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Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 16 Sivan 5782
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, June 17
Growing/Storytelling Shabbat!, 6:00 pm Online Only We are only on Zoom this week to facilitate storytelling and discussion! See more information below. Our Growing Shabbat service is for all and geared specifically for families and children of all ages. Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 822 1265 3173
Mussar, 10:00 am Online Only Please join us for our monthly Mussar Torah Study. We will study parashat B'haalot'cha - Numbers 8:1-12:16. The focus will be on the middah/soul trait of Anavah/Humility in Leadership. Moses, the "very humble" will be on our minds.
Storytelling Shabbat Friday, June 17, 6:00 pm Online
We all have our own stories to tell, from small observations and experiences, to things that had a big impact on us. This Shabbat Nancy Snyder will tell a story or two, and invite you to tell one as well. Everyone, of any age, is welcome to share in a small group, or just listen to what others tell.
In this week’s Torah portion we learn about the Israelites’ journey as they prepare to leave Sinai, with stops along the way to the promised land. We’ll share stories about trips we’ve taken, or episodes in our life journeys. You might think about:
When something happened that was different than you expected
When you knew that it was time to move forward, or time to stop
A time when you were among people who were together with you on the trip or the journey (including, for example, family trips or times at camp.)
Healing & Havdalah Saturday, June 18, 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. Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 867 0471 0982
Online Senior Schmooze Tuesday, June 21, 12:00 pm Online
We are continuing hosting two schmoozes a month, one reserved for in-person gathering and one exclusively online. Come to one or both, whatever meets your comfort level. The upcoming gathering is virtual only (3rd Tuesday of the month).
Book selection for 22-23 year! Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 830 5589 8223
COMING UP AT TBH
Stars of David Softball Games Thursdays at Yauger Park
Last week was rained out so this Thursday is the first game of the season. June Game Schedule June 16 - 6:15 & 7:20 pm (Yauger #3) June 23 - 6:15 & 7:20 pm (Yauger #1 | #4) June 30 - 6:15 & 7:20 pm (Yauger #4)
TBH 2022 Gala Together Again Virtual Again! Thursday, June 23, 7:00 pm
Full Catalog now available! At this Zoom event, you will be able to bid on the exciting auction items we procured for the cancelled in-person event.
Everyone who pre-registers before June 20th, will receive a celebratory gift package from TBH. Your package will include a small bottle of champagne, some delicious chocolates, and pecan tarts by Edie Bean herself.
Annual Meeting & Member Picnic Sunday, June 26, starting at 10:00 am
All TBH members are invited to join our Annual Meeting for 2022 to review our past year, celebrate our successes, and plan for our upcoming year! All members received meeting materials, electronic ballots, and the Zoom link over the weekend. Please be sure to cast your ballot prior to the Annual Meeting to ensure that we reach a quorum.
New this year! After our morning Zoom meeting, we will meet for a member celebration picnic at LBA park at around noon. This is a chance to reconnect, enjoy the outdoors, have some bagels, and celebrate together.
If you did not received the member communication or if you are unsure about your membership, please take this opportunity to check your ShulCloud account or email Kayla.
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Group Forming!
Are you Jewish and never had a b’nai mitzvah? Whatever the reason it didn’t happen when you were 13, it is not too late. Having an adult b’nai mitzvah can be a wonderful way to celebrate and affirm one’s Jewish identity. Rabbi Seth is forming an adult b’nai mitzvah cohort to meet monthly over the course of the coming year (beginning in the fall) with the goal of a group ceremony in May of 2023. We will have the opportunity to learn together and plan together based on both individual and group interests, as well as engage with a curriculum developed by Rabbi Seth. All skill levels welcome. If you are interested, please contact rabbi@bethhatfiloh.org to let him know. Again, this is the name collecting phase, we will have an orientation for interested folks in the late summer, so even if you are not sure, reach out!
DONATIONS PLEASE! Celia's Mitzvah Project
Hi, My name is Celia Brockman, and my Bat Mitzvah is an upcoming event here at Temple Beth Hatfiloh. A community service project or “Mitzvah Project” is usually included in a Bat Mitzvah, For my Mitzvah Project, I am focusing on Period Poverty. Period Poverty is when women are experiencing economic stress which results in their not being able to afford the expenses of womens hyigene products. I am creating a donation bin here at the Temple for community members to donate products. I will collect those products and bring them to a local organization where they would be given to women in need. Contributions of any kind including cash donations, pads or tampons are greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
FROM THE OFFICE
Membership Renewals Due July 1
Please look for an emailed invitation to renew your membership later this week. This is intended to be a quick and easy process on your online account. If you have any difficulties with accessing your ShulCloud account or filling out your form, please email Kayla in the office.
Hiring: Temporary Administrator
Kayla will be out of the office this fall for maternity leave, and will return to limited hours for the first quarter of 2023.
To cover her leave, TBH is hiring a temporary administrator to support Temple operations. This is a 20 hour per week paid position for a total period of 7 months (August 2022 through March 2023). See the full job description here. Cover letters and resumes can be submitted to tbh@bethhatfiloh.org.
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Harold Lemay Martin Kalikow J. David Fine Myron Youdin Zilla Gale Hal Carmel Roselle Levy Kleinberger Sarah Schwartz David Barnes Anne Goldberg Tenenbaum RA Greene Joseph Dubey Lottie Snyder Edith Hecht Anthony Felix Kurzyna Irene Vincent Abraham Bean Stessi Boyd Lorraine Shimon
Happy Birthday!
15 Susanne White 15 Marnie Frisch 16 Jason Gertje 16 Kalee Alexandria 18 Noah Boyes 20 Russell Hollander
Yahrtzeit Updates & Additions
Members are able to view, edit, and add Yahrtzeits on the member portal of the TBH website here (requires log in). If you need assistance, please feel free to send any updates to tbh@bethhatfiloh.org.
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