Membership

If you are interested in placing membership please contact Sara Kayne at sarakayne@gmail.com 

 Membership...

We are proud to say that our membership covers a large part of our Jewish Community. With over 220 member families, we have a very healthy mix of members for all age ranges, and people with varying backgrounds in Judaism. When you walk into Temple Beth Shalom, you will feel the warmth and welcome of our Community.

Thinking of joining our membership? Email membership at temple@spokanetbs.org or sarakayne@spokanetbs.org

Five reasons why Temple Beth Shalom should be your Shul

1. Your Rabbi
Rabbi Michael Goldstein is a widely respected Conservative Rabbi. “My vision is of synagogue communities whose members sustain one another in time of need, celebrate together in time of joy, and maintain an open door in welcoming all to enter.” As a member of Temple Beth Shalom, Rabbi Goldstein will be your personal Rabbi.

2. Your Children
Your children are your future. Temple Beth Shalom is your partner in providing a nurturing Jewish environment for your children. Your youngest children will participate in Tot Shabbats. Your elementary aged children will participate in junior congregation. Your older children will be engaged with the Jewish community which will strengthen and maintain their Jewish identity. Your children are welcome at our Youth Group options. Your children will be eligible to participate in amazing camp opportunities. Temple Beth Shalom will not only be your Shul - it will be your children's Shul.

3. Your Community
Our Shul community consists of various types of families, including a strong concentration of families with school-aged children. We not only pray together, but we also share meals, Simchas (happy occasions), and we generally include our children in all events. Temple Beth Shalom is an open Shul, well known for its down-to-earth warmth and spirit. Religious observance among the members varies greatly. Everyone is treated and respected equally.  When you walk through the Shul door, you are accorded the same respect as anyone else.

4. Your Simchas
Some of the highlights of your life are the Simchas - the happy occasions - of your family. Temple Beth Shalom will be there to help make your celebrations honorable and enjoyable - celebrations that you will cherish forever. Our beautiful social hall can accommodate your guests. Our dignified Shul facility and our Rabbi will be there for your Simchas.

5. Your other membership benefits

·         Personal access to the Rabbi for you and your children

·         Learning opportunities for you and your family.

·         Youth groups for your children

·         Camp Incentive Grants for your children

·         Special programs for Chanukah, Purim, Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkoth.

·         Helpful assistance with life cycle events

·         Aliyas for your personal events (Birthdays, Yahrzeits, etc.)

·         Rabbi visitations for your loved ones when ill, hospitalized and Shiva

·         Cemetery privileges

DuesTemple Beth Shalom implements a "Fair Share" method of dues payment. We believe that it is the most equitable and dignified way to enable a synagogue to meet its financial needs. No one is turned away, regardless of their financial circumstances. 

 Committees

Annual Kosher Dinner David Williams, Chair

Plans and coordinates the annual Kosher Dinner. 

Archives Larry Grossman

Collects, preserves, and displays historical records of Jews in Spokane and at TBS. 

Cemetery  Dick Rubens, Mick Soss

Supervises maintenance of and all necessary business connected with Mt. Nebo Cemetery and the Jewish section of Fairmount Cemetery. Prepares cemetery policy with approval by the Rabbi and recommends fees for consideration by the TBS Board, and assures that all procedures, traditions and customs are followed.

 Choir Berdine Bender

Participates in High Holy Days services and other special events.   

Education  Glenn Ward

Oversees the operation of all education programming (Sunday, Hebrew, and Adult). The implementation of Education Committee policy shall be the responsibility of the Education Director. The committee approves education policy, annual plans, curriculum, school calendar, and budget as proposed by the Education Director and overseen by the TBS Board of Directors. Supports and promotes ongoing youth group activities. 

Finance  Al Rubens

Establishes an annual budget for presentation to the Board and the congregation in accordance with the Congregation’s Bylaws. Chaired by the Treasurer of the Board. 

Gift Shop  Shauna Cohen

Maintains and manages the Temple Gift Shop under accepted business practices. Maintains inventory, keeps records of income and expenses, and delivers revenue to the Temple bookkeeper   

Hevrah Kadisha   Dick Rubens, Faye Klein

Performs the Mitzva of preparing the deceased for burial in accordance with Jewish tradition. 

 House   Clint Rogel

Has the general obligation of seeing that the Temple building and grounds are in good
condition and repair. Works closely with the  TBS Administrator in making recommendations and coordinating outside service providers, such as plumbers, electricians and so forth, as the need arises. Makes recommendations to the Board relative to the interior décor of the Temple. 

