with as many people as possible, not only with those who feel able to be inside) and we will be dancing in a different shape - not in circles, but in lines! Each session will begin with a mini-ma'ariv before we dance together. Cowboy boots are optional. Depending on numbers, we will be running two sessions - the first beginning at 18:00 and the second at 19:30. Alcohol will be served during the second session only. If arrangements change due to numbers pre-booked or to the weather, this will be posted on the front page of the synagogue website by 12:00 on Monday 27 September. At 18:00 click here to join online (Meeting ID: 817 2702 4125, Passcode: 785089) At 19:30 click here to join online (Meeting ID: 813 1242 7923, Passcode: 785089)
Tuesday 28 September - Simchat Torah Simchat Torah Morning Services (from 10:00) The choice of two Shacharit services to begin the morning: 10:00 A more formal Shacharit service, including full Hallel and Yizkor. Led by Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah in the outdoor prayer space. This service can also be joined on Zoom. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 880 1154 6562, Passcode: 785089). 10:15 An informal service, appropriate for younger members of all ages, with a kids' corner. Led by Cantor Tamara, Rabbi Elliott and the Youth and Education team in the Leo Baeck Hall. This service can also be joined on Zoom. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 811 4302 9597, Passcode: 649146).
The two services will join together at 11:00 for (line) dancing in the forecourt. Followed by a Torah service including the reading of the end of Deuteronomy and the beginning of Genesis. The Torah reading will take place in the Beit Tefillah, which will be opening for a service for the first time since the summer. Those who wish will be able to view the Torah reading on the big screen in the outdoor prayer space.
This year our clergy will once again be reading the beginning and end of Torah. We look forward to being able to nominate a Chatan and Kallah once again in 5783, when they will be able to celebrate all together with their family, friends and community.
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FRIDAY 24 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 IN PERSON Ruach 1-4 In Person (17:00-18:00) We’re so delighted to welcome our Ruach participants and mentors back in person for a new academic year! Please note our new times are 17:00-18:00, with Drop-In from 16:30. Contact mike@alyth.org.uk for more information.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah for a final Erev Shabbat Service from our outdoor prayer space before we move inside for the winter. After the service, there will be the opportunity for those who wish to shake lulav and sit in our sukkah area.
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. 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: 874 9672 7610, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Unfortunately, due to Covid, the Early Start Bat Mitzvah Service has been postponed. We wish Raquel a speedy recovery.
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Z'man Simchateinu - Time of our Joy Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot Shiur (09:15 - 10:15) A special shiur for Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot looking at Joy in Jewish law and texts. With Rabbi Josh. Click here for the source sheet. 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 Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott from the Beit Tefillah. Please note this service is online only. Click here for the Torah supplement and community news with Yahrzeit list. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 821 8158 9690, Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Imrei Finu In Person and Online (11:00) Imrei Finu includes lots of singing to new and familiar melodies, davening and space for personal prayer, as well as an informal Torah reading. This service will be led by Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah from our outdoor prayer area. This service will include the opportunity to shake lulav during Hallel. This service must be pre booked byclicking here. Click here for the service booklet and Torah supplement. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 826 6550 4503, Passcode: 091787).
