Hybrid Shabbat Service, 7:00 pm Hybrid Our Shabbat services this week will be lay-led by Anaya Balter and Sara Eve Sarliker. Join us to light candles and gather in community online and in-person to celebrate Shabbat.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, June 1 Tot Shabbat, 10:00 am In Person All kids ages 0-6 and their grown-ups and families are invited to share in song, story, movement, music and prayer as we celebrate Shabbat together! Our Tot Shabbat will be held at TBH. Followed by crafts and snack in the Social Hall.
This month, Catherine Carmel, Director of Jewish Life and Learning, will lead our Tot Shabbat gathering. She will also be available to answer questions for families considering beginning the Darchei Noam program in the fall or in the future.
THIS WEEK 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. Suggested donation is $50.
We are accepting walk-in attendees at this evening's event!
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, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (time updated! - one hour earlier) 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 8:00 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!
Senior Schmooze Tuesday, June 4, 12:00 pm In Person
Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a social gathering, occasional short presentations and healthy dose of humor. Definition of "senior" is up to you. All are welcome.
Sue Iverson is our pizza sponsor this month. Dessert is potluck, feel free to bring something to share if you are able!
COMING UP AT 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
All TBH members are invited to join our Annual Meeting for 2024 to review our past year, celebrate our successes, and plan for our upcoming year! All members in good standing will receive meeting materials, electronic ballots, and the zoom link shortly. We will meet on Zoom at 10:00 am.
After our morning Zoom meeting, members are invited to a hosted lunch at the TBH Courtyard for an all ages celebration, including the dedication of the Reiner Family Courtyard. Separate invitations to come out shortly!
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 on our event page. (The organizers are requiring a waiver for all who attend).
Membership Renewals Due July 1
We will begin our online membership renewal process shortly! Please look for an emailed invitation to renew your membership sometime mid-June. This is intended to be a quick and easy process on your online account. However, if there are any difficulties with accessing your ShulCloud account or filling out your form, please email Kayla in the office. She will be happy to troubleshoot the process or send you a hard copy form.
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 Julie Kinn
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Karen and Alan Goldstein in memory of Henrietta and Nathan Schwartzberg
Unity Commons May Sponsorship Elizabeth Siegel in memory of Naomi Siegel
Volunteers
Greeter Sara Eve Sarliker
Groundswork Rob Carmel Michael Koppel Spencer Orman
Rose Mogal Hyman Posner Esther Pollock Samel Turkheimer Alan Orman William Patrick Halpern Marilyn Lampert Littauer Morris Dobrin Bessie Cotler Eli Schneider Helen Finkel Marv Reiner Perle Schrager Marv Reiner Helen Finkel Eugene Balter Joseph Asher Constance Shapiro Alan (Allie) Goldberg Karl Brown Sam Gelber
Happy Birthday!
29 Avshalom Beaugard 29 Sage Alig 29 Doug Littauer 31 Abigail Taylor 31 Max Lidman 1 Naomi Obie 3 Joshua Friedlander 4 Nathan Niederhauser 4 Chelsea Rosen
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.
Quixote Village Garden Work Party June 5 and 6, 12 - 4 pm
Garden work party at Quixote Village Olympia, 3350 Mottman Road, SW. All welcome to come and help, June 5 and 6, 12-4, no registration needed. Event is sponsored by Key Bank.
Questions: David Portugal, Program Supervisor, Quixote Village Olympia, 360-556-6042, david@quixotecommunities.org.
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.
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
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.
