Shabbat in Our Parking Lot, 6:00 pm Our second Shabbat service outdoors in our new parking lot, this time at the earlier time! We will have in-person Shabbat as well as a Zoom available for those that aren't able to attend in person. Please read more details below.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, July 17 Mussar on Zoom, 10:00 am We will study the first Torah Portion of Deuteronomy - D’varim, 1:1 – 3:22. The middah/soul trait for this parashah is Gevurah/ Strength.
Please plan on joining Michele & Richard Jackman on zoom for an intriguing Mussar discussion of this Torah portion and a practice for all of us
Shabbat in the Parking Lot Friday, July 16, 6:00 pm Hybrid - Outdoors Our last Shabbat in the Parking Lot was a phenomenal success! We will be gathering once again in the TBH lot, at our earlier Shabbat time. This service is open to all regardless of vaccination status. We require all attendees wear masks and maintain distance between groups.
We will have chairs from the Temple available, but feel free to bring your own lawn chairs. We will again be creating a barrier around the perimeter of the parking lot using our cars. To participate, please pull into one of the entrances on Franklin Street and follow the cones. Note: if you participate, you must stay to the end of the service. If you do not wish to participate in the “car ring,” please park on the street or the Temple’s secondary lot. See this diagram for parking information.
Tisha B'Av - 40 Days of Teshuvah Sunday, July 18, 10:00 am Online We are joining the Reconstructionist movement and the Inside Out Wisdom and Action (IOWA) Project for a screening and discussion of the film "40 Days of Teshuvah", a story of bringing Jewish spiritual practice into the fight for racial justice. Check out the trailer here and sign up for the screening here.
Creative Circle Monday, July 19, 6:30 pm Online When: 6:30 on the 3rd Monday of every month. What: Come join us for conversation and if so inclined, bringing a project of your choosing to work on during our time together. Where: Zoom Hosts: Leslie Goldstein, Melinda Holman, and Gail Pollock Zoom information: Join Meeting >>
Green Team Tuesday, July 20, 6:00 pm Online We are making great strides in achieving a Green Vision for TBH! We continue working closely with the parking lot subcommittee to research options for paving, rain gardens, and other features, and are putting together a plan to the Board for consideration. We have contacted the City of Olympia who are happy to assist. The TBH Board just gave their approval for moving forward on solar energy with Olympia Community Solar. And, we are considering organizing guided hikes. Everyone is welcome to our next meeting. Contact tbh@bethhatfiloh.org with any questions or information. Zoom Information: Join Meeting >> Meeting ID: 839 4836 5160
COMING UP AT TBH
Temple Cleaning Sunday, July 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm In-Person Indoors Our doors have been closed for a long time! Now we need to whip our building back into shape as we get closer to full reopening. All vaccinated individuals are invited to swing by for an hour or two on Sunday morning to help with the odd jobs that have stacked up during the pandemic. Get ready to make the woodwork shine, the windows squeaky clean, and treat those pesky spots on the carpet. We have spent so long sharing in virtual community, its time to show our physical space some communal love as we prepare to re-enter the doors on a regular basis once again. Morning refreshments provided!
An Afternoon of Klezmer Thursday, July 29, 4:00 pm Rose Garden Shelter in Priest Point Park Jake Shulman-Ment is at the helm of a new generation of Klezmer performers. He tours, records, and teaches internationally and has spent two decades traveling and living in Eastern Europe, learning traditional violin styles and researching old Jewish music from master fiddlers.
Mae Kessler has performed in traditional, underground, and experimental music circles for many years, both locally and internationally. She has a passion for the expressive voice of Yiddish music, and is thrilled to join Jake Shulman-Ment for this special performance.
Our apologies! Earlier communications had an outdated description for Mae Kessler's performance information. The correct description is above.
Talmud Study Saturday, July 31, 10:00 am Hybrid - Indoors Please note that the gathering of our first in-person Shabbat morning session will be postponed by a week to the 5th Saturday of the month due to a July Bat Mitzvah. This gathering in our social hall is open to all vaccinated individuals with masking and distancing not required. A Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend in person.
Nelson David Marjorie Stevenson Luba Trabka Robert Greene Morton Feigelman Sherry Cutler Gaines Rebecca LeMay Strange Harold Berebitsky Dan Busman Paul Kashdan Robert Urstadt Ida Goldstein Sol Blustein Marilyn Orman Frank Barlow Samuel Packer Lou Hauptman Bessie Franklin Jacob Grauer Amanda Vasquez Castro Morris Burnett J.J. Mattson Dawn Remz David Shore Fae Asher David Peckler Ben Bean
Happy Birthday!
15 Rosalind Reynolds 17 Debra Taylor 18 Jaidon Matthews 19 Diane Kurzyna 20 Spencer Orman 20 Rabbi Seth Goldstein
Yahrtzeit Updates & Additions
Members are able to view, edit, and add Yahrtzeits on the member portal of the TBH website here. If you need assistance, please feel free to send any updates to tbh@bethhatfiloh.org.
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Faith Action Network is Hiring FAN is opening the search process for their Policy Engagement Director. The FAN Policy Engagement Director will provide leadership in developing FAN’s policy agenda and strategies, with the goal of expanding the role of their growing network in the process of advocacy and policy change. Please see more information here.
Earth Ministry/WAIPL Multifaith Outreach Coordinator Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light seeks a part-time Outreach Coordinator responsible for supporting Earth Ministry/WAIPL’s Greening Congregations and Colleague Connection programs. The position will cultivate new partnerships in Washington State with an emphasis on outreach to Jewish communities, and engage existing Earth Ministry/WAIPL congregations and Colleagues (congregational activists). Flexible 20 hrs/week schedule that includes some evenings and weekends. $22-$24/hour, generous vacation/sick leave, and cost-share health insurance available. Full job description and application instructions at https://bit.ly/EMoutreach.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Growing Shabbat! at Camp Solomon Schechter Friday, Apr 19th 5:30p to 8:00p Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner and a service at Camp Solomon Schechter.
Registration is free, but required for dinner plans and access codes.
Please put any dietary requirements in the notes when registering.
