Please click here for November's Around Alyth, which includes more information about the events listed below, as well as our regular services and activites.
Starting tonight: New Thursday Learning Our new Thursday learning programmes begin this evening: Judaism and the Big Ethical Questions (Tonight); Jewish Music for this Moment (as part of our Composer in Residence programme, 17 November); Issues that divide us and how we find common ground (24 November).
Tomorrow: Special Pre Service session with the winners of the 2022 New Israel Fund Human Rights Awards (Friday 4 November) We are delighted to welcome to Alyth the winners of the 2022 New Israel Fund Human Rights Awards, Nabila Espanioly and representatives of Ir Amim. Join us for a special pre-service session at 17:15, and for our Erev Shabbat service.
Saturday: New Members’ Morning (Saturday 5 November) A breakfast to welcome those who have recently joined the community, followed by a choice of three Shabbat morning services.
Monday: Talk Together: High Holy Days (Monday 7 November) The opportunity to discuss our experiences of Alyth’s High Holy Day services in a new way. ---
Still to come in November:
Composer in Residence: Stephen Glass (Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 November) We are delighted to welcome internationally renowned composer and choir director Stephen Glass for an extended weekend of learning and singing together. Click here for full details.
Mitzvah Day at Alyth (from Thursday 17 November) Our annual contribution to the national Mitzvah Day efforts. Please see below for details of how to donate to a local food bank over the coming weeks.
And in December: LAST CHANCE TO BOOK: The Fifth Alyth Weekend Away. Click here for more information.
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THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER EVENING
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE NEW: Judaism and the Big Ethical Questions: Should we eat meat? (19:30-21:30) Join Rabbi Elliott for this new text based learning programme, in which we delve into Judaism and the Big Ethical Questions of our time. With more of us opting to forgo beef burgers and chicken drumsticks, is it still ethical to eat meat. As Jews, should we move to a vegetarian or vegan diet? Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 896 8203 8344 Passcode: 311220)
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FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children. 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) Our Friday night Bar and Bat Mitzvah programme. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information. LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Session with the Winners of the NIF Human Rights Awards 2022 (17:15 - 18:15) We are delighted to welcome to Alyth the winners of the 2022 New Israel Fund Human Rights Awards: Palestinian Israeli civil society activist Nabila Espanioly and Representatives of Ir Amim, which works towards a more stable and equitable Jerusalem. Join us for a special pre-service session from 17:15-18:15, in which they will speak about their work and answer questions. For more information on our guests, visit https://hrad.newisraelfund.org.uk/ More information about Ir Amim can be found on their website: https://www.ir-amim.org.il/en
EREV SHABBAT 4 NOVEMBER PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service with guest D'var Torah (18:30) We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Elliott. Our D'var Torah will be given by representatives of Ir Amim, an organisation which works towards a more stable and equitable Jerusalem. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 889 8852 2451 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 5 NOVEMBER BE WITH US IN PERSON New Member's Pre-Service Breakfast (09:15) We are delighted to have welcomed over 200 new members to our community since this time last year. Thank you for being with us. If you have recently joined the community, please join us for breakfast before the service. This will be an opportunity to meet one another and members of the Alyth team and lay leadership. Breakfast is followed by a choice of three services. See below.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) A Shabbat Morning service with the Alyth Choir. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 853 9242 9620 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shacharit Deconstructed Service (10:30) A mix of service and study, giving the opportunity to explore the content of the Shabbat morning liturgy while praying together. This service will join in the Beit Tefillah for the sermon and the conclusion of the service. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 898 9814 0208 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Gesher (10:30) If your child feels too old for Sensory Shabbat, but Big Bang felt too grown up, join us for our new family service 'Gesher'. This service has been designed to bridge the gap between our two family prayer spaces, so that your child can grow through tefillah that works for them. With Rabbi Hannah, Ella and the Gesher Guitarists.
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 5 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US FOR FAMILIES IN PERSON Sensory Havdalah (16:00) Havdalah is one of our most Sensory experiences. We see the flickering candle flame, smell the sweet spices and taste the wine. Join Rabbi Hannah and Ella for this special Sensory Havdalah experience where our youngest members can wave goodbye to Shabbat and prepare to start the week new. Feel free to wear your PJs or onesies! Following Havdalah, we will provide an early dinner for the little ones. Please let us know if you are coming by the end of the day today (Thursday) by clicking here.
