Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, September 13, 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us online or in person for an Erev Shabbat service. Please join us at 5:45 p.m., before the service, for a special oneg to celebrate the gifts that Madi Pimentel-Diaz brought to TBE as our Religious Education Director. While Madi will not be joining us, it is important to take time as a community to honor her. In addition to our oneg treats, we will have materials available for making cards that will be delivered to her by Stacy Lappin. Religious school students have also participated in a special project for her. Shabbat services will follow at 6:30 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, September 14, 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!
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.
Walking Through the Shadow of October 7 Sunday, October 6, 7:15–9:15 p.m. Limmud Seattle is hosting community-wide event in the form of several small gatherings in people's homes. As we approach the 1-year anniversary of October 7, we confront the tragedy while also confronting ourselves during the Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days). How do we acknowledge the suffering of our history while moving forward through Yom Kippur toward hope and light on the other side? We hope these community-wide Limmud gatherings will create deeper connections with others and allow us to share our griefs and hopes. If you are interested, please register here.
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
Sisterhood Judaica Shop Open Position Do you enjoy being involved with retail? Do you have experience in this area? Sisterhood has a vacancy in our Judaica Shop and is looking for someone who might be interested in managing our shop. The manager would be mentored, would set up a flexible schedule dependent on her needs, would be in charge of scheduling volunteers who would work in the shop, and would handle reordering needed items. If you are interested, please contact sisterhood@tbetacoma.org.
Adult Education Registration Our fall semester has begun, but there's still two weeks to sign up before registration closes! Come study Judaism, Hebrew, the Talmud, antisemitism, Jewish news media, and more. Classes are held here at TBE, over Zoom, or both 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.
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.
Information
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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