Purim is coming, on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 March. Please see the box at the bottom of the email for more information, inluding links to let us know that you are coming.
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THIS SHABBAT AT ALYTH
FRIDAY 17 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. This is the last Baby Den before a two week break. We resume on Friday 10 March.
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 17 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. Led by Rabbi Elliott, Cantor Tamara and Katie Hainbach. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 851 2431 6748 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 18 FEBRUARY PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Josh and Katie Hainbach. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Alex Feldman. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 814 7259 0809 Passcode: 785089).
FOR FAMILIES IN PERSON Gesher (10:30) - PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START TIME Our musical 'Gesher' service provides a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life. With Rabbi Hannah, Rabbi Elliott and Louis Graham.
Click herefor the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon).
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 18 FEBRUARY
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Shabbat Afternoon Service (16:30) Led by Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Josh. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Dexter Lewis. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 893 9800 4372 Passcode: 785089).
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SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY
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.
MONDAY 20 FEBRUARY
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: Due to unforeseen circumstances our planned programme on the life of Lionel Bart needs to be postponed. We are fortunate that representatives from AGE UK BARNET will be with us to speak about the services they provide and to talk about their Scams Awareness Programme. All welcome.
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Alyth Chavruta Project (19:00) Email acp@alyth.org.uk for more information and to register your interest. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 886 5917 6259 Passcode: 138638)
TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Year 9 Hadracha (18:00) The start of our two year leadership programme for those in Year 9.
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 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: The Jewish home and Kashrut
LEARN WITH US ONLINE Hebrew Reading Course (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 (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 23 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 hereto join online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202324).
LEARN 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: Sforno Click here to join (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Password: 019498)
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Alyth's 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.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Film Club (19:00-21:00) Join us for a screening of the film ‘My Neighbour Adolf’, which was shown at the UK Jewish Film Festival in 2022. The relationship between neighbours can be a messy, complicated affair, especially if the people involved are a lonely Holocaust survivor and a new, eccentric next-door occupant who happens to bear an uncanny resemblance to Hitler. Accompanied with tea, coffee and snacks, and followed by discussion with Rabbi Elliott.
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FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY
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 24 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. The D’var Torah will be given by Alyth member Ashley Lerner, who is Chief Executive Officer of Maccabi GB. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 816 8329 8363 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 25 FEBRUARY
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 Rabbi Josh with the Alyth choir. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Rafael Jacobs. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 898 5075 4899 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. With Cantor Tamara and Justin Wise. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 817 6398 3667 Passcode: 384319).
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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REARRANGED: Jewish Music for this Moment: Making Sense of the Squiggles
Thursday 2 March, 19:30 In preparation for Purim, join Cantor Tamara to learn the special history and melody of the trope we use to chant Megillat Esther. No prior experience, singing technique, or sight-reading skills are necessary so feel free to come along, even just to learn and observe! For photocopying purposes, please contact tamara@alyth.org.uk to let her know whether you will be joining.
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PURIM AT ALYTH EREV PURIM - 6 MARCH
19:00 Gin Tasting and dinner 4 Purim themed gins specially curated by gin expert Mike Braff from Artisan Drinks whose passion is discovering craft drinks from across the globe. Non-alcoholic alternatives will be available. The evening will include dinner and a tailormade Purim Punch and Judy show by our member James Holz. Suggested donation for the evening is £20 (Please do not let finance be a barrier to attending). Click here to register so that we know how much gin and food is required.
21:15 Ma’ariv and late night Megillah Our annual Ma’ariv and late night Megillah reading Please click here to register and let us know if you plan to attend as this will allow us to allocate the appropriate space for this service.
PURIM - 7 MARCH
11:00 - 12:30 Brunch and Learn Join us in-person or online for a special Purim Brunch and Learn with megillah reading and food. For catering purposes, please click hereto let us know if you would like to come.
Family Purim Programme
16:30 - 17:30 Purim Den Chug-a-lug into Purim. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, dance to a Purim beat and wave to some familiar faces. For families with Young Children. Come dressed in your best fancy dress. 17:30 - 18:15 Dinner Dinner for young ones.
18:15 - 19:30 Purim Gangashlat Gangashlat is a fun interactive activities based game.
Please click here to register and let us know which part of the afternoon you plan on attending.
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.
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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.
