Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, June 21, 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, June 22, 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: 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.
Los Muevos Ladineros Sunday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Join Los Muevos Ladineros and enjoy socializing over coffee and biscochos as we are guided by our leaders from Seattle Sephardic Network, the American Ladino League, and Sephardic Studies at the University of Washington. The Los Muevos Ladineros program strives to preserve and rejuvenate the endangered Sephardic language of Ladino and aims to create a vibrant group of native Ladino speakers, community members, and students who want to learn Ladino. This meeting will also feature a guest appearance by Professor Bryan Kirschen, a Ladino Linguist from Binghamton Univeristy. Register here. 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!
Seattle Sephardic Tours Sunday, June 30, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Join the Washington State Jewish Historical Society and the Seattle Sephardic Network as we explore the rich history and culture of Seattle's current and historic Sephardic neighborhood. Seattle has the third-largest Sephardic population in the United States and this proud heritage is highlighted in this tour, which takes place in Seattle's Central Area, beginning at Washington Hall. Registration closes Wednesday, June 26 for the Sunday, June 30 tour. The next tour will be on Sunday, July 28 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. For more information or to register, click here.
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. Religicide: Confronting the Roots of Anti-Religious Violence (Zoom) Tuesday, July 2, 4:00–5:00 p.m. This online seminar featuring Georgette Bennett, author of Religicide: Confronting the Roots of Anti-Religious Violence, and Ambassador Rabbi David Saperstein, Former United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, will shed light on the upsurge of antisemitism and religious and cultural intolerance at home and abroad. Register here.
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! Purchased tickets are available for pickup in the office.
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.
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, click here. You can also request a paper application by calling (253) 798-4600.
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.
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