As you come into Alyth this weekend, and over the coming weeks, you will see that we are getting ready for the building work to begin. Entry to the building is now through the left hand doors, where you will also find a temporary reception and cloakroom. The Leo Baeck wing of the shul is now hoarded off as we clear the space ready for the diggers to come in! There are a few more contractual details to finalise and as soon as they are done, we are ready to go!
The best way to keep updated on the works as they progress over the coming 18 months will be to follow the special 'Alyth Build with Us' Instagram account which will be updated with pictures. You can follow ushere
Over the next month we will also be relaunching our Build with Us fundraising programme. If you are able to help make the new Alyth building possible, please contact us by emailing Rabbi Josh at josh@alyth.org.uk, or email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.
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THIS SHABBAT AT ALYTH
FRIDAY 25 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 hereto make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Ruach 1-4 (17:15) Our Friday night Bar and Bat Mitzvah programme. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information.
EREV SHABBAT 25 NOVEMBER FOR NON FOOTBALL WATCHERS: PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30) We know there is big football match this evening, but Shabbat carries on regardless of the World Cup! If you don't like football, are taking a stand against Qatar, or just want the comfort and joy of being part of a community in prayer, join us in person or online. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 890 7915 3364 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 26 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Imrei Finu style Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) An informal Shabbat morning service in the round, with new and familiar melodies. In the Beit Tefillah, accompanied by guitar. Led by Rabbi Josh and Cantor Tamara. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 826 4239 4591 Passcode: 785089). Click herefor the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon).
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 26 NOVEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Mincha Service (16:00) Led by Rabbi Hannah. Including the B'not Mitzvah of Sara and Anna Perry. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 861 9131 0350 Passcode: 785089). Click herefor the special service booklet.
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SUNDAY 27 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 ella@alyth.org.uk for more information.
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Biblical Hebrew (11:15) 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.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Refugee Choir (13:30) The Alyth Refugee Choir brings together people who love to sing and to sing together, led by Viv.
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Singing for Pleasure (15:30) Join Viv and sing songs from the shows, Israeli folksongs, songs from the 60s and more. No need to audition, read music or feel intimidated.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 731 393 138, Password: 197916).
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 28 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: Get the Children Out; Unsung Heroes of the Kindertransport” Mike Levy is a respected Holocaust historian and educator, currently working as a researcher for the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Mike will be talking about his recently published book.
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 29 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 AND ONLINE 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. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 812 5752 6877 Passcode: 461382)
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Essentials (20:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. This week: The Formation of Judaism: Rabbinic Literature - Aggadah. 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 1 DECEMBER 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 8 December.
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.
THE MOVEMENT FOR REFORM JUDAISM PRESENTS Rabbiting On Live (19:30 at JW3) An evening of lively debate with Rabbis Miriam Berger, Debbie Young-Somers, and Robyn Ashworth-Steen. A live chat at JW3 about life, love and relationships with music from Daniel Cainer. £12, tickets available directly from JW3. For more infomration click here.
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FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den There is no Baby Den today as it is The Weekend Away. Baby Den returns on Friday 9 December.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Ruach 1-4 There is no Ruach tonight as it is The Weekend Away. Ruach returns on Friday 9 December with the last session of term.
BE WITH US IN PERSON The Alyth Weekend Away (Friday 2 - Sunday 4 December, starting at 17:00) We are delighted that 200 people are participating in the fifth Alyth Weekend Away as we spend a weekend learning, singing and getting to know each other. Those coming on the weekend can click herefor the information sheet including directions and what you need to bring.
BE WITH US ONLINE JMM (17:30-18:15) Please note the revised time for this week as part of The Weekend Away Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).
EREV SHABBAT 2 DECEMBER 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 Cantor Tamara and Student Rabbi Nicola. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 891 3696 4046 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 3 DECEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Josh including the Bar Mitzvah of Tobey Samuel. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 893 9299 9607 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
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.
