As we enter a new year, we would like to remind all of our members about the importance of taking your role in our volunteer security.
One of the core values of any community is sharing responsibility for our collective wellbeing and safety. Like most synagogues, we express this by asking everyone who is able to contribute by standing on security for a short time, just once or twice each year. It is an unfortunate reality that this is a part of synagogue life, but it is necessary, and is an important contribution that each of us needs to make.
Volunteer security is supervised by our dedicated team of trained Team Leaders. Our TLs give a huge amount of time and energy to this aspect of our communal life, and they deserve all of our support.
Please look out for emails from 'rotacentral' and use this to sign up for your shift, making this important contribution to the welfare and safety of our community. Thank you
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THIS SHABBAT AT ALYTH
FRIDAY 6 JANUARY FOR YOUNG FAMILIESIN PERSON 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).
EREV SHABBAT 6 JANUARY
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 Hannah, Rabbi Elliott and Cantor Tamara. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 829 6454 5097 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 7 JANUARY 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) Led by Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Yasmin Amitai-Hecht. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 854 2973 1678 Passcode: 785089).
Click herefor the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon).
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 7 JANUARY
PRAY WITH US 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!
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SUNDAY 8 JANUARY
BE 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 AND ONLINE 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).
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.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Academy of Performing Arts (18:00-20:00) 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 9 JANUARY
BE WITH US IN PERSON The Alyth Social (14:00) Our Monday afternoon social. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, lovely homemade tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information. Today:Concert with Tom Morss and Katie Hainbach Join professional singers Tom Morss, Katie Hainbach and pianist Laurie Turville as they perform songs from the musicals, opera and more.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Mentor Training (17:30) Please email ella@alyth.org.uk for more information.
BE WITH US ONLINE Alyth Book Club (18:30) This months book "Lovers and Brothers” by Diana Brahams. Click here for information about the book. The date of the next book club is 6 February. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 816 0975 2765, Passcode: 785089)
TUESDAY 10 JANUARY
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Year 9 Hadracha (18:00) The start of our two year leadership programme for those in Year 9. Please email 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. Essentials is the perfect class for those coming to Judaism for the first time, or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime - or anywhere in between. New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk) for more information. Today's session: Epoch Changing Moments in Jewish history BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Choral Society (20:00) For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
THURSDAY 12 JANUARY BE WITH US ONLINE 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).
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Pardes: Come and Meet the Medivial Commentators (13:00) So often when we read the Torah, we do so alongside scholars from the past. Over seven weeks, join Rabbi Elliott as we meet these biblical commentators, studying their lives and their contemporary contexts, as well as delving into some of their commentaries and discovering how they can alter our understanding of the biblical text. Continuing in February. This week: Rashi Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498)
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00-18:15) 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 13 JANUARY
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).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Ruach 1-4 (17:15) Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Ruach 1 New Starters Meeting (17:15) For all families joining Ruach to explore the programme and the B'nei Mitzvah journey at Alyth. This one off session is for both parents and children.
EREV SHABBAT 13 JANUARY 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 here to join online (Meeting ID: 869 5618 8776 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 14 JANUARY
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) An informal, participatory minyan led by Rabbi Josh and Rabbi Hannah, with guitar. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Harry Bayfield. This service will include a supervised kids corner so parents can join in the service. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 816 9826 2963 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Torah Breakout (during the Torah Service): The Burning Bush and The Art of Noticing The story of the burning bush is one of the most memorable in the Torah, but our Sages teach us that it contains hidden meanings and deeper lesson for our own lives as well. Join Cantor Tamara for a Torah breakout to dive deeper into this familiar text.
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 DATES Alyth Interfaith: Issues that divide us and how we find common ground: “Gender and Sexuality” Thursday 19 January, 19:30 - 21:30 One of the highlights of the Alyth calendar is our annual Iftar - the opportunity to study with members of other faith traditions, to grapple with our differences, and to speak and eat together. This doesn’t only need to happen once a year! Our new interfaith programme runs throughout the year, with Alyth clergy teaching alongside other faith leaders and speakers to get to the root of difficult and divisive issues and to find the common ground in them. Each session will be followed by the opportunity to eat and speak together. Contact hannah@alyth.org.uk for more information or click hereto sign up. Annual Meeting of Congregants 2023 Monday 30 January, 19:30 You will receive the notice and papers for our AMC via email in early January. Copies of which can also be found at alyth.org.uk/aboutus/our-governance If you are interested in stepping into a leadership role at Alyth, please send an email to: vicechair@alyth.org.uk. Please mark your email FAO Nicky Minter-Green, to arrange an initial conversation about the skills/experience we are currently seeking for the Trustee Board and Advisory Groups, and what these positions entail. Tu BiShvat Supper Quiz Sunday 5 February, 19:00 - 22:00 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!
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.
