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SUMMER IS HERE!From President Tikva GlantzSummer in the Pacific Northwest is especially glorious. The rain we endure most of the year results in a verdant and vibrant landscape. Now is the time to enjoy the outdoors. Many of us hike, bike, swim, kayak, sail, work in our gardens or simply sit outside and take it all in!

If you haven’t figured it out yet, summer is my favorite time of year. But right now, it is difficult to feel fully happy. Like many of you, I am heart-broken and outraged by our country’s treatment of children at the southern border. While I intend to continue to contact our elected officials, donate to nonprofits and join rallies, I am left with a feeling of helplessness.

What to do? The Mahatma Ghandi quote, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world” is ringing in my ears. We cannot control the behavior of the administra-tion in Washington, D.C. But within our beloved congregational community, we can continue to behave in a way that fully reflects the Jewish values we hold dear.

We at TBH actively engage in Tikkun Olam through the work we do. This is exempli-fied by our Immigration and Refugee Task Force, Green Team, Blintzapalooza, Mitzvah Morning, and our participation in the ForKids Program at the Food Bank. We show each other chesed (loving-kindness) and rachamim (compassion) when we attend a funeral service, organize Onegs for B’nai Mitzvah families or offer soup to a member who is ill.

While we work, pray, eat and laugh together, it is my hope that we continue to treat each other with chesed and rachamim. Disagreements between us are inevitable. What happens next is a choice. My hope is that we choose to see the best in one another and act accordingly. At this moment in time, treating each other with kindness and com-passion feels like a way to gain control, and to co-create the change we wish to see in our world.

B’Shalom,

TBH BOARDPRESIDENTTikva Glantztikvatbh@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENTAllyson BrooksTREASURERGary SchneiderSECRETARYDavid Hanig

MEMBERS AT LARGEEd AdelsonMichael BlumMarilyn GisserMelinda HolmanLaura Hurtado-WebbSpencer OrmanRebekah Zinn

CONTACT US(360) 754-8519tbh@bethhatfiloh.orgwww.bethhatfiloh.org201 8th Ave. SEOlympia WA 98501

Rabbi Seth Goldsteinrabbi@bethhatfiloh.org

Director of Family Life and LearningCatherine Carmelbeitsefer@bethhatfiloh.org

CommunityEngagementCoordinatorKayla Iversontbh@bethhatfiloh.org

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FORKids UpdateTBH concluded its volunteer work until September with the Food Bank in Tumwater with six volunteers: Sue Goldstein, Beth Dubey, Bernie Friedman, Emily Chadwick, Brad Smith and Laura Hurtado-Webb. We had a very collegial year with excellent volunteers for this past school year and are looking forward to the second Tuesday of September, when we will be filling bags once again in the afternoon. TBH was the first faith community to volun-teer at the Thurston County Food Bank 13 years ago when the Food Bank sought volunteer groups from the faith communities, and we have watched the program grow now to providing bags of food to almost 2,000 students in our elementary and middle schools in the North Thurston, Olympia and Tumwater School Districts. Thanks to all the volunteers who have been loyally volunteering during this past year, and we are looking forward to even a larger group when school starts in September. ~Elie

Immigration and Refugee Task Force Update Becoming a Sanctuary congregation was a big decision for TBH. Applying for Sanctuary is a huge decision for any immigrant. A person must be willing to give up their life and live segregated from their community. There are currently about 1000 sanctuary congregations in the United States and fewer than 50 people in sanctuary. At this time we have not received any applications but continue to extend our outreach. We remain fully prepared if and when we do receive applications.

In the meantime, the task force is exploring other ways to support immigrants and refugees. We are exploring opportunities to support detainees at the Northwest Detention Center through AIDNW. We hope to have a presentation at TBH by this organization. This will give us the opportunity to learn about their work and explore how we may support it either as individuals or as a community. We are also looking into coordinating with Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW.

In May, the Rabbi gave a wonderful program on his trip to the southern border. Although he shared many heart-breaking perspectives, he also shared the many ways individuals, including TBH members, can help. Here are some of those ways:

Donate to or volunteer with:- Jewish Family Services in San Diego–(coordinates the refugee assistance and shelter at the border)

jfssd.org It also has an amazon account for donation of needed items.

The organizations visited by Rabbi Seth – He encourages us to support them as they are all doing amazing work with few resources.

- Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center las-americas.org- Hope Border Institute hopeborder.org- Annunciation House annunciationhouse.org- Casa del Migrante en Juarez diocesisdeciudadjuarez.org- HIAS – recruiting attorneys to join a legal delegation hias.org- Miles for Migrants – donate your airline miles Miles4Migrants.org

Immigrants are often released to stay with a sponsor while waiting for a hearing. Most are released far from their sponsor and have no way of traveling there. Donated miles are one way to help.

Please feel free to contact Task Force members for more information. We welcome all TBH members at our meetings, usually the 4th Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is on July 23rd.

Green Team UpdateThis month, we focused on best practices for our sanitizer, and researching products that are eco-friendly, effective, and cost-effective. We found that the sanitizer is very hygienic due to its high temperature. We’re asking you: which foods (and other stains, such as lipstick) are the toughest to get cleaned in the sanitizer? Let us know, and we’ll test various products’ effectiveness on removing those stains, and share the results. ~ Cindy

Our next meeting is Tues. Aug. 20th at 5:30 pm at TBH (we’re skipping July). Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any ques-tions or ideas for us, please contact Cindy Levy at clevy958@gmail.com.

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July Erev Shabbat Services

July 5 7:30 pm Shabbat Service An oneg will follow the service hosted by James Dolliver

July 12 6:00 pm Shabbat Service There will be no oneg after the service. Attendees are encouraged to walk to the capitol for a rally against child detention at 7:00 pm.

July 19 7:30 pm Shabbat Service An oneg will follow the service hosted by the friends and family of Tovi Trobman.

July 26 7:30 pm Shabbat Service An oneg will follow the service hosted by Katherine Davis- Delaney.

July Shabbat Day Services

TOT SHABBAT1st Saturday, July 6, 9:00 amAll kids ages 0-6 and their grown ups and families are invited to celebrate Shabbat together with song, story, movement, prayer and craft!

JEWISH WITH MEANING1st Saturday, July 6, 10:30 amWe will be exploring the week’s parsha, Korach, from an earth based per-spective. Thanks to Kay McKenzie, Barak Gale, and Nomy Lamm for taking leadership while Nancy is away. See below for more information about Jewish with Meaning.

TORAH STUDY2nd Saturday, July 14, 10:00 amPrayer and study are equally holy activities; and we will do both. We’ll share a snack and study the Torah together. All are invited. No experience is neces-sary!

BAR MITZVAH3rd Saturday, July 21, 9:30 amMore information below. There will be no meeting of Mussar in July due to the Bar Mitzvah.

TALMUD STUDY4th Saturday, July 28, 9:30 amThe Talmud is a compendium of law and lore that is the basis onwhich biblical interpretation and contemporary Jewish practice rest. Rabbi Seth will lead us as we dive deep into this complex and fascinating text.

Tovi Trobman Bar Mitzvah3rd Saturday, July 20, 10:00 am

Please join the Trobman family as Tovi is called as a Bar Mitzvah on

July 20th at 10:00 am.

“Jewish with Meaning”Judaism has many ways to help people connect spiritually. The "Jewish with Meaning" group is a place to explore ideas and ex-periences to expand our spiritual awareness. No matter where you are on your journey in life you are welcome to participate.

The group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 10:30-1:00 and includes a potluck brunch. We gather to explore a per-sonal connection to our tradition and our own spiritual journeys, often referencing contemporary teachers. Many of these teachers come from the Jewish Renewal movement, which draws from our mystical traditions. Discussion, stories, songs and blessings are part of our time together.

Jewish with Meaning meets on July 6, August 3, and September 7. Come join us! For more information, contact Nancy Snyder nancy_snyder@comcast.net

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August Shabbat Day Activities

TOT SHABBAT1st Saturday, August 3, 9:00 amAll kids ages 0-6 and their grown ups and families are invited to celebrate Shabbat together with song, story, movement, prayer and craft!

JEWISH WITH MEANING1st Saturday, August 3, 10:30 amSee page three for more information.

BAT MITZVAH2nd Saturday, August 10, 10:00 amMore information below. There will be no meeting of Torah Study in August due to the Bat Mitzvah.

SHABBATON3rd Saturday, August 17, 10:00 am.We will have our Annual Alpaca Shabbat on Saturday, August 17th. See page five for details. There will be no meeting of Mussar in August.

