Temple Beth El • 5975 S. 12th St. • Tacoma, WA 98465 www.tbetacoma.org
October 2, 2024 / 29 Elul 5784
Volume 22, Number 41
High Holy Days
L’Shanah tovah tikateivu! May you be inscribed for a good year. Our High Holy Day services begin tonight, and we're excited for our community to come together!
Erev Rosh HaShanah TODAY, Wednesday, October 2. If you are not currently a member of TBE and haven't gotten passes, there is still time to register! You can register and make your donation at the door during any service.
If you wish to register for Yom Kippur, you may do so online when registration re-opens on Sunday, October 6: Please register here.
If you are a member of Temple Beth El, you should have received your pass in the mail—if you have not yet received the High Holy Day booklet containing your pass, you can pick it up at the door at any Rosh HaShanah service. If you have family members in town that would also like to attend services, or if you are a member of another synagogue, speak with the Greeters at the door.
For the full schedule of services, non-member registration, Book of Remembrance submissions, and more information about the High Holy Day Food Drive, please visit the High Holy Day page of the TBE website.
Rosh HaShanah
Torah Reading: Rosh HaShanah Day I Genesis 21:1-21 Haftarah I Samuel 1:1-20
Rosh HaShanah Day II Genesis 22:1-24 Haftarah Jeremiah 31:2-20
Candle Lighting: 6:27 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 2 7:29 p.m. Thursday, Oct 3
Celebrate Rosh HaShanah with Us:
Erev Rosh HaShanah Tot Service: 5:30 p.m. (onsite only)
Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, October 4, 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.
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 28, 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!
Talmud Torah/Sinai Temple Plaque Dedication Sunday, October 6, 1:00 p.m. Rabbi Emeritus Bruce Kadden will dedicate a historical plaque to commemorate the former location of the Shul (originally Talmud Torah, later Sinai Temple), one of the two congregations from which Temple Beth El was formed in 1960. The dedication will take place at South 4th and I Street (now the Rainier Tower of Tacoma General Hospital) on the west side of Wright Park. The plaque is sponsored by Tacoma native Harold Friedman, with thanks to MultiCare for placement permission. The congregation is invited to mark this historic dedication. For more information, please contact Deb Freedman at (253) 377-4157.
Home of Peace Cemetery Annual Pilgrimage Sunday, October 6, 3:00–4:00 p.m. It is traditional to visit the graves of relatives during the High Holy Days. Temple Beth El clergy will be on hand to meet graveside with family members. Directions to the cemetery are available here. For more information, contact cemetery president Harvey Rosen at hrosen24@hotmail.com. Break the Fast Saturday, October 12, following services The Sisterhood of TBE warmly extends an invitation to the community to join us for Break the Fast. This event will be held in the social hall immediately following Yom Kippur N'ilah and Yizkor services. Share in community while we have a reprieve from fasting. We are accepting side dishes and desserts for the event. Please have these items dropped off by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, in the kitchen with instructions for reheating/serving. We kindly ask that our cooks refrain from using meat products in their offerings. All dishes must be dairy or pareve and must not contain peanuts or peanut oil. If you have questions or concerns please contact Erica Shirk at eoshirk@gmail.com.
Community Sukkah Building and Decorating Sunday, October 13, 10:00 a.m.–noon Please join us as we work together to raise our sukkah in the courtyard and decorate it for Sukkot. Many hands make light work and there will be jobs for all ages. Kids will be able to make decorations in the social hall while the sukkah is being assembled. Please note that there is no regular Sunday school that morning, so everyone will be free to help. To sign up or for more information, please contact Dan Miller, danmillerlighting@yahoo.com Temple Beth El Board Meeting Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 p.m. The Temple Beth El Board of Trustees welcomes all members to attend the monthly board meeting. The agenda will be emailed to all TBE members prior to the meeting along with a Zoom link.
Soup in the Sukkah Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. Join us for our annual dinner, hosted by Brotherhood, to welcome Sukkot. We'll begin with a hearty dinner at 5:30 p.m. and conclude with an Erev Sukkot service in the sukkah at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10/adult (ages 13+) and $7/child. Reservations are required; register here. Simchat Torah and Consecration Dinner Wednesday, October 23, 5:00 p.m. Celebrate our new religious education students and welcome them to the wonderful, lifelong journey of Jewish learning. We'll begin with a festive meal, followed by Consecration and a service at 6:30 p.m. At the end of the service we'll unroll the Torah scroll and have our recent b-mitzvah chant their maftir portions. Cost: $18/adult (ages 13+) and $12/child. RSVP required. You can register by following this link.
Denim & Diamonds Auction Event Saturday, November 9, 5:30 p.m. Join together in supporting Temple Beth El. Dinner — Dancing — Dessert Dash — Live & Silent Auction — and FUN! Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/denimanddiamondstbe/ Early Bird tickets on sale through Sunday, October 20. Registration closes Friday, November 1. Wear your jeans, wear your ball gown, wear your favorite band t-shirt... Just come to bid and dance the night away! For questions regarding registration contact stacyvanwagoner@gmail.com or (503) 423-7348 (text/call).
Remembering October 7
StandWithUs Rally of Remebrance Sunday, October 6, 11:30 a.m. To commemorate more than 1,200 Israelis and citizens of over 30 other nations who were murdered on October 7, 2023, please join us along with representatives of the local Hindu and Iranian communities as we stand united to remember those we have lost. All are invited to join in this important and solemn gathering. This event is hosted by StandWithUs Northwest and the grassroots organization Run for Their Lives. Following a short program at Occidental Square at 117 S Washington, Seattle, WA, we will walk with flags and signs to Lumen Field and stand together in unity with posters of the victims of Hamas terrorists. With the Seahawks-Giants game starting at 1:25pm, our message will be seen by thousands of fans.
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 Nora-im (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 click here to register.
Our Hope Is Not Yet Lost:
Prayers of Memory and Strength after a Year of War Monday, October 7, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Rabbi Gorban will lead us in prayer as we mark one year since the devastation of October 7, 2023. Come together with the TBE congregation to grieve and find a pathway to hope again.
Opportunities
Volunteers needed for Simchat Torah Dinner We are looking forward to a lovely meal prepared by Jacob Elstein for our Simchat Torah Dinner on Wednesday, October 23 at 5:00 p.m. We are looking for a few volunteers to help with setup and cleanup. Setup will begin at 4:00 p.m., cleanup immediately after the meal. If you can help make this a joyous end to our High Holy Days season, please contact Becca (becca@tbetacoma.org) and let her know whether you prefer setup, cleanup, or both!
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. Donate to the Hebrew Free Loan Assocation The rising cost of living is impacting everyone; higher grocery bills, gas prices, housing shortages, and layoffs have left many Jewish families struggling to make ends meet. Families who once had enough are now facing choices they never imagined. HFLA provides a critical lifeline offering $6,000 in cash that gives families the means to regain financial stability and breathe freely again. Their assistance is repaid in small sums that dignify the purpose and the person. This year they have provided over $350,000 to local Jewish families, more than all of last year. Resources are dwindling and they don't want to turn anyone away—make a difference by donating today.
Information
Judaica Shop Hours Reminder that the shop is still currently closed. The opening date will be announced sometime later in the fall. If you have any 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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