09/06/2024 11:50:01 AM
Women on the Move traveled to River's Wish Animal Sanctuary were in awe of the incredible work this non-profit organization does to rescue animals from trauma, abuse and neglect. We strolled through barns, paddocks and fields to see beautiful horses, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, rabbits, chickens and turkeys, all with personal names & amazing histories. Pete, the owner, and himself a jewelry and metallurgical artist, was a...Read more...
05/28/2024 12:36:18 PM
Four TBS members joined a large crowd of volunteers for Expo ’74 SpoCanopy Tree...Read more...
04/16/2024 09:48:40 AM
Art Zack PhD, Rabbi Tamar Malino, Lauren Fins PhD, Justyce Brandt, Lands Council
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU...Read more...
04/09/2024 02:10:51 PM
I love matzah! There! I’ve put it in print and am prepared to stand and be proud. Most of my friends either just barely tolerate matzah, or enthusiastically embrace matzah at the first seder and then are happy to be through. Me, I can eat...Read more...
03/13/2024 11:11:25 AM
Dear TBS Friends and Family,
Many of you might remember a childhood experience of bringing change for tzedakah (charity/justice) to the synagogue, either to put in those rusty blue and white JNF (Jewish...Read more...
03/11/2024 02:07:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined Women on the Move at the MAC exhibit! It was an interesting and educational experience that we all enjoyed. Keep watching your bulletin for the next WOM gathering!
02/09/2024 11:46:10 AM
Temple Beth Shalom is a strong supporter of Spokane Area Jewish Family Services, many of our TBS community enjoy supporting JFS activities. TBS hosts the JFS Luncheons almost every month.
This month was a jazz trio and the TBS community turned out to show its support. The music was phenomenal! As you can see in the pictures, everyone had a great time. Check your TBS Weekly Bulletin for...Read more...
02/06/2024 12:39:59 PM
If you come across our Hebrew School students this week, you may notice that they have a little extra pep in their step- they are a bundle of excited nervous energy as they prepare for their first of two weekends devoted to class led services!
For the past five months, our Hebrew School students have devoted themselves to studying various parts of the Friday evening and Saturday morning services. Over the coming weekend, we hope...Read more...
01/25/2024 11:27:04 AM
Neal Schindler is the Director of Spokane Area Jewish Family Services and a Guest Contributor to the TBS Blog
This is for all of you who are setting up your 2024 calendar with outstanding, interesting, and fun events. This one is perfect for anyone who loves movies from around the world.
Spokane Area Jewish Family Services is excited to present...Read more...
01/19/2024 11:48:30 AM
Deep freeze and storms have hit Spokane, and winter will be with us for a couple more months to come. And yet, in a week we will celebrate the holiday of Tu B’shvat. Known as “The New Year of the Trees,” Tu B’shvat is the time in Israel when spring is in the air, and the first blossoms appear on the trees. The dissonance of celebrating Tu B’shvat while snow is on the...Read more...
12/19/2023 02:31:55 PM
Shalom Everyone
Each month I create my own desktop to fit the season and mood that I want to embody for that month. One of the ways I do this is by picking a quote and placing it front and center on my desktop. Each time I log into my computer, open a new app, or simply clear my screen of distractions, I am reminded of the quote that I have chosen for myself for the month. For...Read more...
11/20/2023 02:29:59 PM
I don’t know about you, but my heart is so heavy every day with the tragic news from Israel. I’d like to share with you again the opening words I offered at our TBS Vigil in Solidarity with Israel during the first days of the war, words that I believe are still very relevant a few weeks later.
Vigil in Solidarity with Israel:
Prayers of Hope and Strength, Healing and Release, Grief and Peace 10-10-23
We...Read more...
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