Erev Shabbat Friday, January 30 Singing Circle Shabbat, 6:30 pm In Person Come sing this Shabbat—rather than follow the breadth of the liturgy and service, we will go deeper and focus on a few songs and prayers, letting them reverberate in the room and in our souls. Instruments and percussion welcome!
Our service will include the baby naming for Aviel Luka Melman-Montoya, son of Kate Melman and Sam Montoya. An oneg will follow the service.
Candle lighting: 4:53 pm
Torah Readings Parashat Beshalach Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-17:16 Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Judges 4:4-5:31 Haftarah for Sephardim: Judges 5:1-31
Shabbat Morning Saturday, January 31
Morning Service and Bar Mitzvah, 10:00 am Hybrid Our Shabbat Morning service will include the Bar Mitzvah of Nicolas Malapote-Blandino.
Please Join us in celebrating as Nicolas "Nico" Malapote-Blandino is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. Nico is a 7th grader at Washington Middle School, he is a Percussionist and plays in the Jazz band. He is a member of the Student Council, and the Yearbook club. In his leisure time he enjoys building Legos, bike riding, drawing, creating Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, and is very active in his Middle School's Magic Gathering Club. For his community project, Nico chose to fundraise for Pasado's Safe Haven, a sanctuary that helps animals who are victims of cruelty and neglect. Nico will be missing his family from Texas, Kentucky, Florida and New York who cannot come.
For my Bar Mitzvah Project, I'm raising funds for Pasado's Safe Haven. They're a sanctuary with 200 animals from all over Washington state, many of them were victims of cruelty and neglect. I chose Pasado’s Safe Haven in memory of my cat, Bubba, who experienced trauma as kitten.
Tu BiShvat at Camp Solomon Schechter Sunday, February 1, 2:00 - 7:00 pm In Person
Registration is now closed. Join us at Camp Solomon Schechter for an afternoon of fun and learning as we celebrate the birthday of the trees. We'll wind down our day with a cozy meal before we head home.
Schedule (subject to change): 2 - 2:30 pm Storytelling 2:30 - 4 pm Glass Fusing OR Tot Tu BiShvat 4 - 5:30 pm Kumsitz Sing-a-long (see more below) OR Art 5:30 pm Dinner
Shabbat Shirah Kumsitz (part of Tu Bishvat celebrations) Sunday, February 1, 4:00 - 5:30 pm In Person @ Camp Solomon Schechter
Senior Schmooze Tuesday, February 3, 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.
FORKids Food Packing Tuesday, February 3, 4:00 pm In Person at the Thurston County Food Bank
We will be filling bags for the ForKids program on the first Tuesday of the month during the school year at 4 pm at the Tumwater branch of the Thurston County Food Bank. The FORKids program provides a weekend bag of food to over 2,000 kids. Your volunteerism is much appreciated!
Find directions to the Tumwater branch of the Thurston County Food Bank here: 2260 Mottman Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 ( Google maps )
Lunch and Learn Every Wednesday, 12:00 pm Online
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!
Do you have a special experience, vacation rental, or unique opportunity you’d be willing to donate to TBH? We’re gearing up for the March 8th Gala and Concert fundraiser and are still looking for a few more high-value items to help make it a success. Your generosity will make a big impact!
Time to release your inner Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson (or Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman, as the case may be.) Our March Munch and Mystery Fundraiser (Sunday March 8th) includes an original mystery, and we need cast members! Calling four young humans (two of whom should be 10 to 12); and up to four adult humans.
Contact Barnett Kalikow bnklwyr@gmail.com or 360-250-2595 for more information if you are interested; and if you are not interested, leave the poor guy alone.
Matzah Mystery: A Dinner Theater Fundraiser Sunday, March 8, 5:00 pm In Person
Join us for an evening of entertainment, intrigue, and support for Temple Beth Hatfiloh. This event includes 3-Course Dinner, Wine & Dessert. In addition to the mystifying Dinner Theater, the evening will include a Live Auction & Paddle Raise. All proceeds benefit our wonderful and growing congregation.
$72/adult, suggested donation. Children ages 10+ are welcome to attend at no charge. (Childcare and separate dinner provided for children under age 10)
Neighborhood Shabbat Hosts Needed! Monthly on the 3rd Friday evening, April - June In Person @ Home
While Rabbi Seth is on sabbatical April-July, we are looking to create neighborhood gatherings for Erev Shabbat once a month on the 3rd Friday. We are taking the opportunity while he is away to have Shabbat in members' homes, celebrate together, and get to know our neighbors a bit better.
HOW DOES NEIGHBORHOOD SHABBAT HOSTING WORK?
You pick the date(s) that work for you and fill out the form below. (April 17, May 15, June 19)
TBH community members will be asked to sign up to attend through the TBH website--coming soon! Staff will be grouping attendees by map location/neighborhood.
All dinners are potluck. Hosting does not require providing a full meal for your guests.
We will connect our hosts with their attendees via email. Hosts are encouraged to send follow-up instructions and final details (i.e. time adjustments, directions, food instructions)
We will send a few digital resources for you to use as desired, including Shabbat instructions, prayers, and conversation starters.
There is also the possibility that we may not need all the hosts that sign up--we will be in touch if so!
Hosts may submit reimbursement requests of up to $75 for costs incurred for hosting.
We are looking for event support staff for our large events like the seder and salons as well as additional facility staff to do substitute janitorial work. Please contact Kayla if you are interested and she will provide a position description.
Event and Shabbat Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
Here is a short description of TBH volunteer roles, and here is the sign-up for Shabbat volunteers (with other volunteer opportunities on additional tabs). Contact Kayla with any questions!
THANK YOU!
Contributions
Family Life and Learning Tish Levee in honor of Boaz Uzzielli
Sustaining Fund Pamela Selz in memory of Greg, Harriet and Jay
Stars of David Bernie Friedman & Emily Chadwick
Volunteers
Greeters Nancy Koppelman Richard Jackman
AROUND THE CONGREGATION
Yahrzeits
Herb Kadden Adele Youdin Max Bach Maurice L. Halpern Irving Hanig Chaim Leib Paul Lazovick John B. Vincent Mark Kogan Sol Dzieza Wilma Timian Ralf Herman Gregory Gilbert Nina Grauer Jacqueline Silva Dena Bank Bob Perretz Esther Robinson George Stout Walter Furman
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.
Some of our Community Resources
TBH frequently tries to share news and events from partner organizations and other items of interest for our community. We encourage you to explore some of these organizations and sign up for their newsletters if you are interested:
Growing Shabbat! at TBH Friday, Feb 13th 5:30p to 8:00p Everyone is welcome to join us for family friendly dinner and a service.
Registration is free but required for planning.
Please put any dietary requirements in the notes when registering.
