We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their ongoing commitment. Their work ensures that we can continue to live a rich and joyful Jewish life at this time of heightened security.
It is also very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rotacentral emails and respond positively if you are able. If you are willing to do an extra shift at this time please contact security@alyth.org.uk. Thank you to those members who have volunteered in this way.
As always, we are taking advice from CST and police and adapting our security protocols as advised. If you would like more information please feel free to contact adam@alyth.org.uk
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FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER 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) 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).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Ruach 1 - 4 (17:15-19:30) Our pre Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants explore their Jewish identity through the lens of community. This is the last Ruach before half term. We resume on Friday 3 November. FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER - EREV SHABBAT PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30) We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. The service will once again include special prayers acknowledging the situation in Israel and Gaza. Led by Rabbi Elliott and Student Rabbi Eleanor Davis with Louis Graham. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).
SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER - SHABBAT MORNING PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) Led by Student Rabbi Eleanor with the Alyth Choir. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Neve Conway. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089).
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON Gesher (11:00) Our musical service providing a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life. We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Hannah back to our monthly Gesher. With Rabbi Hannah and Abi.
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SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Sunday Shacharit (09:00-10:15) Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Sunday Morning Galim We resume on Sunday 5 November. LEARN 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 We resume on Sunday 5 November.
MONDAY 23 OCTOBER
BE WITH US IN PERSON The Alyth Social (14:00) Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Today:Louise Heilbron talks Jews and Judaism (Part 2) Further to Part 1 of her talk on the same subject, Louise will join us once again to discuss many more fascinating facts about Jews and Judaism.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Budapest Information Evening (18:30) An evening for both parents and children attending the Budapest trip. 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 24 OCTOBER
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Year 10 Hadracha We resume on Tuesday 7 November
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 Judaism: The Essentials (20:00) Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy with Jon Epstein. Essentials is the perfect class for those coming to Judaism for the first time, or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime - or anywhere in between. New students are always welcome. Today's session: Foundations 2: Authorship and authority Please contact Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk) for more information.
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. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 812 5752 6877 Passcode: 461382)
BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Choral Society (20:00) For Choral Society Members only. Go to www.alythchoralsociety.org for more information.
WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Year 8 B'nei Mitzvah Budapest Trip N’siah tovah to all those going on our Budapest Trip from 25 to 28 October
THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER
BE WITH US ONLINE Mellow Chair 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 (Meeting ID: 892 6465 8503 Passcode: 202324)
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Pardes (13:00) We see a painting or a photograph and ask, "what's going on here? what's the 'back story'"? 4 sessions, looking at a moment in modern Jewish history seen through the lens of that image and the wider story with Rabbi Colin. Today: "A frightened boy leaves a building, hands in the air" Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498).
YOUTH AND EDUCATION Alyth Children's Theatre We resume on Thursday 2 November.
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FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES IN PERSON Baby Den Please note there is no Baby Den today. We resume on Friday 3 November.
BE WITH US ONLINE JMM (17:00) 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). BE WITH US IN PERSON Saying Thankyou to Rabbi Josh (17:30) We invite you to join us for a celebratory Erev Shabbat. The evening will begin at 17:30 with drinks and snacks in the Synagogue and on the forecourt. This will be followed by a joyful, extended service from 18:30 to 20:00, during which we will celebrate and say thank you to Rabbi Josh.
FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER - EREV SHABBAT PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Erev Shabbat and Service (18:30) A joyful, extended service from 18:30 to 20:00, during which we will celebrate and say thank you to Rabbi Josh. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).
SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER - SHABBAT MORNING BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Shiur (09:15) Join Rabbi Josh on his last weekend as Alyth’s Principal Rabbi, as we explore another important sugya (discrete section of the Talmud).
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 240 937 705 Passcode: 602287) PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Shabbat Morning Service (10:30) After our Shabbat morning service together, please stay for a special kiddush in which we will have an opportunity to drink a l’chaim to Rabbi Josh and his family. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).
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Celebration and thank you to Rabbi Josh Shabbat 27 and 28 October
The Trustees considered what gift to give Rabbi Josh. Knowing that he doesn’t like surprises, we asked him what he would like. He said that the best gift that the community could possibly give him would be for everyone to donate to the Building Project.
The renewal of the building has been a priority for the community since the need was first raised over eight years ago. Alyth matters hugely to Rabbi Josh, and the new building will make an enormous difference to the community.
As we mark the beginning of a new year it is time for us to turn our attention as a community towards the future. 5784 will be a year of celebration, as we open the new building, and also of transition, as we work to build on the strong foundations that have been laid under Rabbi Josh's exceptional leadership. As we enter this period of transition, we have the opportunity to ask ourselves what we value about the community we have built so far, what we hope for the future, and what kind of leadership will support us as we meet the needs of both those who are with us today and those who will come in future generations.
To support this conversation, the Trustees invite you to one of our upcoming 'Talk Together' events on one of the dates below. Each will last for two hours, will be held in person, and will be an opportunity to talk with other members of the community and to share your thoughts, hopes, insights, concerns and aspirations for the future of our community. What we learn together will be really valuable as we begin the process of search and recruitment later in the year. You can sign up online by clicking here. Full details of the venue will be sent to you when you sign up. If these dates are over-subscribed, we will offer more dates.
Dates Monday 6 November 19:30-21:30 Sunday 19 November 19:30-21:30 Monday 20 November 19:30-21:30 Sunday 26 November 10:30-12:30 Thursday 30 November 19:30-21:30
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - ALYTH REFUGEE ACTIVITIES
At Simchat Torah, we honoured Cheryl Brodie and Debbie Rose, who together dedicated 11 years to developing and running the Refugee Drop In at Alyth. While the Sunday Socials are on a break, we still run monthly trips around London and a Refugee Choir, which meets monthly at the synagogue. We are always looking for volunteers who are welcoming, empathetic, and able to pitch in for 2-3 hours a month. Please email Rabbi Elliott (elliott@alyth.org.uk) if you would like to be involved.
MITZVAH DAY COLLECTION
This year, for Mitzvah Day on Sunday 19 November, children at SMG will be delivering items for the All Saints Childs Hill Food Bank and Great Ormand Street Hospital.
The All Saints Childs Hill Food Bank is a community run food bank in association with the All Saints church. With an objective to be a constant source of help for families who do not have enough to feed their families, the All Saint Childs Hill Food Bank relies on local donations to keep everyone fed and sustained. Following the success of our visit on Mitzvah Day 5783, having donation 157 kilos of food, we will be returning with donations to stock up the food bank.
Every day, around 750 seriously ill children and young people from across the UK are seen at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Many children, who visit GOSH have extended hospital stays, complex medical needs, illnesses, and go through great challenges. Despite the greatest challenges a child can face, the hospital is a place where being sick does not always mean being sad. During these extended stays, where children and young people (from the ages of 0-18) often spend birthdays, the gifts (no matter how big and small) that are donated, will go directly to poorly children, making their days seem a little brighter.
Click herefor the items we are collecting for the food bank and hospital.
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BUILDING AT ALYTH
Click here to view this weeks building update. Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs. 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.
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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