KOHENET SERVICES4th Saturday, August 25, 10:30 am & 7:30 pmLed by Nomy Lamm, Rebekah Erev, and Rayna Grace. More information below and on page 5.

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE5th Saturday, August 31, 10:00 am

Erika Johanssen Bat Mitzvah2nd Saturday, August 10, 10:00 am

Erika was born in Washington and her interests are baking arts and crafts, and volleyball. She played the trumpet but has taken a interest in playing the piano.

She was on the track and field team and in her free time she likes to explore nature and take pictures. Her Mitzvah is to donate supplies to animal shelters.

August Erev Shabbat Services

August 2 7:30 pm Shabbat Service An oneg will follow the service hosted by Marilyn Gisser.

August 9 7:30 pm Shabbat Service An oneg will follow the service hosted by friends and family of Erika Johanssen.

August 16 6:00 pm Shabbat in the Park Seedetailsonpagefive.

August 23 6:00 pm Shabbat Service Kohenet Services. Moreinformationinflyer below and on page 5. There will be an oneg following the service hosted by Lori Kishimoto and Craig Wallace.

August 30 7:30 pm Shabbat Service Oneg host TBD.

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JULY & AUGUST EVENTSJULY

Senior SchmoozeTuesday, July 2, 12:00 pmBring your brown bag lunch and your jokes. July's dessert host will be Betty Goldstein.

Safety Team MeetingTuesday, July 9, 5:00 pmIf you are interested in participating in the Safety Team, please email Matt Ken-nelly at kennelly2@gmail.com.

Ritual Committee MeetingThursday, July 11, 6:00 pmThe committee helps in organizaing ritual events, caring for ritual objects, and supporting the Rabbi in serving the spiritual needs of the community. For more information, contact Craig Wallace at cpwinoly@comcast.net.

Grounds Keeping PartySunday, July 14, 10:00 amJoin Catherine from 10 am to noon to help coordinate grounds cleanup and maintenance. Bring your own gloves and small gardening tools if you have them. We'll have supplies here, too. Many hands make light work! Join us for all or any part of the morning.

Immigration & RefugeeTask Force MeetingTuesday, July 23 6:00 pmSee page 2 for additional information and a task force update.

Advancing in HebrewTuesday, July 23 7:00 pmThis seminar-type gathering will workon advancing Hebrew knowledge,including grammar and roots. Held on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

Shabbaton (cont.)celebrate Shabbat together in this beauti-ful pastoral setting among lots of alpaca! Meet at TBH at 10 am to carpool out to the farm (45 minute drive), else you can drive yourself. Contact the TBH office for directions. Feel free to stay as long as you like. We will conclude around 8 pm with Havdalah.

Green Team MeetingTuesday, August 20, 5:30 pmSee page 2 for more information.

Kohenet ServicesAugust 23 & 24Rebekah Erev, Nomy Lamm and guest Kohenet Rayna Grace will offer Shabbat services and a special Havdalah bonfire and star talk. This is the fourth and final offering in a series exploring the el-ements and their connections to the Kab-balistic Tree of Life. Fire is associated with Atzilut, the world of Emanation. In these services we will center our inner fire, the creative passion that we radiate. Atzilut is the spark that comes before an idea, the glimmer or impetus that tells us something needs to happen. Fire brings with it a precariousness and a rebirth. It differentiates us from other animals, in that we are able to work with it inten-tionally. To register for Havdalah Fire & Star Talk, please email ElementalActivation@gmail.com.

Grounds Keeping PartySunday, August 25, 10:00 amSee July 14 event listing for details.

Immigration & RefugeeTask Force MeetingTuesday, August 27 6:00 pmSee page 2 for additional information and a task force update.

Advancing in HebrewTuesday, August 27, 7:00 pmThis seminar-type gathering will workon advancing Hebrew knowledge,including grammar and roots.

Olympia Sisterhood MeetingMonday, July 1, 11:30 amFor more info, contact Jane Blustein at BravaRT18@comcast.net.

AUGUSTGrounds Keeping PartySunday, August 4, 10:00 amSee July 14 event listing for details.

Senior SchmoozeTuesday, August 6, 12:00 pmAugust's presenter will be Joan Wirth and dessert will be provided by Edie Bean.

