January

Thursday 21st January 2016

    • 13:00
    • 13:00
    Scholar-in-Residence: Rabbi Dr Michael Marmur

    We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Dr Michael Marmur back to Alyth.  Michael is the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Provost of the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, responsible for coordinating the pedagogic and academic activities across HUC-JIR’s four campuses in Israel and America.  From the age of 7 (when his father Dow became our rabbi) until his late teens, he was a child of Alyth.  Michael teaches homiletics and Jewish thought and lectures on a variety of themes around the world.  His book Abraham Joshua Heschel and the Sources of Wonder is due for publication later in 2016.

    Special Talmud Class – Tradition and Rebellion (Thursday 21 January, 13:00-14:15)

    Teaching Rabbis Then and Now (Thursday 21 January, 20:00-22:00)

    How do we think about God in the 21st Century? (Friday 22 January, 17:15-18:15)

    Shabbat Shiur – Heschel Reads the Weekly Portion (Saturday 23 January, 09:15-10:15)

    • 14:00
    • 15:00
    • 16:30
    Thursday Bridge@Alyth

    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
    Mellow Yoga for All Ages

    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

    • 18:30
    • 19:30
    Year 9 Hadracha

    18:30 – 19:30

    If you are in School Year 9 and are interested in becoming a leader on Alyth activities then join our creative, fun and intensive leadership course.

    For more information or to sign up, please contact Mike Mendoza mike@alyth.org.uk

    • 13:00
    • 14:15
    Talmud Class

    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.

    • 17:30
    • 18:30
    Year 7 Ulpan

    17:30-18:30

    Our new Year 7 provision replacing the Sunday morning class.

    • 18:30
    • 19:00
    • 20:00
    Jewish Studies GCSE (Year 10)

    18:30 – 20:00

    Expand your Jewish knowledge and understanding, for all those in School Year 10.

    • 20:00
    • 21:00
    • 22:00
    Teaching Rabbis Then and Now

    20:00 – 22:00

    What do rabbis need to know and how should they go about learning it?

    Join Rabbi Michael Marmur and our own Rabbi Deborah Kahn-Harris, Principal of Leo Baeck College as they discuss the challenges of Rabbinic education in ancient times and today, starting with an ancient tradition about Rabbinic training.