Temple Beth Hatfiloh

The Cracks in the Wall Let the Light In: The Battle for Equal Rights at the Western Wall Come hear Cheryl Temkin speak about Women of the Wall, from its roots in 1988 to the present. She will discuss the evolution of this Israeli feminist organization as it battles to achieve gender equality and religious freedom at Judaism's holiest site. On January 31, 2016, a breakthrough Kotel Agreement was signed to allow limited egalitarian access to prayer by women at the Western Wall (Kotel). The agreement was later suspended and then frozen. At WOW's 30th anniversary service at the Kotel in March 2019, violent ultra-Orthodox protesters pushed supporters to the ground. Come and learn about WOW's campaign for prayer by women at the Kotel (with Torah scrolls and donning tallit and tefillin) and their efforts to promote religious gender equality.

The Cracks in the Wall Let the Light In: The Battle for Equal Rights at the Western Wall Come hear Cheryl Temkin speak about Women of the Wall, from its roots in 1988 to the present. She will discuss the evolution of this Israeli feminist organization as it battles to achieve gender equality and religious freedom at Judaism's holiest site. On January 31, 2016, a breakthrough Kotel Agreement was signed to allow limited egalitarian access to prayer by women at the Western Wall (Kotel). The agreement was later suspended and then frozen. At WOW's 30th anniversary service at the Kotel in March 2019, violent ultra-Orthodox protesters pushed supporters to the ground. Come and learn about WOW's campaign for prayer by women at the Kotel (with Torah scrolls and donning tallit and tefillin) and their efforts to promote religious gender equality.

We again will be filling bags for the ForKids program on the second Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Tumwater branch of the Thurston County Food Bank. Bring your friends, relatives, children and anyone else who can help. Your volunteerism is much appreciated.

3rd Saturday of every month - Mussar is the Jewish school of thought which seeks to root personal character development and right behavior in Jewish tradition and text. We meet monthly to share food and learn more about this tradition and how it may benefit our lives.

2nd Saturday of every month - Prayer and study are equally holy activities; and we will do both. We’ll share a snack and study the Torah together. All are invited. No experience is necessary!