Music Of Rememberance: Remembering Kristallnacht (Online)
Thursday, November 9 – Friday, November 10
People around the world remember the pogrom of November 9, 1938 as Kristallnacht, the “Night of Broken Glass.” That night's organized anti-Jewish assault was a turning point in the Third Reich's escalating violence that culminated in the Holocaust. Those tragic events resonate strongly in today's world. To mark the anniversary of Kristallnacht, and with fervent hopes for peace, Music of Rememberance is making a special program, Songs from Terezín, available for free online viewing from Thursday, November 9 through Friday, November 10. You'll be inspired by this short program of songs by courageous people who dared to assert their dignity even in the most dire of circumstances. You can view the program here.
March for Israel
Tuesday, November 14, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Tacoma Jewish community is proud to join with Jewish partners across the nation for a March for Israel. The march, organized by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, will take place on November 14 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. ET on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Our local March for Israel will be held here in Tacoma on November 14 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT to coincide with the national march. If you cannot make the national march, please join us at Tollefson Plaza. *Our support of Israel does not ignore the plight of Palestinians. Please note that while we are speaking out against the terrorist organization Hamas, anti-Palestinian rhetoric will not be tolerated.*
Welcoming the Stranger, Author Program and Book Launch (Tacoma Historical Society)
Thursday, November 16, 6:30 p.m.
Please plan to join local history buff Deborah Freedman at Tacoma Historical Society on November 16 to learn about a fascinating slice of Tacoma’s Jewish history. The evening’s talk explores the active USO-JWB outreach programs that had a pivotal impact on Tacoma’s Jewish community. The event also celebrates the launch of her new book, co-written by Harold Friedman, remembering Tacoma’s Reform congregation Temple Beth Israel. The book is a companion to The Shul, published in 2022. Both titles feature stories pulled from the pages of Tacoma’s historical newspapers, combined with decades of genealogical research. Copies will be available at the Tacoma history museum and on Amazon for $29.95, and at the Temple Beth El Sisterhood gift shop for $27. The event will be held at the Tacoma Historical Society, 406 Tacoma Avenue South (This is NOT the State History Museum on Pacific Avenue.) For directions to Tacoma Historical Society visit www.tacomahistory.org.
Speaker Series: A Fine Romance
Thursday, November 16, 11:00 a.m.
Join us in the temple social hall or online for A Fine Romance with Geoffrey Block. This is a free event, sponsored by Lamed Vav. Donations are appreciated. A Fine Romance: Adapting Broadway to Hollywood in the Studio System Era explores the symbiotic relationship between a dozen Broadway musicals and their Hollywood film adaptations, including some of the best loved, most admired, and most enduring works in their respective genres. Geoffrey Block explores twelve stage shows and their film adaptations spanning nearly a half century. A Fine Romance engages with aesthetic and critical concerns while also considering social issues, including race and ethnicity, class, gender, and sexual identity. Please RSVP to Lana at frontdesk@tbetacoma.org.
Judaica Pottery Crafts with Glaze House
Sunday, November 19, 12:30 p.m.
Join us in the TBE social hall for an all-ages Judaica pottery workshop brought to you by Temple Beth El's religious education program. Choose from a variety of items, such as mezuzah or a hamsa, all priced between $10-$30. For more information, please email Madi at madi@tbetacoma.org.
35th Annual Interfaith Celebration of Gratitude (Puyallup United Methodist Church)
Tuesday, November 21, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
In its 35th year, this annual gathering has brought together people of many faith traditions. This gathering has included participants from the Bahá’í, Buddhist, Roman Catholic, Center for Spiritual Living, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jewish, Muslim, Native American, Protestant, Sufi, Unitarian Universalist, and other faith traditions. The celebration will be held in-person at the Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 West Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA 98371. For more information, please contact Sandy Windley sandyw@associatedministries.org.
