During the building work some activities will be upstairs.
Please let us know by calling 020 8457 8794 or emailing alythadmin@alyth.org.uk if you are planning on attending and have mobility concerns.
Please click on the title of the service or activity to be taken directly to Zoom,
or use the Meeting ID and Passcode.
FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
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.
Ruach (17:15-19:30)
Our pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30. Ruach 1 parents are expected to join this first session.
Monthly JMM at Alyth (17:00-18:00)
Starting in September, our weekly sessions will transition to monthly gatherings, both in person and online. Welcome in Shabbat with us in a peaceful and reflective environment. Free of charge. All welcome. (ID: 977 611 369 Passcode: 035091)
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Golan, Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Hannah.
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement
(ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089)
SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Choir Rehearsal (9:15)
Rehearsing Alyth’s Shabbat repertoire. Email katie@alyth.org.uk if you would like to join the choir.
Elul Half Hour (9:45)
The theme of the half hours is MAKOM (Space). This weeks session is led by Rabbi Elliott. This weeks session is led by Rabbi Elliott who explores the question: “What is more important than Yom Kippur?”.
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir.
We are delighted to be joined by Rabbi Noa Sattath, former Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC), who will give the sermon.
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement
(ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089)
Kollot (10:30)
Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan. Led by Rabbi Golan.
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement
(ID: 875 6783 9085 Passcode: 537985)
SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Sunday Shacharit (9:00)
Every Alyth week begins with a member-led minyan, with bagel breakfast after. All are welcome. (ID: 864 4782 5935, Password: 785089).
SMG (10:00 – 12:00)
Our Jewish education programme for Reception to Year 6. Click here to enrol into SMG.
SMG provides our youngest members with the opportunity to explore their Jewish identity; key Jewish behaviour and rituals and Jewish texts.
The New Year for Animals Annual Dog Walk (10:00)
According to the Mishnah, 1 Elul is the New Year for animals. Join Rabbi Hannah, Bailey (Marc and Lior) and the rest of the team for a walk on the Heath Extension, including a prayer recognising the role of animals in our lives and a run on the Heath for our furry friends.
We will meet at the Alyth gates and walk from there. If your kids go to SMG, pick up a bagel and coffee and join us for this walk. No dogs needed. Wet weather plan – bring an umbrella!
Biblical Hebrew (11:15-12:30) Online Only
Prayer Book Hebrew: studying the Hebrew and how it is translated – 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.
Refugee Choir (13:30-14:30)
This multi-faith, multicultural choir is open to refugees, drop-in volunteers and the wider Alyth community.
Singing For Pleasure (15:30 – 16:30)
Join Viv and sing songs from the shows, Israeli folksongs, songs from the 60s and more. No need to audition, read music or feel intimidated.
Academy of Performing Arts (18:00-20:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for secondary school aged children for over 20 years. The group rehearse and then perform the show in May.
Whisky Tasting – A History of Scotch Whisky in Five Glasses (19:30)
Come and enjoy five wee drams and learn about different whiskies with the Really Good Whisky Company – for regulars and those new to the amber nectar. For all ages (over 18!). In the interests of health and safety, we ask people not to drive to this event. If you are unable to get to the event by any other means, the Alyth Minibus will be available to pick up and take home members of the community within a short distance of the Synagogue. Click here to sign up (£20 or £10 for 18 – 25 year olds)
MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
The Alyth Social (14:00)
This week: Concert: Thomas Masciaga – Thomas, from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama returns once again to play for us works by Beethoven and Chopin.
Part of the Alyth Friendship Project. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Annual Membership: £25 per person members; £30 per person non-members; Weekly donation: £3.50 members; £5.00 non-members. Contact Lynette for more information. All are welcome.
Monday Club (19:00-20:30)
A friendly in-person meeting place for people with learning disabilities. For more information or to let us know you will be attending, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk.
High Holy Day Choir Rehearsal (20:00)
Rehearsing Alyth’s HHD repertoire. Email katie@alyth.org.uk if you would like to join the choir.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
Hadracha: Year 10 (17:00-18:30)
Our new Year 10 group comes together for our weekly leadership programme.
Please click here to sign up.
New Machzor Evening (19:00)
Our Alyth High Holy Day programme is filled with many opportunities to pray and learn and this year, we are doing so with a brand new Machzor. Whether this is your first High Holy Days with Alyth and you are feeling overwhelmed by the programme, or Alyth has been home for many years but you want to begin getting to grips with our new liturgy, join the Alyth Clergy for a dinner to talk, collect your machzorim and discuss the parts of our programme which are the best fit for you.
Click here to let us know you are attending so that we can cater appropriately.
Click here to purchase your new machzor.
Judaism: the Essentials (20:00)
Our regular Introduction To Judaism class taught by our clergy. Essentials is the perfect class for those coming to Judaism for the first time; looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime or anywhere in between. New students are always welcome. Email elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information.
This week: New Machzor Evening with the Alyth Rabbis and a guide through the High Holy Days at Alyth.
