The TBH lot is now repaved and available for parking evenings and weekends. Please make sure to enter and exit from the alley on Franklin only. The main entrance doors are available again! Please use the chain link gate near the office wing and watch your step. There is still one step to access the buidling while we are waiting for our ramp to be paved.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | 13 Elul 5783
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, September 1 Erev Shabbat Services, 7:00 pm Hybrid Please join us to light candles and celebrate Shabbat in community in the TBH sanctuary and online on Zoom.
There is no Saturday morning programming this week.
Tot Shabbat has been cancelled for September, see you for Tot High Holidays on Sunday, September 17 at 2:30!
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Senior Schmooze Tuesday, September 5, 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
Darchei Noam (Youth Programs) Registration & Orientation Sunday, September 10, 1:00 pm In Person
Darchei Noam registration and orientation is coming up! Mark your calendars and join us September 10 at 1pm. The entire family is invited, although we're going to be focusing our time on the new changes affecting kids between the ages of 5 and 12. Register your family, meet other families, see your TBH friends, pick up a calendar and learn about the new things Darchei Noam has to offer this year.
Shofar Workshop for Elul Sunday, September 10, 2:30 pm In Person
One of the most central and powerful ritual acts of the High Holidays is the sounding of the shofar. Have you wanted to learn the meaning behind the notes and the symbolism of the shofar and, especially, train to blow the shofar yourself?
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.
Selichot Film: A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff Sunday, September 10, 7:00 pm In Person at the Olympia Film Society
Post-Film Q&A w/ Alicia J. Rose, Alicia Jo Rabins, and Lara Cuddy, moderated by Rabbi Seth Goldstein
A hybrid of musical memoir and narrative fantasy, A Kaddish For Bernie Madoff tells the story of Madoff and the system that allowed him to function for decades through the eyes of musician/poet Alicia Jo Rabins, who watches the financial crash from her 9th floor studio in an abandoned office building on Wall Street.
Book Group Reading List Announced! First Meeting: Tuesday, September 19, 7:00 pm
Join us for any book(s) that you're interested in talking about. We meet monthly at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday either in person at TBH or on zoom. The list includes how many copies are available in the Timberland Regional Library (TRL). Contact Linda Rubin at linda.rubin23@gmail.com with questions. Please don't be shy.
With Rosh Hodesh Elul around the corner, can Sukkot be that far away? Order your lulav and etrog now! New this year: purchase a lulav and etrog directly from The Esrog Headquarters (our regular TBH supplier). It will be shipped directly to you and TBH will earn commission on each sale! Win-win. To order, use this exclusive link: https://esrogheadquarters.com/?ref=HoptyqBSzyMeK
Introduction to Judaism Starts October Online
This class is a survey of Jewish texts, practices, ideas, and history, taught by 30 rabbis from across Washington State from a variety of denominations, backgrounds, and work experiences—including Rabbi Seth.
This class is suitable for all adult learners, including those exploring Judaism personally (including possible conversion), those looking to add depth to their Jewish identity, those partnered with Jews or part of Jewish families, or those just interested in learning more about Judaism.
Each year, the High Holidays happen because dozens of volunteers pitch in to make our communal holidays meaningful. This year we are looking for: ushers, greeters, oneg sponsors, oneg preparation, and a Zoom host for Yizkor. Please email tbh@bethhatfiloh.org to be sent the volunteer sign up sheet.
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Arnold Goldstein Donald Stedman Nate Cooper Marianna Dapello Carol Shivel Edna Shecter Ben Rome Sydney Rubin Gaylah Balter Claire Paroff Jennifer Michele Goodman Sabrowski Ethel Kalikow Judy Kalikow Mesch Roy Greene Mary Wood Chappell Reina Holman Lewis Weiner Sharon Weiner Bronwyn Vincent Lenore Schon Della Marie Larabee Arlene Mann Norma Godwin
Happy Birthday!
2 Daniel Asher 3 Harry Steinman 3 Susan Rosen 3 Rhone Orman 3 Dan Katz 4 Hannah Miguel 4 Dalia Zinn 5 Ruthie Blanarik
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.
Jewish Community Relations Council Survey
Each year, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) advocate in Olympia on behalf of our local Jewish agencies, as well as the broader Jewish community. We need to hear from you now to help us set our 2024 legislative priorities! Take the survey here>>
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Growing Shabbat! at TBH Friday, Sep 12th 6:00p to 8:30p Everyone is welcome to join us for family friendly dinner and a service.
Registration is free but required for planning.
Please put any dietary requirements in the notes when registering.
