Annual Meeting of Congregants Monday 30 January, 19:30 The Annual Meeting of Congregants of Alyth, will take place on Monday 30 January 2023 at 19:30. Please let us know in advance that you are coming. This helps us to allocate rooms in our busy building at a time when much of our space is unavailable during our renewal of the Leo Baeck wing. Please click here to register and let us know if you plan to attend in person or online. Click here to see the Notice Of the Meeting (which includes the Agenda and Explanatory Notes) and the Trustees Report and Financial Statement. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 825 5482 3364 Passcode: 785089)
Tu B'Shvat 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 are £25 including supper. Pleaseclick here to register or call Deborah on 020 8457 8784. If you would like to enter the supper quiz raffle, please collect tickets from Alyth or buy online by clicking here.
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TONIGHT - THURSDAY 26 JANUARY Holocaust Memorial Day 2023: ‘Ordinary People’. This year's commemorative ceremony will be streamed this evening at 19:00. To register in advance to watch the ceremony, or to explore this year's theme, visit https://www.hmd.org.uk/ukhmd/ A national moment of commemoration for Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January, will take place at 4pm as people across the nation light candles and put them safely in their windows. Our Erev Shabbat service will include a moment of candle lighting for Holocaust Memorial Day. The D'var Torah will be given by Ruth Wellin, Alyth member and trustee of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
The Holocaust Memorial Day commemorative ceremony will be streamed in the Meeting Room in advance of Judaism and the Big Ethical Questions. Judaism and the Big Ethical Questions: Inequality (19:45 - 21:30) Join Rabbi Elliott for this text based learning programme, in which we delve into Judaism and the Big Ethical Questions of our time. The reality is that humans live in a state of inequality, with some having more, others less. But is this how it should be? Should we be working to create a society in which all have and are treated the same, or is inequality part of the divine plan for the world? Together we will explore how our textual tradition approaches this big ethical question. Contact elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information. Click herefor more information (Meeting ID: 833 3746 2170 Passcode: 785089)
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THIS SHABBAT AT ALYTH
FRIDAY 27 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. This week's programme will include special activities to recognise that this is Holocaust Memorial Day. EREV SHABBAT 27 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 Josh, Rabbi Elliott and Cantor Tamara. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 832 0909 5772 Passcode: 785089).
On this Holocaust Memorial Day, our D’var Torah will be given by Ruth Wellin who is one of three Alyth members who is a trustee of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. This is the first in a series of Divrei Torah to be given by members of the Alyth community about the way in which they contribute to the wider Jewish world. SHABBAT MORNING 28 JANUARY
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Milo Griffiths. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 854 8831 7640 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Imrei Finu (10:30) An informal Shabbat morning service with guitar, including the singing of new and familiar melodies. Led by Rabbi Josh and Cantor Tamara. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 844 2838 8280 Passcode: 261134)
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 28 JANUARY
BE WITH US IN PERSON Choir Lunch (12:30) Members of the choir are invited to stay for a bring-and-share lunch together. if you haven't already done so, please let katei@alyth.org.uk know you are coming.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Year 5 and 6 Secret Cinema (17:00) The Alyth Secret Cinema is back! Join us for a fantastic night of immersive cinema, foxy food and fun with friends. Email abi@alyth.org.uk for more information or click here to sign up.
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SUNDAY 29 JANUARY
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).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Sunday Morning Galim (10:00-12:00) Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. Contact sam@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.
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 30 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: Debbie Chazen One Woman Show Actress, Debbie Chazen, presents a reading of Sarah Sigal’s one woman play “Stills”.
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 Annual Meeting of Congregants (19:30) Please see the top of the email for more information.
TUESDAY 31 JANUARY
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Year 9 Hadracha (18:00) Our leadership training programme for those in Year 9. Please email abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Intensive Hebrew Reading Course (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 Essentials (20:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk) for more information. Today's session: Tu B'Shvat and Jewish Environmental Ethics
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Hebrew Reading Course (20:00) 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. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 812 5752 6877 Passcode: 461382) BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Choral Society (20:00) For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
THURSDAY 2 FEBRUARY 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 Medieval 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. This week: Ramban 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 3 FEBRUARY 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).
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.
EREV SHABBAT 3 FEBRUARY
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: 860 5162 9483 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 4 FEBRUARY 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 Cantor Tamara with the Alyth choir. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Dexter Margolis. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 820 3426 1918 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US: FOR FAMILIES IN PERSON Sensory Shabbat (11:00) Our Shabbat experience designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Join Rabbi Hannah and the dungareenees in this service where you and your baby can touch, see, smell and hear your way through the service.
Click herefor the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon).
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 4 FEBRUARY PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Shabbat Afternoon Service (15:00) Led by Rabbi Hannah. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Sonny Orloff. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 883 1147 6192 Passcode: 785089).
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YOUTH AND EDUCATION UPDATE
We are delighted to welcome Miryam Schattner to the Alyth Youth and Education Hub. Miryam will be working with us on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays alongside her work as a researcher at King’s College in the field of neuroscience and training to be an accredited psychotherapist in the UK.
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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AT ALYTH
If you would like to volunteer at Alyth, we are currently looking especially for members to help with the following roles: - Minibus drivers to help members who are unable to come in other ways to join us in person for services and events; - Drivers to bring participants to and from our Monday Club on a Monday night; - Members to help with our online service and event provision, so friends and members can join us from home; - Visitors for our new Alyth Home Visit Project; - Members to help prepare tea for the Alyth Social on a Monday afternoon - Volunteers for our homeless night shelter. To contribute in one of these ways, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk, or to help with online provision, adam@alyth.org.uk or with the night shelter elliott@alyth.org.uk
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LETTING US KNOW YOU ARE COMING TO ALYTH EVENTS
Over the next 18 months, during our building project, our use of space at Alyth is very challenging. The number of available rooms to accommodate our breadth of activities is now significantly reduced.
We are therefore asking that, for some events in our programme, members and friends please still let us know in advance that you are coming. You will find links for these events in the weekly email.
Knowing in advance will allow us to allocate appropriate spaces for different activities. By knowing numbers, and whether people are joinng us in person or online, we can ensure that activities take place in a space that has an appropriate capacity, set up, and technology. During the build period, we do not have a lift, so please also let us know if you are coming to an activity and cannot use the stairs by including this information in your registration or by emailing alythadmin@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.
