Growing Shabbat!, 6:00 pm In Person There is still time to register for the first Growing Shabbat dinner of the school year. See more about the dinner and service below.
Our new A/V staff member will be starting soon. Due to the transition, we are unable to offer our Growing Shabbat! service online this month. Moving forward, 3rd Friday services at TBH will be available on Zoom.
Shabbat Morning Saturday, September 21 Mussar, 10:00 am Online We will take a deep dive into parashat, Ki Tavo – Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8. We will study and practice the soul trait of Hakarat HaTov- Gratitude: Acknowledging the good, so we might increase our capacity to be grateful. Please plan on joining us for an intriguing and deep Mussar discussion of this Torah portion and this important soul trait as we prepare for the High Holidays next month. Please plan spending shabbat morning with us via zoom. – Michele & Richard Jackman
Spiritual Preparation for the High Holidays Thursday, September 19, 7:00 pm
Online
During the month of Elul, we get ready for the spiritual work of reflection and repentance that we are invited to do over Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Midway through the month--through song, meditation, reflection and study--we will have an opportunity to come together to explore the themes of these important days and support one another in our preparation.
Growing Shabbat! at TBH Friday, September 20, 6:00 pm
In Person
Everyone is welcome to join us for family friendly dinner catered by Nineveh at 6:00 pm, pre-service story time for young kids at 6:45 pm (geared for the 0-6 crowd), and a hybrid service at 7:00 pm followed by an oneg and learning. Join us for just dinner, just the service, or both! Registration is free for dinner, but required for catering numbers.
Since we are working on bringing on new A/V staffing, we cannot offer a hybrid service this month. Registration for dinner closes Wednesday night at 11:59 pm.
Darchei Noam Fall Trimester Begins Sundays, Starting September 22nd.
Our fall trimester of our youth education program, Darchei Noam, is kicking off this weekend! Email Catherine if you have any questions.
Reconstructionist Thought Then and Now Starts Sunday, September 22, 2:40 pm
In Person
For 25 years, TBH has been affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement. The Reconstructionist movement began in the early 20th century in America as a school of thought rooted in the work of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan. While TBH is home to Jews from diverse backgrounds, the ideas of Reconstructionism inform our approach to Jewish life and community. We will examine Kaplan’s writings and use them as a jumping off point for discussing issues affecting the contemporary Jewish community.
Meets Sundays, September 22 & 29, October 20 & 27, November 3 & 17, 2:40 - 4:00 pm Taught by Rabbi Seth Goldstein. Registration costs $18 for TBH members, $36 for non-members.
It's Great to Greet! Sunday, September 22, 4:00 pm (apologies for the incorrect time in previous weekly email!)
In Person
The pre-High Holiday greeter training is coming up and WE NEED MORE GREETERS. You are the perfect person to be a greeter. It’s a fun way to get to know our community. You don’t have to be big and tough to be a greeter. In fact, greeters can be of any size and friendly temperment!
Please join us for a short training on Sunday, September 22 from 4-5:30 p.m. at TBH. Our facilitator is none other than local historian, stand-up comedian and chair of the TBH Safety Committee, David Scherer Water. Questions? david.scherer.water@gmail.com
COMING UP AT TBH
Register for the Fall Family Shabbaton Friday October 4 - Saturday October 5
In Person
Join the TBH families as we celebrate Shabbat Shuvah by the lake. From the Friday afternoon activities to the Saturday havdallah and s'mores, we will enjoy a fun, peaceful community Shabbat.
You are welcome to attend just part of the Shabbaton! Things like Shabbat Shuvah dinner and services, and Tot High Holidays are available with a la carte registration. Click here for registration.
Selichot: Cornhole Tournament Saturday, September 28, 7:00 pm In Person
Why can’t repentance be fun? Is there a greater joy than the ability to learn from our mistakes and grow from them? The Jewish understanding of “sin” is that we have “missed the mark,” or not acted in ways that are expected of us. So let’s have a bit of fun with a game of cornhole, where we try not to “miss the mark.” We will follow with Havdalah, a short service and study introducing the prayer themes of the High Holidays, and preparing our sanctuary for the High Holidays. Cornhole outdoors begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by the service and study at 8:00 p.m.
Senior Schmooze: Death Cafe Tuesday, October 1, 12:00 pm In Person
Our October Schmooze presentation will be a Death Cafe facilitated by Johnni Hansen. What is a Death Cafe?
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes.
