Erev Shabbat Friday, August 1 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. We will have leftover sundaes and s'mores available.
Intergenerational Tot Shabbat, 10:00 am In Person For August, we will meet in the TBH Courtyard with a special invitation to extend our attendee list! TBH is committed to creating intergenerational opportunities for connection. We invite all Tot Shabbat families to invite their "grandparents" to join in our gathering (does not need to be a biological connection). We welcome anyone from the congregation to come if they are interested. Adults not connected or invited by our toddler families should RSVP to Kayla to let us know you are coming.
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Member Connect Entries Due
Our August issue of Member Connect will be coming out shortly at the start of the month. Please send your entries to Kayla for inclusion!
Stars of David Softball Season Wednesday Evenings through July 30 In Person @ Yauger Park
Support the TBH softball team for the playoffs!
Upcoming Games: Wednesday, July 30 6:15 and 7:20 pm (field 4)
Teva Sharing Circles Saturday, August 2, 3:00 pm In Person
The word teva 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.
Tisha B'Av Online Resources Saturday, August 2 Online
Tisha B’Av (“the ninth of Av”) is a day of mourning in Jewish tradition that marks the historic destruction of the ancient Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other calamities that have befallen the Jewish people. It is traditionally a fast day and a time to reflect broadly on themes that the ancient rabbis connected to this day: communal suffering, interpersonal conflict, and hatred. TBH will not be holding our own Tisha B’Av observance, and people are encouraged to participate in online offerings and resources (this is not exhaustive, but a sampling):
Melaveh Malka: Cancelled for August Saturday, August 2, 7:00 pm In Person
Melaveh Malka is cancelled this month due to Tisha B'Av.
Challah/Tapas Class Monday, August 4, 6:00 pm In Person
A two-in-one cooking class fundraiser at Temple Beth Hatfiloh-- 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>>
Senior Schmooze Tuesday, August 5, 12:00 pm In Person
Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a social gathering, occasional short presentations and healthy dose of humor. Definition of "senior" is up to you. All are welcome.
We are looking for a volunteer to help with coordinating schmooze presentations. Contact Kayla if interested!
COMING UP AT TBH
Planning for the Future of TBH
For the last 6 months, a TBH strategic planning group has been gathering information about the history of the temple, its existing programs and services, and known challenges that lie ahead. During August and September, a series of community membership meetings will take place both online and at the temple, to inform members about what the strategic planners have come up with so far and to reach out and ask TBH members about their hopes for the future. TBH members should expect to receive in the coming days (through both mail and email) information about these meetings and other ways to engage in this planning effort. If you wish to participate, but are not able to attend upcoming meetings, please contact either Kayla at the front office or President Daniel ( dbenfarber@gmail.com or 360-402-9983) to ask questions, share opinions, or find other ways to be involved.
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.
2SLGBTQ+ Scheduling, Snacks, and Schmoozing Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 pm In Person
Are you Jewish and a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community? Are you questioning whether you are part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, or do you love someone who is LGBTQ+? If so, we hope to see you at our end-of-summer potluck and planning meeting. This event is open to all ages. Join us for a night of community, collaboration, food, and fun! If you are able, please bring a potluck dish to share with the group. ( Potluck sign-up sheet .) This meeting will center around uplifting and expanding the queer Jewish community at TBH via icebreakers, conversations, and future event planning. For additional information and/or questions regarding this event, please reach out to Avi at abernarddonals@gmail.com or 608-440-5797.
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 and ou. 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.We are also looking for Torah readers for the upcoming High Holidays: sign up here .
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 Nelsa Brodie and Doug Parker in memory of Les Brodie Maxine Dunkelman & Raymond Philen Edie Bean in memory of Ben Bean Jay Goldstein and Jill Rosenkrantz in memory of Jody Rosenkrantz Jay Goldstein & Jill Rosenkrantz in memory of Evelyn Goldstein
Stars of David Bernie Friedman & Emily Chadwick
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Nicholas and Sandra Parker Anne Hirsch Shower Project Susan Tuttle
Volunteers
Greeter Suzanne Simons
We need greeters to sign up for the 25-26 membership year! Email Kayla if you didn't receive the new sign up sheet.
Kenneth Astman Carol Sappington Robert Greene Jacob Reiner Joanne Kinney Dan Busman Evelyn Goldstein Jennie Esfeld Peter Justin Stefchak A. Helge Dordal Sam Grossman Elaine Boesky Frank Barlow Samuel Packer Lawrence Markman Bessie Franklin Lou Hauptman Morris Burnett William (Bill) Jolly Roger Trafton J.J. Mattson Alan Wallace Nancy Koppel David Goodman
Happy Birthday!
30 Gabrielle Graham 31 Cindy Levy 3 Lynne Stockwell 3 Sophina Matthews 4 John Mollan 5 Jessi Goodman 5 Esther Warkov 5 Norma Shelan
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.
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