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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.

Jubilee 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.  
Includes our Erev Shavuot service beginning with Havdalah at 22:25.  
See below for the full programme.

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 some extra 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. 

WEEK COMMENCING 29 MAY

SUNDAY 29 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).

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 30 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 31 MAY  

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Rosh Chodesh Shacharit (08:30)
A special shacharit for Rosh Chodesh Sivan with Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott, including Torah reading and the singing of Hallel.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 899 9025 3598, Passcode: 364581).

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 2 JUNE 
Please note the office is closed until Monday 6 June. 
For emergencies, please call 07726 631808

FRIDAY 3 JUNE
Please note the office is closed until Monday 6 June. 
For emergencies, please call 07726 631808

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 3 JUNE

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Erev Shabbat Service (from 18:00)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 883 8035 6402, Passcode: 785089). 
The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS 


SHABBAT MORNING 4 JUNE

BE WITH US IN PERSON 
Choir Rehearsal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON 
Early Start Shabbat Service (09:00) 
Led by Rabbi Elliott. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Raphaella Lurie. 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) 
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir.  Including the Bar Mitzvah of Ben Killen. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 893 0366 8166, Passcode: 785089).
The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS


SHABBAT AFTERNOON 4 JUNE
EREV SHAVUOT

Sensory Havdalah and dinner, 17:00
Our Shavuot begins with a special Sensory Havdalah and dinner for our youngest members, starting at 17:00.  Click here for to let us know you are coming.

Jubilee Tikkun Leyl Shavuot: 'Kings, Queens and Emperors', from 18:30

Timetable:
18:30    
- Dinner before we start to study
Click here to let us know you are coming for dinner. 

19:00-20:15
- Kings, Queens, Emperors etc
A ‘round robin’ session in which each member of our clergy team will introduce a ‘royal’ figure from Jewish tradition.  Join our clergy to learn about: the Queen of Sheba; Dona Gracia Mendes de Naxos; Ashmedai (the Prince of Demons); Achitofel; and Shlomtzion (Salome Alexandra).

20:30-21:15        
- When can we go against the law of the land? Judaism and Civil Disobedience with Rabbi Colin
or
- King David through Midrash and Psalms: Join Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara to journey through King David’s life in text and music.

21:30-22:15     
- Rabbis and Rulers: Exploring Rabbinic stories about interactions between Sages and kings or emperors.  With Rabbi Josh

22:25
- Havdalah and our Erev Shavuot service

23:15-00:00
Babies, Bathwater and Corrupt Kings: When texts challenge the legitimacy of monarchy as a form of government, with Rabbi Elliott

We join back together at 07.45 for Heathboddedut

Save the Dates

NEW:
Launch of our new weekly Friendship & Social Hub 
Palm Court Tea, Monday 13 June, 14:00 - 16:00
A weekly afternoon of good company, conversation and the opportunity to meet others in the community hosted by members of Alyth.
This week, a delicious sandwich tea listening to the sounds of easy listening music.
Cost to cover our expenses:  Alyth members:  £25 per person one-off per annum; £3.50 per week; Non-members:  £30 per person one-off per annum; £5.00 per week; Transport possibly available.  
Please click here to sign up or call Deborah on 02084556763 to book in so that we can cater accordingly. Email lynette@alyth.org.uk for more information. 

Alyth's Children's Theatre Presents: Matilda JR!
Sunday 19 June 14:30 and 17:30
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.