Spokane Area Jewish Family Services

06/04/2026

It's a tough time for the nonprofit sector, which means there's no better time for individuals and businesses to support local nonprofits.

Demand for their services has increased over the past year amid higher inflation and cuts to federal programs.

05/19/2026

Our friends at the Montana Jewish Project are hiring!

Executive Director Montana Jewish Project | Full-Time | Helena, MT About Montana Jewish Project The Montana Jewish Project (MJP) is a dynamic, mission-driven organization building Jewish community and fostering interfaith connection across Montana. Founded in 2021 with an entrepreneurial spirit and....

05/13/2026

What do YOU think? Is Spokane "a great place to grow old"?

A big city with a small-town feel.

05/06/2026

Save the date! Our friends at Washington State Jewish Historical Society and Spokane Public Library are co-sponsoring this great event later this month, to take place at SPL's South Hill branch.

05/06/2026

Jewish students who are Washington residents pursuing education at accredited nonprofit institutions across the U.S. can receive up to $6,000, thanks to Hebrew Free Loan Association of Washington State!

Loans can be used for a wide range of programs, including undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, and community college studies.

04/30/2026

Our friends at the Washington State Jewish Historical Society are hosting a special event May 27 at Spokane Public Library's South Hill branch titled "Reconstructing a Family’s Journey: Oral History, Research, and Storytelling." Author Ken Baronsky will explore how memory, research, and storytelling can come together to share stories and honor lives that might otherwise be forgotten. For more information, check out the event page: https://events.spokanelibrary.org/event/16195865

04/30/2026

Save the date! Spokane Public Library is hosting another great event in its yearlong series "Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion through Yiddish Literature." Past SAJFS Benefit Brunch speaker Karen Treiger headlines this May 31 book talk at SPL's South Hill branch. Karen's a terrific storyteller, so don't miss this opportunity!

04/03/2026

The Washington Pro Bono Council's Dementia Legal Planning Program is hosting two events next week related to advance legal planning!

03/10/2026

Make sure to check out Spokane Public Library's event series "Between Two Worlds: Exploring Jewish Culture and Religion through Yiddish Literature"! Sunday, April 26, offers a replay of one of the most celebrated events at this year's Spokane Jewish Film Festival: Yiddish songs performed by the local klezmer band Meshugga Daddies followed by a screening of the fun, inspiring documentary Welcome to Yiddishland.

If you missed the music and film back in January, here's your chance to catch 'em! And if you DID attend our concert and "Yiddishland" screening, why not enjoy both again next month!

https://www.spokanelibrary.org/between-two-worlds/

02/06/2026

Miss yesterday’s Solo Aging with Nancy Ruffner session? It’s not too late to join us! The series includes two remaining sessions, Feb. 12 and 19, and you’ll still get a lot from Nancy’s presentations and the Q&As to follow if you start next week.

Check out the attached clip from our first session, and consider registering if you haven't already -- or sharing the registration link (https://tinyurl.com/SoloAging2026) with any Solo Agers or regular agers you know, the people who love them, and any professionals who might be interested!