Monday Club (7:30PM - 9:30PM)

Our weekly club for people with learning difficulties.

Soon To Be And Newly Married (8:00PM - 9:30PM)

A bi-monthly session in preparation for marriage with Alyth's rabbis.

To Circle or Not To Circle?  Any other questions for planning your ceremony, with Rabbi Josh.

Private Passions - Papercutting Workshop (8:00PM - 9:30PM)

Suzy Taylor is a papercutting artist. Her work is strongly influenced by American and European folk art and often reflects themes of nature and rural life. Suzy's papercuts are entirely hand-cut with a craft knife from a single piece of paper. Suzy sells her work all over the world and she has also recently illustrated the first Haggadah for the Reform Movement. This is a hands-on, skills learning workshop.

Expecting And New Parents Group (1:30PM - 3:00PM)

Stuck for something to do in the afternoons whilst you await your new arrival or with your pre-walking baby? Come and join other new parents and expecting parents for coffee, a chat and mutual support.  Bring your own toys.  £2 per parent, £1 second adult. Please contact Anna via Carole on 020 8457 8784 or carole@alyth.org.uk.

 

Alyth Youth Singers (7:00PM - 9:00PM)

End of year reunion and fundraising concert. Tickets £10. Our chosen charity this year is Tzedek. For more information visit their website www.tzedek.org.uk.

 

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Alyth Israel COmmittee: Yachad @ Alyth (8:00PM - 9:30PM)

Yachad provides Israel education sessions on a wide range of issues. Join us for this session hosted by the Alyth Israel Committee on Visions and Realities with Hannah Weisfeld (Yachad Director). When our vision for Israel does not match up to the reality in front of us how can we make a difference and who do we take inspiration from? To book contact Carole on 020 8457 8784, or carole@alyth.org.uk.

 

Gateway To Judaism (8:00PM - 9:45PM)

Alyth's introduction to Judaism course is open to all members of the Alyth community as well as those preparing for conversion. Together we approach Judaism as adults: studying and discussing to find meaning for ourselves in ancient texts and practices. Gateway runs on Wednesdays, breaking for festivals and school holidays.

Mellow Yoga For Active Ageing (11:00AM - 12:00PM)

A class for the young at heart.  Contact Maxine Levy for more information, via Carole, carole@alyth.org.uk, or 020 8457 8784.  Cost per session: £5 members, £10 non-members.  General, postnatal and pregnancy yoga also, see Alyth website.

 

Jews And The Olympics With David Schneider (8:00PM - 9:30PM)

A history - completely made up by David Schneider.

From a young Israelite shepherd named David pipping the Philistine champion to the gold medal in the slingshot, to the modern Jewish domination of synchronised kvetching, here is the real history of the Olympic Games and the People of the Book (where that book is "How to Avoid Sport"). Comedian David Schneider presents some of the Jews' greatest Olympic triumphs from Talmudic gymnastics (with commentary by Rashi) to 4 x 400 metres Yiddish cursing.

£5 members, £7 non-members. To book contact Carole on 020 8457 8784, or carole@alyth.org.uk.

Erev Shabbat Service (6:30PM - 7:20PM)

Every Friday night the Alyth community gathers to welcome Shabbat with our joyful service.  Our signing is led by our Kids Choir.   To find out more about our services please click here.

 

Shabbat Shiur - Hiring The Right Man For The Job (9:15AM - 10:15AM)

Sometimes a donkey is better than a prophet. Join Rabbi Mark to study thehilarious story of the Prophet Balaam.

Bar Mitzvah (10:30AM - 12:30PM)

Joshua Jaffe 

Balak (10:30AM)

17 Tammuz 5772

Balak

Torah Reading

Numbers 24:1-25
Defeat of Amorites, Moabite King hires Balaam as soothsayer to curse Israel

or Numbers 24:1-25:9

Haftarah Reading

Psalm 84:1-13
Joy of those who dwell in the tents of God

or 1 Samuel 10:1-27
Samuel prophesies kingship of Saul

Please contact the Synagogue Office or the Rabbi to confirm the exact readings.

Atideinu Service (11:00AM - 12:00PM)

Families are invited to join us for our popular, intergenerational service – a combination of song, dance, Torah and study, on the first Shabbat of the month.

 

 

 

Galim Sunday Morning (10:00AM - 12:45PM)

Social Justice Showcase (12:00PM - 2:30PM)

An invitation to experience social justice within Alyth and beyond.  We are looking for Alyth members to join our interactive morning with workshops, talks and stalls.  Please contact Nikki Levitan (Rosh Tzedek) at nikki@alyth.org.uk.

