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 AND accessible again with our ramp installed! Please use the chain link gate near the office wing and watch your step.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 27 Elul 5783
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, September 15 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, 7:00 pm Hybrid Services will be held in the TBH Sanctuary and on Zoom.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Friday, September 15, 7:00 pm Hybrid
Join us after services for an oneg prepared by TBH volunteers.
Child care is available to those who have registered during High Holiday evening services in classrooms 101 and 102 free of charge (donations welcome).
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.
Please return your Yizkor Book forms ( PDF ) to the TBH office on or before the 21st. You can mail them to 201 8th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA 98501 or e-mail them to tbh@bethhatfiloh.org. Electronic submission is also available. Click this link to submit your form online.
High Holiday Food Drive
It’s almost time for our annual High Holiday Food Drive! All non-perishable food is welcome. Foods in high demand include: high protein foods such as Peanut Butter, Pasta, Grains, rice and beans, Cereal, Canned fruits in natural juices, Low salt canned vegetables, Mac and cheese, and Canned proteins (chili, fish, chicken, stew). Donations can be left in the old foyer, and checks made out to the Thurston County Food Bank can be left in the TBH mailbox.
Save the Date: Mitzvah Day Sunday, October 1
On the Sunday following each Yom Kippur, TBH continues our High Holiday spirit by joining in a day of community service work. See the flyer here.
COMING UP AT TBH
Hanukkah Bazaar: Vendors Needed! Vendor Applications Due September 25
TBH is putting on a Hanukkah Bazaar this year on Sunday, November 12th in the afternoon! The Bazaar will feature the TBH Hanukkah Shop, a bake sale, "Judai-kitsch" swap, and craft sale. If you would like to be a vendor at the Craft Fair, please complete this application and return to the TBH Office either via email or drop off the form.
Questions? Leslie Goldstein (360) 791-9759 lagoldstein@comcast.net or Melinda Holman (253) 472-6544 mkholman@comcast.net or Felicia Hanig (360) 451-1841 feliciahanig@gmail.com
ForKids Program for 2023-24 School Year Starts Tuesday, October 3, 4:00 pm
Thus far, we have 15 volunteers, but we likely will need more since not everyone is able to show up once a month. Volunteering is meant for adults and children who are of school age and are welcome. Two bat mitzvah females in the past chose the food bank as part of their bat mitzvah, so we do welcome children as well as parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
Bernie Friedman, who has been part of the ForKids Program since TBH became the first volunteer faith community beginning about 20 years ago will also be leading this group in working with Ann A-Min Kellogg at the Food Bank. The first date that we will be participating is Tuesday, October 3. While Ann A-Min has indicated that we will be filling bags between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., last year we never stayed two hours that I can recall, and for people who can only stay a short period of time, that is fine as well 6 p.m. goes into the dinner hour, especially for kids. Last year we generally spent one hour a month.
For more information, please contact Elie Halpern at ehalpern7379@gmail.com or call at 360 878 3679. Thanks.
The Stars of David are back for the fall season! Come out to cheer them on! For questions about joining the team, contact Jocelyn Brown jocbrown3@gmail.com.
Schedule September 18: 6 pm (Field 2) & 7:05 pm ( Field 1) September 25: 8:10 pm (Field 1) & 9:15 pm (Field 2) October 2: 9:10 pm & 9:15 pm (both Field 1) October 9: 8:10 pm (Field 1) & 9:15 pm (Field 2)
Lulav & Etrog Orders
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.
Save the Date: An Evening of Klezmer with Jake Shulman-Ment and the New Fidl Kapelye Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 pm
Jake Shulman-Ment returns to Olympia with Abigale Reisman and tsimbalist Pete Rushefsky, two of the most highly regarded klezmer performers of their generation. They combine forces to present a virtuosic and energetic journey through raucous dance tunes, meditative listening music, original compositions, and new settings of Yiddish poetry. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience this special collaboration celebrating the rich heritage of Jewish musical culture!
Tickets will go on sale soon! Stay tuned!
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Norma Godwin Raymond Greene Emil Charlet Alice Silverman Mildred Hauptman Meyer Trabka Frances Malkin Doris Stout David Wolfson Eleanor Brant Rome Lillian Brant Jerry Rome Abe Finegold Leslie Homer Selma Shill Sam Rome Samuel Greenblatt Jacob Rubenstein Jerry Robinson Molly Rubenstein Ben Rome Edith Goldstein William Albert Nathan Lidman Sol Sherson Millie Matis Benjamin Robinson Don Finkel Audrey Jackman Malinda Lamm Fannie Altman Nadine Cannon
Happy Birthday!
13 Steven Wish 17 Laura Schrager 18 William Caslar 19 William Dole
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>>
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