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TISHA B’AV 5783 (Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 July)

PRAY & LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Erev Tisha B’Av
Wednesday 26 July, 20:00-21:00
Join Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Elliott and Student Rabbi Nicola for an evening of study, song, and the chanting of Lamentations as we explore the meaning of Tisha B'Av in our moment.

LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Tisha B’Av Pardes Special
Thursday 27 July, 13:00-14:30
A special study service with Student Rabbi Nicola and Rabbi Colin, including a culmination of Student Rabbi Nicola’s Pardes series and the reading of Lamentations.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)

FRIDAY 21 JULY

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 here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators.
Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091).

 
EREV SHABBAT 21 JULY

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 Josh.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 881 2381 7063 Passcode: 785089). 


SHABBAT MORNING 22 JULY 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) 
Led by Rabbi Josh with the Alyth choir. Including the B’nei Mitzvah of Ava and Oscar Freedman.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 821 3246 9722 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.

SUNDAY 23 JULY

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 IN PERSON
Refugee Choir (13:30-14:30) 
This multi-faith, multicultural choir is open to refugees, Drop-in volunteers and the wider Alyth community.

BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Singing for Pleasure (15:00-16:30) 
Join Viv and sing songs from the shows, Israeli folksongs, songs from the 60s and more.  No need to audition, read music or feel intimidated.


MONDAY 24 JULY

YOUTH AND EDUCATION IN PERSON
Jolly July (9:00–12:30) 
Jolly July is a perfect way for ages 2-4 to spend the school holiday. Being situated at Alyth, the scheme has a safe and homely environment while giving us the flexibility to use our space in exciting and innovative ways.
Jolly July runs everyday through to Friday 28 July.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
The Alyth Social (14:00) 
Today: So You Thought you Knew Jews and Judaism – But Do You? 
Louise Heillbron, Jewish educator and woman of many interests, will talk to us about some interesting facts about Jews and Judaism!
 
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.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Film Club: Charlotte (19:00) 
Charlotte Salomon is a gifted young Jewish painter who dreams of working as an artist. But the world is changing around her, and the rise of the Nazis in 1930s Germany threatens her very existence. Believing that only an extraordinary act will save her, Charlotte embarks on the monumental adventure of painting her life story. This film is in English.  Followed by a short discussion, hosted by Rabbi Elliott. Tea, coffee and popcorn provided. 
Please let Rabbi Elliott know you are coming by emailing to elliott@alyth.org.uk.


WEDNESDAY 26 JULY
 
PRAY & LEARN WITH US IN PERSON
Erev Tisha B’Av
Wednesday 26 July, 20:00-21:00
Join Rabbi Josh, Rabbi Elliott and Student Rabbi Nicola for an evening of study, song, and the chanting of Lamentations as we explore the meaning of Tisha B'Av in our moment.


THURSDAY 27 JULY

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
Tisha B’Av Pardes Special
Thursday 27 July, 13:00-14:30
A special study service with Student Rabbi Nicola and Rabbi Colin, including a culmination of Student Rabbi Nicola’s Pardes series and the reading of Lamentations.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498).

FRIDAY 28 JULY  - EREV SHABBAT

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 Josh and Rabbi Elliott.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254, Passcode: 785089). 


SHABBAT MORNING 29 JULY
 
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Choir Rehearsal (9:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat.

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE 
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott, with the Alyth Choir. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Theo Glendinning.
Click here  to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652, 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: 823 4348 7591, Passcode: 234883).
 
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

BUILDING AT ALYTH
Click here for this week's Biweekly Newsletter. Click here to view previous newsletters. Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates. There are 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 here for Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook. 

ISRAEL TRIP 2023
The Hidden History of Northern Israel
Sunday 29 October – Thursday 2 November 2023

Join us for an exploration of the hidden history of Northern Israel dating back almost 900,000 years.  Together with experts from the region and Rabbi Elliott we will discover and learn about the rich history of the area including two important pre-history sites, a Roman Temple, ancient synagogues, burial grounds of some of our most revered teachers and more recent sites of interest.

Staying in Kibbutz Hotel accommodation, we will travel by air conditioned coach to visit highlights including the archaeological sites of Ein Keshatot, Magdala Synagogue, Nimrod Fortress and Beit Shearim National Park – the burial site of some of most ancient revered teachers.

Cost: £1,850 per person excluding flights
(Cost includes: accommodation for all nights in standard rooms, 3 meals a day, travel by air-conditioned bus, experienced licensed tour guides, a medic/guard, entrance fees to all sites, emergency medical insurance and public liability insurance)

For further details and to join this unique trip, please contact Lynette on 020 8457 8793 or email lynette@alyth.org.uk.

High Holy Days 5784

The High Holy Days this year start in the middle of September.  You will receive tickets and an overview of our schedule in the post the week commencing 21 August. If you have not received them by 1 September, please contact the office on 020 8457 8794 or email alythadmin@alyth.org.uk. 
We will not be posting a detailed programme this year for reasons of cost and the environment.  This will be available online from 21 August.  Printed copies will be available by request from Alyth.

Elul Highlights
The month of Elul begins on Thursday 17 August.  Our Elul programme is full of activities to help you reflect on the past year and prepare for the High Holy Days. 
Click here to see details from Around Alyth.

Tishri Festival dates

Selichot - Saturday 9 September

Erev Rosh Hashanah - Friday 15 September
First Day Rosh Hashanah - Saturday 16 September
Erev Second Day Rosh Hashanah - Saturday 16 September
Second Day Rosh Hashanah - Sunday 17 September

Kol Nidre - Sunday 24 September
Yom Kippur - Monday 25 September

Erev Sukkot - Friday 29 September
Sukkot Morning - Saturday 30 September

Erev Simchat Torah - Friday 6 October
Simchat Torah Morning - Saturday 7 October

Click here or phone 020 8457 8794 to be in touch.

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.

Click here to view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.