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FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER
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
JMM (17:00)
Welcome in Shabbat with us in a peaceful and reflective environment. Free of charge. All welcome. (ID: 977 611 369 Passcode: 035091)
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. Parents are welcome to stay for coffee and a chat in the meeting room.
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Elliott.
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(ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089)
SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Shabbat Shiur: A Lot (9:15)
Please join Rabbi Nicola for this morning’s Shiur where we will discuss the story and character of Lot, Abraham’s nephew.
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(ID: 316 316 6763 Passcode: 311220)
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah with Hannah Kieve and guitar. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Stella Portner.
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(ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089)
Kollot (10:30)
Our informal, unaccompanied, participatory minyan. Led by Rabbi Elliott and Justin Wise with members of the community reading and teaching Torah.
Click here for the Shul Sheet and here for the Haftarah
(ID: 844 9578 8647 Passcode: 795559)
SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER
Alyth Cycling Community Remembrance Sunday Bike Ride (8:20)
Our annual Remembrance Sunday ride, meeting at West Hampstead fire station. We will attend the service at Artillery Memorial, Wellington Arch, at Hyde Park Corner, at 10.30. observe the two minutes silence at 11:00 before returning to West Hampstead. For cyclists of all abilities. For more information, please contact laurancemendoza@aol.com
Sunday Shacharit (9:00)
Every Alyth week begins with a member-led minyan, with bagel breakfast after. All are welcome.
(ID: 864 4782 5935 Passcode: 785089
Sunday Morning Galim (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.
Translating The Siddur (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.
Rainbow Lunch (13:00)
A lunch for LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers, where they are offered food, friendship and a safe place to be themselves. For information on how you can be involved, please contact Rabbi Elliott – elliott@alyth.org.uk
Academy of Performing Arts (18:00-20:00)
A feature of the Alyth calendar for secondary school aged children, our youth drama group has been running for 32 years this year. The company rehearse and then perform the show in May.
MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER
The Alyth Social (14:00)
This week: The Titanic – Fascinating Stories Behind The Maritime Disaster – John Plews is a self-confessed Titanorack and has researched the White Line’s infamous tragedy in depth. He will share some of his findings with us. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information. All are welcome.
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER
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.
Alyth Choral Society (19:30)
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 secretary@alythchoralsociety.com if our future programme inspires you.
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, or looking to consolidate the learning of a lifetime – or anywhere in between. New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Elliott elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information. This week: Introduction: What’s In The Bible?
Alyth Productions (20:00)
Our new amateur dramatic group for adults with a passion for acting and singing. Please contact sam@alyth.org.uk for more information.
WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER
Mellow Chair Yoga for All Ages (11:15) Online Only
Chair -based gentle breath movement which includes standing sequences. 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.
THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Pardes (13:00)
Pardes returned in October with a new and exciting venture: with our Alyth Rabbis and other visiting clergy, we will be working our way through the Torah week-by-week, delving into the parashah from a number of different perspectives. As part of this study, we will also consider how the Torah portion relates to the weekly Haftarah reading from our Progressive Calendar of Readings. Please join us for this exciting new year-long project. This month, Pardes will be taught by Rabbi Nicola and Rabbi Colin.
(ID: 822 5760 2759 Passcode: 311220)
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.
Thursday Lecture Series (20:00)
The first in our Thursday Lecture Series. We are delighted to welcome Tim Franks, the presenter of Newshour, the flagship news and current affairs programme on BBC World Service radio. His new book is The Lines We Draw: The Journalist, The Jew And An Argument About Identity and tells the story of his Jewish ancestors through the lens
of what he has learned through journalism. Tim will be interviewed by Alyth member, Peter Hyman. For further information, please email: sam@alyth.org.uk
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER
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.
Meet Rabbi Ron Kronish (17:15)
We welcome Rabbi Ron Kronish from Israel. Founding Director of the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel (ICCI), Ron is now an independent scholar, educator, speaker and writer. His most recent book is Profiles In Peace (2022).
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Hannah, Rabbi Elliott and Hannah Kieve. The D’var Torah will be given by Rabbi Ron Kronish.
(ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089)
SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah with Gideon Lyons and guitar. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Ziggy Brodkin. To mark Eco Shabbat there will be a guest sermon from a member of the Alyth Green Team and a special kiddush.
(ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)
Wellbeing Shacharit (10:30)
Our occasional service in which we have the opportunity to reflect on our own wellbeing with prayer, song, and readings. Led by Lynette Chazen.
