Relgious Education Blog

Ready, set, learn!

September 11 was our first day of Sunday school We were treated by our TBE Sisterhood to a fantastic Back-to-School Breakfast filled with treats for everyone. As families filled the social hall, the smiles and laughter filled the air. Students reconnected with friends and classmates and teachers mingled with families to make introductions.

During t’filah, we were led in song and prayer by Rabbi Keren Gorban and Cantor Geoff Fine. Class time was our opportunity to connect with students, get to know each other and explore our new classrooms and materials. Join us for a fantastic voyage through learning this year.

Community lunches will be served at 12:00 p.m. on Sundays when we have school in session. Please see the school calendar for more details.

Haven’t had a chance to meet our teachers yet? Here’s our team for 2022–2023:

• Preschool: Stacy Lappin
• Kindergarten–2nd Grade: Mazriel Pimentel-Diaz
• 3rd–4th Grade: Tracey Norris
• 5th–6th Grade: Castor Kent
• 7th–8th Grade: Steph Farber and Greg Kleiner
• Hebrew High: Lani Turri
• Beginning Hebrew: Macy Hance
• Intermediate and Advanced Hebrew: Aaron Petersen
• Madrichol: Ephraim Petersen (K–2nd), Solomon Selkin (3rd–4th), Sam Lappin (5th–6th plus Hebrew), and Benjamin Shvidler (Hebrew)

Registration

We have over 50 families registered. As our Temple Beth El community grows, we welcome new families and their children to the tribe. We have offerings for both children and adults. Immunization records are required to complete registration.

Do you have questions or are you thinking about visiting before you register? No problem! Email me at madi@tbetacoma.org.

Hebrew School

Class is in session! Classes are being held on Wednesdays both in person and Zoom for intermediate as well as advanced students. Beginner classes are all held in person.

We will be serving snacks and drinks during class to fight off those after school munchies. Families are welcome to relax in our reading room or enjoy some quiet time in the social hall or our beautiful biblical garden while you wait.

Reading Passport Challenge

You’re invited to take on our reading passport challenge with TBE. Students are challenged to read four books per month in different themes. Each month they achieve their personal goal, they can earn prizes.

At the end of the school year, students who participates will be invited to our part to celebrate reading champions. Have a student interested in joining? The sign up is available in their classroom.

Volunteers Needed

Interested in giving back to Temple Beth El as a volunteer? We have all of the upcoming opportunities and events listed and available for sign up through our Google doc. We are looking for folks to read stories to our students, plan events, create décor, and more. Here’s the link: flowcode.com/p/p8xZjKtoC?fc=0.

Consecration

On October 16, we will be hosting a Consecration ceremony for our students. Since many were not able to participate due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will be including students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. Consecration photos will also be taken. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Email our Interim Religious Education Director Madeline Pimentel Diaz at madi@tbetacoma.org or call
(646) 421-0056 for questions.