Shabbat Shalom

February 3, 2022 | 2 Adar I 5782
Volume 20, Number 5 

What's happening at TBE?

Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Virtual Only)
Friday, February 4, 7:30 p.m.

Join us online for an evening Shabbat service. A digital version of the Orders of Worship is available every Friday on the Stream Services page.

This service will be led by Rabbi Tiwy and Cantor Fine.

Live streaming services:

• The Erev Shabbat Facebook event can be found here.
• You can watch services on the TBE YouTube channel here.
• The streaming player for online services can be found on our website here (click "play" and this feature will work after services begin).

Havdalah (Zoom)
Saturday, February 5, 7:30 p.m.
 
Please celebrate Zoom Havdalah here.
Zoom Meeting ID: 320 3406 647.
 
What will I need?
Just yourself! However, if you would like to participate in blessings at home, Havdalah blessings are said over wine, besamim (fragrant spices), and a braided Havdalah candle.
 
What if I don't have those things?
If you don't have a Havdalah candle at home, you can use two candles (or even two matches) joining the flames as the blessing is recited. And if you do not have wine, it can be substituted with something you might use to celebrate or offer to a guest, perhaps coffee or tea. And, most importantly, if you don't have any of these things, just come to say blessings and be together. You can find the Havdalah blessings here.
 
Questions? Contact Stacy Van Wagoner through Facebook Messenger or at stacyrai22@hotmail.com.

Saturday: Torah study and Shabbat service (Zoom only)
Saturday, February 5, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
 
Our Saturday worship experience begins with Torah Study from 9:00–9:45 a.m. followed by services beginning at 10:00 a.m., exclusively on Zoom. All are invited!
 
Link to Shabbat morning Torah study and Shabbat service Zoom meeting: https://bit.ly/sat-torah-study.

Yahrzeits

The following names will be read at services on Friday, February 4 and Saturday, February 5. May their memories be for a blessing.

Samuel Armour, Gisela Aschkenasi, Anna Begun, Abe Berkowitz, Birdie Braverman, Salomon Buchbinder, Donna Dahl, Mary Jean Donion, Felicia Erlich, Sylvia Goldman, Sidney Greenfield, Ruth Hollander, Rose Jaffe Karon, Lily Kenner, Morris Klorfein, Lawrence Littman, Max Sheldon Mann, Rosalie Michelman, Harold Pliskow, Carl Rosenthal, Paul Leo Sabel, Helen Mandles Scheckner, Max M. Shindell, Sydney Shnier, Isaac Simon, Mildred Steinfeld, Reva Stillerman, David Strupinskiy, Laurence Louis Tannen, Betty Victor, Herman Wolfson

Upcoming Events

TBE Beit Sefer Religious School—Chesed: Random Acts of Kindness
Sunday, February 13, 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, February 13 is our next in-person day! The theme is Chesed: Random Acts of Kindness. What a Jewish concept. What better way to teach our children about the importance of giving back to others by hosting our very own workshops where we will be creating artistic and thoughtful gifts for family, friends, and/or neighbors. Parents—We need you! Please contact Leslie Bright (leslie@tbetacoma.org) or your child’s teacher to help.

Domestic Violence: Recognizing the Bigger Picture
Thursday, February 24, 6:00 p.m. via Zoom

The words “domestic violence” bring to mind many different images for folks. Often, this includes a picture of physical violence in a partnered relationship. But it can be so much more, including financial abuse, isolation, psychological harm, spiritual abuse or trauma, emotional manipulation and control. When we learn of a friend or family member experiencing harm in their relationship, many of us freeze, unsure of what to do next. This training will cover dynamics and complexities of relationship violence, the greater impact on families, and how you can provide support. Trainer Lindley King (they/them) has strived to bring healing to survivors of gender-based violence since 2011, holding multiple roles including shelter advocate, crisis line advocate, and therapist. To register, please email Kim Holland, Director of Project DVORA, at kholland@jfsseattle.org.

Opportunities

Walkers Wanted
Has the pandemic slowed you down? Want to be ready for an active summer? Do you do better with an accountability buddy? It looks like running and walking events will be returning this year. I am getting a group together with an eye to participating in the Sound to Narrows 5k/12k event on June 11, 2022 (and maybe more beyond that). All ages and fitness levels welcome. Don’t let a current lack of activity stop you—we’re all starting with baby steps! Email Carolyn Elsey at carolyn@caelseylaw.com to sign-up and work out a schedule. 

Adult Home Sharing Program (Associated Ministries)
Home sharing is a simple idea and a reemerging strategy to address the crises of the lack of affordable housing, an aging population, and increasing homelessness in our communities. Home sharing is a living arrangement where Home Providers offer accommodations to Home Seekers in exchange for an agreed-upon level of support in the form of financial contribution, assistance with household tasks, transportation, or companionship. Home sharing fosters independence and community between housemates and neighborhoods. For more information on becoming a home provider or a home seeker, please go here.

Camp Scholarship Available
The Tacoma Jewish Community Fund, through the Jewish Federation of North America, is happy to announce a $1,000 scholarship for any first time young camper from Pierce County. For information about the Michael and Anita Siegel Happy Camper scholarship go here. These grants are first come, first served. Families must apply by Friday, March 4, 2022 to be considered.

Information

TBE Beit Sefer Religious School

Sunday, February 6 is a regular online Sunday. Check your schedules and your teacher's Zoom links!

Hebrew School
Beginning and Intermediate classes have moved back to the temple social hall. Students and teachers will be masked at all times. Please be respectful of your student’s class start and end times. 

Religious School Reminder
Effective January 2, 2022, all children ages 5+ must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on file to attend in-person classes or activities. To submit proof of vaccination for your child, you may email a copy or photo of their record to Olivia at olivia@tbetacoma.org.

Judaica Shop Hours

• Wednesdays: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 7:00–7:30 p.m. (before services) and 5:30–6:00 p.m. (before early service–last Friday of the month)
• By appointment by emailing judaica@tbetacoma.org.

Contact the Clergy 
If you have a question or concern you would like to share with the clergy, please email Rabbi Tiwy at rabbitiwy@tbetacoma.org or Cantor Fine at cantorfine@tbetacoma.org.

Tachlis (the bottom line)

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