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WA May Pass Bill to Increase Holocaust and Genocide Awareness in Schools

April may become designated as International Holocaust and Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month within the state of Washington, courtesy of the efforts of several members of the Washington State Legislature.

Faith-Themed Legislative Conference on Jan. 27 Aims to Help Better Spokane

This year’s Eastern Washington Legislative Conference entitled “Renewing Hope for the Future” will feature workshops on various issues that may help Spokane to better itself and its greater surrounding area.

Spokane Jewish Film Festival Turns 20 This Year; Showing 17 Films

The 20th annual Spokane Jewish Film Festival is set to kick off Jan. 27 with an opening night gala featuring the film “Remembering Gene Wilder.”

Spokane City Council to Hear Input on New Israel-Palestine Resolution Monday

The Spokane City Council will meet Monday to once again hear opinions on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: Jan. 18

In this Roundup you'll learn who the YWCA 2024 Women of Achievement honorees are, when The Black Lens will relaunch and what local company has pledged to help and how our region celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

New Fund Created to Help Preserve Spokane’s Historic Churches and Their Heritage

Spokane Preservation Advocates has launched a new fund to contribute to the preservation of non-profit buildings, such as churches and schools, by sponsoring their application to the Spokane Register of Historical Places.

Sravasti Abbey to Honor Geshe Tenzin Chodrak with Medicine Buddha Puja

The Ven. Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal), 64, who went missing when he went for a walk the evening of Nov. 7, will be honored on Jan. 21, at 10 a.m., at the Sravasti Abbey, in person and live on YouTube.

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