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Service of Induction for
​​​​​​​Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott 
Friday 20 May, from 18:00 

Please join us tomorrow, Friday 20 May, as we formally welcome Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott into our community.  The evening will begin with a gathering on the synagogue forecourt (weather allowing) at 18:00, followed by a slightly extended Erev Shabbat service which will include a special ritual of induction.  

You do not need to let us know that you are coming, but we ask that you please be at Alyth by the start of the service at 18:30 if you possibly can.  The service will end slightly later than usual to allow us to celebrate properly together.

Shavuot 
Evening of Saturday 4 June and Sunday 5 June 

Saturday 4 June

Sensory Havdalah and dinner, 17:00
Our Shavuot begins with a special Sensory Havdalah and dinner for our youngest members, starting at 17:00.  So that we know numbers for catering, please click the link below to let us know that you are coming.

Tikkun Leyl Shavuot: Kings, Queens and Emperors, from 18:30
Our evening of study begins with dinner from 18:30, before we study together.  So that we know numbers for catering, please click the link below to let us know that you are coming.
Our theme for this Jubilee weekend will be Kings, Queens and Emperors - looking together at stories of rulers in our tradition, and how we, as Jews, interact with the government of our country.  
Our Erev Shavuot service will begin with Havdalah at 22:25, followed by Ma'ariv, before a final subversive study session to take us over midnight.  

Sunday 5 June:

Heathboddedut - Early service and hitbodedut, 07:45 for an 8:00 start
Welcome the morning with Shacharit and meditation practices on the Heath with Rabbi Elliott and our JMM team. Meet on the corner of Hampstead Way and Wellgarth Road.  

Shavuot Chevruta Breakfast 09:15
Join us for breakfast, with Shavuot chevruta study for those who wish.

Shavuot Morning Service 10:30
A special festival service for the whole Alyth community, with kids corner and Torah service break out. Followed by:

Jubilee Lunch 
Join others around the country for the 'Big Jubilee Lunch' together with your community.  We will go straight from the service to eat and talk together. So that we know numbers for catering, please click the link below to let us know that you are coming.

Click here for Sensory Havdallah and dinner at 17:00 on Saturday 4 June.
Click here for dinner at 18:30 on Saturday 4 June.
Click here for the community lunch on Sunday 5 June. 

THIS WEEK AT ALYTH:

FRIDAY 20 MAY

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON
Baby Den (10:30) 
Chug-a-lug into Shabbat.

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON
Pre Shabbat Story Time (16:30)
Following its relaunch last week, join us for our new and exciting pre Shabbat story and song to help bring in Shabbat.

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).

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.


EREV SHABBAT 20 MAY

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Service of Induction for Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott (from 18:00)
See above for details.
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 
The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be available here from 17:00 Friday afternoon.  


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 Cantor Tamara, Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Elliott.  Including the Bat Mitzvah of Chloe Newington.
Click here to 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
The Shabbat Supplement and Community News will be available here from 17:00 Friday afternoon.  

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. With Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Josh.

WEEK COMMENCING 22 MAY

SUNDAY 22 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.


MONDAY 23 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 24 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 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.  
Today's session: Preparing for Shavuot
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.
 

THURSDAY 26 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 AND ONLINE
ThursWAY: Pre Shavuot Cheesecake Bake-Off! (16:00-17:00)
Join us in-person or live on Zoom for a step by step to make a yummy cheesecake with your family and friends. We'll explore why this connects to Shavuot and have time for everyone to show off their baking.
If you’re joining from home, you’ll need:
650g Cream cheese, 175g Digestive biscuits, 75g Butter,   175g Caster sugar, 100ml Double cream, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp Vanilla extract.  You will also need a 20cm tin (ideally springform), a handheld beater or electric mixer, a ziplock bag and a rolling pin, 2 wooden spoons and a rubber spatula.
Contact ella@alyth.org.uk for more information. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 874 6938 4399 Passcode: 044745)

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)

Save the Date

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.

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

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.