Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, June 14, 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 Gary and Cheryl Turetsky in honor of their 47th wedding anniversary.
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 15, 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!
BETY: White River Rafting Saturday, June 15, depart at 9:00 a.m., event from 1:00–5:00 p.m. Explore the Pacific Northwest summer in style! Join our youth group as we head over to Leavenworth and take a wild ride down the Wenatchee River. This event is for teens ages 13+. We will also be holding an outdoor Shabbat service as part of the day's events. Email Moshe at youthadvisor@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.
BETY: S'mores & Sheydim Thursday, June 20, 6:15 p.m. Our youth group meeting on June 20 will include a campfire and s'mores in the temple courtyard, telling stories of sheydim, and kicking off the summer with a not-so business-oriented gathering! We hope to see all of the teens participating! Questions? Please contact Moshe at youthadvisor@tbetacoma.org. Sisterhood Shabbat Friday, June 28, 6:30 p.m. (Oneg at 5:45 p.m.) Everyone is invited to join us for our annual Sisterhood Shabbat! Come at 5:45 p.m. for a delicious oneg and stay for the service. During the service, we'll be recognizing our outgoing sisterhood board members and installing our new ones. Cantor Fine will also have a special role as part of his final service here at TBE. All Ages Welcome!
Jewish Book Club Tuesday, July 2, 11:00 a.m. Join us in the meeting room, next to the sanctuary, as we discuss Don't Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino. 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 orcarolumbe@comcast.net to RSVP, get more information, or to be put on the Temple Beth El Jewish book club email list.
TBE Baseball with the Tacoma Rainiers Wednesday, July 3, 6:05 p.m. It's a red, white, and blue extravaganza at Cheney Stadium! Join the TBE group on July 3 for an evening of fun, fireworks, and America's favorite pastime. Stay after the game for a fireworks show! Tickets are available here, but they’re selling out fast!
Save the Date Hebrew II - First Session Wednesday, July 10, 5:30–6:30 p.m. You’ve learned the Hebrew letters and vowels, so let’s keep practicing! As you continue to hone your reading and writing skills, start to learn key vocabulary and grammar to help with understanding prayers and biblical texts. We’ll use the book Aleph Isn’t Enough, which will be available for purchase. This is a multi-access class taught by Rabbi Gorban. To see more class times or to register, click here.
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. 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
Temple Office Closure: Wednesday, June 19
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
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