Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, May 17, 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. sponsored by Ruthie Varkovitzky and Gregory Johnson to welcome their baby son, Ethan, into the Jewish community.
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, May 18, 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, the community is invited to join us in the social hall for a kiddush luncheon!
Meeting Information (Note Thursday date) Thursday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. (Oneg at 6:00 p.m.) Meet and vote on our newest potential board members, vote on amendments to the bylaws, and hear select committee, staff, and officer reports, and updates on temple projects. We need a quorum (a minimum of 50 adult members in good standing) for voting to be possible, so please be sure to attend! In-person and Zoom participation are available: registration link for Zoom will be sent to all members separately.
Further information has been emailed to all members, including supplemental materials. These are available anytime in your Member Portal.
Absentee Ballots If you are unable to attend due to infirmity or geographic unavailability, you can receive an absentee ballot by calling the office at (253) 564-7101. All absentee ballots must be returned no later than Tuesday, May 21 by 5:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Kids Talent Show Sunday, May 19, 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Calling all magicians, musicians, and merry-makers! Join us for and end-of-the-year moving-up ceremony and talent-show as we celebrate an amazing school year as a community. Lunch will be held in the Social Hall after the Talent Show. For any questions, please contact Madeline Pimentel Diaz at madi@tbetacoma.org.
Easing Generational Trauma with Mindfulness Tuesday, May 21, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Join JFS and the Holocaust Center for Humanity for a program that will provide a welcoming and safe environment that promotes interpersonal connection and mindfulness practices toward addressing intergenerational trauma. Led by a therapist and trauma-informed mindfulness teacher, participants will learn the effects of generational trauma, enjoy movement and breathing practices, and share experiences with a partner with the goal of choosing one or two to use in their everyday lives. For more information or to register, click here.
Evening with Josh Tuininga, artist & author of We Are Not Strangers Wednesday, May 22, 4:00–5:30 p.m. Tuininga traces the origins of sequential art—exploring the evolution of the art form and its impact on readers and culture throughout history. He also shares an in-depth look at the sequential art process as he presents his graphic novel, We Are Not Strangers—a true family story which follows a Jewish immigrant’s efforts to help his Japanese-American neighbors while they are incarcerated during World War II. For more information or to register, click here. Save the Date Open House & Ice Cream Social Sunday, June 9, 1:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to join us for an exciting and delicious Religious Education Program Open House & Ice Cream Social held at TBE! Discover the warmth of our community and the richness of our traditions as you explore our vibrant syngague. During the Open House, you'll have the chance to meet our clergy, staff, and other members of the congregation, ask questions, tour our beatiful learning spaces, and learn about our engaging programs for preschool–12th grade. Experience a taste of our welcoming community.. and the ice cream isn't bad either! Please RSVP here by Friday, June 7, 2024. For questions, contact Madi Pimentel Diaz at madi@tbetacoma.org.
Opportunities
Sisterhood: Industrial Sewing Machines Needed Sisterhood needs the use of one or more industrial sewing machines for Sisterhood’s Food Bank Shopping Bags Project. To donate the use of your machine, please contact Mady Plumer at madshell33@icloud.com.
Senior Farmers Market From May 1–October 1, eligible seniors can apply for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and receive funds to purchase produce from participating farmers markets and roadside stands. If approved, you will receive an Electronic Benefits Card with $80 preloaded for the season. For more information, to view criteria, or to apply for the program, visit PierceCountyWA.gov/farmersmarket. You can also request a paper application by calling (253) 798-4600.
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. Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice: Upcoming Events JCIJ's annual fundraiser "100 Years Since the Doors Slammed Shut: Immigration Then & Now" will take place on May 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Am, register here. On June 2 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Washington State Labor Council Office, get trained to accompany community members to immigration appointments and more, registerhere. Musicians Needed for Memory Care Center Are you a budding or experienced musician? Are you willing to practice in front of a small, appreciative audience? Are you part of a band? Do you sing with a group? The Garden House memory care center, residence of Temple member Josh Kay, welcomes musicians of all abilities and ages to perform for their residents. You'll need to bring your own instrument (no piano is available) and enough repertoire to last 45–60 minutes. Microphone and amplification are provided. Garden House is located at the new Merrill Gardens at Wright Park in Tacoma. Please contact Garden House supervisor Jackalynn Braziel at (503) 498-1904 to schedule your performance.
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.
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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