The Long Awaited Fifth Alyth Weekend Away 2022 Friday 2 to Sunday 4 December
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 a diverse range of activities, and plenty of time just to be together (or to watch the World Cup with new friends). The Weekend Away is the best opportunity to meet new Alyth friends; to feel ownership of your synagogue, your community and your Judaism; to learn, laugh and play together; to get to know other Alyth members, the staff team and clergy.
STOP PRESS: We are delighted that joining us on the Weekend Away will be Rabbi Professor Lawrence Hoffman, who will be with us on the Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Larry Hoffman is one of the world’s leading thinkers and teachers about Jewish prayer and communal life. He is the Professor Emeritus of Liturgy, Worship and Ritual at Hebrew Union College in New York, and author of books including Rethinking Synagogues: A New Vocabulary for Congregational Life; The Art of Public Prayer: Not for Clergy Only; and the My People’s Prayer Book series.
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! If you are unable to be with us for the whole weekend, then you can come for part of the weekend. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information or to book your place or visit www.alyth.org.uk/weekendaway2022.
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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. Led by Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah. 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, Student Rabbi Nicola Feuchtwang and the Alyth choir. Including the Bat 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: 822 0458 5951 Passcode: 303535).
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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SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Cycling Community (08:15-12:30) The Alyth Cycling Community welcomes you for a Special Remembrance Sunday ride. Meet at West Hampsted fire station at 08:15am. Contact laurancemendoza@aol.com for more information.
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 14 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: Genral Knowledge Quiz: The Arts Come and test your knowledge on questions about stage, screen, art and music.
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 15 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 3: Different genres in biblical texts and how they are used. 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 17 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 There is no Pardes today. The next session is on Thursday 24 November.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON ThursWAY: Mitzvah Day Special (16:00) Join us for a special Mitzvah Day ThursWAY, starting our journey to Mitzvah Day together by taking part in Mitzvot for our community and loved ones. Contact ella@alyth.org.uk for more information. 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.
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Composer in Residence: Stephen Glass (19:30- 21:00) As part of our new series on Jewish music, join us for a very special presentation and discussion exploring the history, diversity, and importance of Jewish liturgical music. Stephen Glass will teach us as we explore our rich musical inheritance. The evening will include recordings, demonstrations at the piano and some sung pieces. Refreshments will be served. Please click hereto let us know that you will be coming. Our Composer in Residence programme continues in our Shabbat morning service and with a special session on Sunday afternoon. Click here for more details.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 810 3761 0052 Passcode: 785089).
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FRIDAY 18 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.
EREV SHABBAT 18 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: 896 5406 7132 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 19 NOVEMBER BE WITH US IN PERSON Choir Rehearsal (09:15) Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services
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 Composer in Residence: Stephen Glass Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Alyth is rightly proud of our choral tradition, brought to our Shabbat morning service by our dedicated volunteer choir. On this Shabbat morning, we will celebrate this music and repertoire, together with Stephen Glass and the Alyth Synagogue Choir. This morning will include a new arrangement, being sung at Alyth for the first time. Our Composer in Residence programme continues with a special session on Sunday afternoon. Click here for more details. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 860 9309 9986 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
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 19 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US FOR FAMILIES IN PERSON Shabbat b’Yachad Lunch (12:30) As part of the Alyth Friendship Project we are pleased to welcome you for a Shabbat lunch after the service. Join us following the morning Service for a delicious lunch and good company.
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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.
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