Shabbat Morning Saturday, June 27 There is no Saturday programming this week.
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Unity Commons Meal Prep Sunday July 28
TBH will be 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
There are limited spots available--If you would like to be added to the list of volunteers for cooking in future months, please contact Kayla at tbh@bethhatfiloh.org.
Our July meals is sponsored by Michael and Ricki Koppel. Future sponsorship opportunities are available on the TBH Calendar-- here is August.
Sandy's Flats Move-In Packages Drive at TBH NOW until July 30 Bin in the Foyer
Interfaith Works is updating the Olympia Inn into 26 units of permanent supportive housing and they need our help creating move-in packages!
Items needed: Twin Sheets Non-coverlet blankets Bathroom toiletries Towels Face cloths Bath mats Table lamps Small dish set Welcome mats
We will have a collection bin out in the TBH foyer through July 30th. Learn more about the project here>>
COMING UP AT TBH
ShaBBQat Friday, August 2, 6:00 pm
Online
Celebrate Shabbat outside in the TBH Courtyard! We will gather outside TBH for a short service, food, fun and friendship. TBH will provide hot dogs and veggie dogs. Please bring a vegetarian salad or side to share. Note earlier time.
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!!!
Lunch and Learn Sunday, August 11, 1:00 pm In Person
“Jews, Palestinians, and Israelis: Dilemmas in History” with Professor Nancy Koppelman.
Includes noshing on Nancy’s Blintzapalooza prize-winning bagels! Much of the news cycle about Israel and Palestine focuses on events put into motion by governments and leaders. How can we learn about what everyday life for everyday people?
“Jews, Palestinians, and Israelis: Dilemmas in History” is a 3-hour workshop that provides a window into the lives of diverse inhabitants of the land, both before and after Israel became a state. Attendees will be led through an exercise that enables them to learn some history, step into the shoes of others, and consider how the ethical dilemmas that individual people face in life intersect with history.
The aims of this workshops are:
to highlight the richness of history and inspire curiosity
to recognize how individual decisions intersect with history
to grasp the contexts within which people make decisions
to appreciate how different conceptual “tools” can foster or limit understanding
to appreciate the challenges that Jews, Palestinians, and Israelis have faced in their efforts to work together for their mutual benefit
This lunch is a fundraiser for TBH. Price: $50 suggested donation. Please email tbh@bethhatfiloh.org to attend at a different rate--all are welcome.
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.
Introduction to Judaism Class--Registration Open Sundays, beginning September 8
Online
This online, 31-session class is a survey of Jewish texts, practices, ideas, and history, taught by rabbis from across Washington State from a variety of denominations, backgrounds, and work experiences. This class is suitable for all adult learners, including those exploring Judaism personally (including possible conversion), those looking to add depth to their Jewish identity, those partnered with Jews or part of Jewish families, or those just interested in learning more about Judaism. Presented by the Washington Coalition of Rabbis.
Class schedule can be found here . (Subject to change.) Class is taught on Sundays, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., exclusively on Zoom. Each session is recorded for future reference and if you should miss a class. The first session is Sunday, September 8.
Tuition is on a sliding scale, $180-$540 (Equivalent to approximately $6/session-$17/session) Tuition covers costs associated with offering this unique opportunity and includes all materials. Please choose the ticket price that you are able to pay. If you have capacity, a higher tuition level allows others with other means to take the class. No one is turned away for financial reasons.
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
This is the last week to get your Member Connect content to Kayla for distribution at the start of August.
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
Darchei Noam Samis Foundation
Volunteers Greeters Michele Jackman Richard Jackman
Isadore Julius Bean Steven Gallant Irving Putzer Donald Blanke David Shore Fae Asher Sophie Koprowski Miley Eddie Michaelson David Peckler Hillard Goldstein Evelyn Kaplan Jolton Ben Bean Harry Crystal Kenneth Astman Rachel Mollie Bean Stanley Charles Pearle Carol Sappington Jacob Reiner Fannie Goldberg Joanne Kinney Jennie Esfeld Evelyn Goldstein Yvette Brinn A. Helge Dordal Shaina Rachel Godwin Sam Grossman Elaine Boesky Jerry Rutel
Happy Birthday!
24 Leslie Goldstein 25 Patrick Bourland 26 Beverly Court 27 Helene Hutt 27 Mariana Rosenthal 27 Elizabeth Kagan 28 Emily Humphreys 28 Ronnie Hacken 28 Katherine Davis-Delaney 29 George Chappell 29 Mari Nowitz 29 Saphira Ketcherside 30 Gabrielle Graham
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.
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.
Growing Shabbat! at TBH Friday, May 16th 6:00p to 8:30p Everyone is welcome to join us for family friendly dinner catered by Nineveh and a service.
Registration is free, but required for dinner plans.
Please put any dietary requirements in the notes when registering.
