Growing Shabbat!, 6:00 pm Hybrid at TBH Our Growing Shabbat service is for all and geared specifically for families and children of all ages. Dinner will be held at 6:00 pm (registration closed), with a hybrid service at 7:00 pm
Mussar is cancelled for the month of May. See you on the third Saturday in June!
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Erev Shabbat Service Time Change! Starts in May, Friday evenings at 7:00 pm
Starting Friday, May 3rd, Erev Shabbat services will begin at 7:00 pm each week. Earlier services will resume mid-fall after Sukkot. Stay tuned for Summer Shabbat programming to be announced soon!
Board Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 pm Online
All TBH Members are welcome to join our monthly Board Meetings as guests.
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.
Book Group Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 pm Online
There is Nothing so Whole as a Broken Heart: Mending the World as Jewish Anarchists edited by Cindy Milstein is a compilation of 35 essays, many written from a feminist or queer perspective, that journey into past and contemporary trauma that are humanizing and healing.
Sephardic Song Workshop with Anjali Silva - TBH Fundraiser Wednesday, May 29, 6:30 pm In Person
Explore Sephardic songs through group singing! Anjali Silva, a professional musician of mixed heritage, has been exploring Sephardic music for over a decade. In this introductory class, we will touch on the history of Sephardic music through songs of cultural life. All welcome!
SHARING CIRCLES - Our Jewish World in Crisis Thursday, May 30, 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 6, 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 13, 7:00 pm In Person
A space will be formed that’s safe and confidential for participants to express what’s on their hearts and minds about our current human world so full of hatred and violence. All participants will agree to some basic ground rules. Each participant will have an opportunity to speak while holding the talking stick. Each session will be co-facilitated by Evan Ferber and Eliana Stockwell-Ferber. They both have training and experience in small group facilitation. Each session will be limited to twenty different people.
Come build homes with TBH and Habitat for Humanity! Friday, May 31, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm In Person
A new project of the TBH Homeless Task Force, we are assembling a team to contribute to the newest Habitat project: the Tumwater (Tâlíčn) site at 73rd & Henderson. Our work day is Friday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. No construction experience needed! We can send a group of up to 15, so if you are interested, please register here . To learn more about South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity, click here: https://www.spshabitat.org/
Shavuot: Torah and Cheesecake Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 - 12:00 am In Person
Shavuot is the springtime festival that celebrates Torah and Jewish learning in all its forms. A commemoration of the biblical story of the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, Shavuot is marked by the traditional practice of learning late into the night and eating dairy foods. Typically at TBH we hold a short service followed by a series of learning sessions led by our members, this year we will kick off the evening with an all-ages ice cream party!
We need teachers! Do you have something to teach or share? Do you want lead a conversation on a topic of interest? It can be a text, a song, a craft, meditation, etc. Contact Rabbi Seth with your idea! rabbi@bethhatfiloh.org
FROM THE OFFICE
Coming Soon: TBH Member Connect Email!
We are testing out a new communication initiative for TBH members to reach the entire membership! At the start of each month, we will send out a TBH Member Connect email: a members-only email with a focus on goods/services/and invitations. The TBH staff fields one-off requests for connection, but we are hoping to provide a new resource for our members to help them get the word out to our community. Some types of communications might be:
Do you need to rehome extra library books or are you looking to sell your bike?
Are you looking for a trusted handyperson?
Do you have an art exhibition and would like to invite TBH members to attend?
Do you need a ride to Seattle for medical appointments and are looking for a ride share?
Would you like to open your home to a few others for Shabbat dinner?
Please send your entries to Kayla for compilation throughout the month. Some content may be modified and inclusion will be at staff discretion. We will try out this format for the next few months and adjust as needed!
Share your Torah Thoughts!
Each week we have the opportunity to share thoughts and teachings about the weekly Torah portion as part of our services. And we want to hear your wisdom! Rabbi Seth invites you to deliver a d’var Torah at an upcoming service, no experience necessary—and he can help you craft your message. (Also look for a d’var Torah workshop over the summer). If you are interested, sign up here..
THANK YOU!
Contributions
Sustaining Fund Zoe Curlee-Strauss Laura Hurtado-Webb in honor of all the B'nai Mitzvahs Edith Rutel in honor of Passover Joan Wirth
Chevra Kadisha Leslie and Stan Shore Stars of David Elie and Beth Halpern in honor of Josh and Jocelyn Brown
Volunteers
Greeters Tikva Glantz Gary Schneider Event Volunteers Nelsa Brodie Doug Parker Leslie Goldstein Siri Okamoto Barb Soule
Lee Hollander Julius Sokoloff Michael Schon June Bean Ada Blanke Lawrence Scheier Leonora Leizerman Alan (Allie) E. Goldberg Jean Medley Batia Levy Kenneth Royer Max Blustein Jacqueline Rosenkrantz David Levy Asher John William Fay Isaac Robinson Esther Ravitz Kate Franklin Jackman Jerry Grotsky Estelle Grant David Levy Asher Chana Sokoloff David Wedogsky Pauline Snyder Susan Strange Sunny Grotsky Esther Pollock Rose Mogal Hyman Posner
Happy Birthday!
15 Andrew Gaines 15 Joseph Selwitz 16 Melissa DiFilippi 16 Deke Moulton 16 Kay McKenzie 17 Hazel Rosen 18 Vincent Schwent 19 Jack Kowitt 21 Linda Blustein 21 Joshua Halofsky
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.
The Animals' Lawsuit Against Humanity Thursday, May 16, 7:00 pm In Person @ St Marks Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle
Join Earth Ministristy/Washington Power and Light and Rabbi Anson Laytner for The Animals' Lawsuit Against Humanity book reading and panel discussion!
Register for Free Here: bit.ly/EM-BookPanelMay
Celebration of Life: Bronka Sundstrom May 19, 11:30 pm In Person @ Lacey Community Center
JCIJ -- Community Dinner: 100 Years Since the Doors Slammed Shut: Immigration Restriction Then and Now May 19, 5:30 pm Hybrid @ Temple Beth Am
A Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice Northwest Fundraiser looking back at the Immigration Act of 1924, which originated in WA State, and the state of immigration today. Dinner catered by Project Feast. In-person or virtual tickets are available for this Hybrid event. Space is limited - get your tickets today!
Interfaith Works: Faith Explorations Summer Camp July 22-26, 9 am - 3 pm In-Person at TBH
YOU are invited to Interfaith Works annual Interfaith Summer Camp, Faith Explorations. Each day will feature excursions to local parks and interfaith programming from volunteers from the Interfaith Works member network. Kids will also be given a t-shirt which they will tie-dye! Run by Catherine Carmel, Director of Jewish Family Life and Learning at TBH. Registration deadline is Thursday, July 18, 2024.
July 22-26, 2024 9 AM - 3 PM GRADES 2-6 FREE Donations Warmly Accepted
This camp is led by Catherine but relies on volunteer help and presentations! Volunteer to offer content to campers in 45-90 minute blocks, exploring the theme of Peace related to your faith tradition and practice. Email Catherine for more info.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Lag B'Omer Celebration at Camp Solomon Schechter Sunday, May 18th 3:00p to 7:00p Everyone is welcome to join us for a celebration of Lag B'Omer! We will have games, learning, a picnic dinner and make s'mores around a campfire. There is no cost, but registration is required for gate access and meal numbers. Please include any dietary restrictions in the comments when registering.
