Noam Katz to come to TBE Jan. 15

I am happy to announce that Noam Katz will be featured at our Synaplex event on January 15th! This Synaplex will be "Shabbat the Musical" and will feature activities auch as art through music, a meditation service, song-writing and Noam Katz. Noam will be helping to lead a service with the NFTY youth, as well a performing after service and the oneg, at 9pm.

From noamkatz.com: "Noam Katz is one of the newest and most exciting voices in Jewish music today. His soulful melodies, high-flying energy and sense of humor have delighted audiences throughout North America, Israel and Uganda. In any setting, Noam remains committed to creating strong Jewish and interfaith communities through the unifying power of music."

Having Noam come to Temple Beth El is a fantastic opportunity for our community. I hope that his performance will give our community a deeper understanding of Jewish music and culture and give us insight into Jewish roots in other nations.

Shabbat the Musical will take place on Friday, January 15 at 5:30pm. There will be noshing, wine and cheese from 5:30-6p.m., followed by dinner at 6p.m. and services at 7p.m. There will be a range of services; traditional, musical meditation and the NFTY musical service with Noam. The costs (including dinner and the evening's events) are as follows:
$18 for adults/children 11+
$10 for children 10 and under

We hope to see you there!

Long time no blog!

Hi there to all of the family and friends of Temple Beth El in Tacoma! Sorry for the lack of blogging ... I am the new Resource Development Coordinator here at the Temple and just wanted to say hello and let you know that I will be trying to update the blog more regularly.

You can also follow us on twitter, username: templebethel18 for news and events!

Meanwhile, in the next few months look for updates on January's Synaplex, family meals, our new website and the Seattle Jewish Film Festival.

Speaking of our website, it is currently under construction but we hope to have it back up soon and better than ever - thank you for your patience!

DNAWORKS' Dinner & Dialogue comes to TBE

Join us as we learn about DNAWORKS' oral history project with the Jewish community of Sefwi Wiawso, Ghana. DNAWORKS explores the connection between Healing Arts, Ritual and Community. Co-directors Adam McKinney and Daniel Banks, Ph.D. will be on hand to present highlights of their film "We Are All One" and engage us in dialogue which will continue over an African dinner!

Dinner cost is $15 per person and must be paid by the deadline: Monday, June 22nd. For more information, contact Rabbi Bruce Kadden or Abby Cohen at 253-564-7101.

Dinner Menu
Batinjaan Zalud (Eggplant Salad)
Yassa Au Poulet De La Casanance (BBQ Chidken with lemon & oniions over yellow rice with Koki (white beans)
Banana Mandazi (deep fried banana dessert)

The Seattle Jewish Film Festival comes to Tacoma!

Saturday evening, May 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma WA 98402
253-798-5895

Director(s): Guy Nattiv & Erez Tadmor

Country: Israel

Year: 2007

Running time: 85 MINUTES

Language: Heberew, Arabic & French w/subtitles

An accidental meeting sparks an improbable romance linking an Israeli kibbutznik and a Palestinian woman in this critically-acclaimed exploration of nationality and the heart. Eyal and Rana (superb improvisation by actors Liron Levo and Lubna Azabal) meet serendipitously on their way to the World Cup soccer finals in Berlin after their bags are mistakenly swapped. A quick magnetic glance on a subway soon becomes an unbreakable bond, even as war in their homeland tests loyalties. Montagues and Capulets, meet Eyal and Rana.

Topics: Drama, Romance, Soccer, Young Professionals, Israel/Palestine. Mature content.

General admission: $11, Seniors and students w/ID: $8

Tickets available from www.brownpapertickets.com or at the temple office during regular business hours. Tickets can also be purchased at the theatre, 1/2 hour before the screening.

For more information, please call Abby Cohen at 253-564-7101