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. Please note there is no Baby Den on Friday 16 February.
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). We excited that JMM on Friday 16 February will be hybrid – both in person and online. 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. This is the last Ruach of half term. We resume on Friday 23 February.
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. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089).
SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 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 Choral Service (10:30) Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Jonny Fuss. Click here to join online (Meeting ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)
PRAY WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE Kollot (10:30) Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan. Led by Rabbi Josh. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 860 4950 8051 Passcode: 158314)
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SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY BE WITH US IN PERSON Alyth Cycling Community Bike Ride (08:15) Bringing riders of all abilities together to enjoy cycling and conversation. For more information contact laurancemendoza@aol.com.
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).
BE WITH US ONLINE 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 hereto purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information. MONDAY 12 FEBRUARY YOUTH AND EDUCATION Feb Fun for Young Ones (09:00) Feb Fun is for children aged 2 to 4. It will bring together all our members and is a chance to see friends from Alyth and to meet new people too. 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. Feb Fun is a perfect way to spend the school holiday! Feb Fun is staffed by Youth and Education Hub staff members and madrichim (youth leaders) and runs from Monday - Friday this week. Please email abi@alyth.org.uk to sign up and for more information. 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: Luke Lally Maguire – from the Guildhall School of Music. Luke returns for a 4th visit to play classical masterpieces. WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY 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 15 FEBRUARY 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: 202122)
LEARN WITH US 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: A tug of war between God and Moses – how far can Midrash go and how has this shaped Judaism as we know it? Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 123 761 361 Passcode: 019498)
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FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Baby Den (10:30) Please note there is no Baby Den today - we resume on Friday 23 February.
BE WITH US IN PERSON AND ONLINE JMM (17:00) Jewish Mindfulness Meditation helps us to open our hearts and find peace through our spiritual heritage. We are delighted that JMM will be both in person and online once a month starting from today. Click here to make a donation towards the costs of employing the facilitators. Click here to join (Meeting ID: 977 611 369 Password: 035091). 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 hereto join online (Meeting ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089).
SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY
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 Choral Service (10:30) Led by Student Rabbis Nicola and Eleanor with the Alyth choir. Click hereto join online (Meeting ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089).
FOR YOUNG FAMILIES Gesher (11:00) Our musical service providing a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Phoebe.
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Do you have immediate family members in Israel and have you struggled with your thoughts and feelings since the 7th of October?
Come along for open-hearted conversations with other Jews with a progressive worldview who understand and share what you are going through. The evening will be facilitated by Rabbi Golan whose family is in Israel, including his son who is serving as an officer in the IDF.
Date: Tuesday 20 February at 18:30 North London venue - please message 07799 068755 for details
We look forward to seeing you there.
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SAVE THE DATES
Academy of Performing Arts Performance Sunday 3 March, 14:30 & 18:00 Join us and support our annual Academy show that our teenagers have been working hard on since September. This year’s show: Little Shop of Horrors! Tickets: £15/adult ticket, £12/concession ticket, £7 child ticket (still at school) Pleaseclick here to purchase tickets and contact abi@alyth.org.uk for more information.
Path to Progressive Judaism Breakfast Saturday 9 March, 9:15 In April 2023, the Movement for Reform Judaism (MRJ) and Liberal Judaism (LJ) announced that we will be working in close partnership to create one new unified movement to represent all of Britain’s Progressive Jews. MRJ Chair, and Alyth member, Paul Langsford has said “As a unified movement, we will be stronger, our voice will be louder and we will be able to make an even bigger contribution to wider society. As one Progressive Judaism, we will help more people in more places enjoy rich and vibrant Jewish experiences.” We are delighted to invite you to a community forum over breakfast with Rabbis Josh Levy and Charley Baginsky. This will be a conversation about the creation of a new Movement to represent all Progressive Jews in the UK. Please click here to sign up so that we are able to cater appropriately. For more information about this please go to www.pathtoprogressivejudaism.org.uk. Shirei Meets Chagigah Friday 15 – Sunday 17 March 2024 Shirei meets Chagigah is an all singing, all learning weekend away with the Movement for Reform Judaism. Join your friends and family in our biannually held conference to learn together, pray together and have fun together! Click herefor more information.
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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 hereto 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.
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BUILDING AT ALYTH
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. 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 hospitalisation or bereavement. This number will be answered by a member of the Alyth professional team.
Click hereto view our partner organisations including links to sign up to their weekly communications.
