Masks are not required but are highly recommended for all.
To keep our community healthy and avoid any service closures, we strongly recommend wearing a mask while at the temple.
What's happening at TBE?
Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us online or in person for and Erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Keren Gorban.
Join us before the service for an oneg sponsored by Lenny & Donna Reisberg in honor of their 30th wedding anniversary.
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).
Saturday: Torah Study, Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Saturday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Our Saturday worship experience begins with Torah Study from 9:00–9:45 a.m. This will be followed by services beginning at 10:00 a.m. (online and in person). All are invited! Reminder: We are doing potluck lunches after services on Saturday. Join us, and bring a dish to share! Dishes can be pescatarian (dairy and fish allowed).
Jewish Grandparents Network (Zoom) Tuesday, July 18, 4:00 p.m. PST Connect with other grandparents with grandchildren who have special needs—such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, and others—and with disabilities. JGN is pleased to offer a discussion group on this topic. Participants can share their concerns and questions and brainstorm ideas. The group will be small, capped at 12 participants. The fee for the 3-week session is $75 (sessions are July 18, July 25, and August 1). Please register here.
TBE Movie Night (In-person) Saturday, July 22, 5:00–8:00 p.m. Join us for movie night at TBE, complete with popcorn, drinks, and hotdog bar. All proceeds will go to the Religious Education Programming. Our featured film: E.T. Bring a blanket and be ready for an out of this world evening! Suggested donation is $18 per family. Questions? Email Madeline at madi@tbetacoma.org.
Owl Together Now (In-person) Saturday, July 22, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Join for a Fun Run or Nature Walk to raise money for the Point Defiance Zookeepers.Click here to register online. If you're interested in carpooling, or want a walking buddy contact Diane Burke atgogirl315@gmail.com.
Home of Peace Cemetery Cleanup (In-person) Sunday, July 23, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The Home of Peace Cemetery will have the annual grounds cleanup on Sunday, July 23. Come for an hour or two and perform mitzvahs of cleaning the headstones and picking up trash. All equipment will be provided. The cemetery address is: 5421 Steilacoom Blvd SW Lakewood, WA 98499 If you have any questions, please call David Aqua at (253) 753-3134.
TBE’s Green Team/Dayenu Climate Change Circle Kick Off (In-person) Tuesday, August 8, 6:00–7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us in the TBE social hall to meet your Green Team. Snack on popcorn while we watch a short video on grass alternatives, and meet with Pierce County Conservation District landscape designers. We’ll have art supplies for the little ones. Contact Diane Burke for additional information at gogirl315@gmail.com.
Opportunities
Jewish Family Service: One-Day-Only Furniture Drive On Sunday, August 13, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., the JFS Refugee & Immigrant Resettlement program will be hosting a gently used furniture donation drive at Herzl Ner-Tamid Congregation on Mercer Island! They are inviting all in the community to swing by and drop off furniture items in the following categories:
Couches (max. 8 feet in length: no futons, foldouts, or recliners)
Armchairs (no recliners)
Dining tables and chairs (sets or standalone, no glass tops)
Small coffee tables, or side tables
Floor lamps
Microwaves (thoroughly cleaned)
Vacuum cleaners
Without these donations, families have to pay out of pocket to furnish their living spaces upon arriving — but with your support we can help our new neighbors get settled into their new homes. Due to limited storage space, they will not be able to take donations outside of this list so please make sure the items you drop off fit the descriptions above. Also, they are not able to pick up any items. Please save the date and spread the word! For more information, please email volunteer@jfsseattle.org.
If you attend Saturday services online and wish to purchase your own copy of the Mishkan T'filah (the prayer book used at our Shabbat services), the Judaica Shop has them in stock!
Submitting an event or announcement to Shabbat Shalom
If you have an item you would like included in this weekly bulletin, please email it to olivia@tbetacoma.orgby noon on Wednesday. Submissions must adhere to the guidelines, which may be found here.
For the URJ's transliteration guidelines,click here. Please note that submissions that do not follow these guidelines may not be accepted.
To have a copy of the guidelines emailed to you, simply reply to this email with a message to that effect.
