Temple Beth El
5975 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
January 16, 2025 / 16 Tevet 5785
Volume 23, No. 15
TORAH READING
Sh'mot
Exodus 2:11-25
Haftarah
Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23
Candle Lighting
4:32 p.m.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
EREV SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Friday, January 17, 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. Note that this weekend's services will be led by Rabbi Kadden accompanied by Deb Freedman!
TORAH STUDY & SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Saturday, January 18, 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Our Saturday worship experience begins with Torah study, which goes 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!
19TH ANNUAL MLK JR REDEEMING THE PROPHETIC VISION:
THE SPIRIT OF THE WORK: MEETING THE MOMENT Sunday, January 19, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
This is an annual, all volunteer-organized, interfaith community event. It seeks to honor Dr. King’s radical call for peace and justice for all people. It will feature uplifting performances from local artists, blessings and libations from spiritual leaders, and educational talks on creating resilient, diverse communities. It is produced by The Conversation 253 in partnership with Associated Ministries and other organizations. This year, the benediction is being given by Rabbi Kadden. For full information and to register, please click here.
TEMPLE BETH EL BOARD MEETING(multi-access)
Tuesday, January 21, 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. The meeting is multi-access and a Zoom link will be emailed to all members before the meeting begins as well.
MOR: ART FROM ASHES Monday, January 27, 5:30 p.m.
In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Music of Remembrance joins forces with the young talents of the Northwest Boychoir and the Seattle Girls Choirin a program ranging from cabaret songs created by prisoners in the Terezín concentration camp, to selections that were played by a prisoner orchestra in Auschwitz, to music from the Vilna and Lodz ghettos. This Seattle event is free but requires reservation. Find details and get tickets by clicking on the following link: https://musicofremembrance.org/show-details/afa2025
SAVE THE DATE
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: NANCY KATZ Friday, February 21—Sunday, February 23
Nancy Katz is a seasoned artist and arts educator who has exhibited and facilitated workshops throughout the U.S. and abroad (in Klev and Israel) with participants of all ages and abilities. She comes to Tacoma to honor the memory of her dear friend and creative colleague, Barbara Binder Kadden. You can preview her work here: https://bit.ly/4go7msg.
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR WALK-A-THON Saturday, February 22, 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Support or join Temple Beth El’s team, led by Rabbi Gorban and Stacey Soltoff, for Associated Ministries’ first annual Coldest Night of the Year walk-a-thon fundraiser! The main event will take place at Wright Park on the corner of 6th Ave & I Street. You can choose to join the team and walk, join the team and fundraise, volunteer, or support the team in reaching its goal of $1,800. Contributions of any amount are appreciated; money goes to support housing services in Pierce County through Associated Ministries. For more information or to support the team, click here: https://cnoy.w-ith.me/TBE.
OPPORTUNITIES
VIRTUAL AUCTION NOW OPEN
Continue your support of TBE with purchases through a virtual auction! We had so many generous donations for the auction that we want to keep it going. Item photos and descriptions are available online, and many items are also on display in the social hall. Bidding and purchasing ends at 10:00 p.m. on January 20 and all purchases will be processed by January 25. Check back for new surprise items over the weekend! Follow this link to register for free and start bidding: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/virtualevent/.
DELONG ELEMENTARY BACKPACK FOOD DRIVE
Every year we collect food for St. Mark's Lutheran Church to support students struggling with food insecurity at DeLong Elementary. Typically, we hold this at the same time as our High Holy Day food drive. This year, we decided to do it separately so we can really meet the needs of these kids. We will be collecting items until February 12. Please consider helping our community by bringing things in! If you prefer to donate financially, you may do so by clicking here.
BUBBE BUDDIES OPENINGS
We’re excited to invite enthusiastic and caring TBE members to join our beloved Bubbe Buddies program (which welcomes zeydes too)! We had a fantastic time with many buddies joining us this fall, and now we need your help to keep the magic alive this spring. Picture yourself in a cozy chair, sharing a beloved Jewish story with a little one holding a cherished Bubbe Buddy stuffed bear. All the books will be available at Temple—just bring yourself and your love for storytelling and connection! The program takes place every Sunday at 11:00 a.m., with open slots available on March 2, 8, 30, April 20, May 4, and May 11. Choose a Sunday that works for you! Interested? Email Stacy at nslappin@yahoo.com.
ADULT EDUCATION STARTS SOON
There's still a few weeks left to register for the Spring semester of adult education here at Temple Beth El! This semester offers a dynamic space for personal growth, meaningful exploration, and deep connection to Jewish tradition. Whether you're looking to study Torah, explore Jewish history, engage in contemporary issues, or enhance your Hebrew skills, our classes are designed to inspire learners of all backgrounds and levels. To view the course catalog and sign up for your favorite classes, please visit the adult education page on our website.
SISTERHOOD MISHLOACH MANOT FUNDRAISER
Please help us celebrate 18 years of Sisterhood's Mishloach Manot! (in Jewish tradition, 18 symbolizes "chai"–a word meaning life). Sisterhood helps spread Purim joy each year with complimentary treat-filled boxes for every TBE member household, part of the mitzvah of giving gifts of food. Those who contribute to the fundraiser will have their name recognized on the card included in each box. You can select a level of giving and find more information by clicking here or using the paper form in the January bulletin. Even if you don’t make a donation, please complete the planning questions regarding gluten-free needs or opting out.
INFORMATION
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSURE
Reminder that there will be no religious school this coming Sunday, January 19.
JUDAICA SHOP HOURS
Our regular hours are as follows:
– Sundays: 9:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
– Wednesdays: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
– Fridays: 5:30–6:15 p.m. The shop will be closed on January 19 & 26.
In order to streamline bookkeeping and respect the time availability of our volunteers, the TBE Judaica Shop is cashless effective immediately. We accept card transactions only. Thank you for your support and understanding.
We are still in need of volunteers to ensure the shop can always be open during regular hours. Please email Connie Person or Aubrey Sagalovich to volunteer or to schedule a shopping appointment outside of our regular hours. We look forward to seeing you soon at the shop! 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.
TACHLIS
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.org by 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.
