The main entrance doors unfortunately continue to be unavailable, with expected access restoration pushed out to early August.
We will be using the back alley door as our primary entrance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | 8 Av 5783
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, July 28 Erev Shabbat, 7:00 pm Hybrid Please join us to light candles and celebrate Shabbat in community in the TBH sanctuary and online on Zoom.
There will be no Shabbat morning programming this week. Our Shabbat Morning Service has been cancelled.
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Tisha B'Av Service Tomorrow: Old & New - a journey of loss & hope Thursday, July 27, 1:00 pm In Person Only at Squaxin Park, along Loop near Rose Garden
What is your relationship to Tisha B’Av? Is there relevance to mourning the destruction of Jerusalem 2600 years ago? Can collective grieving of Climate Breakdown, Social Crisis, Gun violence, Anti -Democracy and Occupation Travesty in Israel, Loss of Faith in our fellow human beings, play a role in healing?
Ok, you have nothing to grieve. Don’t come. Otherwise please join Barak and Rabbi Seth in an intimate gathering, as we enter this holiday, with prayer, songs, poetry, and chanting the ancient text and melodies of Lamentations.
Location: Squaxin Park, picnic area (but don’t share picnic food-this is a fasting holiday!), along loop road by Rose Garden. See map (PDF) . Let’s aim for the rustic wood Shelter, labeled “C”. If unavailable, check A or B, or somewhere conspicuous along the loop. (East Grove is labeled A, the shelter at the apex of the loop road labeled B.)
Stars of David Playoff Games Monday, July 31 In Person
Cheer on our TBH Softball Team: the Stars of David!
Playoff Game Schedule 7/31: 6:15 in Field 1 and 7:20 in Field 1 or 2
Senior Schmooze Tuesday, August 1, 12:00 pm In Person
Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a social gathering, occasional short presentations and healthy dose of humor. Definition of "senior" is up to you. All are welcome.
COMING UP AT TBH
Take TBH Out to the Ball Game! Sunday, August 13, 1:35 pm In Person
Ticket sales have ended. Kayla will mail out hard copy tickets shortly. For more information, directions and parking information, visit https://www.milb.com/tacoma/ballpark/cheney-stadium Please note, TBH will not be providing transportation to and from the game, though we could possibly arrange carpooling once we know who is in our group. Thanks to Oscar Soule for making arrangements for the group tickets and the visit with Rob Kaminsky!
Cemetery Rates Increase August 1
As of August 1, 2023, the price of plots in the TBH cemetery will increase. If you would like to find out more information or purchase a plot before prices escalate, please contact the office to be in touch with the Cemetery Committee.
T'shuva & Reparations Sunday, August 20 & September 10, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Hybrid
How can the guidelines of T’shuva inform our current practice of Racial Justice? What did Maimonides have to say about reparations? Join the TBH Reparations Task Force for two sessions of conversation and study on August 20th and September 10th. Join us for one or both sessions, on zoom or in person at the Temple. No prior knowledge required. This is a free event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
SOLARIZATION OF OUR TBH BUILDING IS GOING TO HAPPEN!!
To maximize the use of the available roof space, we could install an 11.2 kW system that would produce 21% of our electrical needs. The cost of this system would be $42,000. We currently have $26,000, including a $5000 grant from Adamah. We applied for several larger grants which we did not receive. With the money we now have in hand, we can install a 6.4 kW system that will produce about 12% of the building’s electrical use.
We want to maximize the number of panels we can install. Can you help? Our deadline is AUGUST 15, 2023
For more information, contact Barbara Gross bgrossoly@gmail.com or go to: https://tbhsolarfundraisingmitzvahproj.godaddysites.com/
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Dan Busman David Shore Fae Asher David Peckler Ben Bean Frank Barlow Kenneth Astman Samuel Packer Lou Hauptman Bessie Franklin Jacob Reiner Joanne Kinney Morris Burnett Jennie Esfeld Evelyn Goldstein J.J. Mattson Dawn Remz A. Helge Dordal Sam Grossman William (Bill) Jolly
Happy Birthday!
26 Beverly Court 27 Helene Hutt 27 Mariana Rosenthal 28 Emily Humphreys 28 Ronnie Hacken 28 Katherine Davis-Delaney 29 George Chappell 29 Mari Nowitz 30 Gabrielle Graham 31 Cindy Levy 1 Milo Herzog 1 Dahna Berkson
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.
Two Free Elul Programs through IJS Starting Mid-August Online
The Institute of Jewish Spirituality is excited to announce two free five-week programs beginning in mid-August and running through the Hebrew month of Elul, a time for spiritual reflection, introspection, and moral accounting – a month when it is traditional to begin the day by internalizing the sound of the shofar.
Growing Shabbat! at TBH & Darchei Noam End-of-Year Celebration Friday, Jun 20th 6:00p to 8:30p Everyone is welcome to join us for family friendly dinner catered by Nineveh and a service.
Registration is free, but required for dinner plans.
Please put any dietary requirements in the notes when registering.
What is your relationship to Tisha B’Av? Is there relevance to mourning the destruction of Jerusalem 2600 years ago? Can collective grieving of Climate Breakdown, Social Crisis, Gun violence, Anti -Democracy and Occupation Travesty in Israel, Loss of Faith in our fellow human beings, play a role in healing? 
