Talmud, 10:00 am 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!
Family Life & Learning: Spring Holiday Spotlight Starts Sunday April 24, 10:00-11:30 am
Learn about the Spring Holidays through stories, songs, games and snacks! Sara Eve will lead students ages 7-11 on a journey through the holidays we celebrate in Spring. We will learn through activities, music, books, and food about Pesach, Lag B'Omer, Yom Ha'atzmaut, and Shavuot. We will explore the origins of the holidays, and how they are celebrated in Jewish communities around the world. Cost: $36
Camp Solomon Schechter Book Sorting Tuesday, April 26, afternoon
Where are the librarians and bibliophiles? Catherine is looking for some help! She will be working on a book sorting project at Camp Solomon Schechter next Tuesday afternoon, April 26. If you are interested in helping with any or all of that project, please email her . Thanks!
COMING UP AT TBH
Advancing in Hebrew POSTPONED TO Thursday, April 28, 7:00 pm
Returns! This seminar-type gathering will work on advancing Hebrew knowledge, including grammar and roots.
On May 1st, Special Agent Jim Rogowski, the primary tactics instructor for FBI Seattle, will join us at TBH to present the safety training program, Active Shooter Attack Prevention & Preparedness (ASAPP)
This course provides techniques, tools, and tactics individuals may choose to use if they ever find themselves in an active shooter incident. The course incorporates hands-on training and scenarios which allow students to practice the techniques, tools, and tactics discussed during the presentation portion of the program.
Support the TBH Team for the Thurston Hunger Walk Sunday, May 1, 3:00 pm at St. Martin's
TBH is once again supporting Thurston's Hunger Walk - an annual fundraiser to help two local agencies (The Community Kitchen & The Thurston County Food Bank) get food to those in need. Enjoy camaraderie and live music while you walk as little or as much as you like. Give What You Can - Walk If You Want!Visit our "team" site to donate to our page and support our hungry neighbors.
Check out this short video to see what the walk is all about.
Stars of David Softball Returns!
We need a few more players! We are going to be playing on Thursday night which is newly designated as Super Mod coed, which means no tournament players allowed. That should make it more fun. For “coed,” according to the Parks and Rec Dept: “Teams must field five (5) people who identify as men and five (5) people who identify as women or gender nonconforming.
Alternate batting order. Two players who identify the same may not bat in a row.” The games will start June 3rd and we are guaranteed 14 games. We plan to have some practice sessions in May before the season starts. Donations are needed to support players who cannot afford the sign-up fee. Contact Jocelyn at 360-481-5889 or jocbrown3@gmail.com for more info.
COMMITTEE & TASK FORCE UPDATES
Green Team News
1) TBH was recognized at the Thurston Green Business Awards Forum as a Thurston Green Business Designee. Thanks to everyone for their work to get us there and to Kayla for filling out application. We will get the certificate and door sticker soon. 2) See Interfaith Earth Day Service in Community Events
Olympia Community Member Volunteering in Ukraine What Should TBH Be Doing As A Congregation to Help Refugees? From the Immigrant & Refugee Task Force
Kenny Trobman, who has connections to the Jewish community in Olympia, left the comfort of home and has used his wonderful culinary expertise to help feed people in Ukraine. You can read about his experience and observations on his Facebook page. There is a huge need for donations and many good organizations are helping refugees. Kenny has requested donations to the organization he has worked with : " Please consider making a donation to this amazing organization I have been volunteering with inside Ukraine https://zrzutka.pl/en/szeginia."
The TBH Immigration and Refugee Task Force has primarily focused on southern border refugee issues and particularly on providing Sanctuary. Because the case is still going through the legal system, our Sanctuary family still requires financial support (donations still needed and welcome!) However the situation of the family is stable and they are doing well.
With all these new refugee challenges, your Task Force needs new energies and perspectives, and wants to know your priorities.
Please send an email to Linda Rubin at linda.rubin23@gmail.com. and tell us your priorities and what you are interested in doing. For example:
AREAS OF INTEREST Afghan or Ukrainian refugee resettlement Undocumented worker's rights Northwest Detention Center Support for our Sanctuary family Support for Jewish Ukrainian refugees
PARTICIPATION INTERESTS Join Task Force Fundraising Advocacy Communication/Education with Congregation Liaison with other organizations Tech support to Task Force Individual/family resettlement
TBH members have long been dedicated to helping immigrants and refugees. The Task Force knows we will continue to welcome the stranger as we face these new challenges. Please consider a donation to our Sanctuary Fund (at www.interfaith-works.org) and/or to one of the many organizations responding to the crisis in Ukraine. Check the March weekly emails for info on Jewish organizations helping out in Ukraine.
The Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW newsletter is a great way to stay updated on various issues: "Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW at jcij.nw@gmail.com and follow by liking us on Facebook. Invite others to subscribe to the Newsletter."
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Morris Halpern Irvin Gottfeld Vincent Montoya Morris Rivkin William Mann Gerard Herman Evelyn Friedman Betty Robinson Murray Glantz Helen Pollock Ann Okun Sylvia Weiner Lisa Anne Silva David Aaron Solomon Barbara Jean Rose Rome Paul McCrea Reta Nightingale Irving Samsky Nancy Mandeberg Paul Holman Joseph Kolker Rose Siegel Max Bard Gale Hope Matis Sam Stein Judah Ben Rosen
Happy Birthday!
20 Sally Reichlin 21 Karen Greene 22 Barak Gale 23 Beatrice Reynolds 24 Jacob Berman 26 Rebecca Rutzick 26 Jeff Kleinberger
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.
Interfaith Earth Day Service Saturday, April 23, 1:00 pm at Woodruff Park
Please join our community event that will feature voices from various spiritual and religious traditions reflecting on the theme of listening to our relationship with Earth. This event will also feature live music and sacred readings. There will be an offering of the Dances of Universal Peace following the event for those interested to participate in this form of peace-making. See the event flyer>>
The Mussar Institute: Count the Omer 5782
This year we are Counting the Omer through a Mussar lens! Sign up for this free program from The Mussar Institute and on each of the 49 days from Pesach to Shavuot, you will receive the blessing of the day, a brief teaching from an authentic Mussar source, and practices that offer insight and wisdom concerning the middah or trait of the day.
HFLA can help. We offer interest-free, no fee loans of up to $7,500 for post-secondary education. Applications open May 1. Put it on your calendar. Contact office@hflawa.org (206) 397-0005
HFLA can help. We offer interest-free, no fee loans of up to $7,500 for post-secondary education. Applications open May 1. Put it on your calendar. Contact office@hflawa.org (206) 397-0005