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SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15) Our lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast, led by Alyth members. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION SMG (10:00-12:00) Our experiential Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information.
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Biblical Hebrew (11:00) A programme for those with high level Hebrew reading ability. Email edwardjgold@hotmail.com if you would like to join this class so that you can be sent the link and materials in advance.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Academy (18:00) Academy has been a feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place over the early May bank holiday weekend. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information.
MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER
BE WITH US IN PERSON The Alyth Social (14:00) Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, lovely homemade tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information. Today: The Favonius Trio – SunHye Shin, Jeff Yunzhe & Frederick Winterson This trio was formed at The Guildhall School of Music in January 2022. They are all experienced performers and will play Debussy, Suk, Turina and Shostakovich.
BE WITH US ONLINE Book Club (18:30) This months book is “Job: the story of a simple man” by Joseph Roth, click here for information about the book. December's book (for Monday 5 December) is All for Nothing, by Walter Kempowski. Click here to join online (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.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Talk Together: This Year’s High Holy Days (19:00-21:00) This year, over 2,000 Alyth members from ages 0 to 100 joined us for a wide range of High Holy Day services and activities in four different Alyth venues. We're keen to begin a conversation, convened by our Chair of Trustees, Justin Wise, about the diverse range of experiences involved, in a way that helps everyone learn from one another. We invite you to join us at an evening of sharing experiences, with food at 19:00 and conversation from 19:30-21:30. We encourage you to join us - whether you had an experience you loved or one you would have liked to be different. We also welcome impressions and experiences from those who can't be with us on the evening. If you would like to take part, either by joining the evening or by sharing your experience please register your interest by clicking here.
TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Hadracha (18:00) Our year 10 leadership programme. Contact ella@alyth.org.uk for more information.
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Intensive Hebrew (19:00) 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 Hebrew Reading Programme (20:00) 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.
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Essentials (20:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. This week: Foundations 2: Authorship and authority. 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) For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER BE WITH US IN PERSON Mellow Yoga for All Ages (11:00) Our special Chair Yoga and Meditation with Maxine, open to all ages wishing to enhance overall mental and physical wellbeing. Click hereto register and pay for the class. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202223).
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Pardes - Journey to Chanukah (13:00) A special fortnightly series with Rabbi Colin to prepare us for Chanukah. Today: Miracles? Shmiracles. Was there a miracle at Chanukah and if there was, just what was it? Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498)
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00) Our drama group for Primary School aged children. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show in June 2023. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information.
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FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Baby Den (10:30) Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Shabbat beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Ruach 1-4 (17:15) Our Friday night Bar and Bat Mitzvah programme. Contact sam@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 11 NOVEMBER PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30) We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 835 1494 3507 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 12 NOVEMBER BE WITH US IN PERSON Choir Rehearsal (09:15) Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Hannah with the Alyth choir. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Isabelle Kendall. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 891 1639 0384 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot (10:30) Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan led by Alyth clergy and members. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 899 9137 4838 Passcode: 785089).
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon). The "Zoom screen" can also be seen via our YouTube channel by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS
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MITZVAH DAY FOOD DRIVE
As part of our Mitzvah Day activities for this year, we will be collecting food for a local Food Bank. Please donate the following non perishable food items, placing them in the collection basket at the front of the Alyth building.
Rice
Pasta
Dried Lentils
Tinned Meats
Tinned Tuna
Cereal and breakfast food
UHT Milk
For more information, contact sam@alyth.org.uk.
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK: ALYTH WEEKEND AWAY 2022 Friday 2 to Sunday 4 December
“The weekend away changed our lives. Each member of our family found a way to connect with other people in our community. For me it was partly the learning, but mainly getting to know people over a coffee and a drink in the bar”.
Join us for the long awaited fifth Alyth Weekend Away. Taking place at the beautiful High Leigh Conference Centre in Hoddesdon, about an hour from Alyth by car. We have exclusive use of the site, with a full programme for adults and children, with plenty of time just to be together.
We recognise that household budgets may be stretched this winter. Please do not allow finances to be a reason not to attend the Weekend Away. The Clergy Jewish Participation Fund is a confidential fund, the purpose of which is to support all Alyth members in having the richest possible Alyth life.
From next week, we will release details of how to book for the day for Saturday 3 December. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information or to book your place or visit www.alyth.org.uk/weekendaway2022.
Emergency Careline – 020 8457 8798 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.
