Friday: Erev Pet Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, September 6, 6:30 p.m. Shabbark Shalom! We invite you and your pets to join us for an evening Shabbat service featuring a special bet blessing. The service will be held outside. All well-behaved pets are welcome to attend–please make sure they remain under your supervision at all times. For questions, please contact the office at (253) 564-7101. Join us at 5:45 p.m., before the service, for an oneg sponsored by Bert and Bunny Peters in honor of this special service!
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, September 7, 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!
Blood Drive at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Thursday, September 12, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Please consider becoming someone's hero by donating blood with Bloodworks Northwest's Bloodmobile! Donations are taken by appointment and photo ID will be required when you get there. No one under 16 is permitted onsite. Make sure you eat a hearty meal and stay hydrated prior to your appointment. Schedule your appointment here.
One America Movement: Faith Over Division Tour Sunday, September 15, 2024 4:00–5:30 p.m. Join University of Puget Sound as they present inspirational speaker and former pro athlete Chris Singleton as part of the Faith Over Division Tour, inspiring people of faith to come together across religious, racial, and political divides to build trust and work together to determine not just what kind of democracy or society we want but who we are as people. For more details and free registration,click here. Tacoma BBYO Chapter Kickoff Sunday, September 15, 6:00–8:00 p.m. The TBE youth group will be celebrating its BBYO kickoff for the beginning of the year by hosting a "housewarming" party in our new and improved youth lounge. The kids' choice of takeout food will be catered as we play video games and hang out in the new space! Please RSVP to Moshe Shepherd at (907) 570-1748 or youthadvisor@tbetacoma.org. Temple Beth El Board Meeting Tuesday, September 17, 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.
Save the Date
Divorce & Discovery: A Jewish Healing Retreat at BB Camp Thursday, October 17–Sunday, October 20, 2024 Join us for a transformative long weekend of Jewish healing, community building, and self-discovery at the beautiful BB Camp in the PNW! This retreat is designed for anyone who has faced the challenges of divorce or the end of a long-term relationship, offering support and guidance through Jewish rituals, wisdom, and community. Click here for details.
Opportunities
Adult Education Registration
Our fall semester is beginning this Sunday, September 8, and this is your last chance to register before it's too late! Come study Judaism, Hebrew, the Talmud, antisemitism, Jewish news media, and more. Classes are held here at TBE or over Zoom, depending on the class. You can find more details about each class as well as registration forms through this directory on our website.
High Holy Day Food Drive Food security is a huge concern in our community, with 1 in 10 Pierce County individuals wondering where their next meal will come from. We encourage everyone to come together in raising donations for the Emergency Food Network (EFN), a Pierce County program that supports those struggling to find food. At our Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur services, and during September, you can collect a bag to fill with items the EFN has listed as most crucial (including non-perishables, feminine products, and baby care items). Alternatively, you can participate by making a monetary donation–every $1 you donate allows EFN to distribute 2 meals to neighbors in need. We aim to raise $5,000 for our community, and you can contribute through this page. Library Committee Calling all book lovers! The newly reformed Library Committee is in search of committee members and prospective volunteers. Our first task will be identifying community needs and how our books can best serve our people. Please contact Julia Walsh (head of committee) at wisethoughts@live.com to be added to the committee or volunteer lists.
Volunteer with Advocates for Immigrants in Detention AIDNW is looking for those with ESL experience or who have taught in a foreign country to work with detainees at the Northwest ICE Detention Center. If you possess this experience and would like more information, please reach out to volunteercoordinator@aidnw.org.
Jewish Community Relations Council Survey Every year, the JCRC prepares for a lobby day in Olympia. The last Jewish lobby day was February 15, 2024. Those in attendance were able to talk with their Washington State representatives or their aides regarding Holocaust education, hate crimes, hate crime victims' compensation and defacement that is attached to bias, among other issues of concern. The preparation for our lobby day in 2025 begins with a community-wide survey. Please complete the surveyhere by September 30 to help determine the legislative policy for the upcoming year. A thank you goes out from Vivian Morrison, JCRC rep.
Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof If you’re interested in joining a play, this one’s for you! Melanie Gladstone will be directing a production of Fiddler on the Roof this winter and auditions are coming up. Auditions will be held during the evening on September 8, 9, and 10. Callbacks will be held on September 11. Everyone is invited to audition. All roles for this production are available to anyone regardless of appearance, age, race, gender, ability, or experience. For more information and for sign-up, click here. Note that you must create an account on that site in order to schedule your audition.
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 Auction donation submissions are due by September 18. Fill out this form with your information and details about your donation item, service, or experience. Contact Stacy Van Wagoner at stacyvanwagoner@gmail.com with questions about the form. Thank you for contributions - and watch your email for an invitation to our exciting Denim & Diamonds auction event!
Information
Religious School Begins This Sunday, September 9, at 9:30 a.m. marks the start of Religious School! We invite all students and their families to join together at 9 a.m. for a Back-to-School Breakfast event, hosted and sponsored by Sisterhood in celebration of the first day of school. The menu consists of juice, fruit, yogurt, muffins, croissants, and cereal. Gluten-free options as well as both cow milk and oat milk will be offered for those with a restricted diet.
Live Music from The Deni Herrmann Trio BYOB and join Marlene Motola and John Barnes on Thursday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. in their very own garden for a free opportunity to watch to The Deni Herrmann Trio perform! Take this chance to preview the trio's sound for our upcoming Diamonds & Denim FUNdraiser and Dance event this November. Contact Marlene at (253) 297-1948 for more details, or check the member directory via your member portal on our website.
Judaica Shop Hours Reminder that the shop is still currently closed. The opening date will be announced sometime in the fall. If you have inquiries surrounding the Judaica Shop, please contact 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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