Luncheons take place at Temple Beth Shalom
from 12-1:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Suggested donation for luncheons is $12/person.
No one is turned away for lack of funds.
Musical performance by the Carpathian-Pacific Trio
The Carpathian-Pacific Trio (Yankl Falk, Andrew Ehrlich, and Courtney Von Drehle) presents an intimate program of klezmer and Yiddish song, Romanian and Hungarian fiddle tunes, Hasidic melody, Eastern European folk, American theater and cabaret music, and more. The members of the trio also perform as part of the klezmer/groove quintet the Carpathian-Pacific Express. Their deep friendship is reflected in their energetic musical collaboration.
Musical performance by Lilac City Voices
Beat the heat and come to TBS for a fun and mellifluous performance by Lilac City Voices! Established in 1951, this Spokane-based chorus specializes in barbershop harmony, singing music ranging from jazz standards to Broadway and Disney favorites. They are a diverse group that welcomes singers of all genders, with a mission to share their love of music with the Spokane community. Don’t miss this special treat!
Film Screening: The Catskills
The Catskills is a feature-length 2024 documentary on the rise and fall of the Borscht Belt. With a trove of lost-and-found archival footage and a cast of characters endowed with the gift of gab, The Catskills journeys into the storied mountain getaway north of New York City that served as refuge for Jewish immigrants fleeing poverty as well as a lavish playground for affluent Jewish families. Stand-up comedians share their best shtick while former waiters, entertainers, and dance instructors recount tales of the family-run resorts and bungalows that inspired films like Dirty Dancing.
Excursion to the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
Join JFS for another inspiring visit to Spokane’s premier museum, the MAC! We’ll check out beautiful, thought-provoking exhibitions, including Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight, a new touring exhibition by the world-renowned Seattle glass artist. We’ll enjoy box lunches before exploring the galleries on a self-guided tour.
Presentation by Rebecca Stanfel of the Montana Jewish Project
In August of 2022, the Montana Jewish Project reacquired the historic Temple Emanu-El and returned Montana’s first synagogue to Jewish community ownership for the first time in 87 years. As important as the temple is to the community, the Montana Jewish Project is more than a building. The organization is anchored in the rich history of Jewish life in Montana and is preserving the 1891 synagogue as a permanent home for generations to come. Through community gatherings in Helena, online, and across Montana, MJP is finding ways to bring people together to learn, engage with Jewish traditions, and create a Montana-wide Jewish community that is resilient and strong. We are excited to hear from MJP’s executive director, Rebecca Stanfel, at this very special luncheon!
