Erev Shabbat Friday, January 17 Growing Shabbat, 5:30 pm Hybrid Service at 6:30 pm There is still time to register for this Friday's Growing Shabbat! Dinner registrations close tonight. We will gather for a catered dinner by Nineveh at 5:30 pm followed by story time for our young kids (6:15) and then a hybrid service at 6:30 pm.
Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23 Haftarah for Sephardim: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3
Shabbat Morning Saturday, January 18 Morning Service & Bar Mitzvah, 10:00 am Hybrid Our Shabbat morning service will include the Bar Mitzvah of Milo Halofsky. Read more below.
There is no Mussar this month due to the Bar Mitzvah. Join us the third Saturday in February.
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Board Meeting Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 pm Online
All TBH members are invited to attend monthly board meetings as guests. Agenda are located here. If you would like to request to be put on a board meeting agenda, please be in touch with your board representative or the board president in advance of the meeting.
Bar Mitzvah: Milo Halofsky Saturday, January 18, 10:00 am Hybrid
Milo Halofsky is an eighth grader at Washington Middle School. He is supportive and caring to his younger brother, Noah. He loves soccer, reading, and the violin, and prefers sushi over pizza. Milo enjoys learning languages and has a 592-day streak (and counting!) on Duolingo. For his Mitzvah project, Milo is volunteering at a senior living community. Milo is excited for his upcoming milestone, including reading from the Torah, and celebrating with his friends, family, and community.
Darchei Noam Mitzvah Day Sunday, January 19, 1:00 pm In Person
Darchei Noam families are invited to join Catherine to pack meal bags together for the residents of Sandy's Flats, one of Interfaith Works shelters and a neighbor of TBH. We will put together the food and drop it off at the shelter. Everyone is welcome!
Book Group Tuesday, January 21, 6:30 pm In Person
Unearthing: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets by Kyo Maclear A captivating and propulsive story of inheritance that goes beyond heredity; a thoughtful reflection on race, lineage, and our cultural fixation on recreational genetics. Maclear weaves in passages about plants — the palms in a public greenhouse she visited weekly after her father's death, the "shaggy fern and stiff-postured horsetail" in her mother's garden, the thyme she "uprooted" from her own yard to plant on her father's grave as she untangles her family’s story.
Join us for any book(s) that you're interested in talking about. This year we will meet in person every other month on the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30pm. The list below includes how many copies are available in the Timberland Regional Library (TRL). Contact Linda Rubin at linda.rubin23@gmail.com with questions. Please don't be shy, come join us.
What: I, Emmett, am focusing on providing care to animals in local shelters, primarily the Joint Animal Shelter in Lacey, via volunteering my time, and creating cat toys and sewing blankets for adoption boxes. I am requesting support, via donation, from the congregation for animals in need in our community. Why: I love animals. They don't have a voice and I want to bridge the language barrier by voicing their needs to you. It matters to me to provide a mitzvah and that connects to my Torah portion. Where: There will be a donation box by the bulletin board at the temple entrance to receive your generous donations. Thank you for your help!!
Donations needed include: FOOD - Puppy wet/dry food (Kirkland Brand or Purina Pro Plan - Cat/ Kitten dry food (Kirkland Brand Cat and Kitten Maintenance, Royal Canin Mother and Baby cat, and Iams Kitten) - Canned Kitten food - Milk Replacement for kittens and pups (KMR) - Meat baby food (no ham) SUPPLIES - Clay Litter, non- clumping (small bags preferred) - yesterday's News cat litter - TOYS and treats for cats and dogs. (They need stimulation and play while they are in close quarters in their transitional housing. Improves quality of life!) - Pill pockets OTHER SUPPLIES - Bleach - Paper Towels - Gifts cards to: Mud Bay, Petsmart, Petco, Walmart, Costco, the Dollar Store etc...
Shabbat Shirah Kumsitz Saturday, February 15, 4:00 pm In Person
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
Ahna Stoller Alan & Karen Goldstein in memory of Ida Goldstein
Unity Commons Anne Gavzer
Volunteers
Greeters Leila Mas Gary Schneider Anjali Silva Josh Manning Vanessa Malapote
Dorothy Ebner Jacob Weiss Kenneth Edgan Goldstein Gale Stanley Blum Cindy Zita Lorrance Brandon Wava Hollingsworth Chaim Leib Maurice L. Halpern John B. Vincent Wilma Timian Ellen Hecker Whitting Shirley Lamm Isadore Isaac Goodman John Victor Kaydus Nina Grauer Rachel Kogan Jacqueline Silva Abraham Shats
Happy Birthday!
18 David Kohlenberg 19 Michael Koppel 20 Ellen Young 21 Richard Court
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.
Mi Sheberach Updates
During Shabbat services, we always include a prayer for healing and maintain a list on behalf of members who want to include names in the healing prayers (as well as offering them verbally during services). Fill out this form to add a name to the list. May all be blessed with a refua shleyma, a complete healing of body, mind, and spirit.
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.
Havurah Shir Hadahs: The Psalms of Bob Dylan with Reb David Wednesday, January 22, 7 pm Online
Rabbi David Zaslow created a slideshow to take us into the heart and soul of Bob Dylan’s lyric brilliance. Several clips of him speaking are included as well. You’ll get a good look at the inside of the manner in which he used juxtapositions of images to create evocative metaphors. Join us and share the link with friends who might be interested in this experiential look at some of Dylan’s work.
Darkness at the break of noon Shadows even the silver spoon The handmade blade, the child’s balloon Eclipses both the sun and moon To understand you know too soon There is no sense in trying
Click on the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83221820599?pwd=MzVSRU5YYjZTWlJaYSt4dVJIVnNUUT09 to join via Zoom
Nominations Sought for 2025 Peacemaker Award
The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County (DRC) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Evan Ferber Peacemaker Leadership Award.
Established in honor of Founding Executive Director Evan Ferber, this annual award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in strengthening civil discourse, and promoting peaceful dispute resolution and civility.
Members of the community are encouraged to submit nominations for this award, which will be presented later this year at a special DRC event.
The nomination form can be accessed on the home page of DRC’s website: www.MediateThurston.org
The deadline for submitting nominations is March 1st, 2025.
The Dispute Resolution Center serves residents of Thurston and south Mason Counties through a wide range of resources to prevent and resolve conflict, and improve communication, including mediation, conflict coaching, training, group facilitation and youth services.
Limmud Seattle 2025
Registration is now OPEN for the 8th Annual Limmud Seattle Learning Festival! This is your chance to deepen your Jewish journey, connect with community, and explore new perspectives.
This year’s festival features a new track focused on learning the skills to have difficult but necessary conversations on tough topics like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Zionism, antisemitism, and more—helping keep our Jewish community strong and unified. 🌍💬
Limmud is offering childcare this year – so watch for it on the registration page. Jewish educators can attend at no charge using Discount Code ‘educator 2025’, as their fee will be covered by Samis.
Limmud Seattle is a volunteer-run, for the community, by the community event. Whether you attend virtually, in informal home gatherings (Limmud Ba'Salon), or in person, there’s something for everyone!
Key Dates: 🔹 Feb 9, 2025 – eFestival (virtual participation) 🔹 Feb 15, 2025 – Limmud Ba'Salon (in-home gatherings) 🔹 Feb 16, 2025 – In-person Festival 👉 Register now and be part of this incredible community learning experience!
