Have you been laid off, furloughed, or lost grants due to recent federal cuts and freezes? Have you experienced reductions in social security? Are you concerned about your ability to access or maintain access to food housing, healthcare, employment, etc.?
If so, please let our rabbi know at rabbigorban@tbetacoma.org as soon as you can. We are trying to ascertain the extent of the losses in our TBE community with an eye to convening a session for addressing this uncertainty together and supporting one another in coming weeks.
Please be in touch with her directly and confidentially.
Temple Beth El
5975 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
May 22, 2025 / 25 Iyar 5785
Volume 23, No. 33
TORAH READING
B'har-B'chukotai
Leviticus 25:29-38
Haftarah
Jeremiah 16:19-17:14
Candle Lighting
8:31 p.m.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
EREV SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Friday, May 23, 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 held in the social hall.
TORAH STUDY AND SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Saturday, May 24, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Our Saturday worship experience begins with Torah study, which goes from 9:00–9:45 a.m. This is followed by Shabbat 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.
UPCOMING SERVICES Sunday, June 1, 6:30 p.m.—Erev Shavuot Service & Confirmation (cheesecake and other dairy desserts will be provided) Sunday, June 1, 8:00 p.m.—Tikkun Leil Shavuot Monday, June 2, 10:00 a.m.—Shavuot Service with Yizkor
UPCOMING EVENTS
SISTERHOOD GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, May 27, 5:45 p.m.
All female-identifying members are invited. There will be a pizza party, followed by an hour-long meeting to talk about the great work Sisterhood accomplished this board year, and then a fun schmooze after the meeting! Sisterhood will send out a reminder before the event, as well as a Zoom link for those who can't attend in person.
ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.
The Adult Education Committee is meeting online via Zoom to discuss classes for the upcoming adult education semester, and welcomes all interested individuals to participate—if you have ideas for classes, are interested in teaching a class, or have other valuable feedback to share, please reach out to Julia Walsh at wisethoughts@live.com to request the Zoom link. Note that the link will be sent out on the day of the meeting.
THE KESSELGARDEN KLEZMER DUO Sunday, June 8, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us at TBE for an afternoon of instrumental Jewish Folk music from Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Moldova, and beyond! This lovely concert is free to attend thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Reutlinger Music Fund. Registration is not required at this time. You can read more about the duo and find their social media information by clicking here.
SAVE THE DATE
TBE BASEBALL NIGHT WITH THE TACOMA RAINIERS Thursday, July 3, 4:00–10:00 p.m.
Join TBE community members on this fun evening of baseball at Cheney Stadium as the Tacoma Rainiers take on the Salt Lake Bees! Stick around after the game for a fireworks display. Tickets are $15.50 and include both a reserved seat and a ballpark meal (hot dog, snack, and water bottle). Register here!
OPPORTUNITIES
STITCHING SUPPORT WANTED
Jules Mills, costumer at Tacoma Musical Playhouse (who generously costumed our Sisterhood members for Vashti’s Banquet), is in need of volunteers to help her with her many sewing tasks. Jules will train you and work with you to set up a flexible and convenient schedule. If interested, please contact Mady Plumer at madshell33@icloud.com.
HFLA STUDENT ACCESS FUND LOAN APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Washington State (HFLA) is offering Student Access Fund (SAF) loans for students aged 18 and above. These are interest-free, no-fee loans of up to $7,500 that can be used by those pursuing higher education, including graduate programs. Applications are still open until May 31, so check your eligibility and apply now!
INFORMATION
JUDAICA SHOP
The shop accepts card transactions only, and will be open on the following days over the course of May:
– Wednesdays, May 7 and 14, from 4:30–6:30 p.m.
– Fridays, May 2, 9, 16, and 30, from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
– Sunday, May 4, from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
We are still in need of volunteers to ensure the shop can always be open during regular hours. You can get in touch with Connie Person or Aubrey Sagalovich to volunteer or to schedule a shopping appointment outside of our regular hours by sending an email to judaica@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
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