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FRIDAY 26 JANUARY   

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES 
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. 

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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)
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 

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. Led by Rabbi Elliott with Ben Levett. We are delighted that the D’var Torah this evening will be given by Alyth member, Laura Marks CBE, who is Chair of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089). 


SATURDAY 27 JANUARY - SHABBAT MORNING 

BE WITH US IN PERSON 
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.
 
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Otto Fine.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 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. Led by Rabbi Elliott with Justin Wise. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 823 7466 1134 Passcode: 881710)


National Holocaust Memorial Day
In addition to marking Holocaust Memorial Day in our services this Shabbat 26/27 January, we invite you to watch curated moments from the National HMD UK Ceremony at 19:30, before taking part in the Light the Darkness national moment at 20:00.
Click here to register your virtual attendance and to purchase your commemorative candles.

SUNDAY 28 JANUARY
 
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Sunday Shacharit  (09:00-10:15) 
Every Alyth week begins with a lay-led minyan with bagel breakfast at Alyth, led by Alyth members. All are welcome.
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. Email phoebe@alyth.org.uk for more information. 

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Prayer Book Hebrew: Studying the Hebrew and how it is Translated (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.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Academy of Performing Arts performs Little Shop of Horrors (18:00) 
A feature of the Alyth calendar for Secondary School aged children for over 20 years. The end of year production takes place on Sunday 3 March at 14:30 and 18:00 and tickets are on sale! Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school)
Please click here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

BE WITH US IN PERSON
Alyth's Annual Supper Quiz (19:00)
Celebrate Tu Bishvat and eat, laugh and quiz with us. £25 per person (includes supper) in support of the Alyth Building Project.
Tables of 10 - make up your own table or we can allocate you to a table.
Click here to sign up or call Deborah on 020 8457 8784 or email alythadmin@alyth.org.uk. Click here to buy raffle tickets. 

 
MONDAY 29 JANUARY 

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! Contact Lynette for more information.
All are welcome.
Today: Xiaoxian Li Piano and Kristine Kwok Violin
From the Guildhall School of Music will perform works by Beethoven and Brahms.
 
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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 30 JANUARY 

​​​​YOUTH AND EDUCATION 
Hadracha Course: Year 9 (17:00) 
The start of our two year leadership programme for those in Year 9. Click here to sign up or contact phoebe@alyth.org for more information. 
 
BE WITH US IN PERSON
Intensive Hebrew Reading Course (19:00) 
An intensive Hebrew course running for eight weeks, aimed to help beginners learn the Hebrew alphabet and the basic decoding skills needed to read. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman. 

BE WITH US ONLINE
Hebrew Reading Class (20:00) 
A short course, running for eight weeks, aimed to help those already proficient in Hebrew reading to continue to develop their skills. Taught by Alyth member Jan Roseman.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 880 0628 9192 Passcode: 725071).
For more information on both Hebrew courses, contact sam@alyth.org.uk

BE 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.
Please contact Rabbi Elliott elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information.
Today: Anglo Jewish History
 
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Alyth Choral Society (20:00) 
New members are always welcome to join the choir. We have two or three concerts a year, one with full orchestra. Go to alythchoralsociety.org or email alythchoralsociety@gmail.com if our future programme inspires you.  Alyth Choral Society, as part of Alyth Synagogue’s Yom Hashoah Commemoration on 5 May 2024, will be performing Annelies by James Whitbourn. The Society would warmly welcome singers to join them and be a part of this special occasion.


WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY 

BE WITH US ONLINE
Biblical Hebrew: Studying the Weekly Parashah (18:00) 
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.


THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY 
 
LEARN 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: 202122)
 
LEARN WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Pardes: Midrash - The Art of Living & A Living Art. How Midrash Shapes the Jewish Mindset (13:00)
Pardes during February will be taught by Rabbi Golan.  For more than twenty centuries, the Bible has challenged the imagination and ingenuity of its interpreters. Midrash represents the ongoing response of generations of Jewish scholars to this challenge. Midrash is meaning making in story form.
Today: How many Torahs do the Jewish people have? A fresh look at what is Midrash and how it works?
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. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show in June 2024.
Contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.

FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY 

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES 
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)
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 

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.
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089). 


SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY - SHABBAT MORNING 

BE WITH US IN PERSON 
Choir rehersal (09:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s choral repertoire for Shabbat Services.

BE WITH US IN PERSON 
New Members Breakfast (09:15)
We are delighted that over 40 households have joined Alyth in the last 6 months.  We are pleased to invite you all to join us for breakfast from 9:15. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet one another, other members of Alyth, members of the Alyth team and clergy, and our lay leadership. Breakfast will be followed by a choice of three Shabbat morning services - listed below. 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. 
Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089). 

PRAY WITH US IN PERSON 
Shin Gi and the Art of Jewish Prayer in Motion (10:30)
Join Rabbi Golan to experience the fusion of Shin Gi (akin to Tai Chi) and Jewish prayer as a means of gaining new insight into T’filah. Practicing these ancient forms and meditations gives our bodies and souls a new way to understand and participate in prayer. No prior experience or particular expertise required. An open heart, free-spirited soul and easy fitting clothes recommended.

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES
Sensory Shabbat (11:00)
A Shabbat service designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Abi. 

SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY - SHABBAT AFTERNOON 

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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.

Responding as a Community to Events in Israel  

Many of us continue to be shocked and concerned by the ongoing violence and the suffering of all those affected. Please know that we continue to be here for you if you need us. If we can do anything to support you in this difficult time, please contact Lynette by email to lynette@alyth.org.uk or at 020 8457 8793.

Leaders, rabbis and members from across the Jewish community have signed a statement of Jewish values and core principles in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.   Click here to read the statement.

Ways you can help
We are a collection point for Sebby's Corner. Please click here for a list of items that they are collecting.

Please click here for a list of resources and ways to help, collated by The Reform Movement, including appeals to which you may wish to donate

Security at Alyth
In these times of heightened security, it is very important that we have full teams for volunteer security. Please make sure that you open your Rota Central 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. CST are running additional training courses, please see their website if you are interested in doing any of these.
We are very grateful to our security team leaders for their extra commitment at this time.

BUILDING AT ALYTH
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If you would like to have a tour to see the building progress in-person, please email buildwithus@alyth.org.uk.

Click here to view previous newsletters and blogs. 
Click here for our Instagram and click here for our Facebook page for regular building updates. 
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​​​​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. 

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 hospitalisation 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.