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FRIDAY 28 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 Hannah, Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Josh. Alyth member Cheryl Brodie will give the D’var Torah to mark Refugee Shabbat.
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement
(ID: 892 7116 7329 Passcode: 785089)
Newlyweds Chavurah Dinner (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
SATURDAY 1 MARCH
Shalem Shabbat Service (9:30)
We invite all families with children who have additional needs to join us for the Shalem Service and experience a truly inclusive and welcoming environment.
Sensory Shabbat Breakfast (10:00)
Meet other parents with children of a similar age for breakfast and a chat before our Sensory Service.
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Elliott and Rabbi Josh. Including the Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Rosenfield.
Click here for the Shabbat Supplement
(ID: 828 1256 3058 Passcode: 785089)
Sensory Shabbat (11:00)
Our Shabbat service designed to stimulate your babies’ senses in the first years of their life. Join Rabbi Hannah, Hannah Wood and the dungareenees in this service where you and your baby can touch, see, smell and hear your way through the service.
Shabbat B’yachad (12:30)
Please join us and your fellow members for a delicious three course meal in our new space.
Contact lynette@alyth.org.uk. Voluntary donation of £5.
SUNDAY 2 MARCH
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)
Alyth’s Dog Walk (10:00)
Join Rabbi Hannah, Bailey (Marc and Lior), for a walk on the Heath Extension, whilst our furry friends run and play. We will meet at Alyth and walk from there. Pick up a bagel and coffee and join us for this walk. No dogs needed. Wet weather plan – bring an umbrella! A new addition to our regular programming.
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.
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 3 MARCH
The Alyth Social (14:00)
This week: It’s Not True …. Or Is It? Louise Heilbron returns for what promises to be a lively talk about what is true. Is it true? Not sure? In these days of fake news, what do we believe? We think we know, but do we?
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, discussion, tea and great company! Contact Lynette for more information. All are welcome.
Alyth Book Club (18:30)
Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Long Island Compromise
“Is this new novel too Jewish to be hailed for its brilliance?” asks Hadley Freeman in her review of this book.
In 1980, wealthy businessman, Carl Fletcher, is kidnapped from his driveway in the nicest part of Long Island. He is brutalised, held for ransom and then returned to his family. Miraculously, Carl, his wife and his three children are left to move on with their lives and resume their prized places in the ongoing saga of the American dream. Nearly forty years later, when Carl’s mother dies, the trauma that has been bubbling beneath the Fletchers’ lives all this time surfaces at last. It becomes apparent that Carl has been quietly pursuing closure to the kidnapping for all these years and his wife and children must face that the money they believed bought them safety was actually never capable of doing any such thing.
April Book: Alice Hoffman, The Marriage of Opposites
(ID: 816 0975 2765 Passcode: 785089)
TUESDAY 4 MARCH
Baby & Toddler Group (10:00)
A new drop in for families with babies and toddlers so that you (the parents/carers) can meet others going through the same stage of life and your children can start getting to know those in their year group. Please feel free to join us every Tuesday to enjoy coffee, chats and activities for your children.
Alyth Choral Society (19:30)
We have two or three concerts a year, one with full orchestra. New members always welcome. Click here or email acs@alyth.org.uk if our future programme inspires you.
Judaism: the Essentials (20:00)
Our regular introduction to Judaism class taught by our clergy. New students are always welcome. Please contact Rabbi Elliott elliott@alyth.org.uk for more information.
This week: Living at this moment in Jewish history: Issues and institution
WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH
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
Music On A Spring Afternoon (12:30)
Join us for a cup of soup followed by a concert given by Elisabeth Tsai. Currently studying for her artist diploma at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Elisabeth has won multiple awards for her piano performance and will be playing a selection of pieces from: Bach, Messiaen, Schumann, Schubert and Liszt. Please join us to hear what will be a most fantastic concert.
Next week: (12 March) Lara Cucic Trio
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 6 MARCH
Pardes (13:00)
No Pardes this week. We will return next week – see Around Alyth for more details.
Alyth Children’s Theatre (17:00)
Our drama group for primary school aged children.
FRIDAY 7 MARCH
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 Hannah, with Justin Wise..
(ID: 814 6531 8254 Passcode: 785089)
SATURDAY 8 MARCH
Shabbat Morning Service (10:30)
Led by Rabbi Hannah with Justin Wise. Including the Bat Mitzvah of Evelyn Davis.
(ID: 811 7011 0652 Passcode: 785089)
SAVE THE DATE
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.
Yom Hashoa Commemorative Concert & Service – Wednesday 23 April (19:15)
Please join us for a special commemorative Holocaust Day concert featuring Alyth choirs and soloists. Following the hour-long concert, there will be a brief interval and then we will come together for our Yom Hashoa Service.
Alyth’s Weekend Away (Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March 2025)
Sign ups close next week for our Alyth Weekend Away!
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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