Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, May 24, 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 Bob and Joan Garden in honor of Joan's 87th birthday, which will be on Sunday, May 26.
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 25, 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!
Further information has been emailed to all members, including supplemental materials. These are available anytime in your Member Portal.
Upcoming Events
JCIJ: Accompaniment Training Sunday, June 2, 1:00–4:00 p.m. At this training with the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice (JCIJ), participants will gain an understanding of the foundational principles of accompaniment, why and how people are currently migrating to the US, relevant aspects of the US Immigration System, immigrants’ rights, and what JCIJ volunteers do in each accompaniment situation. It is free to attend, but registration is required. Priority will be given to those who intend to volunteer with the JCIJ. For more information or to register, clickhere. Jewish Book Club Tuesday, June 4, 11:00 a.m. Join us in the meeting room, next to the sanctuary, as we discuss Lucky Dogs by Helen Schulman. 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. 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.
Teen Leadership Council Teen Leadership Council (TLC) brings students together online to grow their knowledge of Israel, learn how to effectively combat antisemitism, and develop leadership skills. It is open to all high school students. The TLC members meet virtually five times during the semester with StandWithUs professional staff to cover various educational topics and to engage with their peers. At the end of the program, TLC helps participants create an educational program for their peers in their schools and communities. Interested teens should apply here.
Information
Judaica Shop Hours Summer Schedule: Fridays: 5:45–6:25 p.m., before the Erev Shabbat Service and during the oneg.
If you're wanting to purchase candles, cards, or other items and cannot make it on Friday when the shop is open, please call the TBE office at (253) 564-7101, and you will be directed to the Judaica Shop voicemail to schedule an appointment. Appointments can be scheduled from Tuesday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
We have Mishkan T'filah prayer books for $34 if you want to purchase a book for online services. The Jewelry Sale continues with all items 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.
To have a copy of the guidelines emailed to you, simply reply to this email with a message to that effect.
