Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, July 19, 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 Soltz family in honor of Gabriel Soltz becoming bar mitzvah.
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, Shabbat Service and Bar Mitzvah of Gabriel Soltz (Multi-access) Saturday, July 20, 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 and the bar mitzvah of Gabriel Soltz, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (online and in person). At the conclusion of the service, the community is invited to join the family in the social hall for a kiddush luncheon!
Special Meeting of the Congregation Topic: Rabbi Gorban's contract renewal Sunday, July 28, 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Please plan plan to attend this important meeting to ensure that we have a quorum present.
Zoom Participation A registration link for Zoom will be sent separately via email to all members. You must register in advance in order to attend.
Absentee Ballots Contact the office to request an absentee ballot: (253) 564-7101.
Thank you, Temple Beth El Board of Trustees
Upcoming Events
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.
Save the Date BBQ Bash for All Ages Sunday, August 25, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Bring your beach chairs, blankets, and favorite lawn games or toys and join us for a BBQ on the TBE lawn! We will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie options. The community is asked to bring a side dish or a dessert to share (dairy free). We are also holding a pie contest, so be sure to bring your entry! The event is free, but we do ask that you RSVP here so we know how much food to buy. Volunteers are needed, please contact Mady Plumer at membership@tbetacoma.org.
Opportunities
Volunteers Needed for Oneg Setup & Cleanup Please sign up to volunteer for oneg setup, cleanup, or both! The sign-up sheet can be found here. Note that you must have a food handler's license in order to prepare food during setup. TBE will reimburse you for the cost of the license ($10), and the training can be done online here.
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 here.
Join TBE's BIG FUNdraiser Planning Committee Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Meetings will be held on Zoom. Meeting ID: 870 7959 1868 Passcode: 584807
Online silent auction items are being accepted now. Please provide a photo, description, and value to committee co-chairs via text: Marlene Motola @ 253-297-1948 or Stacy Wagoner @ (503) 423-7348.
Information
Welcome, Teddy! We are happy to announce that Teddy Bushnell has joined us as our new Administrative Support Specialist; their first day was Tuesday, July 16th. Teddy is a recent graduate who earned their high school diploma and associate’s degree simultaneously. They are excited to join our team and help us get organized. Please say hi to Teddy next time you’re in the office! Judaica Shop Hours TBE Sisterhood is looking for volunteers to work in the Judaica Shop. Please contact Trish Ross at (253) 691-6294 or pmccloyross@gmail.com if you have any questions.
The Summer Hours for the Judaica Shop will be Fridays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. before services and during the oneg. The shop will be closed the entire month of August and will reopen in September.
The Jewelry Sale continues with all items 20% off.
Contact the Clergy If you have a question or concern you would like to share with the clergy, please email Rabbi Gorban at rabbigorban@tbetacoma.org.
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