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Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 17 Iyyar 5782
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, May 20
Growing Shabbat!, 6:00 pm Hybrid Our Growing Shabbat service is for all and geared specifically for families and children of all ages both in person in the TBH Sanctuary and online. We will use a Family Prayerbook, the service will be shorter, and we will have the opportunity to break out into groups for discussions and activities on the weekly Torah portion (also geared toward all ages). Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 822 1265 3173
Mussar, 10:00 am Online Only On Saturday, we will study Leviticus 25:11-26:2. The middot/soul traits for this parashah is Bitachon / Trust. Who do you trust? Join Michele & Richard Jackman on zoom for an intriguing Mussar discussion of this Torah portion and soul trait. Please join us.
CHESED + TZEDAKAH = MITZVAH Lag B’Omer Personal Hygiene Products Donation Drive Drop off time: Wednesday, May 18, 5:00-6:30 at Lag B’Omer in Pioneer Park In Person
Sponsored by the TBH Homelessness Task Force Imagine you left Mitzrayim (Egypt) and have been trudging through the desert for 33 days. You come upon an oasis but do not have soap or toothpaste because you left in such a hurry. Or imagine you have been observing the Omer by not cutting your hair and you're ready for a nice shower and haircut.
With this in mind let us help those who do not have enough resources after buying food to purchase personal hygiene products. Things like body wash, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, hand soap, toothbrushes, hair combs and brushes. Travel size products are especially appreciated. Please make sure containers are not leaking. The Other Bank which is a program of the Thurston County Food Bank will be the recipient of our Lag B’Omer personal hygiene product drive.
Lag B'Omer Picnic in the Park Wednesday, May 18, 5:00 pm In Person
We will be meeting at Pioneer Park in/by the shelter. Bring your own picnic dinner and Catherine will bring stuff for s'mores! We'll have games for the kids to play as well as the marshmallow roasting. Catherine could also use a few helpers for events like this. If there is an adult or teen out there who would like to run some games, email her!
Board Meeting Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 pm Online
All TBH members are welcome to join monthly board meetings as guests.
Book Sorting at Camp Solomon Schechter Thursday, May 19, 1:00 pm In Person
We will be helping Camp Schechter sort through their books once again. If you are able to assist, email Catherine for more information and the access code.
Healing & Havdalah Saturday, May 21, 7:00 pm Online
Rabbi Seth leads havdalah every month on the third Saturday of the month. These are an opportunity to informally gather as one community, and to support one another through the ongoing challenges. We will schmooze, connect with old friends and make new ones. We will have a short healing service with prayer, meditation and sharing, and conclude with Havdalah. However you seek healing in your life right now, you are welcome.
Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW Discussion Wednesday, May 25, 7:30 pm Online
The TBH Immigration and Refugee Task Force invites you to join a presentation and discussion with members of the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW on Wednesday, May 25 at 7:30. Since 2018, JCIJ has been learning and teaching others in the Jewish communities of the NW about immigrant justice. JCIJ partners with immigrant-led organizations to support and advocate for immigrants. Programs include raising funds for the Fair Fight Bond Fund, hosting refugees in homes, providing community accompaniment to appointments and court, and advocating for laws and policies that provide humanity and dignity to immigrants. They have a monthly newsletter to keep you in touch with issues and simple actions you can take, ideas for programming, and a virtual book club. Come learn ways TBH and JCIJ can collaborate and inspire each other.
Advancing in Hebrew Thursday, May 26, 7:00 pm Online
Advancing in Hebrew is moving to the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. This seminar-type gathering will work on advancing Hebrew knowledge, including grammar and roots.
Female yellow-rumped warbler, Nisqually NWR. Photo by Larry James.
Warblers and Finches and Hawks, Oh My! Sunday, May 29, 9:00 am In Person Hosted by the TBH Green Team. Spring is here. Southern migrants have returned. Together with the residents, songs fill the air. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is an ideal place to see a variety of birds. Salt and freshwater wetlands, forest, and fields offer different habitats in close proximity, resulting in an abundance of wildlife.
We’ll meet at the far parking lot at 9:00 am and hike leisurely for 2½ - 3 hours. We’ll identify birds by sight and song – mostly by song. Bring binoculars if you have them. Afterwards, we’ll have a brown bag lunch at the Visitor Center table, by a large pond. You are welcome to come for one or both.
