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FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY
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)
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.
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Ellott.
(ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089)
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SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY
Trustee Breakfast (9:15)
Please join us for a breakfast to thank and honour our outgoing Trustees, including our Vice President, Loretta Cohn; Chair, Justin Wise and Vice Chair, Nicky Minter-Green.
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah and Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. We will be honouring our outgoing trustees during the service, including our outgoing Vice President, Trustees, Chair and Vice Chair.
(ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089)
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Gesher (11:00)
Our musical service providing a bridge between our youngest family services and the next stage in Alyth families’ prayer life.
SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY
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)
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.
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.
Refugee Choir (13:30)
This multi-faith, multicultural choir is open to refugees, drop-in volunteers and the wider Alyth community.
Singing for Pleasure (15:30)
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.
MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY
Feb Fun For Young Ones (Monday 17 – Friday 21 9:00 – 12:30)
Feb Fun is a must-do for all children aged 2 to 4. Bringing everyone together, it is a chance to see friends from Alyth and to meet new people too. Being situated at Alyth, the scheme has a safe and homely environment, whilst giving us the flexibility to use our space in exciting and innovative ways. Feb Fun is a perfect way to spend the school holiday! It is staffed by Youth & Education Hub staff members and madrichim (youth leaders).
The Alyth Social (14:00)
This week: Lynne Bradley – West Side Story – dancer, singer, performer and author, Lynne talks about her absolute favourite musical. West Side Story started its life as East Side Story, a show about conflict between Irish Roman Catholics and Jewish Holocaust survivors. The story of its transformation into the show and film is fascinating.
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information. All are welcome.
Monday Club (19:00-20:30)
A friendly in-person meeting place for people with learning and other disabilities. For more information or to let us know you will be attending, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk.
WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY
Neurobics Brain & Body Fitness (11:00)
A preventative and rehabilitative treatment programme which invites people to “Challenge the Body, Stimulate the Brain & Lift the Heart.” Brain and body fitness has become a vital element for lifelong well-being and Neurobics can help manage, postpone or eliminate cognitive decline as well as support those recovering from brain injury. Simple brain-fitness exercises, alongside being more mindful of various lifestyle habits, are an essential way to slow down cognitive decline, improve brain fitness and harness the power of the brain’s ability to change. To sign up for Neurobics, please click here.
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.
THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY
Pardes (13:00)
What on earth are the political battles over the legal system in Israel about in the last couple of years? This series will look at Jewish sources to see what we can learn from them about these issues and will explore how the ‘Judicial Review’ in Israel can help us understand the Jewish background to this. Taught by special guest teacher, Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner.
(ID: 822 5760 2759 Passcode: 311220)
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FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY
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.
Erev Shabbat Service (18:30)
We welcome Shabbat as a community, joining together online and in person. Led by Rabbi Ellott with Katie.
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement.
(ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089)
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Shabbat Morning Choral Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott with the Alyth choir. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Harry Dadoun and the Bar Mitzvah of Maxwell Partridge.
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(ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089)
SAVE THE DATE
A Night Of Songs Concert – Sunday 23 February (18:00 – 19:30)
Alyth will be filled with the voices of Katie Hainbach, Tom Morss and Janine Clements, accompanied by Stephen Hose on piano and Henry Gilbert on bass, all in support of our Monday Club, for adults with learning and other disabilities. Following the success of our inclusive recording project last year, Monday Club is raising funds to help member, Anthony to record another song. We do hope you can join us. Donations can be made by clicking here.
We Need To Talk About …. Tech – Monday 24 February (19:30)
We Need To Talk About … is a new series of evenings where we come together to discuss issues facing our community with experts in the field. Since the demands of the Covid pandemic, technology in services has literally become a part of the furniture in our building as a way of including more people in Alyth’s prayer life. Join us for a special evening of learning and conversation, in which we will consider the principles underlying our use of technology in services and reflect on the way in which it affects our experience of worship at Alyth. We are delighted to be joined by Student Rabbi Andrea Kulikovsky, who will speak about her rabbinic dissertation research in this area.