It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Topics might include your thoughts, feelings and experiences relating to: life after death, past lives, near death experiences, reincarnation, ghostly apparitions, loss, memorial rites/customs, methods of dealing with mortal remains, etc.
Lulav and Etrog Ordering Open
With Rosh Hodesh Elul behind us, can Sukkot be that far away? Order your lulav and etrog now! Purchase a lulav and etrog directly from The Esrog Headquarters (our regular TBH supplier). It will be shipped directly to you and TBH will earn commission on each sale! Win-win. To order, use this exclusive link: https://esrogheadquarters.com/?ref=HoptyqBSzyMeK
Each year, the High Holidays happen because dozens of volunteers pitch in to make our communal holidays meaningful. This year we are looking for: ushers, greeters, oneg sponsors, oneg preparation, and Zoom hosts. Please email tbh@bethhatfiloh.org to be sent the volunteer sign up sheet.
Register and Submit in Advance of the Holidays:
There are a few things that require advance registration or submission for the 5785 High Holidays:
We need one more Hebrew teacher for our fall trimester of Darchei Noam (meets Sunday afternoons 2:40-4:00 pm). Contact Catherine if interested.
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
Yizkor Book Scott Royer Larry Herbstman
Volunteers Greeting Leslie Goldstein Michael Blum
Groundswork Rob Carmel Joshua Halofsky Sara Glass Michael Koppel
FORKids Food Packing Paige Brown Bernie Friedman Laura Hurtado Webb Elie Halpern Sue Goldstein Richard Jackman Brad Smith Will Gillin Ricki Koppel Michael Koppel
Carol Shivel Doris Stout Jennifer Michele Goodman Sabrowski Gaylah Balter Ethel Kalikow Judy Kalikow Mesch Edith Goldstein Roy Greene Millie Matis Mary Wood Chappell Sol Sherson Nathan Lidman Fannie Altman Lenore Schon Audrey Jackman Nadine Cannon Bluma Freed Norma Godwin Sheldon Hoffman Emil Charlet
Happy Birthday!
18 William Caslar 19 William Dole 20 Sheila Fay 21 Anaya Balter 21 Allyson Brooks 22 Inge Marcus 23 Stephen Fishman 24 Isaac Jennings
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.
Reserve Your Spot at Camp Solomon Schechter!
Priority registration for returning families begins Monday, September 16! General registration begins two weeks thereafter on Monday, September 30. Session 1 and Session 2 are now three-and-a-half weeks long. Combo and Rookie sessions remain two weeks and one week long, respectively. More days at camp mean more Judaism, and more Joy!
With limited spots and sessions that fill up fast, be ready to secure your spot the moment registration opens! If your top choice is full, don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to experience the magic of camp. Visit our website for dates, registration details, and information on payment plans and scholarships, including One Happy Camper.
Let’s make sure every camper has a summer full of joy, Judaism, and lifelong friendships!
Head to our website to review dates and register, or to learn more about payment plans and scholarships, including One Happy Camper:
https://www.campschechter.org/summer-dates/
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: Jewish Community Public Policy Priorities Survey Now through September 30 Online
Each year, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle advocates in Olympia on behalf of both our local Jewish agencies, as well as the broader Jewish community. Learn about what the Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) achieved during the 2024 legislative session here .
Now, we need to hear from you again! Please take a few minutes to fill out this year’s Public Policy Priorities Survey. Your answers will be critical in shaping our community’s 2025 legislative agenda and will ensure your voice is heard in our state’s Capitol!
Make a Difference this Election!
If you’re looking for a way to make a difference this election year, register and come to the RAC’s (Religious Action Committee of Reform Judaism) Ready, Set, VOTE on September 12 at 5 PM. Help kick off the final weeks of the election season, hear from inspiring speakers about what’s at stake, and learn what we can do together in the coming weeks: mobilizing more people to vote yes on reproductive freedom ballot measures, overcoming barriers to voting, and ensuring every vote is counted, so you can wake up on Nov, 6 knowing you did everything you could to build a community where everyone belongs. Ready, Set, VOTE is part of a weekly series. Find an event at www.rac.org/everyweek.
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: October 7 - One Year Later Monday, October 7, 7:00 pm In Person (location provided after registration)
Join us for a community-wide gathering to commemorate the events of October 7, the subsequent war, and its victims. This event will include a meaningful program that honors those affected. Presented by The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, Stroum Jewish Community Center, Temple De Hirsch Sinai, and community partners. Register>>
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
