COVID POLICY UPDATE: the TBH Board has amended the COVID-19 policy. TBH will follow guidelines established by the Thurston County Department of Health. For all TBH events: Masking is recommended and not required. Vaccination is encouraged. We ask that you do not come to TBH if you are feeling ill or exhibiting symptoms of illness, and that you observe practices to mitigate the spread of germs (sneezing/coughing into elbow, hand sanitation, etc.). 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. Additionally, TBH has indoor air purification measures in place, and for sanctuary services, has created a section that is mask-only.
Wednesday, November 39, 2022 | 6 Kislev 5783
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, December 2
Erev Shabbat with Choir, 7:30 Hybrid
Our Shabbat services, on Zoom! Services will begin at 7:30 pm. This month we will be led in song by the TBH Choir.
All kids ages 0-6 and their grown-ups and families are invited to share in song, story, movement, music and prayer as we celebrate Shabbat together! Our Tot Shabbat will be held in the sanctuary at TBH.
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Comment Period: Vote for Reparations in the Reconstructionst Movement
The Board of TBH is requesting comments from the congregation on the Board of Governors of Reconstructing Judaism’s proposal regarding a resolution of support for reparations. The resolution was developed by the Reconstructionist movements Tikkun Olam committee. The TBH Board has been asked to vote for supporting the resolution or against it.
As per TBH bylaws, our Board is requesting your comments before deciding on TBH support. The TBH Board would appreciate receiving comments from the congregation by December 4th.
Come by in person to purchase anything you need for this Hanukkah: party decor, menorahs and candles, dreidels, fair trade gelt, and more. Come see our Hanukkah dinosaur, and pick up a copy of the Dreaming the World to Come 5783 planner!
Shop hours: Sunday, Tues-Fri, 11:00 am until 2:00 pm.
COMING UP AT TBH
Registration Open: Understanding Israel with Professor Nancy Koppelman
Israel is the only state in the world with a majority Jewish population, yet there is much we may not know about its complicated history and present-day challenges. Join Professor Nancy Koppelman as she leads us toward a better understanding of Israel and its history, culture, and relationship with its neighbors and with Jews around the world.
This six-part virtual series will be taught by TBH Member Professor Nancy Koppelman (The Evergreen State College). Nancy held a three-year appointment as Visiting Research Scholar with the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University, where she was a faculty fellow in 2019. She is currently a speaker through Humanities Washington talking about Israel, and was previously a speaker in 2014-16 talking about human rights. She is currently teaching a course at Evergreen called “Antisemitism Revisited.” The class will be moderated by Rabbi Goldstein and will include opportunities for questions and discussion.
Class meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m, starting in January. This program is free to TBH members!
Mark your calendars: Sunday, December 11 is the pick-up day for Hanukkah giftbags! Come by between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
We Are Hiring!
TBH Family Life and Learning is looking for people to teach Hebrew and Israel Education to 4-6th graders. Guidance and curricular materials are provided. These are paid positions that meet weekly starting in January. Interested people should contact Catherine at beitsefer@bethhatfiloh.org for more information or to apply.
Yahrzeits
Marcheta Bean Jody Rosenkrantz Edward Duthweiler Adlaide Bamberger Bill Kolker Ruth Jaffe Farber Rose Packer Charles Friedman Dallas Cline Earl Bean Harry Robinson Elizabeth Solomon Karen "Rosemary" Snyder Minnie Cohn Gregory John Neff George Hoffman Lenore Greene
Happy Birthday!
12/3 Stephen Hodes 12/3 Martin Bard
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.
Chutzpah 2022 Phone-Banking Thursday, December 1, 3:30 pm Online
With a runoff election happening in Georgia, the Chutzpah 2022 Campaign is extending. Join us to call more voters! Here’s a reminder of the enormous impact our Chutzpah 2022 phone-banking has had this year so far:
273,861 calls to infrequent environmental voters in 6 key states.
6,625 conversations with target voters or members of their households.
The Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice: Newsletter and Appeal
The Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW believes another world is possible. In our vision, all immigrants deserve to be treated with respect and care under laws that are just and humane. In our vision, we live in safety, peace and power together. And we welcome the stranger because we have been strangers ourselves.
Since 2017, the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW has been a powerful voice for immigrant justice in the Jewish communities statewide, inspiring activism and supporting and moving forward the work of immigrant justice organizations. We build relationships and community in taking our lead from those directly impacted by immigration policy.
As we approach Hanukkah, a time of light, too many of our teens are struggling to maintain their mental wellness in the face of renewed academic and social pressures as the pandemic recedes. Some are finding a way to channel their concerns into positive change for themselves and their communities.
Join Moving Traditions and Dr. Betsy Stone as we examine ways we can support the teens in our lives, shine a light on these pervasive issues, and help our youth find their way.
Call for Submissions: #ENOUGH, Plays to End Gun Violence
ENOUGH calls on teens (ages 13-19) from across the countr yo write and submit 10-minute plays that confront the issue of gun violence. Six playwrights will recieve a $500 stipend, have their plays published, recieve memberships to The Dramatists Guild, and will be featured in our Nationwide Reading. Submissions accepted February 1 - April 20, 2023.
