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 20, 2023 | 5 Tishrei 5783
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, September 22 Shabbat Shuvah, 7:00 pm Online Only Join in virtual community to light candles and celebrate Shabbat on Zoom.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, September 23 Talmud Study, 10:00 am Hybrid We will gather in the TBH social hall and online on Zoom. The Talmud is an ancient compendium of Jewish law and lore, and provides the basis upon which biblical interpretation and contemporary Jewish practice rests. Hardly a monolithic document, the Talmud contains investigation and argumentation on all the facets of life. No background required!
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.
We will be volunteering at GRuB at 10:00 am (meet directly at GRuB: 2016 Elliott Ave NW) and then we will transport food from TBH to the Food Bank Warehouse at 1:00 pm. 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
Seattle Jewish Film Festival, Olympia Film Society, and TBH present: "Best of Fest" Thursday, September 28, 4:00 pm / 7:00 pm
We have selected two of the “Best of Fest” films from our 28th annual festival that best illustrate the power of cinema and “cinemanna,” and in particular the artistry of filmmaking about Holocaust subjects, one a French documentary, one a French feature film and our 2023 Audience Award Winner for Best Film. THE ART OF SILENCE (4 pm) is a revelatory documentary about the famous mime artist, Marcel Marceau, “unmasking” his enigmatic personal and family history in an artistically moving way. FAREWELL, MR. HAFFMANN (7 pm) is a transfixing drama that has garnered accolades on the festival circuit, including the Aspen Film Festival jury prize, the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival grand prize, and our own SJFF 2023 Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature.
Sukkot Tisch Friday, September 29, 6:00 pm In Person
Note the earlier than usual time. Join us as we celebrate Sukkot and Shabbat with the annual Sukkot Tisch! We will come together in the TBH sukkah for singing, storytelling, study, and sharing food and drink around a big table (“tisch” is table in Yiddish). Please bring some dairy/vegetarian food or drink to share.
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 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
Doris Stout Samuel Greenblatt Jacob Rubenstein Jerry Robinson Leslie Homer Selma Shill Molly Rubenstein Ben Rome David Wolfson Eleanor Brant Rome Lillian Brant Jerry Rome Abe Finegold Sam Rome Edith Goldstein William Albert Nathan Lidman Millie Matis Sol Sherson Benjamin Robinson Don Finkel Audrey Jackman Malinda Lamm Fannie Altman Nadine Cannon Abe Robinson Bluma Freed Clarence Pollock Malinda Lamm Sheldon Hoffman David Robinson Carl W. Connors Tillie Bean Tillie Bean Lubov Shats Nuce Nathan Jay Miram Sheldon Frank
Happy Birthday!
20 Sheila Fay 21 Mira Miguel 21 Anaya Balter 21 Allyson Brooks 22 Inge Marcus 23 Stephen Fishman 24 Kai Sorenson 26 Ian Brinker
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>>
Two Events by UnXeptable Seattle Wednesday, September 27, 7:00 pm
UnXeptable Seattle is a group of local Israelis organizing and coordinating a response to developments around Israel's democracy.
Community Wide Event , Wednesday, September 27 from 7-9pm at Herzl Ner Tamid - Join UnXeptable Seattle for a Seattle-wide community event to support Israeli Democracy.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
