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May 3: Friday Night Shabbat Service
7:30 p.m.
Led by Rabbi Tamar Malino in the Chapel (naming ceremony for Faith Hayflich, Ellen Cote, and Nancy Gorton)
May 4: Shabbat Service and
Religious School at the UUC
- Izon Family baby naming
- Shabbat Service/younger kids class: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- Parents are encouraged to attend services with the older students.
- Childcare will be provided starting at 10:00 a.m.
- A donation is requested so that we might continue providing this service.
- Older Kids and Adult Ed classes: 11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
- Family Program for Older Kids class: 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Please note: We will not have the Thoreau Room on May 4, but everyone is welcome to bring a brown bag lunch if they plan on staying for either adult or children's ed. We will eat either outside or in the Chapel depending on the weather.
May 14: Shavuot Celebration!- Potluck dinner from 5:00-5:45 p.m.
- Simultaneous adult learning and religious school class from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Evening service 7:00-8:15 p.m., which will include the reading of the 10 Commandments from the Torah
- Aaron Taylor will provide music for the evening.
May 24: Friday Night Shabbat Service 7:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi Tamar Malino in the Sanctuary (presentation of Bella Billig and Simon Journey's Tikkun Olam projects) May 25: Journey/Billig B'nai Mitzvah 10:00 a.m.
Service led by Rabbi Tamar Malino
Followed by Kiddush lunch
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If you would like to receive additional information about Congregation Emanu-El's Religious School, please contact our Education Coordinator, Rachel Zack, at 360-927-5838.
For a new Student Registration form, please click here.
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| May 25: Billig-Journey B'nai Mitzvah! | |
Please join the families of Bella Billig and Simon Journey in celebrating their B'nai Mitzvah at Congregation Emanu-El on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. Bella and Simon have taken this journey together from the early days of Congregation Emanu-El. They attended Sunday school with all of the Congregation's visiting student rabbis.
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| Carla Peperzak in The Fig Tree |
The Fig Tree, an online periodical that covers faith and the nonprofit world, has published an article about Congregation Emanu-El member Carla Peperzak. The article details Carla's involvement with the Jewish resistance in Holland during World War II. Read all about it at the Fig Tree's Web site. |
Hazon Cross-USA Bike Ride
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This summer (June 13-Aug. 18), dozens of cyclists will take part in the Hazon Cross-USA Bike Ride to raise money and awareness for sustainability in both our transportation and food systems. The Ride is open to the entire Jewish community and the organizers hope to have participants from all over the country. Apply at http://www.hazon.org/programs/cross-usa-ride/application/.
Congregation Emanu-El's own Rabbi Elizabeth Goldstein is riding the Seattle-Spokane leg of the ride.
Not a cyclist but want to support the event? South Hill residents can host Hazon riders as they come through town. If you want to host Friday and Saturday nights, June 21-22, contact Sue Glass at (509) 838-2560 or sueandcamber@juno.com. |
Feedback for the Rabbi or the Board?
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If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding religious or ritual practices at Congregation Emanu-El, Rabbi Tamar ( 848-755-5030, RabbiMalino@spokaneemanu-el.org) is happy to hear them. Rabbi Tamar has experience with congregational life and a lively and educational discussion can ensue. You might be generating questions that Rabbi would welcome as an exciting professional challenge. If you are uncomfortable speaking to Rabbi Tamar directly, please contact Art Zack ( 509-953-4501, artzack@gmail.com) or Miriam Berkman ( 509-953-8452, berkman@spokaneemanu-el.org) and we will share the feedback with Rabbi.
Feedback for the Board? If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding Congregational community or development, all Board members are happy to hear them. Meaningful discussion can be generated that allows us to meet your needs.
Unsure who to direct your feedback to? The Board and Rabbi Tamar have open communication and happily share information. We will direct you to each other and/or pass the information on.
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JFS SENIOR LUNCHEON
 Thurs., May 9, 12-1:30 p.m.
