THIS SHABBAT AT ALYTH FRIDAY 17 MARCH FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN 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 17 MARCH
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: 834 2715 4757 Passcode: 785089).
BE WITH US IN PERSON FND @ home Please note that this event has been postponed.
SHABBAT MORNING 18 MARCH PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) A guitar led service, including the Bar Mitzvah of Shai Chesterman. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 810 4181 1848 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Gesher (11:00) If your child is too old for Sensory, but Big Bang feels too grown up, join us for 'Gesher', a service designed to bridge the gap between our two family prayer spaces, so your child can grow through tefillah that works for them.
Click herefor the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon).
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SUNDAY 19 MARCH
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. SMG provides our youngest members the opportunity to explore their Jewish identity, key Jewish behaviour and rituals and Jewish texts. 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 Perfoming Arts: High School Musical 2 (18:00) 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. Tickets for the show are on sale now! Click here to buy your tickets. BE WITH US Alyth Choral Society Concert (19:30) Singing a selection of choral work by Haydn, Gilbert and Sullivan, Chani Smith, Emily Hall and melodies from Schindler's List. Tickets from alythchoralsociety.org. £10 including refreshments. This concert takes place at St Mary-at-Finchley Parish Church.
MONDAY 20 MARCH
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: Spencer Klymshyn Once again, one of the very talented students from the Guildhall School of Music will play for us works by Liszt and Mussorgsky.
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 21 MARCH 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: Preparing for Pesach
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 hereto 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 MARCH 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 (13:00) In March, Pardes will continue our exploration of the Medieval Commentators, becoming acquainted with some of the lesser-known figures who influence our reading of the Hebrew Bible. Today: Rabbeinu Bachya Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 6717 7643 Passcode: 213860) 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 Talk with Us – Designing Conversations about Alyth Life (19:30-21:00) Vibrant, meaningful conversation is at the heart of Alyth life. As we return to Alyth in ever greater numbers, this evening is an opportunity to bring your voice and listen to others, as we consider together the kinds of conversations we would like to have as a community. The design of the evening will be shaped by how many people are there. Please sign up to let us know you are joining us by clicking here.
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FRIDAY 24 MARCH
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN 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) Please note this is the last Ruach of term. We resume on Friday 21 April.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Good Luck for your Summer Exams (Year 11-13) (18:30) Our year 11 - 13s are invited to the Erev Shabbat Service followed by a pizza dinner with the Youth and Education Hub before sitting their exams this summer. Contact phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information.
EREV SHABBAT 24 MARCH
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: 867 2059 8746 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 25 MARCH
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) A guitar led service, including the Bar Mitzvah of Jay Blank. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 867 5990 1630 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Choral Service With the Alyth choir in the Upstairs Prayer Space. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 838 2058 0141 Passcode: 372915).
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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STILL TO COME IN MARCH
Sunday 26 March 18:00-21:00 The 10th Annual Alyth Iftar: ‘Stories, Narratives and Myths’ Over 10 years, Alyth has brought communities together to talk, study and eat at our annual Iftar. We are grateful for the friendships that have grown over the years at this very special event in our annual calendar. This year’s event will begin at 18:00 as we meet new and old friends and welcome them back into our sanctuary. The formal programme will begin at 18:15 with an opening ceremony followed by a choice of sessions in which Jewish and Muslim teachers will explore different aspects of our theme in a more intimate environment for learning and discussion. This year our Jewish and Muslim teachers will be looking at the theme of ‘Stories, Narratives and Myths’. We will come together for the call to prayer, finishing in time to share our Iftar meal, which as always will be plentiful and delicious. To sign up, please click here.
Thursday 30 March, 20:00-21:30 Israel: A History in 100 Cartoons We begin our commemoration of Israel 75 with a special evening with Colin Shindler sharing images and history from his recently published book, ‘Israel: A History in 100 Cartoons’. Please let us know that you are coming by clicking here.
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