Shabbat at the Park, 6:00 pm In Person We will gather at Squaxin Park Shelter #4 (near the playground) for food, fun and friendship. This version of Shabbat in the Park will be POTLUCK ONLY--please bring a dairy or vegetarian dish (fish ok) to share and a lawn chair or picnic blanket.
After eating we will have a short service, then feel free to explore!
There is no Saturday programming this week. Mussar is cancelled for the month of August--see you on the third Saturday in September!
THIS WEEK AT TBH
RBIs with the Rabbi Sunday, August 18, 1:35 pm In Person
1 SPOT LEFT-- EMAIL KAYLA IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND!
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).
Prior to the game, we hope to have an opportunity to meet with Rob Kaminsky, Rainiers pitcher who joined the Mariners organization in 2022. A Jewish ball player originally from New Jersey, Kaminsky also played for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Drool at the Shul Tuesday, August 20, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
In Person
The TBH Courtyard "Dog Park" is open once more for the summer!
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 an outdoor 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.
COMING UP AT TBH
Board Meeting Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 pm
Online
All TBH members are welcome to attend monthly board meetings as guests. The monthly agenda is posted here.
Movie Night in the Courtyard! Saturday, August 24, 8:00 pm
In Person
Join us for the end of summer for a movie night in the courtyard--complete with popcorn and s'mores. We plan to watch the 1967 Mel Brooks classic--The Producers, starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder.
Workshop: Teach TBH Youth Sunday, August 25, 1:00 pm
In Person
Have you ever thought about helping with youth education in our community, maybe even teaching, but weren’t sure how to go about it finding your place? Catherine has created a workshop to introduce potential helpers and teachers to our youth education programs. Come with an idea, questions, a thought you’d like to work through, and we’ll figure it out! No teaching experience is required, just an appreciation for the value of sharing between generations.
Tevah Sharing Circles Thursday, August 29, 7:00 pm OR Thursday, September 5, 7:00 pm
In Person
The word tevah is used in the Torah to refer to Noah’s ark as well as the basket that Moses was placed in. This tevah will be created by each other for each other as a vessel of safety in turbulent waters.
A space will be formed that’s safe and confidential for participants to express what’s on their hearts and minds about our Jewish and our wider world so rife with hatred and conflict. All participants will agree to some basic ground rules to give structure to our tevah. Each participant will have an opportunity to speak while holding the talking stick.
Sessions will be co-facilitated by Evan Ferber and Eliana Stockwell-Ferber who both have training and experience in small group facilitation. Each session will be limited to twenty people. All are welcome, including participants from the last series of tevah sharing circles.
Introduction to Judaism Class--Registration Open Sundays, beginning September 8 Online
Presented by the Washington Coalition of Rabbis. 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.
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.
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 Rich Healy Charlene Healy with prayers for her granddaughter Carol McLaughlin Mary Stevenson Veronica Mapson in celebration of Victoria Mapson's birthday! Lori Kishimoto and Craig Wallace in memory of Alan Wallace
Building Strength Maintenance Endowment Will Gallin
Volunteers Greeter Will Gallin Lunch and Learn Nancy Koppelman
Peter Justin Stefchak Shirley Goldberg Albert Frank Barlow Samuel Packer Bessie Franklin Constance Shapiro James Davis Les Brodie Lou Hauptman Jerome Parker Dorothy Bamberger Morris Burnett Mannie Paroff J.J. Mattson Ann Ostrer Roger Trafton Sam Shapiro David Goodman Ingeborg Carola Asher Pepper John Weiner Doris Gershuny Jay Goldstein Colleen A. Schumann Lum Marianne Neff Max Esfeld Jim Stevenson Annette Goldberg Eva Carr
Happy Birthday!
15 Zachary Graham 17 Julianne Gale 17 Leslie Shore 17 Tess Brandon 18 Gary Schneider 18 Anjali Silva 20 Eleanor Kinn 20 Nancy Snyder
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.
IJS: Shofar Project - Awakening to Action for the New Year Wednesdays, September 4 – 25, 5:00 - 6:00 pm Online
Join faculty members of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality for four weeks of ongoing Jewish spiritual practice to prepare our inner lives for the challenges and joys of the upcoming Jewish year, 5785.
JCIJ: 2nd Annual Picnic Sunday, September 8, 10:30 am In Person @ Gas Works Park, Seattle
Join the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice on September 8 for our 2nd annual Picnic to come together in community! Please let us know if you can make it - registration is required and tickets are free. Register here.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
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.
