ADL Virtual Program: Understanding & Reporting Hate Incidents & Crimes
Friday, January 19, 12:00 p.m.
The Anti-Defamation League is hosting a virtual education program to help the community learn about hate incidents and crimes, best practices for reporting, and the difference between free speech and hate speech. Speakers will include: Bias Crimes Coordinator Detective Beth Wareing (Seattle Police Department), Assistant U.S. Attorney Will Dreher (Western District of Washington), and Legislative Counsel Beth Holtzman (Anti-Defamation League). Register here.
Shabbat Shirah: Shabbat of Song
Friday, January 26, 6:30 p.m.
Every year, Cantors around the world present different aspects of Jewish music in connection to the chanting of Moses’ Song of the Sea from the portion B'shallach. This year, join Cantor Fine as he presents a musical sermon entitled: “The Songs that Bind Me to Israel,” a journey into the different styles of Israeli music that Cantor Fine holds dear and the stories behind his love for these beautiful and diverse songs.
Gaga Ball Learn-and-Play Tournament
Sunday, January 28, 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Sagalovich brothers in the Bet Wing yard for an overview of Gaga Ball rules and safety for maximum fun! For questions, please contact Madi at madi@tbetacoma.org.
Dayenu Green Team: Tu BiSh'vat Celebration (Oak Tree Park)
Sunday, January 28, 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Tu BiSh'vat with TBE Green Team/Dayenu at Oak Tree Park! Enjoy an afternoon of community spirit, removing ivy and litter, and preserving nature. No experience needed; tools will be provided. A fulfilling and fun way to make a difference! For more information about these events, please contact jberk24@gmail.com.
Erev Shabbat Service Featuring Tacoma Refugee Choir
Friday, February 2, 6:30 p.m.
The Jewish community across North America comes together for the sixth annual HIAS National Refugee Shabbat on Friday, February 2, 2024. Temple Beth El is delighted to have invited the Tacoma Refugee Choir to our Shabbat service. Join us as we take the opportunity to deepen our compassion for the refugee crisis and draw inspiration through song, story, and prayer.
Save the Date
HFLA's Champagne Brunch
Sunday, March 3, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come to HFLA's Champagne Brunch and enjoy mimosas, bagels, and warm blintzes at the Mercer Island Community Center. You can enter a raffle for exciting prizes, bid on getaway experiences, enter an auction for a dinner at Canlis restaurant, or just enjoy good company and good food, catered by Leah's Kosher Cooking. This event will include Rabbi Jay Levine as its keynote speaker. This is a ticketed event, fundraising in support the programs that help our Jewish community across the state. Space is limited; buy tickets here.
Sisterhood Hamantaschen Bake
Tuesday, March 10, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Join us in the social hall for Sisterhood's annual hamantaschen bake. The hamantaschen that you make will be added to Sisterhood's Purim boxes, which are sold in support of our community! Many volunteers are needed; this event is open to all adults of the TBE community. If you have any questions and/or would like to volunteer, contact Kerry Geffen at kgeffen@gmail.com or at (253) 228-4105.
Canter Fine's Retirement Weekend
Friday May 3, 5:30 p.m. and Saturday May 4, 5:00 p.m.
Save the dates for Cantor Geoffrey Fine’s retirement celebration weekend.
There will be a Friday evening family Shabbat with a Pre-Oneg sponsored by the Shir Simcha choir, and a retirement Dinner Gala at TBE Saturday evening. More information to come soon. For questions, contact Alice Greenwood at mom.greenwood@gmail.com or Sue Burget at sueburget@gmail.com.