(ID: 316 316 6763 Passcode: 311220)
Gesher (11:00)
Our musical service providing a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life.
Led by Rabbi Elliott, Izzie, Eszter and the Gesher Guitarists.
SAVE THE DATE
November Lecture Series (Thursdays From 13 November 19:00)
We are delighted to be bringing you a series of lectures throughout November and December, bringing together people from the arts, legal world and charity. Speakers include:
Thursday 20 November: Laura Marks with Zaza Johnson Elsheikh, on how Mitzvah Day 20 years on has been impacted by and contributed to, Jewish-Muslim relations
Thursday 27 November: Nigel Leskin and Sonia Routledge to host a Q&A session around immigration and the myths surrounding the subject.
Thursday 4 December: Barrister Carolina Guiloff will talk about her career, specialising in Criminal Law.
Actor Elliot Levey will join us in the New Year to talk about his role in Giant.
For further information, please email sam@alyth.org.uk
New Members Breakfast (Saturday 15 November 9:15)
We are delighted to have welcomed over 100 new members since January 2025. Thank you for being with us. If you have recently joined the community, please join us for breakfast before the Shabbat service. This will be an opportunity to meet one another and members of the Alyth team and lay leadership.
Eco Shabbat (Saturday 15 November 10:30)
Alyth is a proud member of Eco Judaism, leading the Jewish Community’s response to climate change. Eco Shabbat runs on the weekend of COP29 and is an opportunity for our community to engage in the conversation, to learn, discuss and commit to improving our sustainability. This Shabbat will be marked with a guest sermon from a member of the Alyth Green Team and a special kiddush.
Secret Cinema – Years 5 & 6 (Saturday 15 November 17:00)
Join us for an evening of games, adventures, dinner, and immersive cinema. This is an social event where you can expect to see friends old and new. The movie is a secret for now, but look at the flyer to get some clues and sign up using this link if you would like your child(ren) to participate. Contact eszter@alyth.org.uk for more information.
Mitzvah Day Interfaith Choral Concert (Sunday 16 November 15:00)
As part of our Mitzvah Day programme, we will holding an interfaith choral concert at Alyth, featuring a number of Alyth and external choirs and singers including: the Refugee Choir; Alyth Productions;; the Ismaili Community Ensemble; the Youth Choir from St Mary-At-Finchley, Alyth Choral Society and the Synagogue Choir. We do hope you can join us. Please contact music@alyth.org.uk for more information or to let us know you are coming.
Mitzvah Day (Sunday 23 November)
To celebrate Mitzvah Day’s 20th anniversary, we are excited to announce a week of activities in the lead up to Sunday 23 November.
We start the week with a concert on Sunday 16 November celebrating all the Alyth choirs, including the Community Choir, Singing for Pleasure, Refugee Choir and AYS Alumni, as well as performances from our drama groups. Throughout the week, there will be opportunities to donate to a food bank, cooking for our Winter Shelter, culminating on Sunday 23 November with a morning of intergenerational activities.
Alyth Book Club – Online (Monday 1 December 18:30)
Jenny Erpenbeck, The End of Days – Winner of the 2015 Independent Foreign Fiction prize.
She is a baby who suffocates in the cradle. Or perhaps not? She lives to become an adult and dies beloved. Or dies betrayed. Or perhaps not? Her memory is honoured. Or she is forgotten by everyone. From a small Galician town at the turn of the twentieth century, through pre-war Vienna and Stalin’s Moscow to modern-day Berlin, the twists of fate of her lives take us to some of the most vivid moments in European history. It is our heroine’s choices, her struggles and her humanity – as she faces everything from Nazi-occupied Austria, Soviet secret police and the trials of old age – which make this book so profoundly moving, insightful and unforgettable.
Alyth Choral Society Concert (Sunday 7 December 19:00)
Alyth Choral Society will be holding a Brahams Ein Deutsches Requiem concert, featuring songs by Clara and Robert Schumann. Conducted by Alison Smart-Fisher. All tickets £20. Students and under 18s free. Available by clicking here or at the door. Refreshments free/donation.
Chanukah Community Chavurah Supper & Candlelighting – (Friday 19 December 19:30)
Join us for the Friday night Erev Shabbat Service at 18:30 followed by a community-wide Chavurah Supper and candle lighting for sixth night Chanukah. Please bring a savoury dish to share (vegetarian or fish, no nuts) and we will supply the doughnuts. Please click here to sign up.
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