Erev Shabbat Friday, May 2 Choir Shabbat, 7:00 pm Hybrid Our Shabbat services, in person and on Zoom, with Kol N'Shama, the TBH Choir! Note the time change!
There will be a potluck oneg to celebrate May birthdays and congregational simchas. Please bring a dessert to share if you wish!
Shabbat Morning Saturday, May 3 Tot Shabbat, 10:00 am In Person All kids ages 0-6 and their grown-ups and families are invited to share in song, story, movement, music and prayer as we celebrate Shabbat together. Followed by a craft and snacks in the Social Hall.
Mussar, 10:00 am Online A change for our Mussar Torah Study - in May we will be meeting the 1st Shabbat of the month. We are going to a Mussar retreat mid month. The Parashat for our study will be M’tzora -- Leviticus 14:1 to 15:33. The middah or soul trait for this Parashat is Bushah/Shame. Shame literally meaning,“to feel disappointment. Our study is from 10 AM to 11:30 AM on Zoom. Please join us. We are looking forward to being with you. -Michele & Richard Jackman.
LGBTQ+ Jews face unique challenges in today's society and TBH is committed to supporting its members from this community. We are gathering over zoom on Wednesday, 4/30 at 7pm to see how we can come together to support one another during these challenging times. This meeting will be geared toward planning future events and ways we can come together in community. Please join us if you would like to be part of growing our queer Jewish community at TBH!
Erev Shabbat Service Time Change! Starts in May, Friday Evenings at 7:00 pm
Starting Friday, May 2nd, Erev Shabbat services will begin at 7:00 pm each week. Earlier services will resume mid-fall after Sukkot.
Tevah Sharing Circle Saturday, May 3, 3:00 pm In Person
People who have previously attended are most welcome to join us again- every session is different!
The word tevah is used in the Torah to refer to Noah’s ark as well as the basket that Moses was placed in. Our circle will be a safe and confidential space to express what’s on your hearts and minds, both about our Jewish world and about our wider world so rife with hatred and conflict. At the outset we’ll agree to some basic ground rules to give us structure and safety. Each participant will have an opportunity to speak while holding the talking stick (actually a silver sugar bowl).
Evan Ferber and Eliana Stockwell-Ferber will facilitate. They both have training and experience in small group facilitation. No registration is required. Please come, including those of you who’ve come to past teva circles. We’ll be meeting at three pm upstairs in the Temple chapel on the first Shabbat.
For more information, please email Evan or Eliana at evanpferber@gmail.com or elianasf1@gmail.com.
No Melaveh Malka this Month! Saturday, May 3
We will not be meeting the first Saturday evening this month for TBH social time. Please join us next month on June 7.
Support the TBH Hunger Walk Team Sunday, May 4, 3:00 pm Support Online, Attend in Person at Huntamer Park
100% of donations benefit The Community Kitchen and Thurston County Food Bank. Give what you can. Walk if you want. Support our team here>>
Spring Fling Concert & Gala Sunday, May 4, 4:30 In Person
Join us for an evening of music and entertainment plus delicious food in support of TBH. The evening will include a social hour with dinner & dessert, a Live Auction, Raise the Paddle, and diverse, exciting musical entertainment. All proceeds benefit our wonderful and growing congregation, and provide essential funds for our youth programs.
Schedule: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Food, 50/50 Raffle, and Live Auction in the Social Hall 6:00 - 8:00 pm Concert and Raise the Paddle in the Sanctuary
Senior Schmooze Tuesday, May 6, 12:00 pm In Person
Bring your jokes and your brown bag lunch for the our monthly Senior Schmooze on the first Tuesday at noon. Brad Smith will be presenting his photos from the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. There is no dessert host this month--feel free to bring something to share!
FORKids Food Packing Tuesday, May 6, 4:00 pm In Person @ 2260 Mottman Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512
Please come and join us at the Thurston County Food Bank. There are too many kids that need food during the weekend when they don't have food from the school food programs. Come join us for one of the best mitzvot you can do. We'll work hard, socialize and have some fun. We'll work as a team and make pallets full of protein, milk and snacks for hundreds of children in need.
Every month on the first Tuesday at 4pm until further notice. Bring your friends. This is good for all ages from 7 to 100.
COMING UP AT TBH
Come build homes with TBH and Habitat for Humanity! Friday, June 13th, 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. In Person
TBH Homeless Task Force invites you to join our second annual Habitat for Humanity work party. We are assembling a team to contribute to the Habitat project in Tumwater (Tâlíčn) site at 73rd & Henderson. Our TBH work day is Friday, June 13th from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. No construction experience needed! Habitat can accommodate a group of up to 15 volunteers, so if you are interested please create an account with Habitat to register. https://www.spshabitat.org/ Also, please email Kayla to let us know that you have signed up (kiverson@bethhatfiloh.org).
COMMITTEE UPDATES
Immigrant & Refugee Task Force: Immigration Support & Advocacy
We know that many of you are looking for how best to support our immigrant neighbors at this perilous time. We want to help by highlighting local and statewide organizations that are doing this important work. Periodically we will highlight one that we feel is worthy of both your time and financial support.
This week, we spotlight SOUND LEARNING. Sound Learning was originally incorporated in 1991 as Mason County Literacy. Sound Learning's mission is to educate adults to succeed and contribute to our community. Sound Learning provides alternative education opportunities in Mason and Thurston Counties to help adults acquire the skills and knowledge to reach education and career goals, and the ability to have the life they want for themselves and their families. Since 1991 Sound Learning has successfully provided quality, accessible, and innovative literacy programs to a diverse community of learners representing varied educational, economic, cultural, and language backgrounds. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, donations are tax-deductible. They are also always eager to welcome volunteer tutors.
Join the TBH team for softball! We play weekly (day TBD) at Yauger Park. We play in a non-competitive co-ed league, sponsored by Olympia Parks and Rec. The team is open to players of all levels and to non-members, so sign up with friends. Ages 18 and over, 16-17 with parental consent.
Contact Jocelyn Brown at jocbrown3@gmail.com to sign up or get more info.
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 Jay Goldstein and Jill Rosenkrantz in memory of David Goldstein
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Larry And Susan Poplack in memory of Annie Bean
Stars of David Bernie Friedman
Building Endowment Jay Goldstein and Jill Rosenkrantz in memory of Jacqueline Rosenkrantz
Volunteers
Greeters Michael Dennis Laura Hurtado-Webb Gary Schneider
Grounds Work Rob Carmel Heather Cole Tim Cole Daniel Farber Sara Glass Deb Taylor
Paul McCrea Reta Nightingale Irving Samsky Joseph Kolker Nancy Mandeberg Paul Holman Joseph Jenkins Gale Hope Matis Rabbi Myron Kinberg Sam Stein Bertie Greenfield Judah Ben Rosen Gary Utpadel Murray Brodoff Eva Posner Julius Sokoloff Ada Blanke Grace Evelyn Kaydus Cooper Anne Bean Catherine Fay Naomi Siegel Leonora Leizerman Alan Kamen Kenneth Royer Isaac Robinson David Goldstein
Happy Birthday!
30 Jill Rosenkrantz 30 Isabel Nadler-Sachs 1 Jeffery Reiner 4 Dylan Bourland 4 Karen Bean 5 Cecilia Reyes 6 Joel Greene 6 Anne Hirsch 6 Larry Dzieza 6 Laura Citrin
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 kiverson@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.
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