Masking is requested while within 6 feet of each other. The entrance fee is $3.00 per four adults. Children under 16 years are admitted free. The following pass holders will admit you and three other adults for free: America the Beautiful Annual Pass, Lifetime Senior Pass (formerly Golden Age), Annual Senior Pass, Lifetime Access Pass (for those with disabilities), Annual Military Pass, and Gold Star Families with Vouchers.
The walk will be led by Cindy Levy, as part of TBH’s Green Team outreach. She’ll have bird books and a birdsong app. She is a former wildlife biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Lacey, and worked for ecosystem protection. She deeply understands the importance of connecting with nature for our physical, mental and soulful health.
Stars of David Softball Returns! In Person
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. 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.
SAVE THE DATE: TBH Online Auction Thursday, June 23rd
We are pivoting once again to an online event to be held on June 23rd. At this event, you will be able to bid on the exciting auction items we procured for the cancelled in-person event. We’re still planning this alternative event, so stay tuned for future emails with more information.
Greeter Volunteers Needed for Erev Shabbat
We are looking for volunteers to help welcome TBH members and guests to services on Friday evenings for Erev Shabbat. These individuals (often best to have a pair!), are responsible for arriving to Erev Shabbat a bit early and opening the doors, providing directions and assistance as needed. If you are interested in helping out or learning more, email Kayla in the office.
COMMITTEE & TASK FORCE UPDATES
Update on Courtyard and Parking Lot Design and Development
On January 26, at a special Board meeting exclusively for this purpose, the Board unanimously approved the Master Concept Plan for the courtyard and parking lot improvements. It also approved funding and authorized the Board President to enter into a consultant contract for the next phase of design and permitting. During the next couple of months, the courtyard and parking lot design committee will be working on many design details and refining cost estimates. Later in the winter or early spring, drafts of design progress will be shared with the community and comments solicited. If you have any questions or concerns about the process or want to know how best to get your views heard, please contact either Gary Schneider or Daniel Farber.
With Board authorization to proceed with design of the courtyard expansion and renovation of the parking lot, the New Property Improvement Team has been systematically working through various design issues over the past couple of months.
The most significant question has been the appearance and functionality of the expanded courtyard’s barrier. Design considerations included 1) visual connections between the street and courtyard interior (with some wanting view blockage and other participants wanting the opposite); 2) protection of the historic integrity of the site; 3) a number of aesthetic preferences for the fence and/or wall; and 4) consistency with the city’s regulatory requirements.
As the NPIT did research, it concluded that at a practical level, it was unlikely that the city would authorize a view-blocking wall. Such a wall would also be less compatible with protection of the site’s historic integrity. Conversations with historic professionals indicated that it is highly likely that the sanctuary building will meet eligibility criteria for listing on an historic register.
Finally, there was a question as to whether a simple all metal fence barrier was preferable to a metal fence connected regularly to masonry pilasters (posts). The latter approach was seen as more sensitive to the historic appearance of site and the cost did not appear to be a significant factor.
The NPIT is moving forward bi-weekly or more frequently with sessions devoted to fence height, capstone appearance, courtyard surfacing, landscape dimensions and plantings, lighting, camera locations, and many other considerations. It remains a hope that at least some elements of the project can begin construction by late summer or early fall of 2022.
As always, feel free to contact Gary Schneider or Daniel Farber who are co-managing the project.
Kadima!
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Lawrence Scheier Jerry Grotsky Chana Sokoloff David Levy Asher Alan (Allie) E. Goldberg Jean Medley Max Blustein Rose Mogal Hyman Posner David Levy Asher Esther Pollock Jacqueline Rosenkrantz John William Fay David Wedogsky Perle Schrager Pauline Snyder Estelle Grant Sunny Grotsky Eugene Balter Samel Turkheimer Alan Orman Bessie Cotler William Patrick Halpern Morris Dobrin Marilyn Lampert Littauer
Happy Birthday!
18 Vincent Schwent 19 Jack Kowitt 21 Joshua Halofsky 21 Linda Blustein 21 Gabrielle Sacks 23 Greg Moulton 24 Beth Halpern
Yahrtzeit Updates & Additions
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HFLA: Need help paying for college? May 1 - 31
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