Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, August 16, 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 Melissa Medved and Erica Shirk in honor of the adult b-mitzvah group.
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 Adult Group B-Mitzvah (Multi-access) Saturday, August 17, 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 the b-mitzvah group in the social hall for a kiddush luncheon!
Adult Group B-Mitzvah Saturday, August 17, 10:00 a.m. The community is invited to join together for the adult group b-mitzvah of John Barnes, Madi Pimentel-Diaz, Mazriel Pimentel-Diaz,Marlene Motola, and Manny Espinosa-Perez. 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 kiddush luncheon that will folllow the service.
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.
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. 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.
Ladies' Interfaith Tea Tuesday, August 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please join us at St. Mark's Church by the Narrows for our monthly Ladies' Interfaith Tea! We will be discussing views of compassion in Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Tea and light refreshments will be provided.Please register here. Questions? Send an email to Interfaithladiestea@outlook.com.
Save the Date
JCIJ Picnic Sunday, September 8, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us in Picnic Shelter 2 at Gas Works Park for the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice's 2nd annual picnic to come together in community. Learn more about how to deepen your engagement in advocacy over a bagel brunch and music. Please bring (or order) mutual aid items listed herefor Welcome Packages that will go to newly arrived migrants - JCIJ is supporting the WA Immigrant Solidarity Network in delivering Welcome Packages.
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.
Tachlis (the bottom line)
Submitting an event or announcement to Shabbat Shalom
If you have an item you would like included in this weekly bulletin, please email it to frontdesk@tbetacoma.orgby noon on Wednesday. Submissions must adhere to the guidelines, which may be found here.
For the URJ's transliteration guidelines,click here. Please note that submissions that do not follow these guidelines may not be accepted.
To have a copy of the guidelines emailed to you, simply reply to this email with a message to that effect.
