Please click on the title of the service or activity to be taken directly to Zoom,
or use the Meeting ID and Passcode.
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER
Baby Den (10:30)
A special Baby Den for Sukkot. Chug-a-lug into Shabbat. Sing your favourite Baby Den songs, including some new melodies for Sukkot, 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.
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Elliott. including a blessing and gift giving ceremony for anyone who has become B’nei Mitzvah since Rosh Hashanah 5784.
Click here for the Shul Sheet.
(ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089)
Sukkot Sleepout (19:00 – 10:00)
For school years 4-8. Our annual and highly-anticipated Sukkot Sleepout returns for its 32nd year. Sleep out and raise money for Together In Barnet, whIch runs the only night shelter in Barnet. Click here to sign up.
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
Shabbat Chol Ha-mo’ed Sukkot
Sukkot Sleepover Shacharit Service (09:00)
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Nicola with the Alyth choir. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Sophia Emmanuel.
Click here for the Shul Sheet.
(ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)
Dedication of the Alyth building and our new community spaces
Please join the Rabbis, Lay Leaders and tbe Alyth Team to celebrate our new building and community spaces with honoured guests, friends and neighbours.
16:00 Service of Celebration (Zoom link. Meeting ID: 836 9658 2664, Passcode: 785089)
17:00 Making It Official and Drinks Reception
18:00 – 20:00 A Festival of Food, Music and Fun for all ages
Please click here to RSVP for seating and catering purposes.
SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
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)
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.
Biblical Hebrew (11:15) 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.
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.
MONDAY 21 OCTOBER
Bringing Generations Together – BGT (13:15)
We know that the younger generation can learn from their elders, but those of more advanced years can also benefit hugely from spending time with children. Alyth Social has joined forces with Alyth Kindergarten to bring the generations together to have fun and learn together. This Month: Simchat Torah.
The Alyth Social (14:00)
This week: Cyrus Yuen – Hong Kong born musician, Cyrus has a strong background in solo, chamber and recital performances. Now based in London, he will play a programme of violin and piano pieces with Kwanyee Chan on piano. 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)
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.
TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER
Hadracha: Year 10 (17:00)
Our new Year 10 group comes together for our weekly leadership programme.
Please click here to sign up.
Hebrew Reading Courses (19:00 & 20:00)
19:00 – For beginners to learn the aleph-bet and basic decoding skills.
20:00 – For those already proficient in Hebrew reading, to continue to develop their skills.
Taught by Alyth member, Jan Roseman. For further information, please contact: alythadmin@alyth.org.uk
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.
JMM on Tuesdays: Breathe, Move and Meditate (20:00)
These sessions offer a chance to connect with your breath, move mindfully and meditate for inner peace and relaxation. They are open to all levels. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. In-person at Alyth. Everyone is welcome! Please book in advance by calling Maxine on 07957 270899 or Mika on 07970 245211. £12 per session payable by cash or card.
Judaism: the Essentials (20:00)
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy, perfect for those coming to Judaism for the first time or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime – or anywhere in between.
This week: Review of the Festivals
WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:00)
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.
Biblical Hebrew (18:00) 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.
We know that Simchat Torah this year will be hard for many in our community. We hope to dance and celebrate as we always do, but there will also be points in the service which will be different, to reflect the events of the last year.
Erev Simchat Torah Service (18:30)
Including hakafot and Israeli dancing. With a supervised kid’s corner so that our youngest members can be with us before and during the dancing. Suitable for all the Alyth community, including a space for those who do not want to dance during the hakafot.
(ID: 360 360 6763 Passcode: 785089)
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER
Simchat Torah Morning Service (10:15)
A special service journeying from sadness to joy, from mourning to dancing. We will begin with a Shacharit and an extended Yizkor to mark the Hebrew anniversary of the 7 October attacks.
There will be a parallel space for our younger members who will join the community for the hakafot. For those who do not wish to dance, there will be a reflective space available during the hakafot.
Followed by an extended Kiddush.
(ID: 360 360 6763 Passcode: 785089)
Mazel Tov to our Chatan and Kallah Torah, Michael and Melanie Jawett and our Kallah and Chatan B’reishit, Ruth Smilg and Ziv Stadler.
Pardes
Pardes will return on Thursday 7 November
SAVE THE DATE
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).
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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