Erev Shabbat Friday, July 18 Courtyard Shabbat, 7:00 pm In Person Our Shabbat services, in the courtyard! We will be spending most of our Shabbats together outside to make the most of summer. Join us to light candles and gather in community to celebrate Shabbat.
Mussar Torah Study, 10:00 am Online Please join us for Mussar Torah Study. The Parashat for our study will be Pinchas – Numbers 25:10 to 30:1. The middah or soul trait for this Parashat is Kaas – An Anger Banquet. This torah portion serves as a cautionary tale and as a model to follow, 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.
All TBH members are invited to attend monthly board meetings as guests. 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.
Stars of David Softball Season Wednesday Evenings through July 30 In Person @ Yauger Park
Upcoming Games: Wednesday, July 16, 8:25 & 9:30 pm (both field 2) Wednesday, July 23, 6:15 & 7:20 pm (both field 2) Wednesday, July 30 TBD
Blintz Blitz: Shabbat Brunch Saturday, July 19, 10:30 am In Person
We have 4 spots left for this event!!
Real blintzes like your Bubbe made (unless your Bubbe worked at a blintz factory in New Jersey). No bagels, but warm homemade flatbread like your Safta made (unless your Safta worked in a pita factory in Tel Aviv). Assortment of toppings/dips/salads, sweet and savory. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Suprises! Register>>
Hosted by: Barnett Kalikow & Melinda Holman Cost: $25 per person
Michelle Alany Quartet Sunday, July 20, 3:00 pm In Person
Join us for an afternoon of music in the TBH courtyard, with a quartet featuring Michelle Alany. See Michelle's bio below. TBH's Anjali Silva will also perform as a guest musician!
This concert does not require registration. Attendance is free, with a recommended $10 cash/check donation accepted at the door.
Michelle Alany is an internationally touring violinist & vocalist, a dynamic performer & ambassador of world folk traditions. She specializes in soulful Sephardic, Mediterranean & Eastern European-inspired music, as well as original music, drawing on rich folk and classical traditions. After playing her first gigs while at music school at the University of California, Santa Cruz and through the jazz halls at Berklee College of Music, Michelle has delved even more deeply into the folk music and dance traditions of her past. She moved to Austin to “get off the page” and shortly after began performing and touring full-time. Now based in the west coast, Michelle maintains a strong touring schedule, and is often a guest soloist around the country with chamber ensembles and other engaging orchestras. Michelle’s versatility and depth as a performer will stir your soul, delight your senses, commune with your ancestors and ignite your spirit
Anyone up for some Temple Landscape Maintenance? Sunday, July 20, 9:00 am In Person
We have been doing a pretty good job of maintaining the landscaping around our new courtyard, but we could use a work group to remove weeds along our parking lot boundary. Can you find an hour or two on Sunday morning, July 20 at 9am to help with landscape maintenance? Please bring your gloves, sheers, trowels, clippers, rakes (and knee pads if you need them), and let's have at it. Call Daniel Farber (360-402-9983) with any questions or festive ideas to make the task fun.
Advancing in Hebrew: Cancelled for July Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 pm Online
Meets 4th Tuesday of the month with Rabbi Seth. This seminar-type gathering will work on advancing Hebrew knowledge, including grammar and roots.
COMING UP AT TBH
Challah/Tapas Class Monday, August 4, 6:00 pm: DATE FINALIZED!! In Person
A two-in-one cooking class fundraiser at Temple Beth Hatfiloh from 1:30 to 4:00 on Sunday July 13. Learn to make Challah with Gaby Graham. While the Challah is rising make Tapas with Akiva and Hadassah Budrevich-Ryan. There will be time to snack on the delicious food.
Please sign up early since we have room for 16 people. Suggested donation $52 or pay what you can. Contact Kayla in the office to make a sliding scale donation to register.
Please call or text Leslie Goldstein at (360) 791-9759 with any questionsRegister>>
RBIs with the Rabbi Sunday, August 24, 1:35 pm In Person @ Cheney Stadium
Join TBH for a summer afternoon of minor league baseball in an outing to see the Tacoma Rainiers take on the Oklahoma City Comets on Sunday, August 24th at 1:35 p.m.!
Tickets are $16 each and include a seat and concessions. TBH has a total 40 tickets available and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Introduction to Judaism Registration Open! Sundays starting September 7 Online
Join Rabbi Seth and 30+ other rabbis from across Washington in this comprehensive, 36-session introduction to Judaism. Open to all! Suitable for those pursuing conversion, Jews looking to deepen their Jewish knowledge, those who are part of Jewish families, and anyone who wants to learn more about Judaism. Tuition is sliding scale. Register here>>
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for Torah Readers
After a summer hiatus, our Shabbat morning services will resume in September. We need Torah readers! If you are interested in reading Torah during a Saturday morning service over the course of next year, please fill in your name on this form.
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 Laura Hurtado-Webb in memory of Gabino Hurtado
Volunteers
Greeters Anjali Silva Daniel Farber
We need greeters to sign up for the 25-26 membership year! Email Kayla if you didn't receive the new sign up sheet.
Sherry Cutler Gaines Sophie Koprowski Miley Robert Urstadt Harold Berebitsky Paul Kashdan Rebecca LeMay Strange Evelyn Kaplan Jolton Harry Crystal Rachel Mollie Bean Marilyn Orman Stanley Charles Pearle Ida Goldstein Fannie Goldberg Amanda Vasquez Castro Jacob Grauer Yvette Brinn Shaina Rachel Godwin David Shore David Peckler Eddie Michaelson Adelle Cowan Ben Bean Jerry Rutel Kenneth Astman
Happy Birthday!
17 Debra Taylor 18 Jaidon Matthews 18 Phillip Jason Dunn 19 Diane Kurzyna 19 Shane Lidman 20 Spencer Orman 20 Seth Goldstein 20 Jonathan Kleinman 22 Betty Goldstein 22 Debra Shapiro Schwent
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.
IJS: Bringing Spirituality into the Home: A Workshop for Parents Wednesday, July 23, 5:00 pm Online
What if your home could be a sacred space of renewal, connection, and presence—every single month? Join us for a soulful and practical workshop designed for parents who want to bring more spirituality into family life, in partnership with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality . Grounded in the ancient Jewish tradition of Rosh Chodesh—the celebration of the new moon—this session will guide you in creating simple, beautiful rituals that help your children (and yourself!) feel more rooted, calm, and connected to something greater. Our materials are geared towards families with children ages 3-10, but all parents are welcome to attend! It’s one hour, and $18. More info & register>>
Temple Beth Hatfiloh, 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