Safety Team MeetingTuesday, August 6, 5:00 pmSee July 9 event listing for details.

Ritual Committee MeetingThursday, August 8, 6:00 pmSee July 11 event listing for details.

Tisha B’AvTisha B’Av is the commemorationof the destruction of the ancient Templein Jerusalem, traditionally observed by an all-day fast. Tisha B’Av beginsSaturday evening, August 10th through Sunday, August 11th. Watch the weeklyfor more details.

Shabbat in the ParkFriday, August 16, 6:00 pmCelebrate Shabbat outside with theannual Shabbat in the Park! We will gather at Priest Point Park Shelter #4 for food, fun and friendship. TBH will provide veggie burgers and salmon burgers, you provide the vegetarian side dish, dessert or drink. After eating we will have a short service, then feel free to explore the woods, the beach, or the playground! If you need an accessible parking space, please contact the TBH office so one can be reserved.

Shabbaton Saturday, August 17, 10:00 amJoin our annual Alpaca Shabbat—a day-long shabbaton at Tim and Lynn Lipski’s alpaca farm in Montesano. We will eat, study, relax, sing, hike and

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FROM CATHERINE CARMEL:FAMILY LIFE AND LEARNING DIRECTOR

Who is safe and what makes a person safe is unfortunately, an all too com-mon topic. I try to continue learning about what can be done to ensure the safety of those we care about and those who are most vulnerable. In my limited corner of the world, this is what I have to share – the idea that if

we can teach our children values that support safety, they will grow to enhance the safety of others when they are older. I believe it is imperative that we give our children tools to build a culture of safety. To accomplish this goal, both physical and psychological safety must be addressed in a comprehensive and proactive manner. Here’s how I believe we can help to create that necessary culture:

Teach kids rahamim (compassion): “And you shall have compassion for your friend as for yourself…” (Onkelos Leviticus 19:1) Adults forget that kids sometimes lack compassion because they have such little life experience. It is imperative to allow time for building relationships with the adults in their lives and giving kids the opportu-nity to build relationships with one another. Relationship building is the first step to developing an ability to see the world through someone else’s eyes.

Teach kids kavod (respect) and chesed (kindness): All people are valuable, and no one should be victimized in any way. Sometimes all it takes is for one other person to stand up for a vulnerable person, and that person’s value is restored. Help children understand how the kindness and respect they offer others can create a more peaceful atmosphere for everyone. Teach children to be leaders in both kavod and chesed.

Listen to the yeladim (children): Children need to know that they can come to adults for help. Once they’re ignored, it opens up the possibility that people don’t want to know what’s going on. But sharing information related to safety is important - and kids need to know that. Talk with children about what to do when they experience be-haviors that are odd or unsettling. Discuss ways to report

these things to adults. If a child reports information to you, make sure to value it.

Volunteer!: Jewish tradition teaches us we must play an active role in the world, why would this be any different? Parents, be a visible presence where your children spend time. Get to know the names of the other adults in their lives. Having parents involved as extra sets of adult eyes, ears, and hands can make a big difference in safety. Be the person your children see making the world around them better.

Safe communities should be welcoming communities, but don’t have to be fortresses. Obviously, physical safety is critical. Places like ours should make sure kids are monitored, visitors to the building are identified and access to the building is controlled. However, we can all work on building a positive climate in which every child has the tools to maintain a culture of safety. Hopefully, these efforts will be successful into the future so our world is safer in the hands of our next generations.

L’shalom,

The Beit Sefer program is looking for a teacher to join our paid teaching team for the upcoming school year. This teacher would be responsible for teaching Judaic knowledge, Torah and Hebrew language skills to a class of up to ten elementary students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping children develop their own Jewish identity, have an ability to create relationships with a variety of students, know how to manage a class and make learning an active and meaningful process. Experience with children in a classroom or camp setting is preferred. For more information or to apply to join our team, contact Catherine at beitsefer@bethhatfiloh.org.

