Online gatherings preferred. Limited in-person programs preferrably held outdoors.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | 14 Tamuz 5782
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, July 15
Shabbat Salon@Home, 6:00 pm Online Only Our Shabbat service in the comfort of your own home and featured presenter! See more information below. Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 822 1265 3173
Mussar, 10:00 am Online Only Please join us for our monthly Mussar Torah Study. In July, we will study parashat Balak. The focus this time will be on the middah/soul trait of Kaas/Reigning In Our Anger. Please join us for these thought provoking explorations on the third Saturday of each month. We look forward to being with you for these conversations.
Our speaker this month will be TBH member Nancy Koppelmanon on "Understanding Israel." Join Professor Nancy Koppelman as she explores 12 features of Israel’s history, diverse ethnic and religious ways of life, governance and justice structures, and educational system. This talk sheds light on the people who reside in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, and aims to provide history and context for this complex nation—the only state in the world with a majority Jewish population.
Meal pick-up for those who placed an order will take place prior to services in the TBH parking lot. Registrants will receive a reminder email and time slot tomorrow. Those who didn't order a meal are most welcome at services or the presentation--join for all or part! Services start at 6:00 pm, presentation at approximately 7:15 pm.
If you are coming by TBH, make sure to bring a donation for Celia's Mitzvah Project--see below!
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 (checks made out to Thurston County Food Bank, memo: Other Bank), pads or tampons are greatly appreciated.
The donation box will be out front of TBH during salon meal pick-ups this Friday, June 13 from 5-5:30 pm.
Thank you!
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.
Online Senior Schmooze Tuesday, July 19, 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).
Stars of David Softball Games Thursdays at Yauger Park In Person Game Schedule July 14 - 8:25 & 9:35 (Yauger #4 | #3) July 21 - 6:15 & 7:20 (Yauger #1)
Board Meeting Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 pm Online
All TBH Members are invited to attend our monthly board meetings as guests.
Bat Mitzvah: Celia Brockman Saturday, July 23, Mincha (Afternoon) service, exact time TBD
Celia Brockman is a rising 8th grader at Washington Middle School. She is a dedicated student and just joined the cheerleading team. Celia loves to spend time with her friends, family and her cat, Gingerbread. She enjoys reading and skiing, snowboarding and figure skating in the winter. For Celia's Mitzvah Project, she is collecting feminine hygiene products to be donated to The Other Bank. Celia's brother, Felix, and parents, Amy and George, are proud of her and love her very much. Celia and her family will celebrate her becoming a Bat Mitzvah during a Mincha service on Saturday July 23.
Havdalah at the Park Saturday, July 30, 7:00 pm
Join us for our second gathering in our summer outdoor program series! We will gather to celebrate Havdalah together at the Squaxin Park shelter #4 (formerly Priest Point Park). Watch the weekly for more information!
Volunteers Needed for Unity Commons Meals 4th Sunday of the month
The Homelessness Task Force has now prepared two meals for folks residing at the new Interfaith Works Unity Commons Shelter. We are hoping to provide one meal per month as part of our service to the community. To pull this off, we need volunteers! We are looking for about 4 people for each date to meet at 2:30pm in the TBH kitchen to prepare the meal. It should take about 2 hours of your time. We are aiming for the 4th Sunday of each month, although dates may change due to holidays. If you are interested in participating in this fun and rewarding endeavor, please email tbh@bethhatfiloh.org. We still need some people for August 28th.
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!
Introduction to Judaism Class from the Washington Coalition of Rabbis Starts October Online
Are you Jewish and want to learn more about Jewish traditions and practices? Are you interested in exploring Judaism (and possible conversion) 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 once again be offering a comprehensive, online Introduction to Judaism class beginning October, 2022. Taught by Rabbi Seth and other WA State rabbis.
Here’s a way to feel less hopeless and less helpless. The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) is writing postcards for Reclaim our Vote. This in a non-partisan campaign effort. RAC supply postcards, scripts, and addresses and will send kits of 30 postcards directly to all who sign up. We buy the stamps. Many BIPOC voters aren’t fortunate to live where voting is easy-peasy, as we do and face many hurdles to cast their votes. This is where we can make a difference. We can help Get Out the Vote in states with at least 20% BIPOC voters by writing postcards. If you’d like to help Get Out the Vote in these states—please contact Tish Levee. She’ll send you information on how to get started. Any questions, text her at 707-526-9864; email at tishlevee@gmail.com. BTW Research shows that 1 of every 4 people who receive a postcard, take action to Vote.
FROM 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
Sidney Jackman Sarah Robinson Nelson David Fanya Stoler Marjorie Stevenson Morton Feigelman Sherry Cutler Gaines Isadore Julius Bean Robert Urstadt Paul Kashdan Steven Gallant Irving Putzer Donald Blanke Harold Berebitsky Rebecca LeMay Strange Marilyn Orman Sophie Koprowski Miley Ida Goldstein Evelyn Kaplan Jolton Hillard Goldstein Harry Crystal Rachel Mollie Bean Amanda Vasquez Castro Jacob Grauer Fannie Goldberg David Peckler Fae Asher Yvette Brinn David Shore
Happy Birthday!
13 Robert Perretz-Rosales 15 Rosalind Reynolds 17 Debra Taylor 19 Diane Kurzyna
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.
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 Works: Mission Joy: finding happiness in troubled times Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 pm at Olympia Film Society
Interfaith Works and Meaningful Movies Project (Olympia Chapter) are proud to present: "Mission Joy: finding happiness in troubled times." This documentary from 2021 celebrates the interfaith friendship between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu while exploring the science-backed wisdom of how to live with joy in troubled times. This 90-minute film is filled with wisdom and humor. A panel featuring regional Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim (founder of The Nalanda Institute in Olympia) and Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden OSB (a sister in the Order of St. Benedict who lives in the community of St. Placid Priory in Lacey, WA) will follow the screening. Read more>>
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