Rabbi Seth will be out on vacation from July 1st - July 13th.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | 27 Sivan 5784
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, July 5
Lay-led Erev Shabbat, 7:00 pm In Person Join us to light candles and gather in community to celebrate Shabbat. Services will be co-led by Tikva Glantz and Nancy Snyder. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a hybrid option this week due to staff schedules.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, June 6 There is no Saturday programming this week. Our monthly Tot Shabbat is cancelled for July and will resume next month!
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Membership Renewals Due July 1
Membership Renewals are due July 1st! 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. The online renewal form can be found here.
COMING UP AT TBH
Greeter Training Sunday July 14, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
In Person
You're the perfect person to be a TBH greeter! Our next training is July 14 from 4-5:30 p.m. Being a greeter is a terrific way to get to know the TBH community, and a great way to be more connected to TBH. Questions? TBH Safety Committee Chair: david.scherer.water@gmail.com.
Drool at the Shul Tuesday July 16, 4:00 pm
In Person
Calling all TBH dogs! Bring your furry friend for some off-leash social time in the enclosed courtyard.
Rules & Guidelines: -We recommend a 7-dog cap for the space at any given time. -Dogs must be accompanied and under control of their handler. -Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the courtyard. -Dogs must be up-to-date on all required vaccinations. -Our fence has large gaps between posts. It may not be chihuahua-rated. -Clean up after your pet. We will have bags available and a trash bin. -Do not permit your dog to dig or destroy landscaping and planter beds. -TBH assumes no liability for the behavior of pets (or their owners). Dog owners assume all risks related to off-leash area usage.
OlyKlezFest Sunday, August 4, 3:00 pm
In Person in the TBH Courtyard
You will not want to miss this--an afternoon of klezmer music and dancing in the TBH Courtyard! Olyklezfest features three bands: Tzipl (featuring Olympia musician and TBH member Mae Kessler) and Seattle-based Brivele and Shpilkis! Concert begins at 3:30 p.m. And join us before the concert for a Yiddish dance workshop led by Dahna Berkson at 3:00 p.m. Get your tickets now!!!
RBIs with the Rabbi Sunday, August 18, 1:35 pm In Person
Join TBH for a summer afternoon of minor league baseball in an outing to see the Tacoma Rainiers take on the Sugarland Space Cowboys on Sunday, August 18 at 1:35 p.m.!
Tickets are $16 each and include a seat and concessions (one bottle of water, a bag of chips, and a non-kosher hot dog). TBH has a total 40 tickets available and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Everyone who has registered before July 4th will be entered into a random drawing for a photo on the field with their family/group!
With our libraries cleaned of all duplicates, we have many wonderful books that need new homes currently displayed in the old foyer. Take a peek any time you are in the building. We also have children's books available.
TBH Member Connect Email
The 2nd month of TBH Member Connect is out! In order for this to be a sustainable communication tool, 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! Will be sent at the start of each month.
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
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Michele and Richard Jackman
Stars of David Bernie Friedman and Emily Chadwick Laura and Sam Schrager Oscar and Barb Soule
Building Strength Maintenance Endowment Debra Taylor Linda Blustein
Sustaining Fund Mary Stevenson Sara Grace Vasquez Jay Goldstei and Jill Rosenkrantz in memory of Evelyn Goldstein
Edith Hecht Lois Strasberg Hannah Ethel Romm Albert S. Roller Juanita Warren Aaron Wolfman Gabino Hurtado Connie Peterson Sidney Jackman Clara Peckler Marjorie Stevenson Nelson David Doris Gottfeld Sherry Cutler Gaines Morton Feigelman Ferenc Breuer
Happy Birthday!
3 Ellen Wolfhagen 7 Susan Finkel 8 Eliana BRAUN 8 Pearl Kleinberger 9 Selah Hirsch
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.
Reconstructing Judaism: The Reconstructionist Movement's Commitment to Israel
Excerpted from a message from Rabbi Amber Powers:
Many Reconstructionists have asked for further clarification of the movement’s stance toward Israel and Zionism. We have taken this feedback very seriously and have examined closely how we communicate our commitments.
To this end, we have made substantial updates to the Israel section of Reconstructing Judaism’s website to ensure that it is accessible, understandable and accurately reflects our movement’s positions and activities. We urge you to explore the links below.
In particular we have: -Added an FAQ section with answers to many of the questions we have received; - Communicated more clearly the movement’s commitment to progressive Zionism including a deep commitment to the flourishing of Jewish life in the Land of Israel based on the principles of democracy expressed in Israel’s Declaration of Independence, Jewish religious pluralism, Jewish cultural renewal, opposition to the Occupation, and support for the pursuit of peace with Palestinians; -Updated our key resources to support Reconstructionist communities and Jewish living post-October 7th; and - Highlighted ways to support values aligned organizations working in the region.
Camp Solomon Schechter: 70th Anniversary Celebration Sunday July 21, 12 - 3 pm In-Person at Camp Solomon Schechter
Return to Schechter this summer as we celebrate 70 years of the magical place where Judaism and Joy are One. See your friends, walk the campus, and feel the impact yourself!
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.
Seattle Sephardic Network: Seattle Sephardic Tour Sunday, July 28, 10 am - 12 pm In-Person
SeattleSephardicToursJoin the Seattle Sephardic Network, in partnership with theWashington State Jewish Historical Society, as we explore the richhistory andculture of Seattle's current and historic Sephardic neighborhoods.
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.
