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 hereto join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254, Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 29 JULY
BE WITH US IN PERSON Choir Breakfast (9:15) The opportunity for the choir to eat and speak together before the summer.
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 hereto 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. We will join the service in the Bet Tefillah in time for the Sermon and Concluding Prayers. Led by Lynette Chazen and Justin Wise.
Click hereto 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
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SUNDAY 30 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).
MONDAY 31 JULY
BE WITH US IN PERSON The Alyth Social (14:00) Today: Reuben Sachs – a novel by Amy Levy, Victorian Poet and Novelist Rabbi Elliott will talk about this novel, the life of Amy Levy and how her writings reflect her views on Jewish life.
TUESDAY 1 AUGUST BE WITH US IN PERSON Young Adult Summer Soiree with Sushi, Spring Rolls and Sparkling Beverages (19:30-20:30) Join Rabbi Elliott and Sam for a light dinner and delicious drinks on Tu b’Av. A lovely way to spend a summer evening together before High Holy Days getting to know each other and making sushi together. Contact sam@alyth.org.uk for information or to let us know that you are coming.
THURSDAY 3 AUGUST 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).
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Pardes Pardes will take a break over August, resuming on Thursday 7 September.
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FRIDAY 4 AUGUST - 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. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).
SHABBAT MORNING 5 AUGUST
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 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.
SHABBAT AFTERNOON 5 AUGUST
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Shabbat B'yachad (12:30) As part of the Alyth Friendship Project, please join us for our Shabbat Morning Service at 10:30, followed by a lunch. For catering purposes, please let Lynette know you are coming at lynette@alyth.org.uk or 020 8457 8793. There is no charge for this but donations are always appreciated.
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SWAY DAYS - STILL A FEW PLACES LEFT Monday 7 - Friday 11 August
Spend the Summer With Alyth Youth… our fantastic day camp brings together all members from Reception to Year 6. Situated at Alyth, the scheme has a safe and homely environment, which giving us the flexibility to use our space in exciting and innovative ways. Please click here to sign up or email phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information.
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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. 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 herefor Faces of Alyth on Instagram and click here for Facebook.
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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.
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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
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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