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Vaccination highly recommended, if not please procure negative test
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 18 Elul 5782
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, September 9
Growing Shabbat! @ Camp Solomon Schecter Hybrid Our Shabbat services, on Zoom! Services will begin at 7:00 pm, and can be joined from our regular Shabbat Zoom link. For those registered, dinner begins at 6:00 pm. Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 822 1265 3173
Mussar is the Jewish school of thought which seeks to root personal character development and right behavior in Jewish tradition and text. We meet monthly to learn more about this tradition and how it may benefit our lives. We are gathering on Zoom only this month.
Leil Selichot and Cornhole Tournament September 17, 7:00 pm Hybrid
Why can’t repentance be fun? Is there a greater joy than the ability to learn from our mistakes and grow from them? The Jewish understanding of “sin” is that we have “missed the mark,” or not acted in ways that are expected of us. So let’s have a bit of fun with a game of cornhole, where we try not to “miss the mark.” We will follow with Havdalah, a short service and study introducing the prayer themes of the High Holidays, and preparing our sanctuary for the High Holidays. Cornhole outdoors begins at 7:00 pm, followed by hybrid service and study at 8:00 pm.
What's Important About Elul? Practicing the Art of Becoming September 18, 10:00 am
Kids 9 and up can learn how setting intentions for new directions can strengthen our practice of becoming our best self.
Senior Schmooze Tuesday September 19, 12:00 pm Online
We are continuing to host two Senior Schmoozes for the month. The first Tuesday of the month will be reserved for an in-person schmooze in the social hall. Can't make it to an in-person event? The third Tuesday of the month will bring our virtual schmooze at noon! Come to one or both, whatever meets your comfort level.
COMING UP AT TBH
TBH Board Meeting Wednesday September 21, 6:00 pm
All TBH members are invited to attend our board meetings as guests.
Book Group Tuesday September 20, 7:00 pm Online Only
Join this month to discuss Turning Homeward: Restoring Hope and Nature in the Urban Wild by Adrienne Ross Scanlan, and check out this year's book list and schedule!
Adult Beginning Hebrew Registration Ends October 6
Do you want to learn to read Hebrew? This class taught by Rabbi Seth will teach you how to decode Hebrew as well as basic grammar and vocabulary as found in the prayerbook and the Torah. Class will meet for 10 weeks on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. with the following schedule: October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 27; December 4, 11, 18. No experience necessary, we will start with the aleph bet! Tuition: non-members, $80; members $40.
Our High Holiday website is live! Visit to view the complete High Holiday schedule, register for youth programming, submit names for this year's Yizkor book, and more.
CHESED + TZEDAKAH = MITZVAH Elul Clothes for Teens Donation Drive NOW through Selichot
As we enter Elul we turn inward and examine our behaviors over the past year. This introspection can lead us to think of ways to help our neighbors. During this time we can recommit to helping our community. This and next month, TBH Task Forces are focusing on ways to help youth in our community.
The TBH Homelessness Task Force is sponsoring a clothing drive to benefit Rosie's Place, the youth shelter operated by Community Youth Services. Clothing for ages 15-24, particularly hoodies, jeans, and sweatpants, can be dropped off at TBH anytime you are in the building for services, meal pick-up, study sessions, etc. (or arrange a drop off time with the office). There will be a labeled crate in the entry area next to the food bank bin.
Have You Welcomed New Life Into Your Family This Past Year?
It is the custom at TBH to invite those who have welcomed new life into their family as parents, grandparents, etc. to read in English the haftarah on Rosh Hashanah day. If you would like to take part, please be in touch with Rabbi Seth at rabbi@bethhatfiloh.org. While services will be hybrid, we will probably record the haftarah as a video (from the comfort of your home!).
Volunteers and Ushers Needed! NOW through Yom Kippur We are looking for ushers to assist those coming to services with books, finding seats, etc. Please reach out to Tzvi at tbh@bethhatfiloh.org and specify which service (Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah Day, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur Day, Neilah)
Volunteers are also needed to greet congregants at the door, host our Zoom services remotely, and deliver member gift bags. Get involved today!
High Holiday Deadlines
Are you interested in registering children for our High Holiday youth programming? The deadline to do so is Thursday, September 22. Register here>>
If you would like the named of loved ones included in this year's Yiskor book, the deadline is Friday, September 30. Submit here>>
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Jennifer Michele Goodman Sabrowski Raymond Greene Gaylah Balter Ethel Kalikow Judy Kalikow Mesch Mildred Hauptman Roy Greene Frances Malkin Mary Wood Chappell Meyer Trabka Edith Goldstein Norma Godwin Millie Matis Nathan Lidman Sol Sherson Emil Charlet Audrey Jackman Fannie Altman Alice Silverman Nadine Cannon
Happy Birthday!
17 Laura Schrager 17 Leigh Trobman 17 Ashley Boyer 18 William Caslar 19 William Dole 20 Sheila Fay
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.
IJS Fall 2022 Program Schedule is Out!
The Institude for Jewish Spirituality's fall program schedule has arrived, and registration is open now.