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SUNDAY 26 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).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Sunday Morning Galim (10:00-12:00) Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6, led by a wonderful team of Educators and Madrichim (youth leaders). Click here to enrol into SMG. For more information, contact mike@alyth.org.uk
BE WITH US ONLINE 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 IN PERSON Refugee Drop In (13:30-15:30) Alyth's monthly refugee drop in, this month in the Sukkah. For more information and to book a space, please contact refugeedropin@alyth.org.uk
BE WITH US IN PERSON Academy of Performing Arts at Alyth (18:00-20:00) Academy takes place on Sunday nights, during term time, from 18:00-20:00. The show weekend is the early May bank holiday weekend in 2022. Click here to enrol into Academy. Please make sure you sign in through ShulCloud – otherwise you will see the non-members fee. For more information, contact sam@alyth.org.uk
MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER EREV SIMCHAT TORAH
PRAY WITH US ONLINE AND IN PERSON The Great Alyth Simchat Torah Line Dance (Choice of two sessions: 18:00-19:00 or 19:30-20:30) See above for more details. Click here to book in person attendance at 18:00. Click here to book in person attendance at 19:30. At 18:00 click here to join online (Meeting ID: 817 2702 4125, Passcode: 785089) At 19:30 click here to join online (Meeting ID: 813 1242 7923, Passcode: 785089)
TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER SIMCHAT TORAH
PRAY WITH US ONLINE AND IN PERSON Simchat Torah Morning Services (from 10:00) The choice of two Shacharit services to begin the morning: 10:00 A more formal Shacharit service, including full Hallel and Yizkor. Led by Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah in the outdoor prayer space. This service can also be joined on Zoom. Click here to book in person attendance. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 880 1154 6562, Passcode: 785089). 10:15 An informal service, appropriate for younger members of all ages, with a kids' corner. Led by Cantor Tamara, Rabbi Elliott and the Youth and Education team in the Leo Baeck Hall. This service can also be joined on Zoom. If you are joining from home, please have ready something sweet to taste, some cardboard, some tin foil and some cotton wool. Click here for in person attendance. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 811 4302 9597, Passcode: 649146).
The two services will join together for dancing and to hear the end and beginning of the Torah. See above for more details.
WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER PRAY WITH US ONLINE Wednesday Ma’ariv Online (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 30 SEPTEMBER
PRAY WITH US ONLINE Thursday Shacharit Online (08:30) Online Shacharit Services led by Alyth members. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 854 8574 6664, Passcode: 785089).
BE WITH US ONLINE Mellow 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. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202122).
BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00-18:15) ACT takes place on Thursday afternoons during term time from 17:00-18:15, and the show weekend is in June 2022. Click here to enrol into ACT Please make sure you sign in through ShulCloud – otherwise you will see the non-members fee. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information.
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FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER
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 byclicking 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. During this Pre-Shabbat Story Time, there will be an opportunity before Sukkot to help to decorate our outdoor prayer space. Pre- Shabbat Story Time must be pre booked by clicking here.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service in the Alyth Beit Tefillah (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Elliott and Cantor Tamara as we welcome Shabbat as a community together, joining online from home and in person.
On this Erev Shabbat, we reopen our Beit Tefillah for up to 100 members to join us in person. In-person attendance at this service can be booked by clicking here. Please do not sign up if you are not willing to agree to the terms of our Covenant which 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: 869 4059 3461, Passcode: 785089).
The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER This is a complicated morning with four services, so please read carefully...
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Early Start Bar Mitzvah Service (09:00) An in-person service led by Rabbi Josh from our outdoor prayer area, including the Bar Mitzvah of Noah Nowitz. There are a number of spaces available for members to join this service in person. Click hereto pre-book your in-person attendance. This service will also be online. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 849 7503 5332, Passcode: 465844). PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Early Start Bar Mitzvah Service (09:00) An in-person service led by Cantor Tamara from the Youth Hall, including the Bar Mitzvah of Max Agostini. This service will also be online. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 822 9989 9891, Passcode: 658490).
PRAY WITH US ONLINE Shabbat Morning Dedicated Online Service (10:30) Our dedicated online service, led by Rabbi Elliott and Cantor Tamara from the Beit Tefillah. Please note this service is online only. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 811 3952 6639, Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Special Life Cycle Shabbat Morning Service (11:00) An in-person service led by Rabbi Josh from our outdoor prayer area, including the Aufruf of Jemma Woyda and Scott Benson, and the Baby Blessing of Harry Henders. This service will also be online. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 841 2132 0268, Passcode: 886172).
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MAZAL TOV Mazal Tov to Katie (our Head of Music) and Tom on the birth this week of their son Robin David Morsbach.
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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.
