As we have shared in emails over the past month, for the next two weeks Alyth will have a reduced programme to allow the staff team to breathe and recuperate before the challenges of the winter.
Shabbat Services and activities run by members will continue through this fortnight. Other learning and social programmes will not take place.
The office will remain open with reduced staffing during this period. Calls to the main Alyth number will be answered between 10:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday. The Emergency Number will be answered as normal for cases of bereavement or urgent pastoral need, however the CareLine will not be answered for these two weeks (please call the main office number). Emails sent to Alyth staff will not be read during this period.
There will be no weekly email for the next two weeks. This email includes the programme for the next three weeks.
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ALYTH SERVICES IN-PERSON
We are delighted to welcome members back into the Alyth building. All services are now fully hybrid and can be joined in person or online. We are continuing to limit capacity for services to allow additional space between rows. Please let us know that you are coming to a service, using the links below.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Baby Den must be pre booked by clicking here. There is no Baby Den next week. We resume on Friday 5 November.
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. There is no Story Time for the next two weeks. We resume on Friday 12 November.
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. This is the last Ruach before half term. We resume on Friday 12 November.
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).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON The Legendary Sleepout 2021 (drop off at 18:20) Friday 22 October - Saturday 23 October Sleep out at Alyth, have fun and raise money for Together in Barnet! For school Years 3-8. Click here to sign up. Contact mike@alyth.org.uk for more information.
EREV SHABBAT 22 OCTOBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah as 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 (Meeting ID: 818 7033 6646, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
SHABBAT MORNING 23 OCTOBER
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Shabbat Shiur: Shabbat Va-yeira (09:15 - 10:15) This week’s portion tells the story of Abraham welcoming the guests into his home. How is this episode understood within the overall narrative of Abraham’s life? With Rabbi Elliott. Click here for the source sheet. 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 Hannah from our Beit Tefillah, including the Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Hodges. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person in the Alyth Beit Tefillah, please let us know you are coming by clicking here. ONLINEIf you are joining us online, click hereto join (Meeting ID: 879 1955 1160, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Sleepout Service (10:30) A special service with the Youth and Education Hub, Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott for the participants of Sleepout to wake up and celebrate together on Shabbat.
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WEEK COMMMENCING SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER
SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER PRAY WITH US ONLINE Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:30) Our weekly online minyan led by Alyth members. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).
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.
MONDAY 25 OCTOBER
BE WITH US IN PERSON Senior Club (14:00-15:30) We are delighted to welcome back our senior members for in-person activities and tea. These sessions must be pre-booked with Lynette at lynette@alyth.org.uk or on 020 8457 8793.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Monday Club (19:00-20:30) We are delighted to welcome back Monday Club, which provides a friendly meeting place for people with learning disabilities. This session must be pre booked. For more information please contact lynette@alyth.org.uk.
WEDNESDAY 27 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 28 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).
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FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER
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).
EREV SHABBAT 29 OCTOBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott as 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: 828 8965 7222, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
SHABBAT MORNING 30 OCTOBER PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service in the Beit Tefillah (10:30) An in-person service led by Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott from our Beit Tefillah, including the Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Gilbert. This service must be pre booked and will also be available online. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person, please let us know you are coming by clicking here. ONLINEIf you are joining us online: Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 893 0647 3046, Passcode: 785089). The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
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WEEK COMMMENCING 31 OCTOBER
SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER PRAY WITH US ONLINE Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:30) Our weekly online minyan led by Alyth members. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).
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.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Monthly Drop-in for Recent Refugees (13:30-15:30) We are delighted to welcome back the Refugee Drop-in for in-person sessions. For more information, please contact refugeedropin@alyth.org.uk.
MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER
BE WITH US IN PERSON Senior Club (14:00-15:30) Welcoming our senior members for in-person activities and tea. These sessions must be pre-booked with Lynette at lynette@alyth.org.uk or on 020 8457 8793.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Monday Club (19:00-20:30) A friendly meeting place for people with learning disabilities. This session must be pre booked. For more information please contact lynette@alyth.org.uk.
WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
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 4 NOVEMBER
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).
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FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Baby Den must be pre booked by clicking here.
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).
EREV SHABBAT 5 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30-19:30) Join Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah as 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 here to join online (Meeting ID: 841 3915 1120, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
SHABBAT MORNING 6 NOVEMBER PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service in the Beit Tefillah (10:30) An in-person service led by Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah from our Beit Tefillah, including the B'nei Mitzvah of Lucas and Lila Hilton. This service must be pre booked and will also be available online. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person, please let us know you are coming byclicking here. ONLINEIf you are joining us online: Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 858 3657 0870, Passcode: 785089). The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be available from 17:00 Friday afternoon on the synagogue website. Please click here to view the siddur online.
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WEEK COMMMENCING 7 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER PRAY WITH US ONLINE Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:30) Our weekly online minyan led by Alyth members. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION 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.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Academy of Performing Arts at Alyth (18:00-20:00) This year's show: Legally Blonde! This evening's session includes our show auditions. For more information, contact sam@alyth.org.uk
MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER
BE WITH US IN PERSON Senior Club (14:00-15:30) Welcoming our senior members for in-person activities and tea. These sessions must be pre-booked with Lynette at lynette@alyth.org.uk or on 020 8457 8793.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Monday Club (19:00-20:30) A friendly meeting place for people with learning disabilities. This session must be pre booked. For more information please contact lynette@alyth.org.uk.
BE WITH US ONLINE Alyth Book Club (18:30-19:30) This month's book is “The Hours Count” by Jillian Cantor, click here for more information about the book. December's Book Club is on Monday 6 December and the book will be "The Tunnel" by A.B. Yehoshua.Click herefor more information about December's book.
TUESDAY 9 NOVEMBER
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Year 10 Hadracha (18:00-19:30) Our year 10 leadership course. 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. 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 E-ssentials: Jewish Texts 3 (20:00-22:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class. Currently taught online, with one hybrid session each month. This week is online only and will focus on the third part of the Jewish texts sessions. Click here to join the session online (Meeting ID: 668 234 069 Password: 419681). New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Hannah for more information or to join the group.
WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER
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) A mid-week evening service led by Alyth members. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 880 9384 2526, Passcode: 543468).
THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER
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) Is it true that the Talmud says that there are seven genders? Questions about sex and gender identity are increasingly becoming a prominent part of public discourse, but what does our rabbinic literature have to say about it? Join Rabbi Elliott for a series of Pardes sessions looking at what the rabbis of the Mishnah, Talmud, and beyond, have to say about gender identity. 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! This session includes our show auditions. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information.
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FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Baby Den must be pre booked by clicking here.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Pre-Shabbat Story Time (16:30-17:00) 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) 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).
EREV SHABBAT 12 NOVEMBER
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 here to join (Meeting ID: 813 8396 2982, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SHABBAT MORNING 13 NOVEMBER BE WITH US IN PERSON Choir Reheasal (09:15) We are delighted to welcome our choir back for rehearsals in person. With Cantor Tamara. PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Early Start Bat Mitzvah Service (09:00) An early start in-person service led by Rabbi Hannah, including the Bat Mitzvah of Raquel Proskewitz. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 2702 8373, Passcode: 570585).
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 Ava Jacobs. IN PERSON If you are joining us in person in the Alyth Beit Tefillah, please let us know you are coming by clicking here. ONLINEIf you are joining us online, click here to join (Meeting ID: 824 1972 2040, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot (10:30) Our informal participatory minyan led by Rabbi Hannah from the Youth Hall with windows open. 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. ONLINEIf you are joining us online,click hereto join (Meeting ID: 814 6348 0026, Passcode: 131546).
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 13 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Sensory Havdallah (16:00) Havdalah is one of our most Sensory experiences. We see the flickering candle flame, smell the sweet spices and taste the wine. Join Rabbi Hannah, in the Youth Hall with the windows open, for this special Sensory Havdalah experience where our youngest members can wave goodbye to Shabbat and prepare to start the week new. Feel free to wear your PJs or onesies! Please let us know you are coming 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.