 

Alyth Youth Singers (2:30PM - 4:00PM)

In concert at the Bothy Gardens, Avenue House, East End Road, N3. £5, but free for under 11s.

Alyth Youth Singers (7:30PM - 9:30PM)

Diamond Jubilation Concert - an evening of Majestic Music in the synagogue. Tickets £15. For more information and tickets please contact alythchoralsociety@gmail.com. New members always welcome.

Monday Club (7:30PM - 9:30PM)
 Our weekly club for people with learning difficulties

Avodah Meeting (8:00PM - 9:30PM)

This meeting is an open forum for all members of the Synagogue who wish to discuss how our Tefillah (worship) services are conducted.  New faces will be especially welcome.  For more information or to add something to the agenda pelase contact Rabbi Josh at josh@alyth.org.uk.

Private Passions - The Jews Of Burma (8:00PM - 9:30PM)

Dr Saul Zadka, an academic and journalist, visited Burma last February. He wanted to witness the historic election campaign in that troubled country and see the marvellous temple city of Bagan. But his first port of call was the old synagogue in Central Rangoon. In this digital presentation he will shed light on one of the most isolated and mysterious communities that flourished under the British colonial rule, almost disappeared during the Japanese military occupation and survived the military regime that took power in Burma 50 years ago.

Expecting And New Parents Group (1:30PM - 3:00PM)

Stuck for something to do in the afternoons whilst you await your new arrival or with your pre-walking baby? Come and join other new parents and expecting parents for coffee, a chat and mutual support. Bring your own toys. £2 per parent, £1 second adult. Please contact Anna via Carole on 020 8457 8784 or carole@alyth.org.uk.

Gateway To Judaism (8:00PM - 9:45PM)

Alyth's introduction to Judaism course, which, during Rabbi Josh's sabbatical, will be led by Jon Epstein, Rabbi Maurice and Student Rabbis Benji Stanley and Leah Jordan.  The Gateway class is open to all members of the Alyth community as well as those preparing for conversion.  Together we approach Judaism as adults: studying texts and discussing our traditions to uncover the real origins of our practice and to find meaning for ourselves. Gateway runs on Wednesdays, breaking for festivals and school holidays.

Today's session will be Tisha B'Av and Siyyum.

There is a cost of £5 per session for those not registered with the Gateway or conversion programmes. For more information on Gateway or the possibility of conversion, please contact Rabbi Maurice at maurice@alyth.org.uk.  

Mellow Yoga For Active Ageing (11:00AM - 12:00PM)

A class for the young at heart.  Contact Maxine Levy for more information, via Carole, carole@alyth.org.uk, or 020 8457 8784.  Cost per session: £5 members, £10 non-members.  General, postnatal and pregnancy yoga also, see Alyth website.

Kindergarten End Of Term And Leavers Concert (12:00PM - 12:00PM)

Bridge (2:00PM - 4:30PM)

Cost £2.50 members, £3.50 non-members.  Includes tea and biscuits.  For further information contact Sheila or Michael on 020 8455 9878 or Andrea on 020 8458 1000. 

Erev Shabbat Service (6:30PM - 7:20PM)

Every Friday night the Alyth community gathers to welcome Shabbat with our joyful service.  Our signing is led by our Kids Choir.   To find out more about our services please click here.

 

Blessing For Av - Pinchas (10:30AM)

24 Tammuz 5772

Blessing for Av - Pinchas

Torah Reading

Numbers 28:1-15
Daily, Sabbath and New Moon offerings,

or Numbers 28:1-31
Pilgrim Festivals

Haftarah Reading

Jeremiah 6:16-7:7
Punishment of hypocrisy

or Jeremiah 1:1-2:3
First of three haftarot of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av

Please contact the Synagogue Office or the Rabbi to confirm the exact readings.

Expecting And New Parents Group (1:30PM - 3:00PM)

Stuck for something to do in the afternoons whilst you await your new arrival or with your pre-walking baby? Come and join other new parents and expecting parents for coffee, a chat and mutual support. Bring your own toys. £2 per parent, £1 second adult. Please contact Anna via Carole on 020 8457 8784 or carole@alyth.org.uk.

Mellow Yoga For Active Ageing (11:00AM - 12:00PM)

Lunchtime Recital (1:00PM - 2:00PM)

Benjamin Wolf on Piano.  £5 to include concert and refreshments.

