Erev Shabbat Friday, September 5 Courtyard Shabbat, 7:00 pm In Person in the Courtyard With the weather still warm this week, we are going to continue for another shabbat in the TBH courtyard! 1st Friday hybrid services will start in October.
Candle lighting: 7:24 pm
Torah Readings Parashat Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10
Shabbat Morning Saturday, September 6
Tot Shabbat, 10:00 am In Person All kids ages 0-4 and their grown-ups and families are invited to share in song, story, movement, music and prayer as we celebrate Shabbat together!
THIS WEEK AT TBH
Teva Sharing Circles Saturday, September 6, 3:00 pm In Person
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. For more information, please email Evan or Eliana at evanpferber@gmail.com or elianasf1@gmail.com
Melaveh Malka: Game Night Saturday, September 6, 7:00 pm In Person
Melaveh Malka is a traditional term describing Saturday night—accompanying Shabbat out as we get ready for the new week. This will be a new monthly opportunity for some TBH social time! Visit with your Jewish community and have fun! Melaveh Malka will often be themed as a game night, but interspersed look for other programming, like bingo, crafts, cooking, and more. Let us know if you would like to help plan a program!
Darchei Noam Registration and Orientation: Youth Programs Ages 0-16 Sunday, September 7, 1:00 pm/1:30 pm In Person
Darchei Noam registration and orientation is coming up! Mark your calendars and join us on September 7th. Toddler families are invited to join us at 1pm to go over the new program for the year in rooms 101-102. All other school-aged and teen families should join us at 1:30 pm in the Social Hall. Register your family, meet other families, see your TBH friends, pick up a calendar and learn about the new things Darchei Noam has to offer this year!
Planning for the Future of TBH Monday, September 8, 7:00 pm Online
Members will receive an additional communication with the Zoom link! A second in-person meeting will also be offered on Sunday, September 14th. 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. 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.
TBH & OFS: Sabbath Queen Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 pm In Person
Temple Beth Hatfiloh & Olympia Film Society present: Sabbath Queen Post-Film Q&A w/ Director Sandi DuBowski and Rabbi Seth Goldstein
From director Sandi DuBowski comes Sabbath Queen. Shot over 21 years, it follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie’s epic journey as the dynastic heir of 38 generations of Orthodox rabbis including the Chief Rabbis of Israel. He is torn between accepting his ancestral destiny or following his heart to become a drag queen rebel, a queer father, and the founder of Lab/Shul – an everybody-friendly, experimental congregation.
Monthly Poetry Circle Wednesday, September 10, 1:00 pm In Person
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.
Elul Workshop: High Holidays 101 Wednesday, September 10, 7:00 pm Online
If you have never been to High Holiday services or even if you have been going for a while, the services themselves might seem hard to navigate, since they are different that a regular Shabbat service. We will go over the structure and themes of the High Holiday liturgy as well as the various special observances connected with these days.
Hi everyone. My name is Harry Steinman. My mitzvah project is what I call Sweatpants for the Sanctuary. I am collecting sweatpants in men's sizes L or XL for TBH's homeless showering project. I made a collection box in the lobby for donations.
It's Great to Greet Thursday, September 11, 7:00 pm In Person
The pre-High Holiday greeter training is coming up and WE NEED MORE GREETERS. 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 Thursday, September 11 at 7 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
Growing Shabbat Dinner Registration is Open Friday, September 12, 6:00 pm In Person
Everyone is welcome to join us for family-friendly dinner, young kids story time, and a song circle. Join us for just dinner or everything! Register below for the dinner. Registration is free, but required to help with planning. Please put any dietary requirements in the notes when registering.
Selichot: Enacting Forgivenesss Saturday, September 13, 7:00 pm In Person
Deepen your intention for the High Holidays through a creative exploration of text, imagery, and ritual. After communal havdalah, Dr. Andrew Gaines will guide our dramatic journey towards teshuvah as we encounter the gateway to mystery. Bring your heart, body, mind, and spirit for this program as we ignite our whole selves to connect with each other and our Source.
