YOM KIPPUR 5783
Machzorim
On Yom Kippur, we will be using the 1985 Machzor.
Please remember to bring your own copy with you if you have one. We have a very limited stock of spares to lend out. If you have copies that you can lend to others during the service then please do so.
Fasting
The fast begins at 18:17 on Tuesday evening, and ends at 19:16 on Wednesday. We know that many Alyth members need to drink or eat on Yom Kippur. Water and food will be available in the Marquee foyer, Old Synagogue Annex and at Alyth.
TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER: KOL NIDRE
All services on Kol Nidre will take place at the Sternberg Centre.
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18:45 Cello Recital of Kol Nidre (Marquee)
This year’s Kol Nidre will begin with the cello recital of Kol Nidre starting at 18:45. Please note that there will be no entry to the marquee while the cello is being played. Doors will reopen at 18:55.
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19:00 Kol Nidre (Marquee)
The whole community of Alyth come together to perform the ritual of Kol Nidre.
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Followed by a choice of four service options:
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19:15 Choral Kol Nidre (Marquee)
The choral service continues with the beautiful sound of the Alyth choir.
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19:15 Kollot Nidre (Old Synagogue)
A Kollot style service containing familiar melodies sung together.
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The sermon will be given by Rabbi Josh in both the Kollot and Choral services.
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19:15 Kol Nidre for the Soul (Room of Prayer)
A gentle, intimate and reflective service with songs, readings and space for silence and contemplation. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Lynette Chazen, finishing in time to hear the sermon in the Choral Service.
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19:15 Teen Nidre (Drawing Room)
Join Ella and Rabbi Elliott to discuss whether our sins are for the public eye and public discussion.
WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER: YOM KIPPUR
Shacharit
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10:00-13:00 Kollot (Beit Tefillah at Alyth)
Our informal, unaccompanied service which takes place in the round, largely in Hebrew, and encourages communal singing. Please note the early start time to allow us to make our way to the Sternberg Centre afterwards in time for Musaf.
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This service will be streamed into the Kindergarten with an area for children so that parents can enjoy the opportunity to pray.
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10:15-13:15 Choral Shacharit (Marquee)
Our choral service with the beautiful sound of the Alyth choir.
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The sermon will be given by Rabbi Elliott in both the Choral and Kollot services.
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10:15-11:00 Torah Lishma (New Prayer Space at Alyth)
Abraham argues with God... so do Moses and Job (among others). What does rabbinic tradition do with that? As we confront God and ourselves on Yom Kippur, come and explore with Rabbi Colin. Finishing in time to hear the sermon in Kollot.
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Family Services on Yom Kippur Morning
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10:00-10:45 Sensory (Old Synagogue)
A Yom Kippur experience designed to stimulate babies’ senses in the first years of their life. With Rabbi Hannah, Ella and the Dungareenees.
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11:30-12:30 Gesher (Old Synagogue)
A special version of our new family service 'Gesher' - for those too big for Sensory, and for whom the Big Bang feels too old. With Rabbi Hannah, Ella and the Gesher Guitarists.
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Afternoon Services and Sessions
We once again offer our traditional Yom Kippur afternoon tracks: “Classical”, “Tefillah and Spirituality”, and “Study”. Follow one track through the afternoon or go to individual sessions that appeal to you. Each of our afternoon study sessions is the first in a new monthly series, continuing on Thursday evenings in November. See November’s Around Alyth for details.
Musaf Avodah
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13:45-15:00 Choral Musaf Avodah (Old Synagogue)
Joining together in the Old Synagogue to continue our Choral Service with the drama of the Avodah service.
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13:45-14:45 Imrei Finu Avodah (Drawing Room)
Imrei Finu is a guitar led service with singing to new and familiar melodies. In this special service, we echo the journey of the High Priest with our own songs and reflections. Led by Rabbi Josh.