 

Bridge (2:00PM - 4:30PM)

Erev Shabbat Service (6:30PM - 7:20PM)

Every Friday night the Alyth community gathers to welcome Shabbat with our joyful service.  Our signing is led by our Kids Choir.   To find out more about our services please click here.

 

Shabbat Shiur - Daniel Lichman's Shiur (9:15AM - 10:15AM)

Daniel will be drawing upon the texts that have helped guide the development of Galim to reflect back on his two years in ALyth's Youth and Education team.

Bar Mitzvah (10:30AM - 12:30PM)

Ben Selig

Mattot-Mas’ey (10:30AM)

2 Av 5772

Mattot-Mas’ey

Torah Reading

Numbers 35:9-34
Cities of refuge for accidental homicide

or Numbers 35:9-36:13
Daughters of Zelophchad granted inheritance

Haftarah Reading

Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:4, 4:1-2
Second haftarah of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av

Please contact the Synagogue Office or the Rabbi to confirm the exact readings.

Big Bang (11:00AM - 12:00PM)

Alyth's "world famous" high octane experience musical Shabbat. To join the Big Bang mailing list email adam@alyth.org.uk.

Big Bang (11:00AM - 12:00PM)

Join Rabbi Josh, Gideon and Mark for Alyth's very special musical participative, musical Shabbat experience, held on the third Shabbat of each month.  To join the Big Bang mailing list email Adam at adam@alyth.org.uk.

Moreinu - Our Teachers: When Jerusalem Forgets You (8:00PM - 9:30PM)

With Rabbi Sybil Sheridan and Deena Newman-Stewart.  Deena worked with Operation Moses from 1983-1985 and Rabbi Sybil works today with the Ethiopian Jews still living in gondar. Together they will share the past hopes and present challenges.

Mellow Yoga For Active Ageing (11:00AM - 12:00PM)

A class for the young at heart.  Contact Maxine Levy for more information, via Carole, carole@alyth.org.uk, or 020 8457 8784.  Cost per session: £5 members, £10 non-members.  General, postnatal and pregnancy yoga also, see Alyth website.

Talmud With Rabbi Mark (1:00PM - 2:15PM)

Join Rabbi Mark Goldsmith for an open class. You can join at any time without booking. Together we discuss Judaism by looking at Talmud Texts from Bava Kamma, studying in a relaxed atmosphere full of laughter and thought.

Bridge (2:00PM - 4:30PM)

Cost £2.50 members, £3.50 non-members.  Includes tea and biscuits.  For further information contact Sheila or Michael on 020 8455 9878 or Andrea on 020 8458 1000. 

Erev Shabbat Service (6:30PM - 7:20PM)

Every Friday night the Alyth community gathers to welcome Shabbat with our joyful service.  Our signing is led by our Kids Choir.   To find out more about our services please click here.

 

Bar Mitzvah (10:30AM - 12:30PM)

Daniel Janowski

Shabbat Chazon - Devarim (10:30AM)

9 Av 5772

Shabbat Chazon - Devarim

Torah Reading

Deuteronomy 2:1-19
Truce with Edom and Moab, Ammonites and others

or Deuteronomy 2:1-30

Haftarah Reading

Isaiah 1:1-27
The vision of Isaiah, third haftarah of rebuke preceding Ninth of Av

Please contact the Synagogue Office or the Rabbi to confirm the exact readings.

Tisha B'Av (9:00AM - 10:30AM)

Join us for Shacharit from 09:00 and for a shiur entitled The Temple of Art from 09:45 to 10:30. At Tisha B'Av we join the Jewish world in remembering the most challenging times of our past. This year we will do so by considering how the Temple (destroyed on Tisha B'Av) has been portrayed in art down the ages. With Rabbi Mark.

"Start The Year" (10:00AM - 12:00PM)

Join Rabbis Mark and Josh for learning for all ages (adults and children) on making the most of the new Jewish year which is about to start. Enjoy our Limmud-style workshops from many presenters.

 

Tishah B'Av (10:30AM)

10 Av 5772

Tishah B'Av

Torah Reading

Deuteronomy 4:25-40
Faith in the day of distress

Please contact the Synagogue Office or the Rabbi to confirm the exact readings.

Tishah B'Av Evening Service (10:30AM)

10 Av 5772

Tishah B'Av Evening Service

Torah Reading

Lamentations 3:1-66
Jeremiah laments destruction of First Temple

Please contact the Synagogue Office or the Rabbi to confirm the exact readings.