Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, August 30, 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us online or in person for an Erev Shabbat service. Join us at 5:45 p.m., before the service, for an oneg sponsored by Bob and Joan Garden in honor of their 64th wedding anniversary.
Live streaming services: – The Erev Shabbat Facebook event can be found here. – You can watch services on the TBE YouTube channel here. – The streaming player for online services can be found on our website here (click "play" and this feature will work after services begin).
Saturday: Torah Study and Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Saturday, August 31, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Our Saturday worship experience begins with Torah study from 9:00–9:45 a.m. This will be followed by services beginning at 10:00 a.m. (online and in person). At the conclusion of the service, the community is invited to join us in the social hall for a potluck pescatarian kiddush luncheon!
Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice Picnic Sunday, September 8, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Join us in Picnic Shelter 2 at Gas Works Park for the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice's 2nd annual picnic to come together in community. Learn more about how to deepen your engagement in advocacy over a bagel brunch and music. Please bring (or order) mutual aid items listed herefor Welcome Packages that will go to newly arrived migrants—JCIJ is supporting the WA Immigrant Solidarity Network in delivering Welcome Packages.
One America Movement: Faith Over Division Tour Sunday, September 15, 2024 4:00–5:30 p.m. Join University of Puget Sound as they present inspirational speaker and former pro athlete Chris Singleton as part of the Faith Over Division Tour, inspiring people of faith to come together across religious, racial, and political divides to build trust and work together to determine not just what kind of democracy or society we want but who we are as people. For more details and free registration,click here. Tacoma BBYO Chapter Kickoff Sunday, September 15, 6:00–8:00 p.m. The TBE youth group will be celebrating its BBYO kickoff for the beginning of the year by hosting a "housewarming" party in our new and improved youth lounge. The kids' choice of takeout food will be catered as we play video games and hang out in the new space! Please RSVP to Moshe Shepherd at (907) 570-1748 or youthadvisor@tbetacoma.org. Temple Beth El Board Meeting Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. The Temple Beth El Board of Trustees welcomes all members to attend the monthly board meeting. The meeting is multi-access; the agenda and Zoom link will be emailed to all TBE members prior to the meeting.
Blood Drive at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Thursday, September 12, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Please consider becoming someone's hero by donating blood with Bloodworks Northwest's Bloodmobile! Donations are taken by appointment and photo ID will be required when you get there. No one under 16 is permitted onsite. Make sure you eat a hearty meal and stay hydrated prior to your appointment. Schedule your appointment here.
Save the Date
Divorce & Discovery: A Jewish Healing Retreat at BB Camp Thursday, October 17–Sunday, October 20, 2024 Join us for a transformative long weekend of Jewish healing, community building, and self-discovery at the beautiful BB Camp in the PNW! This retreat is designed for anyone who has faced the challenges of divorce or the end of a long-term relationship, offering support and guidance through Jewish rituals, wisdom, and community. Click here for details.
Opportunities
Adult Education Registration
Our fall semester is beginning on September 8, and this is your chance to register before it's too late! Come study Judaism, Hebrew, the Talmud, antisemitism, Jewish news media, and more. Classes are held here at TBE or over Zoom, depending on the class. You can find more details about each class as well as its registration form through this directory on our website.
Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof If you’re interested in joining a play, this one’s for you! Melanie Gladstone will be directing a production of Fiddler on the Roof this winter and auditions are coming up. Auditions will be held during the evening on September 8, 9, and 10. Callbacks will be held on September 11. Everyone is invited to audition. All roles for this production are available to anyone regardless of appearance, age, race, gender, ability, or experience. For more information and for sign-up, click here. Note that you must create an account on that site in order to schedule your audition.
Volunteers Needed for Oneg Setup & Cleanup Please sign up to volunteer for oneg setup, cleanup, or both! Note that you must have a food handler's license in order to prepare food during setup. TBE will reimburse you for the cost of the license ($10), and the training can be done online here. Sign up for setup or cleanup here!
Shir Simcha Choir Rehearsals are beginning, and you're invited! In preparation for High Holy Days, the Shir Simcha Choir will be meeting every Wednesday from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Please prepare to wear a mask during indoor practice due to community COVID-19 levels increasing. If you are interested or have questions, reach out to Debbie Jaap at choirdirector@tbetacoma.org.
Diamonds and Denim Fundraising Committee Meetings will be held on Wednesdays, at 7:30 p.m., on Zoom. You can join the meetings with this link or by using the ID below. Meeting ID: 828 8787 9383 Passcode: 031021 Online silent auction items are being accepted now. Please provide a photo, description, and value to committee co-chairs via text: Marlene Motola at (253) 297-1948 or Stacy Van Wagoner at (503) 423-7348.
Information
Judaica Shop Hours Reminder that the shop is closed during the month of August. The opening date will be announced sometime in the fall. If you have inquiries surrounding the Judaica Shop, please contact sisterhood@tbetacoma.org.
Contact the Clergy If you have a question or concern you would like to share with the clergy, please email Rabbi Gorban at rabbigorban@tbetacoma.org.
Tachlis (the bottom line)
Submitting an event or announcement to Shabbat Shalom
If you have an item you would like included in this weekly bulletin, please email it to frontdesk@tbetacoma.orgby noon on Wednesday. Submissions must adhere to the guidelines, which may be found here.
For the URJ's transliteration guidelines,click here. Please note that submissions that do not follow these guidelines may not be accepted.
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