Relgious Education Blog

What a fun month we have had! Everyone returned fresh from winter break, filled with ideas, lots of laughs and energy, energy, energy! We took advantage of that energy in Hebrew school with some fun matching games that sent our students racing around the halls, matching Hebrew letters and sounding them out for points. Incorporating Hebrew into drawing, music and games is a great way to get everyone engaged.

Kiddush Cup Mini Golf Tournament—A BETY Event (ages 11-18)
It’s time to polish up your putt-putt skills for the 1st Annual Kiddush Cup Mini-Golf Tournament—a fun new event for our Beth El Temple Youth group that will become legendary. Come enjoy an evening of mini golf and pizza. Sign up as an individual or create a team of four players. Choose your own team names! Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: hole-in-one; best score; best golf outfit; team spirit.

Tickets are $15 per golfer and include pizza and drink s. For more information, see Madeline Pimentel Diaz.  Reservation required to attend.

Gaga for Gaga!
Gaga is a form of dodgeball that originated in Israel in the 1970s and spread when Israeli counselors brought the game to summer camps around the world. Temple Beth El has its own octagon “pit” for games. We have been teaching students the game during their breaks and they are ready to play! This summer, we will be hosting a gaga tournament in June, so stay tuned.

Defining Courage in the Classroom
Our K–2 learners have been discussing courage and the places they see it in their everyday lives. Some shared examples of how they were brave in decision making and when faced with challenging situations. Their curiosity and wonder make it easy to appreciate the simple things adults can sometimes forget. Let’s celebrate bravery and continue talking about their lessons in the car after class when it is fresh on their minds.

Purim Carnival and M’gillah Reading
Love the costumes? Carnival games? Hamantaschen? So do we! Purim is a time of learning and fun for all ages. Our annual Purim Carnival and Costume Parade will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023. With this community event and coordination of the carnival, early planning is key! Join us at our upcoming planning team meetings, scheduled for the following dates: February 12 and 26.

This year, we will be hosting a Kid’s Spiel brought to you by our BETY (Beth El Temple Youth) group. Join our amazing students for a fantastic Purim production.

Beth El Temple Youth
Here’s a look at upcoming BETY Events: 

l Sunday, February 5: BETY Lunch Meeting, 12:00 p.m.

l Wednesday, February 8: Kid’s Purim Spiel meeting #2, 4:00 p.m.

l Wednesday, February 22: Kid’s Purim Spiel meeting #3, 4:00 p.m.

l Thursday, February 23: Kiddush Cup Mini Golf Tournament at Tower Lanes, 5:00 p.m.

l Saturday, March 18: Glow-in-the Dark B-Mitzvah Dance, 7:00 p.m. The Sisterhood of TBE is proud to host a Glow-in-the Dark dance to honor all our students who completed their b-Mitzvah in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Join us for fun, dancing, and glow in the dark treats!

Interested in taking a tour of our BET wing and learning more about our religious education program? Email Madeline Pimentel Diaz at madi@tbetacoma.org or call (253) 564-7101 for more information.

L’Chaim!