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COMING UP IN MAY

Service of Induction for Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott
Friday 20 May from 18:00
The challenges of pandemic meant that we were unable to celebrate the two new members of the clergy team who joined us during 2020.  On Friday 20 May, we will celebrate Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott with a service including a special ritual of induction.  
You are invited to join us on the forecourt from 18:00 for a surprise celebration, before our special Erev Shabbat service at 18:30.  The service will end slightly later than usual to allow us to celebrate properly together.

Also in May - Lag B'Omer

Lag B'Omer Bonfire 
Wednesday 18 May, 18:00 - 20:00
Email mike@alyth.org.uk for more information. 

Lag B'Omer Table Talk: The Smokier the Smell, the Fresher the Freekeh 
Thursday 19 May, 19:00

From her recently published cookbook, Freekeh, Wild Wheat & Ancient Grains, recipes for healthy eating, Ruth will be serving up a delicious light dinner of grains and heritage vegetables to help us celebrate Lag B’Omer.
Click here to sign up so that we know how many to cater for or email. sam@alyth.org.uk for more information. 

Save the date Shavuot 5782:
Erev Shavuot service and Tikkun Leil Shavuot - evening of Saturday 4 June 
Shavuot morning service and Community Jubilee Lunch - Sunday 5 June

THIS WEEK AT ALYTH:

EREV SHABBAT 6 MAY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON
Baby Den (10:30) 
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat with Rabbi Hannah and Ella. 

YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON
Ruach 1-4 (17:15-19:30)
Our Friday night Bar and Bat Mitzvah programme.
Contact mike@alyth.org.uk for more information.

BE WITH US ONLINE
JMM (17:00-18:00)
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)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Elliott. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 898 2121 8098, 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 here from 17:00 Friday afternoon.  


SHABBAT MORNING 7 MAY

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Shabbat Shiur: The story of…Kimchit (09:15) 
In Parashat Emor, we hear all about the role of a High Priest. But what was it like to be the mother of one? And what was a woman’s role in the priesthood? Join Rabbi Hannah to look at the character of Kimchit and other priestly mothers in our narrative.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Password: 602287).

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) 
Led by Rabbi Josh.  The Torah portion will be read by Miriam Halahmy.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 872 4405 9355, 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 here from 17:00 Friday afternoon.  

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON 
Sensory Shabbat (11:00)
Our Shabbat experience designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Join Rabbi Hannah, Ella and the dungareenees in this service where you and your baby can touch, see, smell and hear your way through the service.


SHABBAT AFTERNOON 7 MAY 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON
Shabbat Afternoon Service (15:00)
Led by Rabbi Josh. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Noaz Heymann. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 0293 7395 Passcode: 785089)
The service booklet will be availiable here from 17:00 Friday afternoon. 

WEEK COMMENCING 8 MAY

SUNDAY 8 MAY

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Alyth Cycling Community Bike Ride (08:15)
The Alyth Cycling Community brings riders of all abilities together to enjoy cycling and conversation. For more information contact laurancemendoza@aol.com.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:30)
Our weekly minyan led by Alyth members. 
Click here to join online (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).
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.

YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON 
Year 9 and 10 Social: Pop Golf (13:30)
A special Year 9 & 10 social to Pop Golf Wembley - a fun music-video themed crazy golf experience.
Click here to sign up. (£15 per person, which includes one game of crazy golf and a soft drink).

YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON
Academy of Performing Arts Social (18:00)
This evening marks the end of term social where we watch the performance and have pizza! 
Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information about how to join the September 2022 cast. 


MONDAY 9 MAY

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Alyth Book Club (18:30)
This month’s book is “The Slaughterman’s Daughter” by Yaniv Iczkovits.
June’s session is on Monday 6 June.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 816 0975 2765, Passcode: 785089).

BE WITH US IN PERSON 
Monday Club (19:00)
A friendly in-person meeting place for people with learning disabilities.  For more information or to let us know that you will be attending, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk.
 

TUESDAY 10 MAY  

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Intensive Hebrew Reading (19:00-19:45)
An intensive Hebrew course running for eight weeks, aimed to help beginners learn the Hebrew alphabet and the basic decoding skills needed to read. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman. 

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Hebrew Reading Class (20:00-20:45)
A short course, running for eight weeks, aimed to help those already proficient in Hebrew reading to continue to develop their skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 909 882 685 Password: 686711).
For more information on both Hebrew courses, contact sam@alyth.org.uk

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Essentials (20:00)
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein.  Essentials is the perfect class for those coming to Judaism for the first time, or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime - or anywhere in between.
Today's session: Shabbat in Jewish Life
Please contact Rabbi Hannah (hannah@alyth.org.uk) for more information about this programme. New students are always welcome.

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Alyth Choral Society (20:00-22:00)
New singers in all parts are welcome. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.


WEDNESDAY 11 MAY

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Hosting Ukrainian refugees information evening (19:00)
Many Alyth members have been in touch with us about the possibility of hosting Ukrainian refugees. Whether you are already committed to hosting or you are unsure and want to know more about what would be involved, please join us for our information evening to find out more.  We will be joined by representatives from Barnet Citizens and the Barnet Refugee Welcome Board, as well as other charities who have experience in hosting refugees and making them feel welcome.
This information evening will be in-person and online.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 852 5737 5027 Passcode: 785089).
 

THURSDAY 12 MAY

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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 here to register and pay for the class. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202223).

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: The Figure of Rabbi Akiva (13:00 - 14:00)
One of the most famous stories of the Omer (the period between Pesach and Shavuot) is about the disciples of the famous Rabbi Akiva – one of the most famous Sages of Talmudic times. So, we will spend the month of May delving into Rabbi Akiva’s story – his beginnings, his life, and his afterlife in rabbinic literature. With Rabbi Elliott.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498).
 
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON 
ThursWAY (16:00-17:00)
Kids come play… brighten up your Thursday afternoon with some cosy vibes With Alyth Youth! For all Primary School aged children, join us at our ‘drop in and out’ after school club. Staffed by our Youth & Ed Hub and madrichim, you can chat, play video/board games, read stories, have a nap or just have fun!
Contact ella@alyth.org.uk for more information. 

YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON 
Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00-18:15)
This year's show: Matilda!
Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information. 

LEARN WITH US ONLINE
Alyth Chavruta Project (19:00-20:00)
Chavruta is a traditional form of Jewish practice of studying regularly with a partner.  You can decide how and when to study during the week, and we come together as a group on Thursday evenings. No prior knowledge is required and the text is accessible for all levels. If you’re new, you can either come to the Alyth Chavruta Project with a partner in mind, or we can match you up with someone to study with. Contact Rabbi Elliott at elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259, Passcode: 138638)

Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

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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.