Lulav & Etrog Order
It's not too early to order a Lulav and Etrog for Sukkot! TBH is an affiliate with the Esrog Headquarters and we earn a commission for each set sold if you use our unique link: https://esrogheadquarters.com/?ref=HoptyqBSzyMeK Celebrate Sukkot and support TBH!
Come build homes with TBH and Habitat for Humanity! Friday, October 10, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm In Person
Come celebrate Sukkot by joining TBH to help build houses for those in need. TBH Homeless Task Force invites you to join our second Habitat for Humanity work party for 2025. We are assembling a team to contribute to the Habitat project in Tumwater (Tâlíčn) site at 73rd & Henderson. Our TBH work day is Friday, October 10th 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 and Refugee Task Force:
See the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice September Newsletter here. Help Local Businesses Prepare for Immigration Enforcement! There is an organized effort to reach out to local businesses about what to do if immigration enforcement arrives at their place of business. The TBH Immigrant Support Task Force is forming an Outreach Team. If you would like to join us, there is an Outreach training offered on September 3, from 6:30-8:30. Contact Nancy Snyder at nancy_snyder@comcast.net for the location and sign up information, or if you are interested in being on the Outreach Team, but can’t make the September 3 training.
Tot Families: Join the WhatsApp Community
Families with kids in approximately the Tot Shabbat age range (0-6) have a WhatsApp group for coordinating additional kid-friendly programming, including Shabbat dinners and play dates. It’s open to members and non-members. Expectant families are welcome as are families with slightly older kiddos. Let us know if you’d like to be added to the group. Email Kayla to get connected!
Each year, the High Holidays happen because dozens of volunteers pitch in to make our communal holidays meaningful. This year we are looking for: torah readers (see below), ushers, greeters, oneg sponsors, oneg preparation, and A/V assistants. Please email kiverson@bethhatfiloh.org to be sent the volunteer sign up sheet.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for Torah Readers
After a summer hiatus, our Shabbat morning services will resume in September and on. 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
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Ethan Kolodny & Rebecka Regan
Stars of David Bernie Friedman & Emily Chadwick
Fall Giving Campaign Suzanne Rose
Sustaining Fund Russell Lidman in memory of Nathan Lidman April Ketcherside
Volunteers
Greeters Laura Hurtado-Webb Debra Taylor Gary Schneider Erin Syversen
Ann Ostrer Jacob Bean Howard Greenberg Sam Shapiro Victoria Cohen John Weiner Ingeborg Carola Asher Pepper Doris Gershuny Edward Ferber Marianne Neff Colleen A. Schumann Lum Jay Goldstein Bunya Rosenfeld Max Esfeld Jim Stevenson Eva Carr Lawrence J Bornstein Arnold Goldstein Kenneth Wilfred Strange Donald Stedman Beverly Godwin Nate Cooper Marianna Dapello Mitchell L Cohen Ben Rome
Happy Birthday!
3 Sandra Parker 3 Susan Rosen 3 Rhone Orman 3 Dan Katz 3 Harry Steinman 4 Konrad Moeller 4 Dalia Zinn 5 Ruthie Blanarik 6 Astréa Ketcherside 8 Eli Iverson 8 Grigoriy Rozenfeld 8 Andy Levitt 9 Jane Skinner
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.
Camp Solomon Schechter: Single Parent Family Camp October 10-12 In Person @ Camp Solomon Schechter
From Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12, come spend a relaxing, meaningful weekend celebrating Sukkot with other single-parent families at your favorite Jewish camp. Facilitated by Rabbi C.B. Souther, Single Parent Family Camp is a joyful retreat where single-parent families can step away from daily demands, connect deeply with each other, and build lifelong friendships within our community.
Together, we will explore questions such as: What makes our family unique? What do we appreciate about being single parents? What challenges are unique to single parenting in the Jewish community? Which Jewish tools can we use as single parents?
The early-bird cost is $175 per person, and kids 2 and under join free. Let’s gather under the canopy of peace — our sukkah — and make beautiful memories together.
