Erev Shabbat Friday, October 17 Erev Shabbat, 7:00 pm Hybrid Services are an opportunity to reflect, sing, study, discuss and be together in community. Theo Uzzielli will be giving the d'var Torah. Join together in person or on Zoom!
Torah Readings Parashat Bereishit Torah Portion:Genesis 1:1-6:8 Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Isaiah 42:5-43:10 Haftarah for Sephardim: Isaiah 42:5-21
Shabbat Morning Saturday, October 18
Mussar, 10:00 am Online Please join us for Mussar Torah Study on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The parashat for our study will be B’reishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8). The middah or soul trait for this parashat is Anavah/Humility: Shabbat as a Return to Our Authentic Selves. What a way to start the Torah with a practice for humility. “No more than my space. No less than my place.” Be a part of a lively discussion. We are looking forward to being with you. - Michele & Richard Jackman
Board Meeting Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 pm Online
All TBH members are invited to join monthly board meetings as guests. If you would like to be put on the agenda, please be in touch with your board representative or the Board President in advance.
CPR & AED Training Saturday, October 18, 1:00 pm In Person
Registration has closed for this class. Get CPR, AED, and First Aid certified with Ian Brinker from The Best BLS. Certifications are valid for 2 years. This training is appropriate for both first time and refresher certifications. Training will include getting up and down off of the ground repeatedly, so please bring a pillow or yoga mat for comfort if desired.
Register for Adult Hebrew Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 pm, October 21 - December 23 Online
Want to learn how to read Hebrew? This class starts from the very beginning, learning how to “decode” Hebrew texts. Beginning with the letters and vowels, we will also examine some vocabulary, basic grammar, how Hebrew “works,” and more. This class is online only, all materials including text book will be provided. Cost: $0 members, $72 non-members
Lunch & Learn: Weekly Torah Portion Study Every Wednesday, 12:00 pm, starting October 15 Online
New this year: Join Rabbi Seth every Wednesday from 12-1 on zoom for a look at the weekly Torah portion. Log in from work or home or on the road for an hour of learning and community. Feel free to eat your lunch (or not). No prior knowledge (or Hebrew) needed!
Shabbat Salon: Mae Kessler Friday, October 24, 7:00 pm In Person
Join TBH for the first salon of the season, featuring Mae Kessler presenting on "A History of Klezmer!" We’ll explore what we know about who was playing it, when it was played, traditional instrumentation, and how it has changed from the middle ages in Europe to the modern day. We’ll also delve into what the different types of tunes are and what they sound like. Join us for an evening of history, music and fun!
Our salon includes a dinner at 7:00 pm catered by Nineveh! We will gather in the social hall to say Shabbat prayers as a community and enjoy dinner together. Our featured presenter will follow at approximately 8:00 pm. Register for the dinner>>
Prospective Member Open House: The Underground Tour Sunday, October 26, 1:00 pm In Person
Erev Shabbat Service Time Change Starts Friday, November 7
To follow the shifting of the seasons, Erev Shabbat Services begin generally at 6:30 pm starting November 7th. Later services resume in May 2026.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for Torah Readers
We need Saturday morning 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
Fall Giving Campaign Anonymous Donors Rene Bigardi Randee Gibbons Remus Yakovlevitch Parke Burgess Rabbi Seth Goldstein & Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg Rich Hurst Jon Monger David Deitz & Donna Landry Julia Kelen Bret Anderson Rose Davidson Jack and Carole Kowitt Nancy Powell & Paul Kirschner
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Ben Silver Michele & Richard Jackman
Sustaining Fund Judith Barnes in memory of Roland Barnes
Volunteers
Greeters Gary Schneider
Food Bank Frances Caplan Paige Brown Sue Goldstein Betty Goldstein Laura Hurtado-Webb Brad Smith Tikva Glantz
Ivens Siegel Jennie (Gottlieb) Goodman Faina Kogan Nathan Levy Jacob Cohen Hannah Rubenstein Allison Tovo-Dwyer Thomas Stevenson Jane Pate Eastham Elsie Sahanow Bruce Godwin Donald Adam Art Goldberg Samuel Soule David Cohn Leo Cotler Milton Bean Milton Bean Leonard Snyder Fanya Stoler
Happy Birthday!
15 Paul Parker 16 Daniel Gruber 17 Laura Chartoff 19 Nicolas Malapote Blandino
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 officially sponsored or endorsed by TBH, but they are listed as they have Jewish content and/or may be of interest to our community.
Institute for Jewish Spirituality: Don't Turn Away; Reading the News without Losing Your Mind November 3 - 1 Online
Reclaim your peace of mind and empower your engagement with the world. This course is for anyone who:
Feels overwhelmed or anxious by current events.
Struggles with news fatigue or “doomscrolling.”
Wants to be better informed but doesn’t know how to approach the news without feeling defeated.
Seeks a more mindful and intentional relationship with media.
Is interested in how Jewish wisdom and spiritual practices can offer guidance in navigating modern challenges.
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle: Public Policy Priorities Survey
The public policy priorities survey guides our advocacy and will shape our 2026 legislative agenda. Take the survey>>
Hope Over Hate Summit Sunday, October 19, 1:00 pm In Person in downtown Seattle
Join the Anti-Defamation League’s Pacific Northwest Office for the inaugural Hope Over Hate Summit hosted in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle! This half day program, on Sunday, October 19 from 1-5pm in downtown Seattle, is for Jewish and non-Jewish allies to join together for education, community building, and activation. You can expect inspiring speakers and workshops, a chance to meet and collaborate with people of impact and practical tools to help you effectively use your voice to promote change. Register today! Tickets are $40 and free for students.
