Speaker Series Encore Presentation
TONIGHT, March 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Zoom connection: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8803718749
Join us ONLINE ONLY for this encore presentation of the March session of TBE’s Speaker Series, featuring local author and history buff: our very own Deb Freedman. This fast-paced and slightly irreverent talk will look at the many rabbis who have conducted services in Tacoma. (Or, as Deb calls it, going down the Rabbi Hole.) The presentation is based on research for her recent work, Tacoma’s Reform Congregation Temple Beth Israel. Copies are available at the TBE Judaica Shop for $27.
Jewish Book Club
Tuesday, April 2, 11:00 a.m.
Join us in the meeting room, next to the sanctuary, as we discuss Bread Givers by Anzia Yezierska. Do you like to read good books about Jewish subjects or by Jewish authors? Join the book club on the first Tuesday of each month. Please contact Carol Umbehocker at (253) 719-8040 or carolumbe@comcast.net to RSVP, get more information, or to be put on the Temple Beth El Jewish book club email list.
Welcoming the Stranger Past and Present
Wednesday, April 3, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Join the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice (JCIJ) for a powerful fundraising event towards the JCIJ's efforts to support newly arrived migrants. The event features graphic novelist Josh Tuininga, author of We Are Not Strangers, uncovering his family’s story of Sephardic Jewish solidarity with Japanese Americans in Seattle during internment. Speakers will include Stan Shikuma from Tsuru for Solidarity Seattle, Andrea Soroko Naar (co-founder of JCIJ), and our very own Marlene Motola! Tickets are $36.00. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer Appreciation Shabbat & Oneg
Friday, April 12, 5:45 p.m. (Oneg) & 6:30 p.m. (Service)
Our community runs on the power of volunteers! To honor your hard work and dedication, join us first for an elevated oneg prepared by staff. Stay for services that will include a special blessing for all volunteers given by the Rabbi plus the presentation of the Volunteer of the Year award. We hope all volunteers who have contributed their time and effort to the vibrancy of our Temple will be able to come. Questions? Email: becca@tbetacoma.org
Spiff-it-up Day: Passover Edition
Sunday, April 14, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Help our temple sparkle and shine for Passover! We will be working in shifts to clean and tidy the indoors and spruce up the outdoor space. There will be snacks! Volunteer sign ups and questions? For the inside, contact Jani Doctor at jani@tripsnships.com. For the outside, contact Jaque Kleiner at jaquelyn.kleiner@gmail.com.
Save the Date
Family Shabbat Dinner hosted by 7th Grade
Friday, April 19, 5:30 p.m.
Join your TBE Religious Education community for Family Shabbat Dinner prepared and hosted by our 7th grade class. Help students develop a closer connection to Shabbat rituals by sharing the blessing of community with our congregation. Member prices: $15 Adult | $7.00 Kids (13-18) | Under 13 Free. Register here.
Temple Beth El Community Passover Seder
Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Join the Temple Beth El community to rejoice together and celebrate Passover! As a holy community, we will take part in the mitzvot of the Passover Seder handed down from generation to generation. And we will share a delicious Passover meal generously prepared by volunteers. The Seder will be led by Cantor Fine and Joel Hencken. Member prices are sliding scale, see registration page for details. Register here by Wednesday, April 17.
Hillel UW Passover Lunch
Thursday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. (leaving TBE around 10:00 a.m.)
Hillel UW is proud to contiue their 80+ year tradition of hosting community-wide Kosher-for-Passover lunches. Advanced RSVP's are strongly recommended as only a limited number of lunches will be available at the door. TBE will be organizing transportation from the temple parking lot up to Seattle. When you register, please select the earlier time slot for Thursday. Please purchase your tickets here: https://bit.y/4auEECr.
Sisterhood Women's Seder
Saturday, April 27, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
All female-identifying TBE members and their female-identifying guests are invited to attend the annual Sisterhood Women’s Seder. The menu will be pescatarian and kosher for Passover. We will be having gefilte fish with shredded slaw, matzah ball soup, garden salad, crustless vegetable quiche, eggplant rollatini, carrots with a tzimmes-style glaze, and flourless chocolate cake. Attendees are invited to bring charoset or a dozen boiled eggs to share. Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $10.00 for girls aged 5–17. Register here by Wednesday, April 24 to attend. For questions, please email Madeline Pimentel Diaz at madeline.diaz7@yahoo.com.
Cantor Fine's Retirement Weekend
Friday May 3, 5:30 p.m., and Saturday May 4, 5:00 p.m.
RSVP for Cantor Geoffrey Fine’s retirement celebration weekend.
There will be a Friday evening family Shabbat with a pre-oneg sponsored by the Shir Simcha choir, and a gala dinner and TBE fundraiser on Saturday evening. To RSVP for the gala dinner, please go here. To make your submission for the Tribute Book or offer a sponsorship for the evening, go here. For questions, contact Alice Greenwood at mom.greenwood@gmail.com or Sue Burget at sueburget@gmail.com. The registration deadline for the gala and the tribue book is Friday, April 19.
