Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, August 9, 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us online or in person for an Erev Shabbat service. Join us at 5:45 p.m., before the service, for an oneg sponsored by Paul and Fae Wilcox in honor of their 34th 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, August 10, 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 potluck pescatarian kiddush luncheon!
Paint Tacoma Beautiful Monday, August 12 Join Rabbi Gorban and interfaith partners on August 12 to Paint Tacoma Beautiful. We’ll build relationships with each other across faiths while helping a low-income, elderly, or disabled homeowner spruce up their house. Registration is required through Associated Ministries; please also email Rabbi Gorban at rabbigorban@tbetacoma.org. Questions? Contact alissah@associatedministries.org. To register, please click here.
Upcoming Events
Religious School Picnic at Point Defiance Saturday, August 10, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Join your Temple Beth El Religious Education program at Point Defiance Park along the breathtaking Tacoma waterfront. Drinks and shareable snacks will be provided. Craft project will be making tie-dye challah covers together! Let’s connect on Shabbat and soak in the sunshine. Questions? Please contact Madi Pimentel Diaz at madi@tbetacoma.org. 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 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. Contact David Aqua at (253) 753-3134, or aclassicmustang@yahoo.com to sign up for a shift. We will also 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. Directions to the cemetery are available here.
Temple Beth El Board Meeting Tuesday, August 20, 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.
Adult Group B-Mitzvah Saturday, August 17, 10:00 a.m. The community is invited to join together for an adult group b-mitzvah on Saturday, August 17. If you would like to attend via Zoom, you may use this link: bit.ly/sat-torah-service. The community is invited to join everyone for a kiddush luncheon following the service.
Ape Caves with TBE Thursday, August 22, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Explore a chilly, pitch-black lava tube over two miles long at the Ape Caves at Skamania. The 3/4 mile, one-way lower cave route is relatively family friendly. Timeline:
9:00 a.m. Depart from TBE parking lot
1:00 p.m. Reservation time for entry to Ape Caves
2:00 p.m. Lunch at the park on-site
We are planning to enter at 1:00 p.m. Bring a packed lunch, water bottle, headlamp, gloves, and extra socks. Please wear long pants, long sleeves, socks, a hiking boot type shoe with grip—a hat is optional. Questions? Email Moshe at youthadvisor@tbetacoma.org or call Madi at (646) 421-0056. Bat Mitzvah of Lily Raphael Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. The community is invited to join together for the bat mitzvah of Lily Raphael on Saturday, August 24. 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.
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). The event is free, but we do ask that you RSVP here so we know how much food to buy.
Opportunities
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!
BBQ Bash Volunteers Needed The annual community BBQ is coming up on Sunday, August 25, and we need your help! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mady Plumer at membership@tbetacoma.org. If you are planning to attend the event, we ask that you RSVP here so we know how much food to buy.
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.
Diamonds and Denim Fundraising Committee Meetings will be held on Wednesdays, at 7:30 p.m., on Zoom. You can join the meetings with this link or by using the ID below. Meeting ID: 828 8787 9383 Passcode: 031021 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 Reminder that the shop is closed during the month of August and will reopen in September. If you are interested in volunteering in the Judaica Shop, please email sisterhood@tbetacoma.org.
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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