The date and time for the Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Hike & Study has been corrected.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | 24 Elul 5781
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, September 3
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, September 4 Tot Shabbat in the Park, 10:00 am We gather again for another in-person Tot Shabbat, this time at Heritage Park. We will meet near the restrooms and scope out a good spot on the grass together. Families are welcome to bring a picnic blanket, chairs, & lunch and stay after to look for salmon at the 5th Avenue dam. Masking (for adults and children as able) and distancing will be required.
THIS WEEK AT TBH
5782 HIGH HOLIDAYS: JOIN US ONLINE Zoom Information (1 link for all High Holiday services): Join 5782 High Holidays>> Meeting ID: 899 1012 9598
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.
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.
Mahzor 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 are welcome to pick up a prayerbook at our parking lot drive through on the Sunday morning.
Celebrate Family on Rosh Hashanah Due by Sunday, September 5 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. Photos must be sent by Sunday, September 5th.
Traditional Erev Rosh Hashanah services featuring the Cantor Corps will be on Zoom and livestreamed. (While TBH will not be organizing groups, you are invited to share streaming with a few friends or neighbors as you feel comfortable.)
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Tuesday, September 7, 10:00 am Online Only: Zoom & Facebook
Traditional Rosh Hashanah morning services featuring the Cantor Corps will be on Zoom and livestreamed.
Rosh Hashanah Youth Program Tuesday, September 7, 10:00 am In-Person Only
School-aged children are invited to sing, pray, create and explore themes and stories of the High Holidays together outside in the TBH courtyard. Parents are either welcome to join their children, or to gather in the TBH social hall for streaming of the service. Masking and distancing of adults and children is required. To adequately plan for supplies, we require advance registration.
High Holiday Food Drive Drop Off Tuesday, September 7, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
It’s time to go shopping for our annual High Holiday Food Drive. All non-perishable food is welcome. Canned soup, vegetables and fruit and baby food are especially needed this year. Checks to “Thurston County Food Bank” are a welcome alternative.
Bring your food to TBH at one of these drop off times:
Tuesday, September 7 3:00 – 4:00 (during Tot High Holidays)
Sunday, September 12, 10:00 - Noon
Beginning of Neilah, Yom Kippur, Thursday September 16, 7:00 pm
Mitzvah Morning, Sunday, September 19, 9:30- 10:00 am
You may drop off checks to the Thurston County Food Bank in the secure TBH mailbox any time up to 9:30 am, Sunday October 4. We will deliver the food and cash to the Thurston County Food Bank on Mitzvah Morning, September 19.
Rosh Hashanah Tot High Holidays Tuesday, September 7, 3:00 pm In-Person Only
For children ages 0-6 & their grown-ups, we’ll welcome in the New Year with songs, stories & movement! This will be held in-person in the TBH courtyard. Attendees should distance between groups and wear masks (adults and children as able). Individuals age 12+ must be vaccinated. Then...we'll join with the rest of the community for the walk down to Port Plaza/Percival Landing for shofar and tashlich!
We will depart from TBH together and walk down to Port Plaza together to symbolically cast our sins away by throwing breadcrumbs into the water. If you don't want to walk, feel free to meet us there at about 4:30 pm (or join on Facebook). Bring your bread crumbs. To safeguard the health of all, attendees must wear masks. Individuals age 12+ must be vaccinated. Children are welcome (masks required as able).
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Hike & Study Wednesday, September 8, 10:00 am In-Person Only
As has been our custom, we will offer an alternative observance on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. We will meet at Priest Point Park Shelter #4 (near the playground) for a walk in the woods (Ellis Cove Trail) to the beach. We'll spend some time on the beach in reflection followed by shofar blowing. We will return for lunch and text study at approximately 12:00 pm. To safeguard the health of all, attendees must wear masks and be vaccinated.
HIGH HOLIDAYS 5782
High Holidays 5782
Check out our webpage dedicated to TBH's celebration of the 5782 High Holidays here. Includes scheduling, links, registrations, and resources!
Youth Programming at 10:00 am School-aged children are invited to sing, pray, create and explore themes and stories of the High Holidays together outside in the TBH courtyard. Parents are either welcome to join their children, or to gather in the TBH social hall for streaming of the service. Masking and distancing of adults and children is required. To adequately plan for supplies, we require advance registration. Register here>>
Yizkor at the Cemetery at 1:30 pm Our annual Yom Kippur Yizkor (memorial) service will take place at our TBH cemetery. Those in attendance will be invited to circle the cemetery, or stand by the graves of loved ones. In person attendance is open only to vaccinated individuals, with masking and distancing required. Register here>>
Neilah/Havdalah in the Parking Lot at 6:45 pm we will gather together in the lot as the sun sets for the closing service of Yom Kippur. We will read our communal Al Cheyt submissions. In-person attendance is open to vaccinated individuals, and masking and distancing (between pods) is required of all attendees. Register here>>
Submit Your Online Yizkor Book & Al Cheyt
The TBH Yizkor (Memorial Book) will be distributed in person and electronically at Yizkor services, and contains the liturgy of the Memorial Service as well as the names of those whom worshippers wish to remember. Donations for the Yizkor book will be accepted in memory of a loved one. A donation pf $10 per name is suggested. Click on the button below to fill out the online form. Hard copy forms will be included in care packages.
The Al Cheyt ("For the sin of...") is the part of the Yom Kippur liturgy in which we recite a litany of sins and missteps for which we atone. While the liturgical list is wide-ranging and comprehensive, we will also create our own communal Al Cheyt by anonymously filling out cards with our own personal or communal transgressions. Hard copy cards will be available in gift bags and at the evening in-person service. We will read the Al Cheyt at the Neilah (concluding) service on Yom Kippur.
For September, we are reading: The Mystics of Mile End: A Novel - Sigal Samuel. Brother and sister Lev and Samara Meyer live in Montreal’s Mile End―a mashup of hipsters and Hasidic Jews. They have a fairly typical childhood, other than that around the corner Mr. Katz is trying to recreate the Biblical Tree of Knowledge out of plucked leaves, toilet paper rolls, and dental floss.
Shmita Hives September 6, 2021 - September 25, 2022
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. To sign up for the TBH cohort, go to www.TinyURL.com/SignUpSH. If you would like to learn more about Shmita Hives, go to www.TinyURL.com/ShmitaHives.
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 3 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.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
