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
Please make careful decisions for your own personal health and safety. The COVID-19 virus and its variants are highly contagious. In-person attendees acknowledge the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus, assume all such risk, and Temple Beth Hatfiloh shall not be held liable.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | 24 Tishrei 5783
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday October 21
Growing Shabbat! @ TBH 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.
The Talmud is a compendium of law and lore that is the basis on which biblical interpretation and contemporary Jewish practice rest. Rabbi Seth will lead us as we dive deep into this complex and fascinating text.
Today: last day to donate to the TBH High Holiday Appeal!
Thanks to the generosity of our members and friends, we have gone above and beyond our goal of $11,566 and raised more than $15,000! We're close to $16,000: help us meet our stretch goal and start the year off on the right foot!
Rosh Chodesh Circle Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan: Sunday October 23, 3:30 pm In Person
In acknowledgment of their faithfulness at Mt. Sinai, women were rewarded with Rosh Chodesh (Head or Beginning of the Month) which is a day that mirrors the concept that faith is rewarded with renewal. Women and femme-identifiers are invited to enter the divine circle in the TBH social hall and to bring a hand-held object or photograph of a woman or femme-identifier who personifies strength, wisdom and spiritual guidance in their lives.
Coffee, tea and snacks will be served.
Queer Torah Study Recurring: Sundays, 7:00 pm Online Only
Join members of the broader Olympia Jewish community for Queer Torah Study! We come together weekly to wrestle with Torah, support each other in study, and bring fresh perspectives to our foundational text. We will read a portion of the new week's parsha, with discussion to follow.
Welcome to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. No preparation or prior experience necessary, come as you are!
email Juniper at asmalltoad@gmail.com for more information or to join the reminder email list.
COMING UP AT TBH
Advancing in Hebrew Thursday October 27, 7:00 pm Online Only
This seminar-type gathering will work on advancing Hebrew knowledge, including grammar and roots. Zoom Information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 891 3976 7511
Senior Schmooze Tuesday November 1, 12:00pm In Person
Senior Schmooze is resuming for November! 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.
TBH COMMITTEES
From the TBH Immigrant and Refugee Taskforce: Ukranian Couple New to Area Looking for Housing
Maria and Alex are a young married couple from Sumy, Ukraine, near the Russia border. Recently Alex was notified he was chosen in the U.S. “diversity lottery” that authorizes them to work and live permanently in the U.S. They chose to take advantage of the opportunities and safety offered here. Alex is a design engineer with a ph.d. and Maria has taught English as a second language. Resumes available on request. They speak English well and are motivated to find work right away in the Puget Sound area. They are staying with friends now in Olympia but must relocate by November. They need short-term housing near bus service, preferably to rent on a month-to-month basis in a shared apartment or house since they have no furnishings. Alex and Maria would welcome your help. Please contact Taskforce member Nancy Snyder at nancy_snyder@comcast.net if you have ideas for this couple. Thank you!
TBH Green Team Joins Dayenu!
Dayenu's mission is to secure a just, livable and sustainable world for all people for generations to come by building a multi-generational Jewish movement that confronts the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action. dayenu.org>>
Contact Barak at barakgale@gmail.com for more information about the launch of the TBH Dayenu Circle.
Are you ready to join Dayenu’s “Chutzpah 2022” Campaign? We need elected leaders who have the chutzpah to take bold climate action. Join us as we reach out to Jewish and climate voters in key states ahead of the 2022 midterms and ensure they know what’s at stake. See video>>
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Mi Sheberach List Reset
With the new year we are going to reset our list for healing prayers. If you would like to include name(s) on the list, which is read every week at Shabbat services, please contact Rabbi Seth at rabbi@bethhatfiloh.org
Yahrzeits
Ivens Siegel Thomas Stevenson Hannah Rubenstein Jane Pate Eastham Jack Friedman Donald Adam Allison Tovo-Dwyer Elsie Sahanow Bruce Godwin Harry Ebner Art Goldberg Samuel Soule Leo Cotler Milton Bean Milton Bean David Cohn Abbey Lieber Leonard Snyder Max Steele Jess Spielholz George Koppelman Dolores Franco Hurtado Carole Stein Charles Griffin
Happy Birthday!
19 Nicolas Malapote Blandino 20 Laura Neal 22 Oliver Zemel 23 Fred Goldberg 23 Hypatia Boyes 25 Bernie Friedman 25 Joshua Krasnokutsky
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.
JFGS Policy Priorities Survey: Deadline Extended NOW through October 24
Where is our Jewish advocacy most needed? Shape our community’s legislative agenda for the 2023 legislative session and ensure your voice is heard in the halls of our state’s Capitol!
