Shabbat Service, 6:00 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 18 Mussar, 10:00 am We will study Ha’azinu/Deuteronomy (32:1-:52). The midda/soul trait for this parashah is Anavah / Humility (Recognizing Our Place). Please plan on joining Michele & Richard Jackman on Zoom for an intriguing Mussar discussion of this Torah portion and a deep dive into “no more than my place, no less than my space,” as a practice phrase. We look forward to being with you on the 18th.
Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Wednesday, September 15, 6:30 pm Zoom & Facebook Live
Traditional Kol Nidre services featuring the Cantor Corps will be held on Zoom and via livestream. (While TBH will not be organizing groups, you are invited to share streaming with a few friends or neighbors as you feel comfortable.)
Yom Kippur Morning Service Thursday, September 16, 10:00 am Zoom & Facebook Live
Traditional Yom Kippur morning services featuring the Cantor Corps will be on Zoom and livestreamed.
Youth Programming Thursday, September 16, 10:00 am In-Person only: TBH Courtyard
School-aged children are invited to sing, pray, create and explore themes and stories of the High Holidays together outside in the TBH courtyard. These activities run until noon. 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.
Yizkor at the Cemetery Thursday, September 16, 1:30 pm In-Person & Zoom
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 Thursday, September 16, 6:45 pm In-Person / Zoom / Facebook Live
We will gather together in the lot as the sun sets for the closing service of Yom Kippur. In-person attendance is open to vaccinated individuals, and masking and distancing (between pods) is required of all attendees. We will cap our in-person attendance at 75--please register to reserve a spot. Register here>>
And don't forget to bring your donations for the High Holiday Food Drive!
Mitzvah Morning Sunday, September 19, 9:30 am
After we break our Yom Kippur fast, it is time to act on behalf of those in need in our community. Join us in a pandemic-safe Mitzvah Morning, on Sunday, September 19.
We’ll start the morning at TBH and on-line at 9:30 with Havdalah. Food for the Food Drive can be dropped off between 9:30 and 10:00 am. Then, it’s time for our Mitzvah Projects. You can also go directly to GRuB at 10 am – 2016 Elliot Avenue, NW, Olympia.
Transporting the bounty of our food drive to the Thurston County Foodbank Warehouse.
Getting in touch with your inner farmer and helping GRUB provide food for our community and opportunities for youth.
These projects are fun and fulfilling for all ages. Please stay safe and follow TBH COVID policies. Thoughts or questions, contact Marilyn Gisser, gissermarilyn@gmail.com 360-951-5717.
COMING UP AT TBH
Sukkot Starts Monday, September 20
The TBH Sukkah will be going up shortly, which means that it will be ready for Sukkot celebrations! Folks that would like to spend time in the Sukkah are welcome to come by the TBH courtyard. Rabbi Seth will be leading Shabbat services for those looking for a virtual celebration.
Family Life & Learning: Sukkah Decorating Open House Tuesday, September 21, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Between 4:30 and 6pm we will be decorating the sukkah at TBH! Join us at your convenience to make or hang a decoration and enjoy a snack. We are anticipating that people will naturally stagger arrival and departure times so we can easily social distance, but masks will be required in the sukkah and snacks will be set up outside. We can't wait to see you!
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 Registration Deadline: September 23 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. Read more and register>>
Grounds Work Sunday, September 26, 10:00 am
We are moving into fall and it’s almost time to put the grounds to bed for winter. Our focus will be spreading mulch over the bare ground areas, in addition to cutting back the bushes and trees and collecting any fallen leaves. Bring rakes and/or shovels if you have them! Email Catherine with any questions.
Simchat Torah Sunday, September 26, 10:00 am In-Person TBH Lot & Facebook
Simchat Torah is the celebration when we mark the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle. We end the reading and begin again! It’s a time for dancing and singing and we will unroll the entire scroll. This year, we will celebrate in the TBH parking lot. Attendees age 12+ must be vaccinated. Masking and distancing required. This will be weather dependent, as we can't take the Torah outside unless we have clear weather!
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Mildred Hauptman Benjamin Robinson Frances Malkin Meyer Trabka Don Finkel Malinda Lamm Abe Robinson Clarence Pollock Edith Goldstein Carl W. Connors David Robinson Millie Matis Nathan Lidman Sol Sherson Nuce Nathan Fannie Altman Audrey Jackman M.L. (Bob) Robinson Bluma Freed
Happy Birthday!
17 Laura Schrager 19 William Dole 20 Sheila Fay 21 Anaya Balter 21 Allyson Brooks 21 Mira Miguel
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 2 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.
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
