Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Samuel 15:2-34 Haftarah for Sephardim: I Samuel 15:1-34
Shabbat Morning Saturday, March 8 Morning Service, 10:00 am In Person The service will be both a community Shabbat experience and a learning opportunity for our b'nai mitzvah families. Communal Lunch, 11:30 am In Person
Torah Study, 1:00 In Person Prayer and study are equally holy activities; and we will do both. All are invited to join in these highly participatory discussions. No experience is necessary!
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Zoom Host Training Friday, March 7, 5:30 pm In Person
Looking for an easy volunteer opportunity? Join our cohort of member volunteers to learn how to run the Zoom component for our hybrid services. No fancy A/V skills needed, mostly just helping host the Zoom meeting. Meet prior to the Erev Shabbat service with Rabbi Seth.
Spring Trimester Youth Education - Darchei Noam Sundays, March 9, 16 & 23, April 6, May 4, June 8 afternoons In Person
We are currently accepting registration for our youth education spring trimester classes. Contact Catherine for registration information.
Adult Education Spring Trimester: God as Metaphor Sundays, March 9, 16 & 23, April 6, May 4, June 8 at 2:40 pm In Person
How do we develop our own connection to and understanding of God? Together we will read “God is Here” by Rabbi Toba Spitzer, which focuses on our Jewish texts and the language and metaphors they use for God, as a means to explore our own theologies. Cost: $18 members / $36 non-members.
Students are expected to get their own copy of the book.
It's Great to Greet! Sunday, March 9, 4:00 pm In Person
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, March 9 from 4-5:30 pm 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
TBH Poetry Circle Wednesday, March 12, 1:00 - 2:30 pm In Person
Come and get in on the ground floor of TBH's new monthly poetry circle. Activities may include sharing our original work, friendly critiques of members' poems, short writing exercises, and/or whatever else the group wants the focus to be. Let's come together in a supportive environment to further our own practice, enjoyment and understanding of poetry, and how it applies to our individual and collective lives, and the world today. For our first meeting, please bring two poems - one to share for enjoyment, the other for light critique. For the critique poem, bring six copies (free printing available at Timberland Library, across the street from TBH). Questions? Contact Suzanne Simons, paradise.com@comcast.net
Purim Party Thursday, March 13, 6:00 pm In Person
Join us for the return of our annual Purim celebration marking the events of the book of Esther when the Jews were saved from a nefarious plot and we have a party to remember it! Food, crafts, games, the famous Purim Pinata and the reading of the megillah! Come in costume!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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 Anonymous Michael and Ricki Koppel in memory of Carl Hollander Ruth Katz in memory of David Katz Doreen and Nicolas Garcia in memory of Betty Gershuny Denitz
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Joshua and Jessica Halofsky
Volunteers
Hamentaschen Bernie Friedman Gaby Graham Rae Michaelson Justin Stern
FORKids Food Packers Paige Brown Gail Pollock Laura Hurtado-Webb Sue Goldstein Tessa Taft Richard Jackman Bernie Friedman Brad Smith Evan Ferber Frances Caplan Gabby, Alex, and Zach Graham Will Gallin Ricki and Michael Koppel
Yahrzeits Shirley Dzieza Harold Greene Saul Reichlin Rose Kamenetzky Jane Herman Betty Stockwell James Bamberger Seth Hendler Louis Greenfield Mildred Frank Marion Perretz Ruth Filler Norman Kamen Betty Denitz Pearl Janowitz Dorothy Ruben Donald Schwartz Sam Alfasso Harry Pollock Herman Klotz Raymond Franklin Tillie Bard Harry Sahanow Dorothy Peckler Janet Jones Leah Weiss Gretchen Neff Oscar Rosenkrantz Donald Silva Cíanan Conway Samuel Lubarr Joseph Oren Rose Ferber James Wolfhagen Yenta Rome
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.
Together We Will Heal Sunday, March 9, 12:00 pm In Person at Lid Park, Mercer Island
The PNW Jewish community is gathering at 12 noon on Mercer Island at the LID PARK, Join us as we honor, mourn, and remember Kfir (z'l), Ariel (z'l) and Shiri (z'l) Bibas, and take action calling for all remaining hostages to come how NOW.
Seattle Jewish Film Festival March 22 - April 6
Like a pearl formed through resilience and transformation, for 30 years SJFF has illuminated powerful stories that shine through history’s darkest moments and celebrate the triumphs of Jewish life, culture, and cinema. As the Pacific Northwest’s largest and longest-running Jewish event, SJFF has presented over 1,000 cinematic gems in our three decades, and this year, adds 30 films to the strand for our 30th anniversary: a diverse mix of award-winning and independent global cinema that celebrates and amplifies Jewish life, identity, history, and culture for everyone. Tickets on Sale @ SEATTLEJFF.ORG
Camp Kesher: Early Registration is Open
Tired of your kids having all the camp fun? Join us at Camp Kesher for its 25th Anniversary! Held Labor Day weekend at beautiful Camp Sealth on Vashon Island, Kesher is the only Northwest Reform Jewish, regional camp weekend for the whole family (infants to grandparents). Each day there is a fun kids camp program while the grown-ups have their own activities. This year's Scholar-in-Residence is Rabbi Leora Kay from New York. Learn more about our full program and register by March 31 to take advantage of early bird discounts. Financial assistance is also available. All info at www.campkesher.org. Questions? Contact Kesher.info@campkesher.org
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Growing Shabbat! at Camp Solomon Schechter Friday, Mar 21st 5:30p to 8:00p Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner and a service at Camp Solomon Schechter.
Registration is free, but required for dinner plans and access codes.
Please put any dietary requirements in the notes when registering.