Newlyweds Chavurah Dinner – Friday 28 February (18:30)
Are you a newly-wed after celebrating your marriage in 2024? Or are you eagerly counting down to your 2025 nuptials? Please join us for the Erev Shabbat service and stay for a Chavurah supper, hosted by Rabbi Hannah and Sam. As well as chatting, eating and drinking wine, we will use this evening as a mini focus group, so you can let us know what you want your Alyth journey to look like. Email sam@alyth.org.uk to let us know you are coming.
Alyth Community Dog Walk – Sunday 2 March (10:00)
Join Rabbi Hannah, Bailey (Marc and Lior) and for a walk on the Heath Extension and a run on the Heath for our furry friends. We will meet at Alyth and walk from there. Pick up a bagel and coffee and join us. No dogs needed. Wet weather plan – bring an umbrella! A new addition to our regular programming.
Alyth’s Iftar 2025 – Sunday 9 March (16:45)
Over 12 years, Alyth has brought communities together to talk, study and eat at our annual Iftar. We are grateful for the friendships which have grown over the years at this very special event in our annual calendar. It is vital that we continue to reach out beyond boundaries of difference, to cultivate friendships and to deepen our understanding of our brothers and sisters of different cultures, backgrounds and faiths. We will come together for the call to prayer, finishing in time to share our Iftar meal which, as always, will be plentiful and delicious.
Please click here to register so that we can cater appropriately.
Alyth Whisky Society – Sunday 16 March (19:30)
Please join the growing Alyth Whisky Society for Round Three: A Post Purim Party: Sherry Bomb Madness: Exploring the Sherry Barrel Whiskies (currently the most popular finish) with complimentary and complementary snacks. For all ages (over 18) £20 or £10 for 18-25yr olds, (people that is, not age of whisky!).To book, please click here.
Alyth’s Weekend Away (Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March 2025)
There is one month to go until sign ups close for the Weekend Away in Hoddedson.
Over 48 hours, you will get the chance to learn, pray and be with us as well as enjoying:
*Special guest Rabbi Galit Cohen-Kedem who is joining us from Holon
*Book Club with best selling author Francesca Segal. Dive into her new book “Welcome to Glorioius Tuga.”
*The best of Erev Shabbat and a Friday night dinner
*Oneg Shabbat with resident musicians
*A Shabbat morning service showcasing all areas of Alyth’s prayer life
*Living Talmud: Creating the Talmud for the 21st Century
*Yoga and meditation for all ages
*Guided Shabbat walk in stunning surroundings
*Intergenerational Chevruta
*Using music as healing in response to 7 October
*Crafternoon: Learn to knit, crochet, paint and creative writing
*Board game cafe
*Big Alyth wide game
*Late night jazz with Katie
*Alyth Whisky Society
*Saturday night Kef (fun!)
There will be coffee and tea available all day, alongside newspapers to read in the lounge. In the evening, join us for your favourite tipple in the fully stocked bar.
Baby listening services will be available on both evenings and creche facilities during the day, so even our new parents can join in with the fun.
Booking details to come away with us are: Adults – £300/pp; Children (aged 6-16) – £95/pp; Family of 4 – £695; Family of 5 – £775
Click here to sign up.
(Finance should never be a reason to not join an Alyth activity. 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)
May Day Trip to Waddesdon Manor (Thursday 1 May 9:30)
A must-do date for your diary, this May Day. Please join us for a trip to Waddesdon Manor, including the chance to see the new exhibition ‘Discovering Jewish Country Houses: Photographs by Helene Binet’. Travel by coach from Alyth leaving at 9:30 for a visit to this beautiful house owned by the Rothschild family and view the exhibition. We will return to Alyth at approx. 17:30. Cost: £50 per person to include transport and entrance. Costs for National Trust Members: Free Entry; Transport cost £25 per person. Lunch not included. For more information and to register your interest, please email lynette@alyth.org.uk or call her on 020 8457 8793.
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