Erev Shabbat Friday, January 26 Zoom Shabbat, 6:30 pm Online Only On our fourth Friday of the month, we join in virtual community to light candles and celebrate Shabbat on Zoom. Allyson Brooks will be giving the d'var Torah.
Shabbat 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.
Communal Lunch, 11:30 am In Person
Talmud Study, 12:30 pm Hybrid The Talmud is a compendium of law and lore that is the basis on which biblical interpretation and contemporary Jewish practice rest. Rabbi Seth will lead us as we dive deep into this complex and fascinating text.
TBH Cohort of - Jewish Renewal Support Group: with Rabbinic Pastor Chaya Lerner Starts Wednesday, January 24, 4:30 pm Online
A group of TBH Members will be participating in this online Jewish renewal support group, and would like to hold smaller, facilitated discussions in a safe, supportive environment at TBH.
The recent horrific war in the Middle East has triggered many of us. Added to the mix is an increase in antisemitism in our world? How do we negotiate our own progressive politics with the ongoing war, the occupation, the hostage situation and the massive casualties and destruction? How can we work through the current triggering, fear and anxiety? In a 6 week workshop series, Reb Chaya Lerner will teach and facilitate a listening circle of “Kavod” - respect around these issues using the practice of Internal Family Systems and Jewish belief. Chaya is an expert facilitator, counselor and healer who has led groups for many congregations and is beloved in the world of Jewish Renewal.
Tu B'Shevat at Camp Solomon Schechter Sunday, January 28, 2:00 - 6:00 pm In Person
Join us at Camp Solomon Schechter for an afternoon with Josh Lake and others as we celebrate the birthday of the trees. Registration has closed
Unity Commons Meal Preparation & Sponsorship Sunday, January 28
For the past year, TBH has been preparing a monthly meal for 60 at the Unity Commons Shelter on Martin Way. Unity Commons is a supported housing apartment operated by Interfaith Works. For more information: https://www.iwshelter.org
Funding for our meals is currently only partially covered under the TBH budget. It would be wonderful if this effort was funded by community donations. Pre-Covid, many people took the opportunity to honor a loved one at their yahrzeit by sponsoring an oneg. We hope that community members might wish to donate a meal in honor of a loved one, or simcha. The cost to put on a meal is approximately $250. This includes the food, as well as the disposable pans for transporting food to the shelter.
If you would like to be added to the list of volunteers for cooking, lease contact Kayla at tbh@bethhatfiloh.org. If you would like to sponsor the meal & learn more, click here>>
COMING UP AT TBH
Melaveh Malka: Cooking Night Saturday, February 3, 7:00 pm In Person
This is a monthly opportunity for some TBH social time! Our February program will be: Cooking with Hadassah & Akiva Budrevich-Ryan! Check out their instagram: "What's for Shabbat Dinner?" They will be leading a bureka workshop with veggie fillings, including time for stories, history, and cultural exchanges.
WCR: Survey Class on Israel & Zionism Starts Sunday, February 4, 5:00 pm Online
The Washington Coalition of Rabbis (of which Rabbi Seth is on the Board!) is offering a 6-session, online course in Israel and Zionism. This is an opportunity to learn from a diverse set of Washington State rabbis about about the history and ideology of Zionism and Israel, including how they intersect with Jewish thought, history, and identity. Class meets on Sundays at 5:00 p.m., beginning February 4. Sliding scale tuition, no one is turned away.
Registration is Open for the February Salon! Friday, February 9, 6:30 pm In Person
Join TBH for a presentation by TBH Member and Evergreen Professor Nancy Koppelman. Nancy will be presenting, "The Oldest Hatred: Coming to terms with Antisemitism."
Our salon includes a dinner at 6:30 pm catered by Nineveh (menu this month TBA)! 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.
Immigrant & Refugee Support Task Force: Be An Advocate for Immigrants
Especially now that the state legislature is in session, there are opportunities to be part of a call for immigrant justice. The TBH immigrant and Refugee support Task Force is compiling an email list of people who want to receive action alerts. Many of the actions involve just a click or two to voice your opinion online. If you would like to be included on this list contact Nancy Snyder at nancy_snyder@comcast.net.
Green Team: Tu Bishvat Virtual Lobby Day for Climate Solutions Thursday, January 25
Please join us for a half hour virtual meeting with Senator Patty Murray’s office, the morning of Tu BiShevat, January 25. Join over 200 Jews from 22 states so far involved. Contact Barak at barakgale@gmail.com. The Bills focus on regenerative agriculture, essential to climate solutions, and climate Justice.
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Wilma Timian Walter Furman Jacqueline Silva Nina Grauer Marguerite M. Connors Dena Bank Nathan Shenfeld Leonard Finkel Meta Williams Bob Perretz Ruth Weiss John Hansen Dorothy Feigelman Alvin Posner Sarah Goldberg Sarah Goldberg George Stout Sarah Goldberg Sarah Goldberg Ruth Maybruck Hayyim Leizerman Leah Boyd Celia Friedman Albert Gottfeld Max Shimon Percy Bean Ruby Koppelman Jeffrey Kashdan Mark Gross Percy Bean
Happy Birthday!
24 Lisa David 24 Anne Patterson 24 Tim Ramos 24 Rebecca Kamen 26 Nathaniel Proffitt 26 Kirsten Nelsen 26 Linda Baron 29 Coyote North 29 Iila Kennelly 30 Bill Dole, Jr.
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 necessarily officially sponsored or endorsed by TBH, but they are listed as they have Jewish content and/or may be of interest to our community.
Moving Towards A Shared Future: A Convening of the Progressive Israel Network Tuesday, January 30, 9:00 am Online
Since Hamas’s brutal attack on Israeli communities on October 7th and the Israeli army’s devastating bombardment of Gaza, many of us have found ourselves pressured to “pick a side.” But as people who so deeply believe in the humanity of both Israelis and Palestinians—we know that the only way out is through partnership and joint work across divides.
Join the Progressive Israel Network for an online convening where we will hear from Israelis and Palestinians who are thinking and acting on a vision of Israel as a shared place—a place where the futures of Jewish Israelis and Palestinians are bound up together.
Jewish Community Relations Council: Jewish Community Lobby Day Thursday, February 15 In Person
Join us in Olympia for our first in-person Jewish Community Lobby Day since 2020! At a time when antisemitism is at record levels, it’s more important than ever to have a strong turnout from our community to advocate for our top priorities. Please share information about lobby day widely with your networks.
Camp Solomon Schechter Women's Getaway March 1-3 In Person at Camp Solomon Schechter
This weekend will be filled with unique programming dedicated to meeting with old friends and new, experiencing the magic of Shabbat at camp, and relaxing and having fun.
