Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, June 7, 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 the Leifson family.
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, June 8, 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!
Upcoming Shavuot Services Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 p.m.: Erev Shavuot Service and Tikkun Leil Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m.: Shavuot Service and Yizkor
Upcoming Events
Screams Before Silence - A Conversation with Sheryl Sandberg Thursday, June 6, 7:00–8:00 p.m. The documentary film Screams Before Silence combines powerful first-person testimony with haunting footage of the scenes and aftermath of October 7. Film Lead Sheryl Sandberg met and interviewed survivors, eyewitnesses, forensic experts, and first responders – all of whom share their stories to bring the truth to light. This event is a conversation, not a film screening. For more information, to watch the film before the event, or to register, clickhere. Content Warning: Screams Before Silence contains depictions of violence and sexual assault that may be disturbing or triggering. Clips from the film may be shown during the conversation, and the discussion will be centered around these topics. Viewer discretion is advised. 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. Temple Beth El Board Meeting Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. The Temple Beth El Board of Trustees welcomes all members to attend the monthly board meeting. The meeting is multi-access; the agenda and Zoom link will be emailed to all TBE members prior to the meeting.
Save the Date Home of Peace Geniza Opening and Annual Cemetery Cleanup Sunday, August 11, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The Home of Peace Cemetery Association invites the entire community to participate in our annual clean-up day. Please plan to come for an hour or two to perform the mitzvah of washing headstones. All supplies will be provided. Contact David Aqua at (253) 753-3134, or aclassicmustang@yahoo.com to sign up for a shift or for further information. This year Rabbi Gorban will lead a brief ceremony at 12:00 p.m. as we carry out the ancient tradition of burying damaged or old sacred books in a genizah. We will bury prayer books from Tacoma’s Temple Beth El in Tacoma and Bet Chaverim in Des Moines. Contact Deb Freedman at (253) 377-4157 for details. The cemetery is located at 5421 Steilacoom Blvd SW in Lakewood, between Tacoma and Steilacoom. Directions are available here.
Opportunities
Religious School Family Survey Help us plan for the 2024–2025 school year and beyond! The Religious Education Committee has designed a short survey for TBE families, asking you to share your hopes and dreams for your child(ren)'s Jewish educational experience(s). It truly is a brief survey, and your answers will help inform decisions about curriculum, programming, and events. The survey is completely anonymous and can be found at here. 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, clickhere. You can also request a paper application by calling (253) 798-4600.
JFS: Summer Market Gleaning Help Jewish Family Service (JFS) provide fresh produce for our community! One of the ways that the JFS Polack Food Bank receives fresh produce is through market gleaning at the Broadway Farmers Market on Capitol Hill. Volunteers support this effort two Sundays a month by collecting, transporting, and sorting gleaned produce collected at the end of the market day. All are welcome to attend; no previous knowledge of Judaism is needed to participate. For more information or to register, please click here.
JFS: Summer Farm Gleaning One of the ways that the JFS Polack Food Bank receives fresh produce is by engaging in farm gleaning at the Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center in Carnation, WA. Volunteers support this effort one Tuesday a month by harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the farm to send to our food bank. Families are welcome! Please consider your child's ability to be outside with minimal shade for the entire two hours in varying weather conditions before signing up (the recommended age for participating is 8 or older). For more information or to register, please click 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. starting June 18.
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.
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