Temple Beth Shalom
1322 E. 30th Ave.
Spokane, WA
$7 donation appreciated
12:30 p.m.: Stories from the Washington State Senate, presented by State Senator Andy Billig
Andy will review the 2013 Legislative Session that just ended, and give an overview of the legislative process.
Andy Billig is a proud father, businessperson and active member of the Spokane community. He was elected to the State Senate by constituents of the 3rd District in 2012. Prior to joining the Senate this session, Andy represented Spokane in the House.
In addition to his work in the Legislature, Andy is part-owner and former general manager/president of the Spokane Indians Baseball Club. He currently serves as Chairman of the Northwest League Executive Committee. An active runner and triathlete, Andy completed the Coeur d'Alene Ironman Triathlon in 2004.
Andy lives with his daughter, who attends Spokane Public Schools, and will celebrate becoming a bat mitzvah in a few weeks. Both are members of Congregation Emanu-El.
RSVP by May 6 to Rabbi Tamar Malino (director@sajfs.org) or Iris Berenstein (iris@sajfs.org), or call 509-747-7394.
Please let them know if you need a ride.
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JFS Thursday Games Gathering!
Thursday, May 23, 1-2:30 p.m.
Temple Beth Shalom Library, 1322 E. 30th Ave.
Play Scrabble, poker, and mahjongg. If you like to knit, bring that, too! There'll be casual socializing, light refreshments, and some serious games, with prizes for the winners! RSVP to Rabbi Tamar or Iris at 509-747-7394. Please let them know if you need a ride.
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Congregation Emanu-El is a Reform community serving the Inland Northwest. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive Jewish community that is committed to learning about and celebrating the spirituality and history of Judaism.
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May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi-led Shabbat Service in Chapel at UUC
May 4, 10:00 a.m.
Shabbat Service and Religious School at UUC
May 14, 5:00 p.m.
Shavuot Celebration plus Religious School classes and Potluck at UUC
May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Rabbi-led Shabbat Service in Sanctuary at UUC
May 25, 10:00 a.m.
Billig-Journey B'nai Mitzvah
CARING COMMUNITY
Mazel tov:
- To Susan and Verne Windham, who will be welcoming their grandson, Paxton, into the world on Thursday
- To Faith Hayflich, Ellen Cote and Nancy Gorton for their naming ceremony
- To the Izon family on Yael's naming
- To the Journey family and the Billig Family on celebrating Simon and Bella's B'nai Mitzvah
- To former student rabbi Sara Abrams on her position as assistant rabbi at Westchester Reform Temple
Donations to the babysitting fund:
- Diana and Rob Koorkanian-Sauders
Donations to Kavanah Fund:
- Ilise and John Mears
- Ellen Schreiber and Steve Chandler
Please contact Judy Apfelbaum (Wildflowers Florist, 328-7703) if you are interested in receiving honors during one of our Shabbat services:
- Honoring someone's memory
- Birthday
- Yahrzeits
- Bar/bat mitzvah anniversary
- Wedding anniversary, etc.
SAVE THE DATE!
Congregation Emanu-El's
Annual Congregational Meeting takes place Sunday, June 2, 4 p.m., at UUC. At this event the Congregation votes on new Board members, the Rabbi's contract, and the budget for 2013-14. In addition, this will be a fun social event. It's a potluck, so bring a dish to share!
Yearlong Events Calendar:
Are you trying to make weekend plans for next month? Congregation Emanu-El has developed a yearlong calendar that can be now be found on the home page
at the bottom of the "Upcoming Services and Events" section.
This is a working document that is subject to change, so please continue to check your bulletin for current dates and times. But hopefully this will be helpful to all you advance planners out there!
We have a Facebook page!!
Click on this link to check it out and "like" us. We're hoping that this will become another resource to help our members and friends exchange information and stay connected.
New Membership Information
If you are interested in becoming a member of Emanu-El, please click here for new membership information.
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