Friday: Erev Shabbat and Volunteer Appreciation Service (Multi-access) Friday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us online or in person for an Erev Shabbat service. Join us before the service for an oneg at 5:45 p.m.
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 and Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Saturday, April 20, 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). At the conclusion of the service, all are invited to join us in the social hall for a kiddush luncheon!
Upcoming Passover Services Tuesday, April 23, 10:00 a.m.: 1st Day of Passover service Friday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.: Shabbat Chol Hamoed Passover service Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m.: Shabbat Chol Hamoed Passover service Monday, April 29, 10:00 a.m.: 7th Day/Yizkor Passover service
Upcoming Events
Religious Education: Matzah and Miracles Sunday, April 21, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Experience The Ten Plagues like never before! Join us in digging into the experiences of humans and animals during the Passover story. Discover more about our history, culture, food, and stories at this amazing event! For more information, email Madeline Pimentel Diaz at madi@tbetacoma.org.
Community Passover Seder Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 p.m. Reminder to everybody who has registered, the Community Seder is taking place on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there! For any questions, please contact Olivia atolivia@tbetacoma.org.
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. 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. The registration deadline for the gala and the tribute book is Friday, April 19. To RSVP for the gala dinner, please go here. 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 make your submission for the Tribute Book or offer a sponsorship for the evening, go here. For questions, contact Alice Greenwood atmom.greenwood@gmail.com or Sue Burget at sueburget@gmail.com.
Associated Ministries: Lead the Way Home Breakfast Wednesday, May 8, 7:00–8:30 a.m. The annual Lead the Way Home Breakfast is an annual fundraiser Associated Ministries hosts to raise funds and awareness for critical direct service programs. All funds raised go directly toward helping our neighbors find, secure, and remain in homes of their own. Enjoy breakfast and an energizing program of guest speakers, program spotlights, and client testimonials! The breakfast will be once again be held at LeMay - America’s Car Museum. Please reserve a seathere. This is a free event. For any questions about registration assistance, please contact Michele at michelec@associatedministries.org; (253) 426-1507. For any questions about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Evan at evans@associatedministries.org; (253) 426-1510.
Opportunities
Camp Scholarship Applications Available In partnership with the Jewish Federation of North America and the Foundation for Jewish Camp, the Tacoma Jewish Community Fund (TJCF) is once again offering the One Happy Camper special grant program! One Happy Camper offers up to $3,000 to first and second year campers from local Jewish communities. Click here to apply.
HFLA Scholarships and Loans HFLA offers scholarship amounts of up to $6,500 for qualifying students and SAF loans for postsecondary education of up to $7,500. SAF loans are without interest or fees. The webinar will cover the content: an overview of qualifications required, the application and decision process, and determination timeframes. If you have questions, contact the HFLA at office@hflawa.org; (206) 397-0005.
Petition to Condemn Sexual Violence Against Israeli Women Help end the silence and increase awareness by signing a petition launched by Hadassah to condemn the sexual violence against Israeli women by Hamas on October 7. To sign the petition to ask the United Nations to conduct a thorough, independent, and unbiased investigation for these war crimes, click here. Content warning: The page contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence.
Information
Judaica Shop Hours
Sundays: 10:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Wednesdays: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Fridays: 5:45–6:25 p.m.
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. Come and check out our Pride items and sale table. Jewelry Sale: all items are 20% off. Passover items on sale now!
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 frontdesk@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.
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