TONIGHT: Israel: A History in 100 Cartoons (20:00-21:30) We begin our journey to ‘Israel 75’ with a special evening with Colin Shindler, emeritus professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). In his recently published book, ‘Israel: A History in 100 Cartoons’, Colin tells the story of Israel through the work of different generations of cartoonists, mainly from the Israeli press, giving a new insight into the events that shaped the modern State of Israel. This evening, he will share some of the cartoons and place them in their historical context. Signed copies of the book will be available to purchase on the evening. Please let us know that you are coming by clicking here. THIS SHABBAT MORNING: Guest Sermon for Shabbat HaGadol: Professor Sir Michael Marmot Over the past few years, we have developed a new tradition of inviting a member to give the sermon on the Shabbat before Pesach. We are delighted that this year, our Shabbat HaGadol sermon will be given by Professor Sir Michael Marmot, Professor of Epidemiology, Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity. Michael was recently appointed a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in the 2023 New Years Honours for services to public health. PLUS: See below for links to book our Family Seder Tea and B'Yachad Communal Seder on Thursday 6 April
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THIS SHABBAT AT ALYTH FRIDAY 31 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. There is no Baby Den on Friday 7 or 14 April. We resume on Friday 21 April.
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 31 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. Led by Rabbi Hannah, Rabbi Elliott and Katie Hainbach. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 891 9411 0771 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 1 APRIL 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 Elliott and the synagogue choir, including the B'nei Mitzvah of Jayden and Lilly Lipman. Over the past few years, we have developed a tradition of inviting a member to give the sermon on the Shabbat before Pesach. We are delighted that this year, our Shabbat HaGadol sermon will be given by Professor Sir Michael Marmot, Professor of Epidemiology, Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 837 4125 6464 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Sensory Shabbat (11:00) A Shabbat serice designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life.
Click herefor the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon).
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SUNDAY 2 APRIL
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).
BE 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.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Refugee Drop In (13:30) We are delighted to welcome back the Refugee Drop-in for in-person sessions. For more information, please contact refugeedropin@alyth.org.uk.
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. Please note this is the last Academy of term. We resume on Sunday 23 April.
MONDAY 3 APRIL
YOUTH AND EDUCATION SpringWAYS (Monday 3-Wednesday 5 April 09:00-15:30) Spring With Alyth Youth is our fantastic Primary aged Spring holiday scheme, at Alyth, bringing together all of our members from Reception to Year 6. SpringWAYs is a great introduction to Alyth’s fun activities and a perfect way to spend the school holiday. Based at Alyth, the scheme has a safe and homely environment, while giving us the flexibility to use our space in exciting and innovative ways. We’ll be running a range of activities, from arts to sports, stories to songs and drama to games (and much, much more!). Please contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.
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: Shelly Chitiyat Sings – accompanied by Yuval Havkin Shelly, 15 and studying at JFS, started singing, dancing and playing the piano at the age of 6. She won the Jews Got Talent Competition at the age of 10 singing Barbra Streisand! Shelly performs regularly both here and abroad. She is currently preparing for her Diploma Vocal Exam and also studies singing with Alyth’s Emeritus Director of Music, Viv Bellos. Shelly will sing songs from the Musicals.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Book Club (18:30) This months book is "Inheritance" by Dani Shapiro. Click here for more information on the book. The book for Monday 15 May is "Waking Lions" by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. Click here for more information on the book. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 816 0975 2765, Passcode: 785089).
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 4 APRIL
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Essentials (20:00) There are no sessions on 4, 11 and 25 (Essentials participants are expected to attend Pesach activities and Yom HaAtzmaut sessions)
WEDNESDAY 5 APRIL
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev First Night Pesach Service (17:00-18:00) An early intergenerational Erev Pesach service. Please note the start time. If you would like help to find a seder to attend on the first night, or if you are happy to host someone, please contact Lynette at lynette@alyth.org.uk or 020 8457 8793.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 810 3538 5372 Passcode: 785089)
THURSDAY 6 APRIL - FIRST DAY PESACH
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Choral Service (10:15) Led by Cantor Tamara and Student Rabbi Nicola Feuchtwang with the synagogue choir. Please note the start time due to midweek parking restrictions. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 878 8781 0113 Passcode: 785089).
BE WITH US IN PERSON Gesher (11:00) A service designed to bridge the gap between our two family prayer spaces, so your child can grow through tefillah that works for them. With Rabbi Hannah and the Gesher Guitarists. THURSDAY 6 APRIL - FIRST DAY PESACH AFTERNOON
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Family Tea Party Seder (15:00-17:00) Join Rabbi Hannah and the Youth and Ed Hub for the Wonderful Seder of Oz. We will follow the yellow brick road out of Egypt, escape from the Wicked Pharoah of the West, and make new friends along the way. Member families: £5 per family. Non-member families £10 per family This event needs to be booked in advance and will only take place if numbers allow. Please book by the end of Sunday 2 April. Click here to book. Click hereto book. PRAY WITH US IN PERSON B’Yachad Communal Seder (19:00-22:00) A special seder with song, spirit and all the warmth of Alyth. Includes a fish or vegetarian meal. Adults: £28, Children (up to age 16): £16 Click here to book. Click hereto book.
For further information, or to book over the phone, please contact Deborah on 020 8457 8794.
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FRIDAY 7 APRIL Please note the office is closed today. In an emergency, please call 020 8457 8798
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 7 APRIL
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: 861 2091 3771 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 8 APRIL PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot (10:30) Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan led by Rabbi Hannah and Justin Wise. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 867 7821 8741 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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PRIORITISE POLIO VACCINATION IN YOUR PESACH PREPARATIONS Please click herefor information about an important vaccination campaign aimed at the Jewish community which was launched this week.
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.
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