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13:45-14:45 Study Session (Akiva classroom)
Judaism and the Big Ethical Questions: Assisted Dying
Our religious tradition provides us with frameworks for understanding the big ethical questions of our time. Join Rabbi Elliott as we examine how Jewish texts can help us to navigate through these questions.
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14:15-15:45 MUSICAL MINCHA IN THE MARQUEE
A very special new service for Yom Kippur 5783. Join Rabbi Hannah, Ella and musicians from our community for this joyful new Yom Kippur service in the marquee, including a creative and immersive retelling of the story of Jonah.
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Musaf Martyrology
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15:00-16:00 Musaf Martyrology (Old Synagogue)
A martyrology service using a special liturgy to reflect the history of our people and the needs of our time. Led by Rabbi Elliott and Viv Bellos.
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15:00-15:45 Well Being Service (Drawing Room)
Join Lynette Chazen and Justin Wise, who through readings and songs will explore how we begin to prioritise ourselves and begin to think about those things that will hopefully bring balance and well being to our lives.
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15:00-15:45 Study session (Akiva classroom)
Jewish Music for this Moment: The Music of Musaf
The additional service on Yom Kippur contains within it some of the most poignant and emblematic music of the High Holy Days. Join Cantor Tamara to study and sing some of the liturgical settings that can help illuminate the meaning of these High Holy Days for us.
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Mincha
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15:40-17:00 Ease of Access Abridged Service (Alyth)
An abridged service (including Mincha, Yizkor and Neilah prayers) for those who will value a shortened Yom Kippur afternoon service in a location with easier access. Led Rabbi Colin and Student Rabbi Nicola Feuchtwang.
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16:00-17:10 Choral Mincha (Old Synagogue)
Our afternoon service, accompanied by the Alyth Choir, in which we hear Torah and the Book of Jonah.
After this service there will be a short break to enable members to return to the Marquee for Yizkor.
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16:00-17:00 Mincha Meditation (Drawing Room)
Allow stillness to infuse your inner Yom Kippur journey through Jewish Mindfulness and Meditation. With Mika Hadar-Borthwick and the JMM team.
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16:00-17:00 Study session (Akiva classroom)
Issues that Divide Us and how we can find common ground
Launching a new interfaith programme exploring difficult and divisive issues and finding the common ground in them. This very special session is taught by Rabbi Hannah with Muslim commentator Remona Aly and Revd Robin Sims-Williams from All Saints’ Church, Child’s Hill.
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16:15-17:00 Teen Avodah (Room of Prayer)
A session especially for our teenagers. Join Ella and the Youth and Education Hub for a mid-afternoon meditation, reflection, and relaxation.
Yizkor
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17:30-18:20 Yizkor (Marquee)
Our memorial service begins with Psalm 23, immediately followed by the final sermon of Yom Kippur, given by Rabbi Hannah.
The service includes the recitation of names of those who have died in the past year, and concludes with El Malei Rachamim and Kaddish.
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17:30-18:20 Reflect with our Youth and Ed team (Drawing Room)
All young people are invited to join the Youth & Education Hub for our annual “message to self” session as we relax, reflect on all that has been, and prepare for what may be.
Neilah
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18:20-19:15 Neilah (Marquee)
Our concluding service for Yom Kippur with the Alyth choir and clergy.
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18:20-19:05 Neilah for the Soul (Old Synagogue)
As the gates of Yom Kippur close, we take a final moment to reflect in this intimate and gentle service with songs and readings. We will join the service in the Marquee for the final Avinu Malkeinu and Shofar Blast.
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18:20-19:05 Loiter with Purpose (Drawing Room)
Led by members of the Youth & Education Hub and madrichim, come to “hang-out” with fun and chilled activities as we bring Yom Kippur to an end. We will join the service in the Marquee for the final Avinu Malkeinu and Shofar Blast.
All ages are welcome.
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19:16 Havdalah and Breaking the Fast
We will be making Havdalah, the concluding ceremony for Yom Kippur, in front of the Marquee. Honey cake and challah will also be available for those who wish to break the fast together.
