Erev Shabbat Friday, March 14 Erev Shabbat, 6:30 pm Hybrid Our Shabbat services, in person and on Zoom! Join us to light candles and gather in community to celebrate Shabbat. There is no salon in March or April due to holidays.
Torah Readings Parashat Ki Tisa Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35
Haftarah for Ashkenazim: I Kings 18:1-39 Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 18:20-39
Shabbat Morning Saturday, March 15 Mussar, 10:00 am Online We are back for Mussar Torah Study for 2025!
Please join us for Mussar Torah Study this Saturday. The parashat is Ki Tisa--Exodus 30:11-34:35. The middah or soul trait for this parashat is Kaas - The Value of Anger. This parashat presents us with a story about God threatening calamity. Our study is from 10 AM to 11:30 AM on Zoom. Please join us. As always, we are looking forward to being with you. - Michele & Richard Jackman.
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!
Adult Education Spring Trimester: God as Metaphor Sundays, March 9, 16 & 23, April 6, May 4, June 8 at 2:40 pm In Person
Accepting Late Registrants! 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.
Immigrant Task Force Monday, March 17, 7:00 pm In Person
This is a challenging time for immigrants in our country. Supporting them is one way we can live our Jewish values. The TBH Immigrant Support Task Force is meeting on Monday, March 17 at 7:00 pm. Everyone at TBH is welcome to join the task force. We will be exploring future directions and actions to support immigrants.
This is an in-person meeting. The process will work best if we are all in person, but zoom will be available on request. If you need to come virtually contact Rabbi Seth for a link. rabbi@bethhatfiloh.org
Book Group Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 pm In Person
March 18 – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. From NYT: “The story opens in 1972, with the discovery of a skeleton buried in a well in Pottstown, Pa… and swings back to the 1920s and ’30s, to Chicken Hill, the neighborhood in Pottstown where Jewish, Black and immigrant folks make their homes. It’s a community of people bonded together by the links of love and duty, and it’s here that McBride’s epic tale truly begins.”
Join us for any book(s) that you're interested in talking about. Contact Linda Rubin at linda.rubin23@gmail.com with questions. Please don't be shy, come join us.
COMING UP AT TBH
2SLGBTQIA+ Jews at TBH Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 pm Online
The nation is becoming an increasingly scary place for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, particularly for those of us that are trans and gender diverse. TBH has offered to create a safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ Jews to come together in community and do what we can to support each other and our community. This group is just a concept at this time, so we are wanting to gather over zoom with anyone who may want to participate in the creation of this group to see what we can build together. Please join us on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 pm if you are interested in supporting one another during these challenging times!
Bagel Class and Late Lunch with Russ Lidman Sunday, March 30, 1:30 pm In Person
Learn how to make bagels with Russ Lidman. Plus enjoy a late lunch of bagels, lox and all the toppings as well as coleslaw and potato salad. And of course you will have bagels to take home. Proceeds benefit the synagogue. Suggested donation $52. If you would like to attend at a reduced rate, please contact Kayla at kiverson@bethhatfiloh.org to register. Register here>>
Jewish Preschool Visioning Sunday, March 30, 3:00 pm In Person
Calling all families of young kids (or other interested folks in our community)! We are hosting a brainstorming gathering of what it could look like to build a Jewish preschool at TBH. Bring your questions and ideas! This is a preliminary gathering to get an idea of interest and energy in our community. If you can't make it that day, but want to be involved, please let Kayla know. Childcare will be available.
Passover Community Seder Sunday, April 13, 6:00 pm Online
Join us as we celebrate the Festival of Freedom together with song and story at the return of our Community Seder. Seder led by Rabbi Seth Goldstein, with the fully catered meal by Nineveh. Advance registration is required--we will not be taking payment the night of the seder. Menu, more information, and registration can be found on the event page>>
Darchei Noam Youth Seder Sunday, April 13, 6:00 pm Online
While the Community Seder is open to all, we are creating a special program this year particularly for our school-age kids. Starting at 6 pm, kids ages 5-10 are invited to join us for approximately a one-hour age-appropriate Seder upstairs in the chapel (kids 10+ are encouraged to join the main Community Seder, but please register for what is right for your family). Snacks and ritual foods will be served, not full dinner. After the Youth Seder, we will have a Prince of Egypt movie night so that both the kids' program and main program end at the same time! This program is FREE to attend, but we require advance registration for planning purposes. Register>>
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 Leslie Gates in memory of Joseph Oren Judith Barnes in memory of Dorothy Marsh Judith Barnes in memory of Janet Jones Carla Michalove
Yahrzeits Donald Schwartz Sam Alfasso Herman Klotz Raymond Franklin Harry Pollock Tillie Bard Janet Jones Harry Sahanow Dorothy Peckler Leah Weiss Oscar Rosenkrantz Gretchen Neff Donald Silva Cíanan Conway Joseph Oren Samuel Lubarr Rose Ferber James Wolfhagen Yenta Rome Leonard Ostrer Mitchell Mandeberg Helen Wolfhagen Anna Gelber Joan David Hittle William Eastham Louis Goldberg Morton Shecter Cyrus David Goldberg Lawrence Strasberg Hal Marcus Sadao Kishimoto Joan Greene Tania Gottessmann
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.
Reconstructing Judaism: World Zionist Congress Elections
Elections for the 39th World Zionist Congresshave begun. In this pivotal moment for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, your voice matters more than ever. Why Your Vote Is Critical Now For 128 years, the World Zionist Congress has served as the democratic voice of the Jewish people globally. This isn't just any election – the Congress directly influences:
Funding allocations for the Jewish Agency for Israel
Policy decisions for the World Zionist Organization
Leadership and regulations for the Jewish National Fund
Reconstructing Judaism Proudly Endorses Hatikvah The Hatikvah: Progressive Israel slate represents our shared values:
A progressive vision for Israel's future
Equality and civil rights for all Israeli citizens
Freedom, security and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians
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
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.
