Toddler Toy Sale Sunday 11 December (11:30 – 12:30) A second-hand toy sale for anyone who might be looking for a new gift for a little one this Chanukah. To donate old toys to be sold, please contact ella@alyth.org.uk.
Chanukah for families Sunday 18 December A day of activities for our younger members for Chanukah: 11:00 – 12:00 Chanukah Sensory Den 12:00 – 12:30 Latke Lunch for all the family 12:30 – 12:45 Candle lighting 12:45 – 14:00 Chanukah party for Primary School aged children To make sure that we cater sufficiently and do not waste food, please help us by letting us know you are coming for the lunch. To do so, please click here
Chanukah Film Club Monday 19 December (19:00) The Alyth Film Club returns with a special Chanukah screening of Israeli award-winning ‘Broken Wings’ (2003). Followed by a discussion. The screening will be preceded by candle lighting, and tea, coffee, and donuts will be provided.
Chanukah Heritage Sharing Tuesday 20 December (19:30) Members of our community will share Chanukah recipes, passing culinary traditions from generation to generation. Dinner, donuts and mulled wine will be provided. We especially invite young adults in our community to come to learn from generations that have come before them.
Chanukah in the home Thursday 22 December (17:00) An early evening Chanukiah lighting taking place in Borehamwood, Muswell Hill, and Barnet. We are currently looking for hosts for the lighting in Borehamwood - if you would like to invite members into your home for a chanukiah lighting, please contact hannah@alyth.org.uk to offer to host. The addresses for these lightings will be available from next Thursday.
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ALSO THIS WEEK: SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER ACS Concert: Dido & Aeneas (19:30) The Alyth Choral Society perform Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. Tickets cost £20 and can be purchased on the door or from www.alythchoralsociety.org.
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THIS SHABBAT AT ALYTH
FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER 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. This is the last Ruach of term. We resume on Friday 13 January.
EREV SHABBAT 9 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 Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah and Cantor Tamara. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 844 5849 7274 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 10 DECEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Kollot in the Beit Tefillah (10:30) Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan led by Alyth clergy and members. This week taking place in the Beit Tefillah. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 891 0903 8009 Passcode: 785089). PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Gesher Service (11:00) If your child feels too old for Sensory Shabbat, but Big Bang felt too grown up, join us for our 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 herefor the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon).
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SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Cycling Community Bike Ride (08:15) Bringing riders of all abilities together to enjoy cycling and conversation. For more information contact laurancemendoza@aol.com.
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 Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. SMG provides our youngest members the opportunity to explore their Jewish identity, key Jewish behaviour and rituals and Jewish texts. Contact ella@alyth.org.uk for more information. This is the last SMG of term. We resume on Sunday 15 January.
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Biblical Hebrew (11:15-12:15) 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.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Toddler Toy Sale (11:30-12:30) See the Chanukah box for more information.
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. This is the last Academy of term. We resume on Sunday 8 January.
BE WITH US IN PERSON ACS Concert: Dido & Aeneas (19:30) The Alyth Choral Society perform Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. Tickets cost £20 and can be purchased on the door or from www.alythchoralsociety.org.
MONDAY 12 DECEMBER
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: Piano Concert: Kwanyee Chan.Born and raised in Hong Kong, Kwanyee Chan, was awarded a Scholarship to study Artis Masters programme at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Kwanyee will play the piano with pieces by Schumann, Lizst and Debussy.
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 13 DECEMBER
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON Hadracha (18:00 - participants, 19:30 - families for dinner) Our year 10 leadership programme concludes tonight with a special graduation dinner after the session Contact ella@alyth.org.uk for more information.
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Essentials (20:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. This week: Preparing for Chanukah Please contact Rabbi Hannah (hannah@alyth.org.uk) for more information about this programme. New students are always welcome.
THURSDAY 15 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).
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FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den 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).
EREV SHABBAT 16 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. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 868 4366 5429 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 17 DECEMBER
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Shiur (09:15) A special pre-service shiur, taught by Rabbi Colin to mark the earliest Havdalah of the year. What does Havdalah have to do with our messianic yearnings? Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Password: 602287)
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Big Bang Style Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Hannah. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Oscar Lyons. Taking place in the Beit Tefillah. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 870 9038 5793 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Choral Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Josh and Cantor Tamara with the Alyth choir. Taking place in the new upstairs Prayer Space. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 836 4477 9181 Passcode: 977361).
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 17 DECEMBER
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Mincha Service (15:00) Led by Cantor Tamara, including the Bar Mitzvah of Ariel Zimerman. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 822 7315 7746 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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SAVE THE DATE Tu B'Shvat Supper Quiz Sunday 5 February 2023
The return of an Alyth institution! After two years in which we could not gather to eat, laugh and quiz together, we are delighted to announce the return of the Alyth Supper Quiz on Sunday evening 5 February. Tickets and more information to follow... for now, save the date!
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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.
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.
