Temple Beth El
5975 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
June 26, 2025 / 30 Sivan 5785
Volume 23, No. 38
TORAH READING
Korach
Numbers 16:20-17:8
Haftarah
I Samuel 11:14-12:22
Candle Lighting
8:52 p.m.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
EREV SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Friday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join us online or in person for an Erev Shabbat service. Join us in the social hall at 5:45 p.m., before the service, for an oneg graciously sponsored by Les and Pat Rosenthal!
TORAH STUDY AND SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Saturday, June 28, 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.
TBE BASEBALL NIGHT WITH THE TACOMA RAINIERS Thursday, July 3—Gates open at 4:00 p.m.; First Pitch at 6:00 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). Call Chris Auberton at Tacoma Rainiers, (253) 761-5631, to purchase tickets directly. Tell Chris that you're with Temple Beth El and he will make sure your tickets are as close as possible to the rest of the group and at the group price of $15.50 each. Seating is limited, so please keep in mind that close seats may no longer be available.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERFAITH BUILD Wednesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 10, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity welcomes you to join in on an Interfaith Build, where volunteers support the local community by performing a variety of tasks related to home building. To ensure good representation, there is only space for 5 people from each congregation per day, but they will open it up further as space allows. If you're interested, please thoroughly read their Construction Volunteer FAQ and sign up for one or both days by clicking here.
OPPORTUNITIES
HELP MAKE OUR WEEKLY ONEGS HAPPEN!
We're looking for volunteers to help set up or clean up our weekly onegs before Shabbat services. Onegs begin at 5:45 p.m. and end at 6:20 p.m.
Set-Up:Arrive around 4:00 p.m. Prepare and plate pre-purchased food, lay out the table, and prepare drinks so everything is ready to welcome the community.
Clean-Up:Stay after the oneg until about 6:45 p.m. Help wrap things up by storing leftovers, clearing trash, and washing any used dishes.
Whether you can lend a hand once a month or every few weeks, your help makes a big difference. Use this form to sign up and select your options! Requirements: All volunteers in the kitchen must have a current food handlers license. If you don't already have one, the temple can reimburse you for the cost of procuring one. They can be obtained online via a short, self-paced course.
REPRESENT TEMPLE BETH EL AT TACOMA PRIDE
Are you interested in representing TBE during the Tacoma Pride Festival on July 12, located in Wright Park? Volunteers will walk around the festival in special pride t-shirts, sharing materials and our Jewish Pride. If you'd like to volunteer or have questions, please contact Mady Plumer at membership@tbetacoma.org.
HELP FIND TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR ISRAELIS ABROAD
Many Israelis find themselves unexpectedly grounded in the U.S. and in other countries, without clear plans for the days ahead. Bayit Beyachad is a community-led hospitality initiative connecting Israelis currently in the U.S. and in other countries with warm and welcoming Israeli-American, Jewish and other families who can offer temporary hosting until travel back to Israel safely resumes. Sign up to find housing or offer to host by following this link.
TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, IMMIGRANTS, AND REFUGEES
There are two opportunities to join RAC, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, for a virtual session that will introduce you to our campaign tools and tactics that can help you organize effectively, mobilize supporters, and influence change. Learn how to use digital platforms to amplify your voice and plan strategic actions that uplift and protect the marginalized. These identical sessions take place Wednesday, July 9, 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 10, 7:00 p.m..
INFORMATION
JUDAICA SHOP
Over the summer months, the shop will only be open on Friday evenings. You can visit the shop on June 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., or by scheduling an appointment. To schedule, please get in touch with judaica@tbetacoma.org! Note that the shop accepts card transactions only.
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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