The TBH lot is now repaved and available for parking evenings and weekends. The primary driveway off of 8th will be available shortly after it finishes drying.
We still have our construction fencing for another few weeks. Please use the chain link gate near the office wing and watch your step.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 19 Tishrei 5783
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, October 6 Arts Walk Shabbat, 6:23 pm In Person @ Sylvester Park During Arts Walk we will meet at Sylvester Park at candle lighting time, 6:23 pm, for lighting candles and a short service. There will not be a regular service at TBH.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, October 7 Tot Shabbat, 10:00 am In Person All kids ages 0-6 and their grown-ups and families are invited to share in song, story, movement, music and prayer as we celebrate Shabbat together in the new Sukkah! Followed by crafts and snack.
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Shabbat Time Change! October - May
As we move into our darker months, our weekly standard Erev Shabbat time is 6:30 pm starting in the beginning of October. Please watch the weekly for special Shabbat celebrations and schedules for dinners and other programs. We will return to our later time (7:00 pm) next May.
Simchat Torah Saturday, October 7, 6:00 pm In Person
Simchat Torah is the celebration when we mark the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle. We end the reading and begin again! It’s a time for dancing and singing and we will unroll the entire scroll.
Darchei Noam (Youth Programs) Begin Sunday, October 8, afternoons In Person
TBH's fall trimester of Darchei Noam programs for school-aged children begin this Sunday! For questions, email Catherine!
Book Sort Tuesday, October 10, 1:00 pm In Person
Many hands make light work! Help us sort through and re-shelve our books in the TBH library and prepare boxes of books to be sold and given away at our upcoming Hanukkah Bazaar.
COMING UP AT TBH
In Person Shabbat Salons Return! Friday, October 13, 6:30 pm In Person
We return in 5784 to in-person catered Shabbat Salons! The format this year has changed a bit, with our no service in the sanctuary. Rather, we will gather in the social hall for communal Shabbat prayer and family-style dinner catered by Nineveh at 6:30. Our featured presenter will begin at approximately 7:45 pm.
Hanukkah Bazaar: Vendors Needed! Vendor Applications Due October 15
We have extended the deadline for vendor applications! 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
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.
Registration is Open! An Evening of Klezmer with Jake Shulman-Ment and the New Fidl Kapelye Thursday, November 2, 7:00 pm In Person
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!
Read the September Newsletter from the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW.
5784 FALL GIVING CAMPAIGN
Your gift today ensures a sweet year for our Jewish community in Olympia in 5784.
In years past, we have asked our community members for support at multiple times throughout the year to sustain our operations.
In 5784, our High Holidays open our Fall Giving Campaign. This campaign will continue through the next 3 months and close December 31st. Our goal is to raise $36,000—double chai!
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS Anonymous Donors Marcela Abadi Sierra Abrams Jennifer Barber Tom & Karen Bean Ericka & Jeff Birkenstein in honor of Bob Birkenstein James & Denise Brennan Toby Brown Adrienne Buntain in honor of her grandaughter Dalya Mira Trebatch David Deitz & Donna Landry Kathy Dixon Jill & William Dole James Dolliver Karen Fitzgerald Janice Friebaum Randee Gibbons in honor of Rabbi Seth Jody Goldman Alan & Karen Goldstein Joy Greenberg Susan Gresia Lydia Grossman Charlene Healy Richard & Michele Jackman in honor of Rabbi Seth Ricki Kahn in honor of my family Ezra Katz with thanks to Rabbi Seth Mark Kaufman Juli Kelen Victor Kogan Valerie Kolarik Yana Levina Audrey Levine Keith Mars Carla Michalove Marilyn Piper & Craig Costello in memory of Bronwyn Vincent Isabella Rogol Scott Royer in honor of Julie Frank's birthday Linda Sanda Sara Shapiro in memory of Roger M Trafton Anjali Silva Jane Skinner Raphael Venegas Craig Wallace and Lori Kishimoto Steven Weinberg
David Robinson Carl W. Connors Tillie Bean Lubov Shats Nuce Nathan Jay Miram Sheldon Frank Julio Blandino Conti Sonia Kisner Morris Kamenetzky Jeremy Lee Goodman Salsbury M.L. (Bob) Robinson Linda Ringer Lia Lynn Rosen Lena Berebitsky Roland Barnes Ivens Siegel Hannah Rubenstein Jack Friedman Allison Tovo-Dwyer Adolph Goldstein Ben Goldstein Bruce Godwin Bill Cherry Elsie Sahanow Art Goldberg Samuel Soule
Happy Birthday!
5 Michael Paros 5 Keiko Paros 5 Vanessa Malapote Blandino 6 Daniel Moran 6 Oscar Soule 6 Abigail Bourland 6 Lynn Urstadt 7 Jared Moran 10 Rich Tuttle 10 Mary Stevenson
Yahrtzeit Updates & Additions
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Jewish Community Relations Council Survey
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Growing Shabbat! at TBH Friday, May 16th 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.