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THANK YOU FOR YOURCONTRIBUTIONS

Happy BirthdayYom Huledet Sameach

Sustaining FundLaura and Sam Schrager in honor of Evan FerberMarilyn Piper

Rabbi's Discretionary FundKaren and Alan Goldstein in memory of Nathan and Henrietta Schwartzberg

Personnel Support FundMarilyn Gisser

Scholarship FundWilliam Gallin

PJ Library FundDebra Taylor

Adult LibrarySonja Dordal

Helene ParoffAlbert CohenEllen WolfhagenSusan TrininSusan FinkelSelah HirschTodd ShapiroSheri GersonAspen BreuerEdie BeanRobert Perretz-RosalesWilliam Winokur-RoyerSam Kates-GoldmanDebra TaylorDiane KurzynaAbby GrossSpencer OrmanBetty GoldsteinDebra Shapiro SchwentCraig FriedmanLeslie GoldsteinBeverly CourtAmalia ShapiroRonnie HackenLynne AlfassoMari NowitzCindy Levy

Joan WirthLynne StockwellJohn MollanAlicia EvenNorma ShelanJessi GoodmanReina GoodmanJean MandebergBrad SmithScott RoyerRichard JackmanTalia CohenJacob ShapiroLeslie ShoreJulianne GaleGary SchneiderRachel HodesNancy SnyderEleanor KinnJoel SacksLinda RubinJocelyn BrownJohn BrowningMarielle Orman

Grounds Keeping: Rob Carmel, James Dolliver and Kay McKenzieSenior Schooze: Kay McKenzie, Betty GoldsteinOneg Hosts: Kalee Alexandria, friends and family of Michael Swartz, Sara Eve SarlikerGreeters: Tikva Glantz, David Hanig, and Gary SchneiderLaundry: Lynn Grotsky, Terry FurstAnnual Meeting: Beth Dubey, Leslie Goldstein, Judith Barnes, Richard and Michele Jackman, Edie Bean, Lisa Hoffman, Spencer Orman, Michael Blum, & others!

Stars of DavidJuly ScheduleJuly 1 - Bye

July 8 - 6:15 & 7:20

July 15 - TBD

July 22 - TBD

All games are at Yauger Park.

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Thank YouVolunteers!

FROM THE OFFICE

As of July 1st, Kayla Iverson is no longer an

interim employee! She is staying on as TBH's

Community Engagement Coordinator in an

ongoing capacity. She can be reached in the

office Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and at

tbh@bethhatfiloh.org.

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JULY & AUGUST YAHRZEITSJULY1 Lois Strasberg5 Juanita Warren5 Gabino Hurtado6 Clara Peckler7 Doris Gottfeld8 Sidney Jackman9 Nelson David9 Marjorie Stevenson9 Ferenc Breuer10 Bernice Kazel Alfasso12 Sarah Robinson13 Robert Urstadt13 Harold Berebitsky15 Ida Goldstein16 Isadore Julius Bean17 Donald L Blanke17 Steven Gallant

30 A. Helge Dordal30 Jerry Rutel31 Ina Rosenblatt31 Sam Grossman

AUGUST1 Luba Trabka2 Robert Greene4 William (Bill) Jolly5 Daniel Busman6 Alan Wallace8 Frank Barlow10 Jeanette Busman10 Shirley Goldberg Albert10 Lou Hauptman10 Bessie Franklin11 Morris Burnett14 Dorothy Bamberger

17 Irving Putzer18 Jacob Grauer19 Sophie Koprowski Miley20 Hillard Golstein20 Evelyn Kaplan Jolton21 Samuel Packer21 Harry Crystal22 Rachel Mollie Bean22 Fae Asher22 David Shore22 David Peckler23 Ben Bean24 Fannie Goldberg27 Jacob Reiner28 Shaina Rachel Godwin28 Joanne Kinney29 Evelyn Goldstein29 Jennie Esfeld

These names will be read from the bimah at Shabbat services before and after the yahrzeit. Bold type denotes those inscribed on a plaque on our Memorial Wall. Please send any corrections and addtions to the Yahrzeit listings to tbh@bethhatfiloh.org!

14 Mannie Paroff15 Ann Ostrer15 Kenneth Heptner16 Sam Shapiro19 Annette Goldberg20 Jay Goldstein20 Colleen A. Schumann Lum21 Max Esfeld22 Jacob Bean23 Eva Carr25 Arnold Goldstein26 Victoria Cohen26 Edward Ferber26 Kenneth W. Strange29 Ben Rome30 Lawrence J Bornstein30 Sydney Rubin30 Claire Paroff

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