Masks are recommended for all inside the building, required for unvaccinated and those who have traveled recently
Vaccination highly recommended, if not please procure negative test
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | 13 Av 5782
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, August 12
ShaBBQat, 6:00 pm Hybrid Our Shabbat service in the TBH parking lot and online! Join us in person or on Zoom to light candles and join in community to celebrate Shabbat. TBH will provide salmon and veggie burgers, vegetarian sides are welcome. 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 August, we will study parashat Va-et'Chanan - Deuteronomy 3:23 - 7:11. The focus will be on the middah/soul trait of Emunah--The Life of Faith. 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.
Online Senior Schmooze Tuesday, August 16, 12:00 pm Online Only
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).
Bat Mitzvah: Dorothy Swartz Saturday, August 20, 10:00 am Hybrid
Please celebrate with us as Dorothy Rose Swartz, daughter of Anne Laderman and Jonathan Swartz, is called as a Bat Mitzvah. Dorothy will be a Freshman at Tumwater High School this fall where she earned a place on the nationally recognized dance team. Dorothy enjoys time with her friends and looks forward to her 8th year at Camp Solomon Schecter in the summer of 2023. Dorothy is fiercely loyal and just. She likes snowboarding and surfing. She is volunteering at a kitten rescue organization this summer as a mitzvah.
Family Life & Learning: Darchei Noam (Our New Education Program) Orientation Sunday, August 21, 10:00 am Online Only
We are getting ready to roll out the new schedule for Family Life and Learning activities! Details on family programming have gone out in the weekly Family Life and Learning emails. If you are not on that mailing list, contact Catherine at beitsefer@bethhatfiloh.org. August 21st will be the Orientation Zoom for new families – Rabbi Seth and Catherine will explain the new program, Darchei Noam, and help families navigate this new path. Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 869 4041 5030 Passcode: 327208
Greeters Needed for Erev Shabbat Friday, August 26 AND/OR ongoing!
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. We are particularly in need of a volunteer to assist with Friday, August 26th (7:30 service). If you are interested in helping out or learning more, email Kayla in the office.
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.
Samuel Packer Albert Shecter Lou Hauptman Alan Wallace Bessie Franklin Morris Burnett J.J. Mattson Dawn Remz Shirley Goldberg Albert James Davis Constance Shapiro Jerome Parker Mannie Paroff Dorothy Bamberger Annette Goldberg Ann Ostrer Sam Shapiro Jacob Bean Ingeborg Carola Asher Pepper Doris Gershuny
Happy Birthday!
10 Brad Smith 10 Scott Royer 10 Richard Jackman 17 Leslie Shore 17 Julianne Gale
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.
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: Public Policy Priorities Survey
Each year, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) advocate in Olympia on behalf of both our local Jewish agencies, as well as the broader Jewish community. Please take a few minutes to fill out the Public Policy Priorities Survey. Your answers will be critical in shaping our community’s 2023 legislative agenda and will ensure your voice is heard in our state’s Capitol!
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