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. Click here or email alythchoralsociety@gmail.com if our future programme inspires you.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Biblical Hebrew (18:00-19:15) Online Only
Biblical Hebrew: Studying the Weekly Parashah – 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 19 SEPTEMBER
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00-12:00)
Our weekly classes resume in person, continuing online for those who are unable to come to Alyth. Email Maxine for more information at info@maxineyoga.com.
Pardes: Affliction, affliction of love and love which heals affliction (13:00)
Affliction, affliction of love and love which heals affliction – examining Talmudic discourses on these concepts offers insights into ancient wisdom which may resonate with contemporary challenges. As we approach the High Holidays, these reflections may provide guidance, particularly in light of the complex dynamics within Israel. (ID: 123 761 361, Passcode: 019498)
Alyth Children’s Theatre – ACT (17:00)
Our drama group for primary school aged children. The group rehearse all year and then perform the show in the summer.
The Alyth Chavruta Project (19:00)
In preparation for the High Holy Days, over the four sessions, we will take a deep dive into the iconic story of Rosh Hashanah: the Binding of Isaac by his father, Abraham (the Akeidah). We will read the biblical story in detail, as well as using ancient and medieval commentaries to help us and reading contemporary responses to help find modern relevance in this strange and (for some) horrifying story. (ID: 840 6335 0323, Passcode: 311220)
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
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.
Ruach (17:15-19:30)
Our pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah programme delivered by our wonderful team of madrichim. Participants can come from 16:30 for Drop-In and are expected to stay for the Erev Shabbat Service, finishing at 19:30.
Elul Half Hour (17:30)
The theme of the half hours is MAKOM (Space). This weeks session is led by Lynette Chazen, Head of Community Care & Life Cycle – spend time winding down from the week and thinking about our own wellbeing for the week ahead.
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Elliott.
(ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089)
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah accompanied by Gideon Lyons on guitar. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Leigh.
(ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
In the Cecil Rosen Hall. Led by Rabbi Elliott. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Gil Taytsel.
(ID: ID: 832 7724 2050 Passcode: 242181)
Gesher (11:00)
Our musical service providing a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life.
SAVE THE DATES
Film Club – The Commandant’s Shadow (2024)
Monday 23 September (19:30)
Alyth member and producer, Gloria Abramoff, together with co-producer Wendy Robbins first came to talk about their film on Yom HaShoah in 2022. They will join us now to show the award winning film, The Commandant’s Shadow (2024). The film follows Hans Jurgen Hoss, the son of Rudolf Hoss, the Camp Commandant of Auschwitz when he confronts his father’s involvement in the murder of over a million Jews during the Holocaust. The evening will conclude with a Q&A with the film makers: Director, Daniela Volker; Producer, Gloria Abramoff and Executive Producer, Wendy Robbins.
Click here to let us know you are attending so that we know how many to set for.
Chavurah Supper – Friday Night Dinner
Friday 27 September (19:30)
Following the Erev Shabbat Service, join Robert Popper, producer of the sitcom Friday Night Dinner and Jonathan Popper, member of Alyth whose family was the inspiration for the six seasons of this comedy as they share stories and clips from behind the scenes.
Bring a main dish to share (vegetarian/permitted fish/vegan – but no nuts) and enjoy Shabbat dinner together with your community. Dessert will be provided. Please make sure you book here in order to reserve your place at the table and to let us know what dish you are bringing.
Selichot Under the Stars
Saturday 28 September (19:30)
Selichot is a beautiful way to begin your preparation for the High Holy Days and to enhance their spiritual impact. We come together on this Saturday evening for a light supper before our candlelit service outside on the forecourt, where we will have the opportunity to hear the melodies of the High Holy Days for the first time in this contemplative and reflective service, with choir, guitar and the poems which search our souls. Please click here to let us know you are attending so that we can cater appropriately.
Alyth’s Weekend Away
Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March 2025
The Alyth Weekend Away is back, bigger and better than ever before. Offering something for everyone, there will be a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from or just read a newspaper and enjoy the spectacular view. Click here for the flyer.
Alongside shared community times, there will be a different tracks for you to dip in and out of, depending on what sparks your interest. They are:
Israel
Learning
Music
Movement & Meditation
Our Youth & Education team will also run a full programme for children during the day and in the evenings.
Booking details to come away with us are:
Adults – £290/pp
Children (aged 6-16) – £85/pp
Family of 4 – £665
Click here to sign up.
(The Clergy Jewish Participation Fund is available to enable all Alyth members to participate in Jewish activities where cost is a challenge, whatever the reason. To access the Fund, please email clergyfund@alyth.org.uk).
Dedication of the Alyth building and our new community spaces (Saturday 19 October)
16:00 Afternoon Dedication & Service
17:00 Havdalah & Reception
18:00 Party for all ages
Please click here for the full Elul programme. Click here for guidelines on how to use Zoom effectively, and click here to read our guide to using Zoom for services. For services, if you do not wish to use Zoom, then the “Zoom screen” can be seen via our YouTube channel. This can be accessed by going to www.youtube.com/c/AlythRS.
To connect by phone, please dial 020 3481 5240, 020 3901 7895, 020 3051 2874 or 020 3481 5237 and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode.
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