Erev Shabbat Friday, February 7 Choir Shabbat, 6:30 pm Hybrid Our Shabbat services, in person and on Zoom, with Kol N'Shama, the TBH Choir! Our d'var Torah will be given by Craig Wallace.
There will be a potluck oneg to celebrate February birthdays and congregational simchas. Please bring a dessert to share if you wish!
We currently are running our hybrid programming without staff/volunteer support. We apologize if this interferes with the quality of online attendance. Read more below about becoming an on-site Zoom host!
Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Judges 4:4-5:31 Haftarah for Sephardim: Judges 5:1-31
Shabbat Morning Saturday, February 8 Shabbat Morning Service & Bar Mitzvah, 10:00 am Hybrid Our Shabbat morning service will include the Bar Mitzvah of Alex Graham, See more below. Zoom Information: Join Meeting>> Meeting ID: 878 6880 0830
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Bar Mitzvah: Alex Graham Saturday, February 8, 10:00 am Hybrid
Alex is a 7th grader at George Bush Middle School where he is a member of the cross country team. Most of the time, he is a wonderful and loving sibling to his younger brother Zach and occasionally listens to his long suffering parents, Gaby and Tyler. He enjoys reading, playing video games and crafting cosplay costumes. He is also an avid air soft player. Alex's Bar Mitzvah project is collecting business casual clothes for individuals on trial. He is very excited for his upcoming ceremony and is thankful for the support of his friends, family and community.
Hi, I'm Alex Graham and for my Bar Mitzvah Project, I am collecting clothes for defendants on trial. I am doing this because often people on trial don't have access to nice clothes and have to wear what the Office of Criminal Defense has available. Often attorneys buy clothes with their own funds. This can cause biased views based on their image, preventing an impartial trial.
I believe that during trials, what someone is wearing shouldn't be a factor in determining innocence. Having easy access to clothes will help eliminate unfair trials and create more equitable trials. This way everyone can have a chance in court.
I will be collecting gently used or new business casual clothes such as suits, ties, button down shirts, slacks, belts, shoes and skirts as well as monetary gift cards or money. Thank you for your generosity.
"How to Give a D'var Torah" Workshop Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 pm Online
Do you want to share your thoughts about the Torah portion but you are not sure how? Rabbi Seth will teach you! Come to the “How to Give a D’var Torah” workshop. We will learn how to begin, prepare, research, and deliver a d’var Torah. Please register in advance for planning purposes.
Remember: Torah is for all! There is no one “right” interpretation! We are all learners and we are all teachers! Zoom Information: Register>>
COMING UP AT TBH
February Salon Registration is Open: Suzanne Simons Friday, February 14, 6:0 pm In Person
Registration for the dinner closes the evening of Wednesday, February 12. For our February Salon, we welcome Suzanne Simons, presenting “The Power, Peril, and Promise of Poetry” Poetry has the power to build community, strengthen connections, and compassion for ourselves, each other and communities other than our own, as well as bring healing and joy. The peril - and promise - of poetry comes when poetry of the page and the stage are used as means of resistance and voices for justice
In this reading/conversation, Suzanne Simons will share some of her poetry and her journey that led her to the Arab and Iranian Middle East, the Washington Correction Center in Shelton, and science labs at The Evergreen State College where she is faculty emerita.
Our salon includes a dinner at 6:30 pm catered by Nineveh! We will gather in the social hall to say Shabbat prayers as a community and enjoy dinner together. Our featured presenter will follow at approximately 7:45 pm.
Board Meeting Wednesday, February 19, 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.
Make Your Own Mezuzah Case Party Sunday, February 23, 4:30 pm In Person
Make your own fused glass mezuzah case. All materials will be provided by your instructor, Leslie Goldstein. You will start with a glass base and add colored pieces of glass to create your design. Leslie will fuse the pieces in her kiln, them slump them to provide a space for the scroll, and create holes to hang your art. It will fit up to a 4 inch scroll. Since this is a party and a chance to create together, snacks and beverages will be provided. This is a fun raiser for TBH and all funds go to TBH!
We’re excited to introduce the Oral History Program of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society (WSJHS). Over the years, we've gathered over a thousand personal stories from Jewish community members across Washington—and now, we’re ready to take it even further!
We’re looking for volunteers to help us record these stories and expand our collection for the Olympia area. You’ll receive all the training and equipment you need to create high-quality oral histories, which will be showcased in our digital exhibitions. It’s a meaningful way to connect with the community while preserving important histories.
Ready to get involved? Reach out to Ruth Kodish-Eskind at ruthke@wsjhs.org to learn more.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
Immigrant & Refugee Task Force: JCIJ February Newsletter
Immigrant & Refugee Task Force: JCIJ Advocacy Training Monday, February 10, 6:30 pm Online
On February 10th, join the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice for our 3rd annual Take Action for Immigrant Justice: JCIJ Advocacy Training during Legislative Session.
Hear immigrant-led WA Immigrant Solidarity Network’s Policy team share about legislative priorities Wage Replacement for Excluded Undocumented Workers, Health Equity, and Support for Newly Arrived Migrants. Create an action plan for how to take impactful action this legislative session.
This is a free virtual event. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Looking for an easy volunteer opportunity? We are looking to build out a cohort of folks who are willing to help run the Zoom component for our hybrid services. Training will be provided--no fancy A/V skills needed, mostly just helping host the Zoom meeting. Please contact Kayla 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
Sustaining Fund Tessa Taft Lia Wallon in honor of Marilyn Saltman Sarah-Grace Vasquez Edith Rutel in memory of Murray Cohn
Ralf Herman Albert Gottfeld Max Shimon Percy Bean Ruby Koppelman Jeffrey Kashdan Percy Bean Rabbi Judah Avida Mark Gross Janet Halpern Sam Frank Parker Phil Scheier Mary Jane Haynes Esther Robinson Katherine Hogarty-Delaney Walter Furman Evelyn Berger Kristine Stinson Frances Kolker Kristine Stinson Dorothy Ridout Thomas Kaufmann Sylvia Strasberg Phil McLaughlin Richard Simons Tammy Roth Martha Organek Barbara Ann Wherry Marguerite M. Connors Meta Williams Jackie Madlem Nathan Shenfeld Betty Blum Elaine Gross Leonard Finkel
Happy Birthday!
5 Laura Bourland 6 Gordon Pabst 6 Samantha Sacks 6 gAbRIEL Marks 7 Phyllis Mandel 7 Alex Graham 8 Donna Mollan 9 Levi Zeitlin 10 Sue Goldstein 11 Evan Grotsky
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.
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!
