THIS WEEKEND AT ALYTH Special Guest Shiur with Rabbi Dr Dalia Marx Saturday 24 June, 09:15 A special opportunity to study with one of the world's leading experts on Progressive liturgy, Rabbi Dr Dalia Marx, who is visiting from HUC Jerusalem. More details in the box below. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 829 1350 8033 Passcode: 311220)
Alyth Children's Theatre Presents: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Sunday 25 June, 14:30 and 18:00 Please click here to book your tickets and please spread the word to friends and family! You can also buy tickets on the door.
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FRIDAY 23 JUNE
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 23 JUNE
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30) We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person, including a blessing for all those going on camps and trips this summer. Led by Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Elliott and Student Rabbi Nicola. The D’var Torah will be given by Alyth member Margaret Harris, trustee of Jewish Volunteer Network. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 861 2803 2272 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 24 JUNE
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Special Guest Shabbat Shiur (09:15) Dalia Marx is Rabbi Aaron D. Panken Professor of Liturgy and Midrash at Hebrew Union College, and is one of the world’s leading experts in Jewish liturgy and creative liturgy and the lead editor of the Israeli Reform siddur, Tfillat HaAdam (2020). We are delighted that she will join us to explore currents in Reform liturgy and how the current Israeli Reform siddur developed. A siddur is also a form of protest and Dalia will help us discuss the importance of having a Progressive Jewish movement in Israel at this troubled time in its history. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Passcode: 602287)
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Cantor Tamara and Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. Including the B’nei Mitzvah of Frankie Grant and Aidan Ezro. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 857 3834 3912 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. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 868 2749 2945 Passcode: 038422)
Click herefor the Shabbat Supplement and the Community News (available from 17:00 on Friday afternoon).
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SUNDAY 25 JUNE
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 There is no SMG this morning. We resume on 2 July. 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 Children's Theatre Presents: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Sunday 25 June, 14:30 and 18:00 Tickets are now on sale for this year’s ACT Show: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Jr Tickets £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and £3 for children (still in school). Please click here to book your tickets and please spread the word to friends and family! You can also buy tickets on the door.
MONDAY 26 JUNE BE WITH US IN PERSON The Alyth Social (14:00) Today: Quiz As we complete a month of Alyth 90th Year Celebrations, come and test your knowledge about all things Alyth and a few other things too! 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 27 JUNE
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON Intensive Hebrew (19:00) For beginners, to learn the alphabet and basic decoding skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk.
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: Jewish Status: What is it, does it matter? with Rabbi Josh LEARN WITH US ONLINE Hebrew Reading Course (20:00) For those already proficient in Hebrew reading, to continue to develop their skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk.
BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Choral Society (20:00) For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
THURSDAY 29 JUNE 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: The Composers of Alyth Alyth has a rich and diverse range of musical traditions. Join Cantor Tamara for a special series of Pardes to celebrate the composers whose music Alyth has used over the last 90 years Today: Josh Warshawsky, Natalie Young and Craig Taubman
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Alyth Children's Theatre (17:00) Our drama group for Primary School aged children. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk to register for September.
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FRIDAY 30 JUNE
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 30 JUNE
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat Service (18:30) We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person, We are delighted to be joined this Shabbat by Rabbi Niles Goldstein. Niles is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom of Napa Valley and an award-winning author of multiple books, including 'Gonzo Judaism', 'God at the Edge' and 'The Challenge of the Soul'. Niles will begin his weekend with us by giving the D'var Torah this Erev Shabbat Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 848 4413 9985 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 1 JULY LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Special Guest Shabbat Shiur (09:15) Join us for a special shiur on Three Jewish Models of Leadership given by Rabbi Niles Goldstein. Click hereto join (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Passcode 602287)
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Josh. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Toby Glaser. The sermon will be given by Rabbi Niles Goldstein. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 835 7201 8897 Passcode: 785089). PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Piyyuteinu (10:30) Our poetry service led by Rabbi Elliott, joining the Beit Tefillah for Torah service and sermon. As this week's parasha is Balak, the theme of this service will be "houses and home". If you are coming and have suggestions of readings on that theme, please email elliott@alyth.org.uk. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 824 7112 1763 Passcode: 933033)
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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Happy news!
We are delighted to let the community know that Rabbi Hannah and Marc have had a baby boy, born on Wednesday. Mazal tov to them and to their families. If you wish to send cards/messages, please do so via the synagogue office and we will arrange for them to be delivered.
Rabbi Hannah is now on maternity leave. Please direct enquiries to Deborah at alythadmin@alyth.org.uk who will make sure your email is sent to the correct member of the Alyth team.
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Alyth Choral Society Summer Concert - Haydn: The Creation Sunday 2 July, 19:30 Tickets are now on sale for Alyth Choral Society's Summer Concert. Please click here for tickets.
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BUILDING AT ALYTH Click hereto view previous newsletters. Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates. Look out next week for a building update. There will be photos and a face of Alyth on social media this week.
FACES OF ALYTH During the expected 54 weeks of the building project, we’ll share short video clips 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. Click herefor faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.
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General Meeting of Congregants to Approve Subscriptions Monday 17 July 2023, 20:00 We are delighted to invite you to the General Meeting of Congregants to Approve Subscriptions on Monday 17 July 2023. The purpose of the general meeting is for congregants to approve the levels of subscriptions for the coming year as proposed by the Trustees. Papers will be posted here 21 days before the meeting.
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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