Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. Join us at temple or online for our Erev Sukkot service this Wednesday. Please reference the Friday Erev Shabbat live streaming services list for how to watch from home.
Thursday: Sukkot Day I Service (Multi-access)
Thursday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. Join us at temple or online for our Erev Sukkot service this Wednesday and Sukkot Day I service this Thursday. You can watch online via Zoom, which you can join via this link right before the beginning of service.
Friday: Erev Shabbat Service (Multi-access) Friday, October 18, 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us online or in person for an Erev Shabbat service. Join us before the service at 5:45 p.m. 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, October 19, 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!
Link to Shabbat morning Torah study and Shabbat service Zoom
Divorce & Discovery: A Jewish Healing Retreat at BB Camp Thursday, October 17–Sunday, October 20 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. 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 up until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 21, by following this link. Sisterhood’s First General Meeting of the Year Tuesday, October 29, 5:45 p.m. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. for a bit of schmoozing, followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. This event is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, and feel free to invite a friend! Come enjoy a middle eastern meal, a short business meeting, and Israeli dancing with Rabbi Gorban. Sisterhood looks forward to seeing you there!
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! Click on this link to register now!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, please contact stacyvanwagoner@gmail.com or (503) 423-7348 by text or call.
Save the Date
Lamed Vav Speaker Series:
"A Tale of a Whale and Other Marine Mammals" Thursday, November 14, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Join us at temple for an insightful talk about the Puget Sound's marine ecosystem, featuring Rus Higley, Director of Highline College's MaST Center Aquarium. He will discuss the troubling decline of our orca population, as well as educate us on common misconceptions about rescuing mammals on the beach. Additionally, Rus will share his experiences leading transformations of deceased whales into educational skeleton displays. With over 20 years of experience in marine biology and environmental science, Rus brings a wealth of knowledge to this important discussion! This is a free event sponsored by Lamed Vav. Donations are appreciated. To RSVP, please email Teddy at frontdesk@tbetacoma.org.
Opportunities
High Holy Day Appeal We invite you to join Temple Beth El’s annual High Holy Day Appeal! Together, we can sustain and enhance the programs, services, and community that are so important to us all. Our sincerest thanks for all your generosity and may you have a sweet new year! Every gift, no matter the size, makes a significant impact and is deeply appreciated. You can make your donation by following this link.
Got a Helping Hand?
A long-time temple member would like a paid in-home companion for 4 hours a week. Please call Lin Spellman for further information at (253) 377-3401.
Speaker Series Needs a New Coordinator The Speaker Series hosted by Lamed Vav is in need of new volunteer to take on the planning of the recurring event. The Speaker Series invites interesting experts from a wide variety of disciplines to share their knowledge with our community. If you love learning from creative and scholarly people, you will enjoy this opportunity. Please email Becca at becca@tbetacoma.org if you're interested in fulfilling this role!
Clean-up 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 in search of a few volunteers for clean-up, which beings promptly after the end of the meal. If you can help make this a joyous end to our High Holy Days season, please send Becca an email at becca@tbetacoma.org!
JFS: Help Refugee Families Keep Warm As the cold weather sets in, many resettled refugees are in need of warm clothing and gear suitable for Pacific Northwest winters, which can be too expensive for them to buy. You can help keep these families warm by contributing to the JFS Winter Warmth Drive! Consider purchasing and donating new cold-weather items from Jewish Family Service's Amazon Wishlist, which features options at various price points. You’ll find a variety of essentials like coats, gloves, socks, beanies, blankets, and more. The drive runs from October 28 to November 15. For any questions, contact their Community Connections Assistant atinkinddonations@jfsseattle.org or call at (206) 861-3153.
Information
Judaica Shop Hours The Judaica shop is gearing up to reopen! Training for volunteers is being planned. If you would like to volunteer to help in the shop, please email judaica@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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