Zoom Shabbat Service, 7:00 pm Online Only Our Shabbat services, on Zoom! Join us to light candles and gather in virtual community to celebrate Shabbat.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, May 25 Morning Service & Bat Mitzvah, 10:00 am Hybrid Our Shabbat morning service this week will include the Bat Mitzvah of Eleanor Kinn. Read more information below.
Bat Mitzvah: Eleanor Kinn Saturday, May 25, 10:00 am Hybrid
Eleanor Rose Kinn, daughter of Julie and Jason Kinn, is a seventh grader at Jefferson Middle School and has been a member of TBH since birth. She loves acting, writing, baby sitting, spending time with her friends, and playing with dogs. Eleanor is grateful for support from TBH members who have donated to her fundraiser in honor of Olympia SafePlace, and she hopes to see many of you as she reads from the torah for the first time.
Lag B'Omer at Camp Solomon Schechter Sunday, May 26, 3:00 pm In Person
Our Lag B'omer celebration will be at Camp Solomon Schechter. Join us for games, learning, dinner and s'mores! Registration has closed. Registrants will receive a separate email with access information.
Unity Commons Meal Preparation and Sponsorship Opportunity Sunday, May 26
TBH prepares a monthly meal for 60 at the Unity Commons Shelter on Martin Way. Unity Commons is a supported housing apartment operated by Interfaith Works. This effort has been possible only with the amazing group of volunteers who have been showing up ready to roll up their sleeves and cook.
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. Over the past several months, we have had donors honor a loved one or a yahrtzeit by sponsoring the meal for the month. We are in need of a May sponsor! 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.
Click here to sponsor a meal, or if you would like to be added to the list of volunteers for cooking, please contact Kayla at tbh@bethhatfiloh.org.
Advancing in Hebrew Cancelled for this month
Our Advancing in Hebrew class meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. This seminar-type gathering will work on advancing Hebrew knowledge, including grammar and roots. Rabbi Seth will be out of town and so Advancing in Hebrew is cancelled for this month.
COMING UP AT TBH
Sephardic Song Workshop with Anjali Silva 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!
This is a fund raiser-- All proceeds from the class benefit TBH.
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/
Make Your Own Mezuzah Party Sunday, June 2, 4:30 pm In Person
Make your own fused glass mezuzah case. All materials will be provided by your instructor, Leslie Goldstein. You will start with a glass base and add colored pieces of glass to create your design. Leslie will fuse the pieces in her kiln, them slump them to provide a space for the scroll, and drill holes to hang your art. It will fit up to a 4 inch scroll. Since this is a party and a chance to create together, snacks and beverages will be provided. This is a fun raiser for TBH and all funds go to TBH!
Shavuot: Torah and Cheesecake Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 pm - 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
TBH is Marching in Pride Sunday, June 30, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm In Person
This year marks the return of the Pride Parade as part of the Capital City Pride festival, and TBH plans to be there to celebrate our Jewish LGBTQIA+ community! The parade will be Sunday, June 30 from 11-1. If you want to march with TBH, please register by emailing Rabbi Seth at rabbi@bethhatfiloh.org . (The organizers are requiring a waiver for all who attend). And if you have ideas for our group, please let him know.
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 Edith Rutel in memory of Jerry Shapiro
Safe Place Fundraiser Bob Godwin
Stars of David Bernie Friedman
Rabbi's Supplemental Compensation Fund Fred Golberg Family Foundation
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Melinda Posner and Sonia Wolfman in memory of Elias Wolfman, with thanks to Rabbi Seth
David Levy Asher Jacqueline Rosenkrantz John William Fay Isaac Robinson Esther Ravitz Kate Franklin Jackman Jerry Grotsky Pauline Snyder Estelle Grant Chana Sokoloff David Levy Asher David Wedogsky Susan Strange Sunny Grotsky Rose Mogal Hyman Posner Esther Pollock Samel Turkheimer Alan Orman Morris Dobrin William Patrick Halpern Bessie Cotler Marilyn Lampert Littauer Eli Schneider Helen Finkel Perle Schrager Marv Reiner Helen Finkel Marv Reiner Eugene Balter Joseph Asher
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.
HFLA: College Loan Applications Open Now through May 31
Got into college but now trying to figure out how to pay for it? HFLA offers a Student Access Fund (SAF) loan - that has 0% interest, and has no fees. The loan can be used for undergraduate or graduate school, or for vocational and technical studies. Loan amounts go up to $7,500. Jewish students apply now, the application closes on May 31st at 6pm. For more information, contact us at office@hflawa.org or call 206.397-0005.
Northwest Folklife: Jewish Programming/Lag B'Omer May 24-26 In-Person at the Seattle Center
Check out some of the programs this year at Northwest Folklife:
Sunday, 1:00-1:45 pm, Cornish Courtyard Yiddish Singalong with Harvey Niebulski and Marianne Tatom (lyrics provided)
Monday, 3-4 pm, Jam & Learn Tent (West of McCaw Hall / behind Exhibition Hall) Klezmer Jam 101 (bring your voices and instruments & join us) Harvey Niebulski & Friends
Monday, 4:30-6:30 pm, the Armory Court Stage (located in The Armory building) The Big Jewish Show is: 4:30-5:05 pm - the Klein Party 5:15-5:50 pm - the Klez Kidz 5:55-6:30 pm - the Klez Katz
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
Habitat for Humanity Volunteering Friday, Jun 13th 8:00a to 2:30p TBH Homeless Task Force invites you to join our second annual Habitat for Humanity work party. We are assembling a team to contribute to the Habitat project in Tumwater (Tâlíčn) site at 73rd & Henderson. Our TBH work day is Friday, June 13th from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. No construction experience needed! Habitat can accommodate a group of up to 15 volunteers, so if you are interested please create an account with Habitat to register. https://www.spshabitat.org/ Also, please email Kayla to let us know that you have signed up (kiverson@bethhatfiloh.org).
