We are delighted to be able to welcome members back into the Alyth building. All services are fully hybrid and can also be joined online via zoom.
We are continuing to limit capacity for services to allow additional space between rows. By doing so, we can sing together without requiring masks. Please let us know that you are coming to a service, using the links below.
This Shabbat (8-9 October) - Erev Shabbat Service (8 October 18:30) in the Beit Tefillah - Shabbat Morning Service (9 October 10:30) in the Beit Tefillah - Kollot (9 October 11:00) now upstairs in the Youth Hall
Next two Shabbatot - Erev Shabbat Service (15 October 18:30) in the Beit Tefillah - Big Bang (16 October 10:30) in the Beit Tefillah - Choral Repetoire Service (16 October 11:00) now upstairs in the Youth Hall
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) 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. 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. There is very limited space in these services, which must be pre-booked by clicking here.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Ruach 1-4 In Person (17:00-18:00) Our Friday night Bar and Bat Mitzvah programme. Contact mike@alyth.org.uk for more information.
BE WITH US ONLINE JMM (17:15-18:15) Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join the Alyth clergy team we welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person in the Alyth Beit Tefillah. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person, please let us know you are coming by clicking here. Information about in person services and our current protocols can be found here. ONLINE If you are joining us online, click hereto join (Meeting ID: 889 4347 9733, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS Please click here to download the Erev Shabbat Supplement and Community News (available from 17:00 Friday afternoon). Please click here to view the Reform Judaism siddur online.
SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Shabbat Shiur: Noah and Global Crisis (09:15 - 10:15) Join Student Rabbi Nicola Feuchtwang to explore what we can learn about living through a global crisis from the story and character of Noah. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Password: 602287).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service in the Beit Tefillah (10:30) An in-person service led by Rabbi Josh from our Beit Tefillah, including the Bat Mitzvah of Imogen Heller. We are delighted to return to the Beit Tefillah on a Shabbat morning for the first time since March 2020. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person in the Alyth Beit Tefillah, please let us know you are coming by clicking here. Information about in person services and our current protocols can be found here. ONLINE If you are joining us online, click hereto join (Meeting ID: 852 9276 9200, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS Please click here to download the Shabbat Supplement and Community News (available from 17:00 Friday afternoon). Please click here to view the Reform Judaism siddur online.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot In Person and Online (11:00) Our informal participatory minyan led by Cantor Tamara. This service will now take place in the Youth Hall with windows open. If joining us in person, please let us know you are coming byclicking here. If joining us online, click here for the Supplement and Community News (available from 17:00 Friday afternoon). Please click here to view the Reform Judaism siddur online. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 889 7819 5431, Passcode: 191923).
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SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Cycling Community (08:20) Join us for our montly ride. We will be meeting at Alyth at 08:20.
PRAY WITH US ONLINE Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:30) Our weekly online 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
LEARN 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 Academy of Performing Arts at Alyth (18:00-20:00) This year's show: Legally Blonde! Come and join Academy to be in the cast of this brilliant musical! 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
TUESDAY 12 OCTOBER
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Year 10 Hadracha (18:00-19:30) Click here to enrol into Year 10 Hadracha (please make sure you sign in through ShulCloud – otherwise you will see the non-members fee). For more information contact mike@alyth.org.uk
LEARN WITH US ONLINE 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 each week in term time to learn how to read Hebrew from scratch. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 909 882 685 Password: 686711).
LEARN WITH US ONLINE AND IN PERSON E-ssentials: Jewish Texts (20:00-22:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. Currently taught online, with one hybrid (in person and online session per month). New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Hannah for more information or to join the group. This week is our hybrid session for October, as we launch a new series of classes, looking at the Jewish Texts Session 1: Foundations - What is in the Bible. Click here to let us know that you are coming in person Click here to join the session online (Meeting ID: 668 234 069 Password: 419681).
WEDNESDAY 13 OCTOBER
BE WITH US IN PERSON News, Views & Schmooze (13:00-14:30) Join us for a couple of hours of schmooze to discuss what is going on in the world around us. Led by volunteers from the Soup and Schmooze group. All are welcome but these sessions must be pre-booked with lynette@alyth.org.uk.
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 14 OCTOBER
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).
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Pardes (13:00-14:00) Join Cantor Tamara for a 3 part series on the history of Jewish liturgical music, focusing on the Ashkenazi musical traditions of Eastern Europe and its development as it spread throughout Europe and America. Sessions will include study together, and the opportunity to listen to examples of recorded Jewish music. This week: Late Renaissance/Early Baroque: Organists, choirs, and Western artsong influences Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498).
BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00-18:15) This year's show: Matilda! Come and join ACT to be in the cast of this brilliant musical! 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 15 OCTOBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. 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. There is very limited space in these services, which must be pre-booked by clicking here.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Ruach 1-4 (17:00-18:00) Our Friday night Bar and Bat Mitzvah programme. Contact mike@alyth.org.uk for more information.
BE WITH US ONLINE JMM (17:15-18:15) Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join the Alyth clergy team we welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person in the Alyth Beit Tefillah. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person, please let us know you are coming by clicking here ONLINE If you are joining us online, click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 861 8659 7010, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Early Start Bar Mitzvah Service (09:00) An in-person service led by Rabbi Elliott from our outdoor prayer area, including the Bar Mitzvah of Jake Wolman. This service will also be online. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 820 6563 9351, Passcode: 389283). PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Big Bang (10:30) Alyth’s world famous participative musical tefillah experience for all the family. Led by Rabbi Hannah with the Big Bang musicians from our Beit Tefillah. Please let us know you are coming by clicking here. This service will also be online. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 828 5668 6054, Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Choral Service (11:00) The opportunity to sing together from Alyth’s choral tradition. Led by Rabbi Josh and Cantor Tamara. Now in the Youth Hall, with windows open. Please let us know you are coming byclicking here. This service will also be available online. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 885 8911 8341, Passcode: 403702).
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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.
