Candle lighting: 4:24 pm Torah Readings Parashat Chayei Sara Torah Portion: Genesis 23:1-25:18 Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31
Shabbat Morning Saturday, November 11 Torah Study, 9:00 am Hybrid Prayer and study are equally holy activities. All are invited to join in these highly participatory discussions. No experience is necessary!
Morning Service, 10:00 am In Person The service will be both a community Shabbat experience and a learning opportunity for our b'nai mitzvah families. The service will be followed by a communal lunch.
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Shabbat Salon: Lynne Koral Friday, November 10, 6:30 pm In Person
Registration closes this evening at 5:00 pm! What can we do to foster more disabled people in Jewish congregations? Lynne Koral, a member of TBH, will share her own journey as a blind Jewish person and her path to connecting with suynagogues from childhood to adulthood, including her adult bat mitzvah. She will also share about her work educating school children about disability, and her academic work on disability statistics and how various legal cases have set the stage for the marginalization of disabled people.
Our salon includes a dinner at 6:30 pm catered by Nineveh, this month featuring Ashkenazi comfort foods! We will gather in the social hall at 6:30 to say Shabbat prayers as a community and enjoy dinner together. Our featured presenter will follow at approximately 7:45 pm.
Jewish Hope & Healing Circle: Final Session! Monday, November 13, 7:00 pm Online
Hanukkah Bazaar Sunday, November 12, 12:00 - 6:00 pm In Person
Find that unique gift for that special someone! The Hanukkah Bazaar at Temple Beth Hatfiloh in Olympia Sunday, November 12, 2023 noon-6pm features jewelry, woodwork, photographic arts and crafts, glass art, textiles, soaps and scents, hand-printed items, and much more by many of the area’s finest artists and artisans. They will also have baked goods for sale to make your holiday season sweet!
In addition, the bazaar will feature the TBH Hanukkah Shop, "Judai-kitsch" Swap, and Booksale. The TBH Hanukkah Shop will be up and running for all of your Hanukkah supplies. Our "Judai-kitsch Swap" is focused on finding new homes for used Judaica. If you have items that you would like to contribute, bring them by TBH before or on the day! There will also be a selection of books from the TBH library looking for new homes as well.
COMING UP AT TBH
Board Meeting Wednesday, November 15, 6:00 pm Online All TBH Members are invited to join monthly board meetings as guests.
Growing Shabbat at Camp Solomon Schechter Friday, November 17 In Person
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.
PJ Playdate Sunday, November 19, 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.
CPR & AED Training Sunday, November 19, 1:00 pm In Person
Get CPR, AED, and First Aid certified with TBH Congregant Ian Brinker from The Best BLS. Certifications are valid for 2 years. This training is appropriate for both first time and refresher certifications. Training will include getting up and down off of the ground repeatedly, so please bring a pillow or yoga mat for comfort if desired.
Save the Date: TBH Hanukkah Party & Community Candle Lighting Sunday, December 10, 6:00 pm In Person
Mark your calendars! This year's Hanukkah Party will take place at TBH on the 4th night. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!
COMMITTEE UPDATES
Immigration Justice Action Alerts
Our Jewish values include welcoming the stranger and caring with compassion for those in need. We can advocate for Immigration Justice issues on many levels. Some are as easy as clicking on a link to contact your representatives or to add your name to a petition.
Sign up to be on a list to receive occasional action alerts. Contact Nancy Snyder at nancy_snyder@comcast.net and include your preferred email address. If you need to receive the alerts as text messages, include your phone number as well.
Thank you for your advocacy.
FROM THE OFFICE
Planting Parties at TBH! Next Week In Person
Calling all avid gardeners and farmers! We've got landscape planting going on at TBH. Our first set of trees are in! We still have to plant the additional trees and shrubs in the next several weeks. If you are able to help, email Catherine for more information.
Israel Updates & Opportunities for Support
As the fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, here are some links from our affiliate organizations:
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!
Thanks to our generous donors, we have already raised over $13,000!
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Happy Birthday!
9 Gail Wish 10 Lindsey Kennelly 10 Susan Tuttle 11 Jacob Lipson 11 Thomas Carr 14 Joel Levin
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.
LIMMUD SEATTLE A Jewish Learning & Culture Festival - A Call for Proposals IN-PERSON: JANUARY 13/14, 2024 e-FEST: JANUARY 7, 2024
Let's learn, sing, dance and just be together on January 7 and 13/14, 2024. Limmud Seattle will gather the Puget Sound Jewish community when we need to be together more than ever.
We would love to have you submit a proposal to lead a session at Limmud or host a Saturday night Limmud Ba’Salon. If you have something you care about or have been yearning to share with others, we invite you to join us. Find out more here . Please submit by Nov. 21
Want to Volunteer? Limmud is an all volunteer organization and we can't do it without your help, so we invite you to sign up here .
IJS: Awaken: Essential Jewish Mindfulness Begins November 15
The Institute for Jewish Spirituality is offering a five-week introduction to practicing mindfulness from a Jewish perspective. Awaken: Essential Jewish Mindfulness is sourced in Kabbalistic and Hasidic wisdom taught in an accessible, non-dogmatic, practical manner. The teachers Rebecca Schisler, Rabbi Marc Margolius, and Rabbi Sam Feinsmith. This course is designed for people new to Jewish mindfulness practice or Jewish spirituality, or who want to deepen their practice.
IJS: Holding Our Heartbreak: Connecting, Praying, and Finding Shelter in the Storm
On October 17 The Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS) offered this opportunity to find comfort and support during this difficult time. You can watch the recording here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTVDy9m1HSI
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
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.
