Shanah Tovah u'Metukah! TBH Wishes You a Sweet New Year!
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | 29 Elul 5784
SHABBAT SHALOM!
Erev Shabbat Friday, October 4
Shabbat Shuvah, 7:00 pm In Person We will be celebrating Shabbat Shuvah this year at Camp Solomon Schechter as part of our Fall Family Shabbaton. Registration has closed.
Candle lighting: 6:25 pm
Torah Readings Parashat Ha'azinu Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Hosea 14:2-10; Joel 2:15-27 Haftarah for Sephardim: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20
Shabbat Morning Saturday, October 5
Tot High Holidays, 10:00 am In Person For children ages 0-6 & their grown-ups, we’ll welcome in the New Year with songs, stories & movement on Shabbat Shuvah (also our regular Tot Shabbat day!). Special this year, we will be gathering at Camp Solomon Schechter for this service as part of our Fall Family Shabbaton! All families are invited to join us at 10:00 am for the service, followed by a group craft.
Our main registration (for catering numbers) is closed. We have late registration available! Join us for our service and activities (lunch not guaranteed). Registrants will receive the gate code via email. Click here for late registration>>
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Rosh Hashanah at TBH Wednesday, October 2 - Friday, October 4
Erev Rosh Hashanah: October 2 7:00 pm - Evening Service (childcare available) | Hybrid
Rosh Hashanah Day I: October 3 9:30 am - Morning Service | Hybrid 9:30 am - Youth Program | In Person 4:00 pm - Tashlich | In Person
Rosh Hashanah Day II: October 4 10:00 am - Hike | In Person at Squaxin Park 12:00 pm - Lunch | In Person at Squaxin Park
Zoom Information (1 link for all High Holiday Hybrid Services): Join Meeting>> Meeting ID:875 6627 1445
October 7 Observance Sunday, October 6, 7:00 pm In Person
Join your TBH community for a gathering in memory and grief on the anniversary of October 7, as we recall the attacks of that day and the ongoing violence that has followed, and hope for safety and peace. This hour-long opportunity for prayer, poetry, and sharing will be Sunday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
See other opportunities for October 7 remembrance below.
It’s time for our annual High Holiday Food Drive! All non-perishable food is welcome. Foods in high demand include: high protein foods such as Peanut Butter, Pasta, Grains, rice and beans, Cereal, Canned fruits in natural juices, Low salt canned vegetables, Mac and cheese, and Canned proteins (chili, fish, chicken, stew). Donations can be left in the old foyer, and checks made out to the Thurston County Food Bank can be left in the TBH mailbox.
COMING UP AT TBH
Libby Michaelson Bat Mitzvah Project
Hi, I'm Libby Michaelson! I'm currently a 7th grader at Dr. Claudia Thomas Middle School. I'm a cellist, I play JV tennis and basketball for my school, and I'm involved in robotics. My Bat Mitzvah is coming up on November 9th. I chose to partner with Raising Girls for my Mitzvah Project. I am collecting menstrual hygiene products to help people experiencing period poverty. This cause has always meant a lot to me because everyone deserves access to hygiene even if they can't afford it. I appreciate your donations of pads, liners, and tampons. I have a bin set up in the entry way for your donations!
Yom Kippur at TBH Friday, October 11 - Saturday, October 12
Erev Yom Kippur: October 11 6:30 pm - Evening Service (childcare available) | Hybrid
Yom Kippur: October 12 9:30 am - Morning Service | Hybrid 9:30 am - Youth Programs (registration required) 1:45 pm - Yizkor Service at the TBH Cemetery | Hybrid 4:00 pm - Healing Service 5:00 pm - Mincha Workshops: Text Study, Yoga, Meditation 6:00 pm - Neilah 7:15 - Havdalah and Break fast (potluck!)
Zoom Information (1 link for all High Holiday Hybrid Services): Join Meeting>> Meeting ID:875 6627 1445
Decorating the Sukkah and Pizza in the Hut Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 pm In Person
Come prepare the TBH sukkah with decorations and crafts to make our communal space festive and ready for the holiday. Pizza will be provided.
Sukkot Tisch Friday, October 18, 6:00 pm In Person
Join us as we celebrate Sukkot and Shabbat with the annual Sukkot Tisch! We will come together in the TBH sukkah for singing, storytelling, study, and sharing food and drink around a big table (“tisch” is table in Yiddish). Please bring some dairy/vegetarian food or drink to share.
