The primary driveway off of 8th is now available for entrance into the lot!
The final phase of installing the gates and security systems is expected to be completed by early November. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities to help with planting in late October/early November!
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 26 Tishrei 5783
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, October 13 Erev Shabbat Service, 6:30 pm Hybrid Our Shabbat Salon with Deke Moulton has been postponed until later in the year! Instead, we will have a regular Shabbat service at our earlier time.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, October 14 Torah Study Hybrid Prayer and study are equally holy activities. We'll share a snack and study the Torah together. All are invited to join in these highly participatory discussions. No experience is necessary!
Our October meal and presentation with author and TBH member Deke Moulton, presenting on their book, Don't Want to Be Your Monster has been postponed until later in the year. Individuals who have paid for the dinner will be contact shortly by the office to make arrangements.
PJ Playdate Sunday, October 15, 11:00 am In Person
On the third Sunday of every month, all kids ages 0-6 and their grown-ups and families are invited to join us for PJ Playdate. This is a social gathering opportunity for families, and will typically have a story walk, including craft time and snack.
Stars of David Monday, October 16 at Stevens Field In Person
The Stars of David ended up the #3 seed and their playoff games for the gold division will be at 8:10 pm and 9:15 pm at Stevens Field!
Book Group Tuesday, October 17, 7:00 pm Hybrid
Judaism Without Tribalism by Rabbi Rami Shapiro discusses the unity among Jewish factions and why this is important in our time. Join us for any book(s) that you're interested in talking about. Contact Linda Rubin at linda.rubin23@gmail.com with questions. See the full 2023-2024 Reading List here.
Hanukkah Bazaar: Vendors Needed! Vendor Applications Due
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
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!
The new year is a great time to join Kol N’Shama, Voices of the Soul, the Choir at TBH! We sing at High Holidays, Shabbat Services once a month, and occasional interfaith events. We sing to enhance our connection to Judaism, each other, and the congregation through music.
If you are interested in singing — or if you play an instrument — and want to learn more, please contact the conductor, Lydia Beth Leimbach, at greenacts@icloud.com or (360) 878-1013. We are excited for a musical year ahead!
Immigration & Refugee Task Force: JCIJ Newsletter
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 Susan Finkel 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 Katie Johnson Ricki Kahn in honor of my family Ezra Katz with thanks to Rabbi Seth Mark Kaufman Juli Kelen Victor Kogan Valerie Kolarik Tish Levee 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 Jacqueline Wolf
Hannah Rubenstein Jack Friedman Ben Goldstein Adolph Goldstein Allison Tovo-Dwyer Bruce Godwin Bill Cherry Elsie Sahanow Art Goldberg Samuel Soule David Cohn Nathan Levy Faina Kogan Jennie (Gottlieb) Goodman Thomas Stevenson Jane Pate Eastham Donald Adam Michael Maybruck Arthur Sigmund Farber
Happy Birthday!
13 Molly Moran 14 Rona Ruben 15 Paul Parker 17 Laura Chartoff
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.
Reconstructing Judaism: Orgs in Israel for Support
Reconstructing Judaism has shared a few examples of organizations on the ground providing emergency services to those most in need accepting donations:
Magen David Adom Magen David Adom is Israel’s “Red Cross”. It has activated all 1,400 of its ambulances and is treating the wounded, often while under rocket attack and gunfire themselves. MDA EMTs are among the casualties.
Your help is desperately needed to put more ambulances on the road and to replenish supplies for both EMTs and paramedics and for MDA’s blood services division, which is supplying blood for the wounded.
DONATE AT THIS LINK: https://afmda.org/
World Union for Progressive Judaism Emergency Appeal
Reconstructing Judaism is a member movement of the WUPJ. Their emergency appeal is focusing on providing funds for immediate needs, informal educational programs and childcare, elderly assistance, mental health counseling, and more.
DONATE AT THIS LINK: https://wupj.org/emergency-appeal-to-help-israeli-victims-of-terror/
New Israel Fund
NIF’s network of NGOs in Israel have a 4-part emergency response plan they’ve activated, and they are asking for donations at this time to implement it. The plan focuses on:
Basic care for the most vulnerable groups, Combating violent speech and incitement online, Preventing inter-communal violence in mixed cities, and Mental health and trauma counseling.
DONATE AT THIS LINK: https://www.nif.org/nifs-emergency-response-plan/
Dror Israel Emergency Response
“Our educators...affected communities are assessing all the critical needs and addressing them. Emergency initiatives include: Supporting evacuees, Youth counselors in bomb shelters, Day care for children of hospital workers and other essential staff, Support for children and families sheltering in place.
DONATE AT THIS LINK: https://www.drorisrael.org/donate
Kaddish Resources
If you need to (or wish to in these times) say Kaddish, myjewishlearning.com has a Kaddish minyan at 1:00 PM Monday to Friday, and one on Sunday AM. Also, jewishspirituality.org ends the weekday meditation (9:30 AM) with the Mourner's Kaddish around 9:55-10 AM.
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 Camp Solomon Schechter Friday, Mar 21st 5:30p to 8:00p Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner and a service at Camp Solomon Schechter.
Registration is free, but required for dinner plans and access codes.
Please put any dietary requirements in the notes when registering.
