NEXT WEEK AT ALYTH Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut See below for full details of our week of activities marking the 75th anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel, starting with Shabbat Atzmaut/T'kumah this Friday/Saturday, and activities through the week. Israel and Me: Sharing our Stories, Sharing our Heritage Monday 24 April, 19:30
Our main commemoration of Israel 75 will take place on the evening of Yom HaZikaron, Monday 24 April. The evening will begin with a special Yom HaZikaron evening service in which we acknowledge all that has been given to create the State of Israel, and have the opportunity to mourn those lost in its creation and protection.
We will then, over dinner, share our own histories, stories and relationship with Israel: the land, the vision, and the country as it now is. A number of Alyth members with unique stories, both Israelis and members from this country, have been asked to share a little about their personal Israel connection and how they are feeling this Yom HaAtzmaut. Everyone who wishes will also have the opportunity to share the role Israel plays in their life, as we express our commitment to the vision of Israel as articulated by its founders 75 years ago. Click here to register. Please let us know that you are coming so that we have enough food for all in attendance. If you have a particular story that you wish to share, please email josh@alyth.org.uk
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Alyth Academy of Performing Arts Presents: High School Musical 2 Sunday 30 April, 15:00 and 19:00 Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Academy Show: High School Musical 2! This year marks the 30th anniversary of Academy of Performing Arts at Alyth. Be part of the celebration. Tickets: £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and £3 for children (still in school). Please click hereto book your tickets and please spread the word to friends and family! You can also buy tickets on the door! Please come and show your support and sing along to some familiar songs.
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BUILDING AT ALYTH We are really excited that the builders are in and the work started this week! Click here to see the weekly update about the building project. To follow the building project on Instagram click here
FACES OF ALYTH
We are really excited to be launching the Faces of Alyth project. Each week, over the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share a short video clip of Alyth members, Trustees, Clergy and Staff Team speaking about why they love Alyth, what matters to them, and why the renewal of our building is such an important and exciting time for the future of the whole community.
Every Friday we’ll post a video on our social media and on the website. Click herefor last week's faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for on Fcebook. Watch out or this week's! If you don’t already follow us, click here for our Facebook page and click here for the buildwithus Instagram page.
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THIS SHABBAT AT ALYTH FRIDAY 21 APRIL
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 IN PERSON 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 IN PERSON 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 21 APRIL
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service - Shabbat Atzma'ut T'kumah (18:30) We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person, including special songs and readings for Shabbat Atma’ut / T’kuma. Led by Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Hannah, Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 841 1180 9239 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 22 APRIL PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Josh. A guitar led service, including the Bat Mitzvah of Isabella Garrett. Including a special Torah and Haftarah reading for Shabbat Atma’ut / T’kumah. With a supervised Kids’ Corner. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 886 6783 6867 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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SUNDAY 23 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).
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.This week includes a special programme for Yom HaAtzma'ut. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information. 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.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Alyth Academy of Performing Arts (17:00-21:00) 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 hereto buy your tickets.
MONDAY 24 APRIL BE WITH US IN PERSON The Alyth Social (14:00-16:00) Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Today: Come and test your Israel knowledge this Yom HaAtzma'ut with an Israel quiz.
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Yom HaZikaron Israel and Me: Sharing our Stories, Sharing our Heritage (19:30) See above for more details. Click here to register. If you have a particular story that you wish to share, please email josh@alyth.org.uk
TUESDAY 25 APRIL
BE WITH US IN PERSON Yom HaAtzma’ut Tea (16:30 - 18:30) A pre-Yom HaAtzma’ut tea for our younger members, with lots of different activities to mark Israel’s birthday. Includes a falafel dinner. Click hereto register so that we know how much food to make.
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Essentials There is no session today. Essentials participants are expected to attend Yom HaAtzmaut sessions.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Choral Society (20:00) For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
THURSDAY 27 APRIL 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 here to register and pay for the class. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503, Passcode: 202324).
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Pardes (13:00) Over the last three months, we have studied a range of major and minor commentators from medieval times. In April and May we will turn our attention to modern figures who dedicated their lives to illuminating and elucidating the biblical text, from Robert Alter to Aviva Zornberg. You do not need to have attended previous sessions to join us, as we encounter modern commentators who have transformed the way we read Torah. Today: Samson Raphael Hirsch
BE WITH US IN PERSON Yom HaAtzma’ut Film Club - Blue Box (19:30) Join us for a special Film Club for Yom HaAtzma’ut, delving into the nuances of Israel’s complex history with the film ‘Blue Box’. The JNF's Blue Boxes were part of a successful fundraising campaign to support the purchase of land in Palestine. Joseph Weitz was the man who orchestrated the acquisition and expropriation of Palestinian lands. This film, made by his great-granddaughter, offers a stark contrast between the myth and the multi-layered reality of Israel. The screening will be followed by viewing of a filmed Q&A with the filmmaker, Michal Weits. Tea, coffee, and snacks will be provided. This film is in Hebrew with English subtitles. Click here to register.
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FRIDAY 28 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).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON 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 28 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. The D’var Torah will be given by Alyth member Miriam Grabiner, who created the website hesped.org. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 897 2748 1837 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 29 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 Cantor Tamara with the Alyth choir. Including the B’nei Mitzvah of Adele and Joseph Birne. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 867 8302 6283 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Wellbeing Service (10:30) Our occasional service in which we have the opportunity to reflect on our own wellbeing with prayer, song, and readings. Led by Lynette Chazen and Justin Wise. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 891 0708 3774 Passcode: 766702)
Click herefor the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon).
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The Hidden History of Israel Tour REGISTER YOUR INTEREST and SAVE THE DATE
We are delighted to invite you to our next Alyth Israel Trip, the first since 2017. Taking place from Sunday 29 October to Thursday 2 November, with an optional Shabbat (from 3-4 November) with our sister community in Holon, led by Rabbi Galit Kedem Cohen).
Together we will explore the North of Israel, discovering 900,000 years of history up to the present day. Archaeology, politics, spirituality and, most of all, enjoyment, will come together in this unique journey to the parts of Israel you are unlikely to have seen before. We will hear from experts in all these areas who are living and working in Israel. Cost: £1,800 approx. excluding flights.
Please email lynette@alyth.org.uk to let us know you are interested.
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