HAVE YOU BEEN LAID OFF, FURLOUGHED, OR LOST GRANTS DUE TO RECENT FEDERAL CUTS AND FREEZES? HAS OUR CURRENT CONTEXT MADE YOUR FUTURE UNCERTAIN?
If so, please let our Rabbi know at rabbigorban@tbetacoma.org as soon as you can. We are trying to ascertain the extent of the losses in our community with an eye to convening a session for addressing this uncertainty together and supporting one another in coming weeks. Please be in touch with me directly and confidentially.
Temple Beth El
5975 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
March 6, 2025 / 6 Adar 5785
Volume 23, No. 22
TORAH READING
T'tzaveh
Exodus 25:31-26:13
Maftir
Deuteronomy 25:17-19
Haftarah
Ezekiel 43:10-27
Candle Lighting
5:36 p.m.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
EREV SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Friday, March 7, 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 sponsored by the Anderson family in honor of the bat mitzvah of their daughter, Brynn Anderson!
TORAH STUDY & SHABBAT SERVICE (multi-access) Saturday, March 8, 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 and the bat mitzvah of Brynn Anderson beginning at 10:00 a.m. (online and in person). At the conclusion of the service, the community is invited to join the family in the social hall for a potluck pescatarian kiddush luncheon!
SISTERHOOD HAMANTASCHEN BAKE Sunday, March 9, 9:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Let's celebrate Purim with a festive hamantaschen bake! Our religious school students will be participating in the morning for this inter-generational tradition. No baking experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and love for delicious hamantaschen! We'll provide the dough, fillings, and plenty of laughter. Come for the baking, stay for the community! Questions? Contact Debra Liljegren-Espinosa at redrivervalley@hotmail.com. Adults are requested to have a current food handler's license.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Sunday, March 9, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
The Building Committee is creating a long term plan for capital improvements, and we need you! Join us if you're interested in architecture, interior design, facilities management, or just love TBE and want our building to last for future generations. We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions or suggestions, contact Jani Doctor, Building Committee chair, by emailing her at jani@tripsnships.com or texting at (253) 223-4705.
SCHMOOZE BEFORE THE SPIEL Thursday, March 13, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
This event comes in two pieces, one for adults and one for kids! Adults can join us for a lively evening of mingling, featuring beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and nibbles. Open to adults 18+ (IDs will be checked at the door). Guests 21+ will receive wristbands to access alcoholic beverages. Childcare is available for children 0-5 and requires pre-registration by March 6. Kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade can come for an evening of food and fun hosted by our talented teens! Click here for more details and registration.
PURIM CARNIVAL Sunday, March 16, 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable Purim celebration featuring a Wizard of Oz themed spiel, and packed with delicious treats, exciting games, and plenty of fun! Enjoy a festive lunch, and don’t forget to come dressed in your favorite costume!Tickets are $18/family for non-members and free for members (donations appreciated). Questions? Contact Andy at andy@tbetacoma.org. Register now!
SPEAKER SERIES: ANTISEMITISM IN 2025—A LOCAL VIEW Thursday, March 20, 11:00 a.m.
Join us online or in person for March's Speaker Series featuring Randy Kessler, Executive Director of StandWithUs Northwest and lifelong member of the Greater Seattle Jewish community. In 1992, he and his wife spent 7 months in Israel, immersed in Hebrew language and Israeli culture and building lifelong friendships. In 2017, Randy assumed leadership of StandWithUs Northwest. He spearheads efforts to educate people about Israel and the Jewish people and to fight antisemitism across Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. You can register for this free event by clicking here.
VASHTI’S BANQUET & SHUK MARKET Saturday, March 22, 5:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of fun featuring dinner, Israeli dancing, belly dancing, a shuk market, and more! Due to space constraints this event is for Sisterhood members only and each member may bring 1 female identifying guest. When registering via the link below, if you're bringing a guest, please list their name and pay their registration fee along with yours. Tickets are $36 for Sisterhood members and $53 for guests. Register here while you can, space is limited!
OPPORTUNITIES
SISTERHOOD’S MISHLOACH MANOT TREAT BOX PICK-UP Mishloach manot—"sending of portions"—are gifts of food traditionally exchanged on Purim as a way to foster friendship and joy in the community. Each year, Sisterhood lovingly prepares complimentary Purim boxes filled with treats for every TBE member household, fulfilling this mitzvah. It's about time to pick up boxes, so mark your calendar with one of these dates that works for you! – Wednesday, March 12, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
– Thursday, March 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3 p.m.–Mgillah Reading services – Friday, March 14th 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3 p.m.–Shabbat services – Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. – Sunday, March 16, during the Purim Carnival
MATANOT L'EVYONIM: SISTERHOOD'S EFN FUNDRAISER
From March 1 to 31, Sisterhood is asking for donations to the Emergency Food Network here in Tacoma. This coincides with Purim and the two parts of the mitzvah for this celebration. The first being mishloach manot (see above), the second matanot l’evyonim (gifts for the poor). This year, join our Sisterhood as we fulfill our mitzvah and participate not just in the Purim boxes and mishloach manot, but rejoice in our bounty by giving to the Emergency Food Network. Let’s end hunger in our community! Click here to donate.
WANT TO LEAD AN IN-HOME PASSOVER SEDER?
A former long-time member, Bob Lipnik, would love to hire someone to lead an in-home Passover Seder for a family of 7, along with providing a little direction when it comes to the cooking. His daughter and grandchild from out-of-state will be having their first Passover Seder experience this year! Bob's home is located in Brown's Point and his schedule is flexible. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't hesitate to reach out! His number is (253) 973-9008.
INFORMATION
JUDAICA SHOP HOURS
We accept card transactions only. Our regular hours have been reduced to respect the time availability of our volunteers; our new hours are as follows:
– Sundays: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
– Wednesdays: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
– Fridays: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
We are still in need of volunteers to ensure the shop can always be open during regular hours. You can get in touch with Connie Person or Aubrey Sagalovich to volunteer or to schedule a shopping appointment outside of our regular hours by sending an email to 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
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