Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, July 26, 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, July 27, 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!
Special Meeting of the Congregation: Rabbi Gorban's Contract Renewal Sunday, July 28, 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Please plan to attend this important meeting in person or on Zoom to ensure that we have a quorum present. A registration link to attend via Zoom has been emailed separately to all members.
Thank you, Temple Beth El Board of Trustees
Upcoming Events
Bat Mitzvah of Azrielle Poling Saturday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. The community is invited to join together for the bat mitzvah of Azrielle Poling on Saturday, August 3. If you would like to attend via Zoom, you may use this link: bit.ly/sat-torah-service. The community is invited to join the family for a kiddush luncheon following the service.
Jewish Book Club Tuesday, August 6, 11:00 a.m. Join us in the temple board room, next to the sanctuary, as we discuss Hotel Cuba by Aaron Hamburger—a stunning novel about two sheltered Russian Jewish sisters, desperate to get to America to make a new life, who find themselves trapped in the sultry, hedonistic world of 1920s Havana. Please RSVP to Carol at carolumbe@comcast.net.
Home of Peace Genizah 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! Volunteers are needed, please contact Mady Plumer at membership@tbetacoma.org. The event is free, but we do ask that you RSVP here so we know how much food to buy.
Opportunities
Volunteers Needed for High Holy Day Mailing Friday, August 23, 1:00–2:30 p.m. We are seeking a few volunteers to help prepare the High Holy Day informational booklet to be mailed. This will include sorting, labeling, and bundling the booklets as well as dropping them off at the post office. Please contact Teddy at frontdesk@tbetacoma.org to let us know you'll be there to help!
Volunteers Needed for Oneg Setup & Cleanup Please sign up to volunteer for oneg setup, cleanup, or both! 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. Sign up for setup or cleanup here!
Shir Simcha Choir Rehearsals are beginning, and you're invited! In preparation for High Holy Days, the Shir Simcha Choir will start meeting on Wednesday, August 21 from 7:15–8:30 p.m. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please reach out to director Debbie Jaap at choirdirector@tbetacoma.org.
BIG FUNdraiser Planning Committee Meetings will be held Wednesdays, at 7:30 p.m., 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 at (253) 297-1948 or Stacy Van Wagoner at (503) 423-7348.
Information
Judaica Shop Hours TBE Sisterhood is looking for volunteers to work in the Judaica Shop. Please contact Trish McCloy-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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