Shabbat on Zoom, 7:30 pm Our Shabbat service in the comfort of your own home! Grab your computer and candles, and we'll join together in virtual community. Services will be hosted on Facebook Live and Zoom.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, August 28 Hybrid Talmud Study, 10:00 am Vaccinated participants are invited to gather in person in the TBH social hall. Those unable to come are welcome to join on Zoom! Due to the recent state mandate, masks will be required for in-person participants.
The Talmud is an ancient compendium of Jewish law and lore, and provides the basis upon which biblical interpretation and contemporary Jewish practice rests. Hardly a monolithic document, the Talmud contains investigation and argumentation on all the facets of life. No background required!
High Holiday services begin with Selichot, an observance and service on the Saturday evening prior to Rosh Hashanah. This night serves as an introduction to the themes and liturgy of the holidays as we begin with Havdalah to end Shabbat, then engage in study, song and prayer led by Rabbi Seth.
Check out our webpage dedicated to TBH's celebration of the 5782 High Holidays here. Includes scheduling, links, registrations, and resources!
A few references to our previously scheduled outdoor services for Erev Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur have been corrected. Read Rabbi Seth's explanation for our updated plan for the holidays here.
Gift Bag Delivery September 1-5
A wonderful group of TBH volunteers will be dropping off a gift bag at TBH member doorsteps to help you celebrate the 5782 High Holidays. This will include apples and honey, a sweet treat, flashlight for those that wish to join us for Neilah, havdalah candles, yahrtzeit candles, and more!
Going to be out of town, have a change of address or use a PO Box? Not a member but need want to celebrate the holidays with TBH? Send Kayla an email in the office to make arrangements.
Machzor Pick-Up Sunday, September 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Machzor is available electronically on our website here. TBH Members that would prefer to borrow a hard copy to use for the High Holidays are welcome to pick up a prayerbook at our parking lot drive through on the Sunday morning before the start of Rosh Hashanah.
Celebrate Family on Rosh Hashanah
Virtual Blessing of the Children: Send us a photo of your children and we will include it in our slide show! (Photos will not be identified) Send photos to tbh@bethhatfiloh.org
Did you welcome in new life into your family? It is the custom of TBH to honor those who welcomed new life into their families as parents, grandparents, etc. with the reading of the Rosh Hashana haftarah in English (story of Hannah). If this is you and you would like to participate, please contact rabbi@bethhatfiloh.org. We will find a mutually agreeable time to create a recording that will then be shown as part of services.
High Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
There are lots of odd tasks that help make the High Holidays happen, and we need your help! Some volunteer jobs are:
TBH is participating in the Brit Hazon Challenge to win $1,000 toward a green project! As a Seal of Sustainability site, we support our community’s dedication to green practices. The Brit Hazon is a personal commitment to change for the planet. Each person who signs up brings us one point closer to the $1,000 grand prize. Signing up is easy! Visit Hazon.org/brit and select from 1 of 6 guided paths or lead yourself through the Brit Hazon. Make sure you select Temple Beth Hatfiloh as your community group. And if you join the Brit Hazon Facebook Group, we get a bonus point!
Shmita Hives September 6, 2021 - September 25, 2022
Shmita Hives is a free resource in development available in the Jewish year 5782 to guide local groups in connecting the concepts of Shmita to their community. TBH will host a cohort of the Shmita Hives, a monthly opportunity to study together, practice rest and collective care, access play and embodiment, identify needs in Olympia, and collaborate on social/environmental justice projects.
There will be an opportunity for cross-pollination among groups midway through the year, in the form of an online hive retreat in winter 2021/22. We hope this can be an opportunity for local hives to connect with a broader network, and find inspiration and support to sustain their local projects. If you would like to learn more about Shmita Hives, go to www.TinyURL.com/ShmitaHives. To sign up for the TBH cohort, go to www.TinyURL.com/SignUpSH or email coordinator Alexander Grace at AlexandriaVickery@gmail.com. Individuals and organizations that want to host additional groups can access the free curricula by emailing ShmitaHives@gmail.com.
Introduction to Judaism class from the Washington Coalition of Rabbis Starting October 3 Online
Are you Jewish and want to learn more about Jewish traditions and practices? Are you interested in exploring Judaism (and possible coversion) and are looking for a class of basic knowledge? Are you an ally and want to understand more about Judaism? The Washington Coalition of Rabbis, an organization of rabbis across the (non-Orthodox) denominations serving Washington State, will be offering a comprehensive, online Introduction to Judaism class beginning October, 2021. Taught by Rabbi Seth and other WA State rabbis.
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Happy Birthday!
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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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS/RESOURCES: Note: These are not officially sponsored or endorsed by TBH, but they are listed as they have Jewish content and/or may be of interest to our community.
Dreaming the World to Come, Olam haBa 5782
There are only 5 planners left for the TBH group order to take advantage of this discount!
The Verdant Dreams of Olam haBa calendar, created by Olympia-based artists Nomy Lamm and Rebekah Erev, combines Hebrew, Gregorian, and moon calendars in a gorgeous, sparkly, spiral bound book. It includes contributions from thirteen Jewish leaders and clergy, new art by Nomy and Rebekah, and plenty of room to write your dreams, plans, and visions for shmita year 5782.
Nomy and Rebekah are offering a deep discount to TBH for a bulk order - email tbh@bethhatfiloh.org to place your order and receive 25% off, making your book only $30 (instead of $40 plus $9 shipping)! Then planners will be available for pick it up at TBH.
Reconstructing Judaism: Haiti & Afghanistan - Resources to Help
Reconstructing Judaism has shared the below resources for congregations to provide information about how members can donate money or take other actions to help Haitians in the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquake, and to help Afghani refugees and others at risk of harm in light of current events.
American Jewish World Service (AJWS) has an online campaign to send contributions to help the people of Haiti. www.ajws.org
If you would prefer to donate to a Haitian-led relief organization, one option is the Ayiti Community Trust. https://ayiticommunitytrust.org/
RRC Online Institute for Prospective Rabbinical Students Monday, Nov 1 - Tuesday, Nov 2
Are you thinking about becoming a rabbi? Do you want to learn more about RRC? Join us to experience our Deeply Rooted and Boldly Relevant program and community. This year's Institute takes into consideration that participants are stretched across the time zones (and spend a lot of time on Zoom!) Join us for as much of the program as you can attend. Attendees will be sent a final schedule. Register now to hold your spot.
Reconstructing Judaism Elul Offerings August & September
Join Reconstructing Judaism throughout the month of Elul as we prepare ourselves for the High Holidays. Offerings include:
Cultivating a Courageous Heart: A Month of Guided Practice for Elul
Aligning Ourselves for the New Year
The Sacred Art of Dressing the Holiday Table
Latin-Jewish High Holiday Practice: An Exploration of Cultural Identity and Ritual
