19:30 – 21:30
What makes us feel responsibility? Is it a duty of care? A need to please others? The person we hope to be?
RESPONSE is a unique evening of monologues presented by Blink. Theatre around the theme of social responsibility. Directed by Lotte Ruth Johnson, 6 speeches by emerging writers have been combined to create a singular, site specific performance for Alyth and its surrounding community.
17:00 – 18:00
Rabbi Mark and Sofer (Torah Scribe) Marc Michaels will be showing and explaining the artistry that went into the creation of Alyth’s Sifrei Torah. They will be demonstrating the techniques of Torah calligraphy, showing how a Sefer Torah is created over many months and uncovering the spiritual meaning of these sacred documents.
10:00 – 15:00
Naomi Alexander, Julia Burton, Bettina Caro, Elaine Cole-Wight, Michael Cull, Judith Devons, Eva Edery, Zena Flax, Ellen Gilbert, Mylene Goodman, Shirley Gumpel, Sue Haskel, Evelyn Korn, Alfred Lester, David Mackenzie, Dorothea Magonet, Pat Schaverien, Norma Silverton, Beverly Jane Stewart, Jamie Warwick and Lana Young invite you to view and purchase their works.
14:00-16:30
On Thursday afternoons we offer friendly Rubber Bridge, which runs from 14:00 – 16:30. Everyone is welcome, with or without a partner. We aim to place players with other people of a similar standard, so if it is your first time, please come a little earlier so that we know where to place you.
Tea and biscuits are served mid-way through the session. Play is not supervised, although sometimes our organisers are available to give limited advice.
The cost is £3 for Alyth members and £4 for non-members with any profits go to synagogue funds. For further information please telephone either Sheila or Michael on 020 8455 9878.
11:00-12:00
Is aimed at the mature student – but open to seekers of mellow yoga of all ages. Increase energy levels, fitness and immunity, improve joint flexibility and enhance your overall mental and physical wellbeing. Each session includes gentle and effective breathing stretching, relaxation and meditation. Less active participants can do all movements sitting in a chair.
Contact Maxine Levy maxinelevy@mac.com or 07957 270 899
13:00-14:15
Alyth’s stimulating and friendly Talmud class is open to all levels of Jewish knowledge. Join Rabbi Mark to grapple with the ideas of our classical Rabbis. Contact mark@alyth.org.uk for more information.