Service of Induction for Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott
Please join us next Friday, 20 May, as we 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.
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THIS WEEK AT ALYTH:
FRIDAY 13 MAY
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Let's Talk About School Tea (15:30) If you started a new school during the pandemic, join Rabbi Hannah, Tor and Lara for a delicious tea and activities to tell us all about your new adventures. This will be followed by a relaunch of Pre Shabbat Story Time, our Kabbalat Shabbat for those in the early years of Primary School.
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Pre Shabbat Story Time (16:30) Join us for a pre Shabbat story to help bring in Shabbat.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Ruach 1-4 (17:00) 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).
EREV SHABBAT 13 MAY
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30) We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 889 9171 1555, 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 availableherefrom 17:00 Friday afternoon.
SHABBAT MORNING 14 MAY
BE WITH US IN PERSON Choir Rehearsal (09:15) Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Daisy Fuss. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 836 2696 3732, Passcode: 785089). The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be availableherefrom 17:00 Friday afternoon.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot (10:30) Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan. Led by Rabbi Josh and Justin Wise. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 890 3595 9680, Passcode: 294028). The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be availableherefrom 17:00 Friday afternoon.
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WEEK COMMENCING 15 MAY SUNDAY 15 MAY
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.
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Singing For Pleasure (15:30) Join Viv and sing songs from the shows, Israeli folksongs, songs from the 60s and more. No need to audition, read music or feel intimidated. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 731 393 138, Password: 197916).
MONDAY 16 MAY
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 17 MAY LEARN WITH US IN PERSON 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 PERSONAND 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 PERSONAND ONLINE Essentials (20:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. Today's session: Jewish Ethics Please contact Rabbi Hannah (hannah@alyth.org.uk) for more information about this programme. New students are always welcome.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Choral Society (20:00-22:00) New singers in all parts are welcome. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
WEDNESDAY 18 MAY
BE WITH US IN PERSON Lag B'Omer Bonfire (18:00-20:00) There’s no better way to celebrate and enjoy Lag B’Omer, than by coming together around a bonfire! This event is fun for ALL AGES big and small. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket, so you can play and relax with community friends old and new, from across the north London Reform communities. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. Click here to let us know how many people will be joining us for this very special occasion. Contact mike@alyth.org.uk for more information.
THURSDAY 19 MAY
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 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 is about the disciples of the famous Rabbi Akiva. 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. Contact Rabbi Elliott at elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259, Passcode: 138638)
BE WITH US Table Talk - POSTPONED This event has been postponed. Please see future Alyth newsletters and weekly email for a new date.
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FRIDAY 20 MAY
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat.
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 hereto join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).
EREV SHABBAT 20 MAY
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Service of Induction for Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott (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. 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. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 842 4574 9881, Passcode: 785089). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SHABBAT MORNING 21 MAY BE WITH US IN PERSON Choir Rehearsal (09:15) Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Josh and Cantor Tamara. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Chloe Newington. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 812 9147 4497, 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 Family Service Focus Group (11:00) If your child feels too old to ride the chug-a-lug train and discover their senses on Shabbat, you might be wondering which prayer space is right for you. Join us to discuss what’s next for your child, over a Shabbat brunch. We want to listen to your ideas and needs so that together we can build a prayer space that grows with your child.
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Save the Date
Shavuot Evening of Saturday 4 June and Sunday 5 June Join us for an Erev Shavuot service and Tikkun Leil Shavuot through the evening of 4 June. On Shavuot morning, 5 June, join us for our Shavuot morning services and community lunch to celebrate both Shavuot and the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Alyth's Children's Theatre Presents: Matilda JR! Sunday 19 June 14:30 and 17:30 Please join us to celebrate our children in Matilda Jr! Alyth’s Children Theatre is our drama group for Primary School aged children. The group have been rehearsing all year round for this famous show. Join in the fun, sing along to your favourite Matilda tunes, and support our wonderful Alyth Children’s Theatre! Click here for tickets or contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information and tickets.
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.