OCTOBER 7 COMMEMORATION See the TBH observance on October 6 above. Here are some additional opportunities offered by our partner organizations:
Reconstructing Judaism: A Day of Learning for Our Hostages Monday, September 30, 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Online
Join us on Monday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to midnight EDT as we gather virtually and at in-person events in partnership with educational organizations in North America and Israel. Together as a community, we will honor the shloshim of the six hostages murdered last month, show solidarity with the 101 hostages still in captivity, and call on the Israeli government and the international community to prioritize their return. Register>>
Reconstructing Judaism: A Day of Memory: Holding Each Other Monday, October 7, 9:00 am Online
Now more than ever, we need each other. Our community meets every Monday for “Holding Each Other,” a 15-minute online minyan, but on Oct. 7, we’ll gather for an hour of grieving, praying and sharing.
Our guest facilitators are two beloved Ritualwell facilitators who live in Israel: Rabbi Haviva Ner-David and Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein. They will each share about their experiences and perspectives from the last year and lead us in opportunities for creative expression. Register>>
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>>
Reconstructing Judaism: Remembering October 7: A Shared Journey of Grief and Hope Tuesday, October 8, 10:30 am Online
One year since the horrific Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 that shook the world, Israel remains at war in Gaza with hostages still in captivity. Join J Street and the Progressive Israel Network, a coalition of 12 organizations dedicated to democracy, equality and peace in Israel, for our commemoration webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. EDT, as we remember the victims of that fateful day, lift up the stories of the hostages, and reflect on the impact the aftermath of Oct. 7 has had on Israeli society, Palestinian citizens of Israel, and the Jewish community. Register>>
FROM THE OFFICE
Hebrew Teacher Needed!
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 Steven Berman Huma Kali & Noah Boyes Allen Roth Sara Shapiro Lynne Alfasso & George Chappell Phyllis Mandel Suzanne Simons Joel Greene & Jean Mandeberg Fred Goldberg & Carolyn Lakewold Edith Rutel Gerald & Sheila Fay
Sustaining Fund Maryrose Asher in memory of Daniel Asher Katherine Davis-Delaney in honor of the Delaney Family
Fall Giving Campaign Suzanne Rose
Volunteers Greeting Will Gallin Richard Jackman
Senior Schmooze Johnni Hansen
High Holiday Preparation Laura Gallin Michael Dennis Vanessa Malapote Blandino Leslie Gates
Norma Godwin Sheldon Hoffman Emil Charlet Tillie Bean Alice Silverman Gail Martin Jay Miram Sheldon Frank Sonia Kisner Julio Blandino Conti Morris Kamenetzky Linda Ringer Rita Markman Lena Berebitsky Lia Lynn Rosen David Wolfson Eleanor Brant Rome Lillian Brant Jerry Rome Abe Finegold Leslie Homer Selma Shill Sam Rome Roland Barnes Dale Boesky Samuel Greenblatt Jacob Rubenstein Jerry Robinson Molly Rubenstein Ben Rome William Albert Benjamin Robinson Don Finkel Malinda Lamm Ben Goldstein Adolph Goldstein
Happy Birthday!
2 Trevor Blanarik 2 Maya North 3 Barnett Kalikow 5 Vanessa Malapote Blandino 6 Abigail Bourland 6 Oscar Soule 6 Lynn Urstadt 6 Daniel Moran 7 Jared Moran 8 Lisa Hoffman
Yahrtzeit Updates & Additions
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Camp Solomon Schechter: Ruach PNW
Camp Solomon Schechter is thrilled to invite you to Ruach PNW, an immersive, two-day retreat from Sunday, December 22, to Monday, December 23 where the focus is on finding YOUR ruach - your unique spirit that drives connection and creativity in your work in our Jewish community!
This weekend invites you to tap into your spirit through different lenses: song, education, outdoor experiences, mindfulness, and more. It’s about finding the way you connect most deeply to ruach and bringing that energy back to your community. The retreat is co-chaired by Kim Schneiderman (Chief Community & Jewish Life Officer at BB360, Artist-in-Residence at Congregation Beth Israel in Portland) and Josh Niehaus (Artist-in-Residence at Temple De Hirsch Sinai and Camp Solomon Schechter). The cost is $118 per person, which includes four meals and lodging for one night at Camp Solomon Schechter.
We can’t wait to see how you discover and share your ruach! This retreat is made possible due to the generous support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Visit our website for more information, including additional faculty and presenters:
https://www.campschechter.org/ruach/
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