KiddushCoordinates the preparation of Saturday morning Kiddush Lunch. Encourages regular participation by all members of the community.

 Kitchen  Supervises the use of the Temple’s kitchen to insure that it is maintained in a kosher and appropriate manner. Establishes and maintains an operation and proceduralmanual for the kitchen and all operating equipment. Insures that the kitchen possesses the appropriate utensils, dishes and equipment. Coordinates all use of the kitchen in advance, and insures that all users of our kitchen understand their obligations with respect to maintaining kashrut. 

Library  Jennifer Bortz   
Sets operational policies and maintains the Library. Sets up displays, encourages circulation of library materials and use of the Library.    

Membership  Liz Ward

Develops programs and activities to increase and maintain synagogue membership, seeking and encouraging the affiliation of new residents and of other residents who are not members. 

Mitzva Corps  Shirley Grossman

Coordinates lay community involvement in visiting the sick and shut-ins; provides support to families of deceased; provides support for families experiencing life cycle events, food for the sick, and so forth. Encourages broad participation among all Temple members. 

Onegim

Coordinates the preparation and serving of Friday evening Oneg Shabat refreshments and baked goods. Encourages regular participation by all members of the community. 

Religious Observance  Howard Glass

Works in coordination with the Rabbi in developing and organizing religious services. Strives continually to enhance the level of worship. 

The Voice  The Voice is the newsletter published monthly by Temple Beth Shalom. Information in The Voice is provided by Temple members and the Board of Directors unless otherwise noted. The deadline for submitting articles to The Voice is the 10th of each month.

 Annual Fall Fundraiser  Plans, prepares and promotes the Temple’s annual fall fundraising event.

Tikun Olam   Promotes the Jewish value and responsibility to “repair the world” by providing activities for Temple members to serve the greater Spokane community. 

Youth Advisor - Michelle Crandall
Supports and promotes ongoing youth group activities. Comprised of dedicated parents and the Education Director who meet on a regular basis. 

Service Organizations

 Spokane Area Jewish Family ServicesTamar Malino, Director    747-7394
The Spokane Area Jewish Family Services (SAJFS) provides services for individuals and families in a positive Jewish context.

 United Jewish Communities  Paul Paroff    

Fair Share Dues      

    Membership:  Any person of the Jewish faith eighteen years of age or older. The applicant and His/her household are included in the membership unit.  Unmarried college students through the age of 25 are included in the parent’s household.

      Dues:  Our “Fair Share” dues schedule is based on one’s income and ability to pay.

 While recognizing that individual hardship situations do exist, the Temple Board feels strongly that with the rights and privileges of membership goes the obligation to support Temple Beth Shalom to the best of each member’s ability. 

 Temple Services, Activities & Facilities

•           SABBATH SERVICES:  Friday evening at 7:30 p.m., followed by an Oneg Shabbat and on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Kiddush luncheon.  Summer services are at 6pm on Friday nights.
  
•         FAMILY SERVICES:  Are held on the second (2nd) Friday of each month.
  
•        TOT SHABBAT/JUNIOR CONGREGATION:  Are held one Saturday each month.
  
•         Services for all Holidays and Festivals.  (At discretion of Rabbi)
•         High Holiday seating for immediate family.
•          A rabbi's and or cantor's service for Bar and Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation,              Conversion, Wedding,  Brit Milah, Baby-naming, Funeral, and Unveiling.
•         RELIGIOUS SCHOOL:  Gan Rachel Preschool, Hebrew School, Sunday school.

         Rabbinical counseling.

         Voting privileges and participation in various committees.

•         Mount Nebo Cemetery and plot rights (after payment of the equivalent of two year's minimum dues or one thousand two-hundred dollars [$1,200], whichever is greater).
•       Adult education.
•  .      BUILDING PRIVILEGES:  i.e., in addition to appropriate use of the sanc­tu­ar­ies, use of the Harold Diskin Memorial Hall and kitchen for traditional simchas such as receptions for weddings, Bat or Bar Mitz­vahs, baby-namings, etc.
•       Library privileges.
•       Automatic subscription to the TEMPLE VOICE, Temple Beth Shalom's monthly newsletter.  Subscription rates for non-members are thirty-six (($36.00) dollars per year.                    
  
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