EREV SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Friday, July 11, 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.
TORAH STUDY AND SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Saturday, July 12, 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.
TACOMA PRIDE FESTIVAL AT WRIGHT PARK Saturday, July 12, 12:00–6:00 p.m.
Come out in the sun and celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community here in Tacoma at Wright Park for the annual festival put on by the Rainbow Center! This is an open, all-ages event that will include a main stage, hosted by, with queer and BIPOC entertainment, a beer garden, Makers Market and so much more.
ANNUAL HOME OF PEACE CEMETERY CLEAN-UP Sunday, August 10, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The Home of Peace Cemetery Association invites the entire community to participate in our annual clean-up day. Please plan to come for an hour or two to perform the mitzvah of washing headstones. All supplies will be provided. Contact Dave Aqua at (253) 753-3134 or aclassicmustang@yahoo.com to sign up, or for further information.
SAVE THE DATE
SUMMER SPIFF-IT-UP DAY Sunday, August 17, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
There's so much to do, inside and out—whatever time you can offer will help make our temple shine for the upcoming High Holy Days and Sukkot programming! If you like these events, keep an eye out for news about a biblical garden spiff-it-up day. For more information, please contact Jani at (253) 223-4705 or jani@tripsnships.com, or Jaque at jaquelyn.kleiner@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY ICE CREAM SOCIAL Sunday, August 17, 2:00 p.m.
Come one, come all... enjoy meeting with your temple friends and some new folks as well! This multi-generational ice cream social hosted at temple by the Membership Committee will involve lots of flavors and a variety of toppings. Registration is coming soon, so stay on the lookout for more news if you're interested in making your own sundae.
OPPORTUNITIES
SISTERHOOD BOARD POSITION
Sisterhood has an open Board position for treasurer! Experience and knowledge of Quickbooks would be preferred. If you're interested or have any questions, please get in touch with sisterhood@tbetacoma.org.
SUBMIT YOUR SISTERHOOD APPLICATIONS
Sisterhood applications are now available for the 2025-2026 year. Sisterhood supports religious school, many community events, as well as TBE needs. We're one person short without YOU! Applications are due September 1, however they can still be accepted after that date. You can find the application form at any time on the TBE website under the Sisterhood tab. Click here to apply, or print out the form and send in your check to Sisterhood of Temple Beth El. If you have any questions, please submit them to sisterhood@tbetacoma.org.
HELP MARSHALL FEED ANIMALS
Marshall Lundberg's bar mitzvah project is underway: "My name is Marshall and I am 12 years old. My dog, Chopper, was adopted from R.E.D.. He was a rescue dog from Texas that R.E.D. helped find a home—ours! My family recently noticed on their social media page that they need help with feeding the animals they rescue. It made me so sad that homeless pets couldn’t be fed and they may not be able to help as many animals as they normally could. So, I wanted to help them save more animals by getting them more food." Please drop off dog and cat food—canned and kibble—in the bin located in the temple's rotunda, and Marshall's family will bring them to their shelter!
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.
INFORMATION
JUDAICA SHOP
Over the summer months, the shop will only be open on Friday evenings. You can visit the shop on July 11, 18, and 25 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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