Erev Shabbat Friday, February 24 Story Telling Shabbat 7:30 pm Online This Shabbat we continue the “Telling our TBH Stories” series during our regular 4th Friday of the month Shabbat services. This month the theme is Providing Sanctuary, about our time providing a safe place in our building for a woman and her child who were seeking asylum. Some TBH members will tell about their experiences as part of that effort.
Whether you were at TBH then, or are learning about this for the first time, we hope you will join us as we share our stories.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, February 25 Mussar, 10:00 am Online
We will study Parashat T’rumah- Exodus 25:1 – 27:19. In this parashat we will study the middah (character trait) of N’divut: Generosity: “Let a Generous Spirit Sustain Me.” Please join Michele and Richard Jackman for a very interesting Torah study and practice from a Mussar point of view. Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 878 6880 0830
Talmud Study is canceled for this month due to the Bat Mitzvah last week.
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Advancing in Hebrew Thursday, February 23, 7:00 pm Online
Advancing in Hebrew, our seminar-type gathering advancing Hebrew knowledge, including grammar and roots, meets at 7:00 pm on the fourth Thursday of every month. Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 891 3976 7511
B'nai Mitzvah Reboot Sunday, February 26, 1:30 pm In Person
As we move through the Covid pause/slowdown and our new Youth Education program underway, why not do a “reboot” and reintroduction of our B’nai Mitzvah program at TBH?! Whether you are certain about B’nai Mitzvah or just want to learn more about it, join Rabbi Seth and Catherine on Sunday, February 26 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the TBH Social Hall. We will talk about traditions around this powerful ritual, how we approach it at TBH, options for ceremonies and celebrations, and how to plan for this wonderful milestone for your kids, your family, and our Jewish community! [While this is geared towards families with kids ages 9/10 and up (i.e., those who would be celebrating B’nai Mitzvah in the next 3 years), all are welcome!]
Reparations Task Force Sunday, February 26, 4:00 pm Online
Join the newly formed TBH Reparations Task Force for a Meet & Greet on Zoom on Sunday, February 26, from 4-5:30 pm. We will share inspiration, origins, and visions, as well as answer questions, and let you know how you can get involved! Please register so we have a sense of how many people will be there (you can also just show up). Register>> Zoom information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 835 9620 6923
COMING UP AT TBH
Bat Mitzvah Project: Molly Littauer
Dear TBH community,
My name is Molly Littauer and my Bat Mitzvah is coming up in March. For my Mitzvah project I wanted to do something I would really enjoy and that would benefit others. I have two large dogs and saw an opportunity to help support other animals in need. After contacting various shelters and clinics I decided to partner with the Tacoma and Pierce County Humane Society who were most in need. My goal is to gather donations to benefit animals housed in the shelter system in need of basic comforts and supplies. Many items we are hoping to collect include new or used plastic shopping bags, towels, baby wipes, training pee pads, and nursing bottles. We are also collecting food supplies (unopened and with an expiration no earlier than May 2023) including soft or hard foods and treats. I have set out a box in the entry of the Temple to collect donations, along with a list from the Shelter of requested items. This list is also available online at https://www.thehumanesociety.org/ways-to-give/donate-items/
The donation drive will run through March 11th. Any donation is extremely appreciated!! Thank you for your support, Molly Littauer
Hamantaschen Make & Bake Sunday, March 5, 1:00 pm In Person
We need a few volunteer helpers for this event! We have two options available for assistance:
1) Make a batch of dough at home and drop off to TBH 2) Help at the afternoon event (good for folks with a familiarity with our kitchen)
Email tbh@bethhatfiloh.org if you can help.
Join us for Hamentaschen baking in preparation for our Purim Party the next day! Open to all ages, families and adult bakers alike. If you have favorite fillings, feel free to bring them--we will have some on hand as well. And we won't tell anyone if you sample a few fresh out of the oven.
Purim Party Monday, March 6, 6:00 pm In Person Join us for the full return of our annual Purim celebration marking the events of the book of Esther when the Jews were saved from a nefarious plot and we have a party to remember it! Food, crafts, games, the famous Purim Pinata and the reading of the megillah! Come in costume! Please bring a box of dry macaroni and cheese (or something comparable)--first you can use it as a grogger and then we can collect them as a donation for the Food Bank.
FROM THE OFFICE
Darchei Noam Teachers Needed
Once again, Catherine is looking for teachers for TBH's Family Life & Learning program, Darchei Noam. If you are able to teach beginner Hebrew or if you are willing to sub when someone is sick, please let her know. Email Catherine here.
TBH is hiring Facilities Staff!
As we use our building more and more and share space with Unity, we are assessing our building needs and are looking to hire a new facility staff member to support the cleanliness of our building and grounds and assist with some of the TBH events. Please email tbh@bethhatfiloh.org if interested and for more information.
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Barbara Sapsowitz Sylvia Shelan Richard Green Rey Rodrigues Bertram Hacken Nancy Phillips Lidman Morris Cohen Joseph Mollan Joyce Goldstein Janet Hansen Louis Rubenstein Kurt Kleinberger John Turner Jane Herman Seth Hendler Frances Reichlin Marion Perretz Pearl Janowitz Donald Schwartz Saul Reichlin Betty Stockwell Harold Greene Sam Alfasso Rose Kamenetzky James Bamberger Raymond Franklin Harry Pollock Tillie Bard
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.
HFLA Student Access Fund
Hebrew Free Loan Association (HFLA) of Washington State will now be offering Scholarships for Jewish students with demonstrated need. We offer interest-free, no fee loans of up to $7,500 for post-secondary education., and need based scholarships. Scholarship applications open April 1st, Loan applications open May 1st. Contact office@hflawa.org (206) 397-0005 See the flyer here>>
Taking Down Goliath: Dayenu February 21, 23, and 28
Dayenu is launching another round of Taking Down Goliath, their Jewish climate organizing training for young people ages 18-32. Register>>
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