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Welcome. Shalom Aleichum. E Komo Mai.

The Jewish Congregation of Maui maintains a warm, friendly environment for all Jews, regardless of personal affiliation or observance preferences. As the only synagogue on this beautiful island, we are non-affiliated, post-denominational, pluralistic, and egalitarian. Our doors are open for any Jew who wants to have a place to come worship and connect with other Jews; everyone is welcome at Beit Shalom.

Beit Shalom has a kosher kitchen and is also a Shomer Shabbat facility. We welcome you and your family with a spirit of Aloha and we will do our best to ensure everyone is comfortable and feels at home. We value the diversity and spectrum of observations in our local community and those who come to visit.

We welcome visitors to our events, educational classes, and services including our Community Passover Seder, High Holy Days services, and Chanukah Party. We love destination lifecycle events and we will help you plan the perfect celebration.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Aloha!

High Holidays are here! 

Shalom! 
High Holidays are here. There are some schedule updates to note. 

Shabbat Tshuva has been added, led by Sam Shnider—Mahalo, Sam!*

Also we are pleased to offer an informal second day Rosh Hashanah service in a conservative style, featuring the traditional blowing of the shofar, based on interest. Your response to this service would be greatly appreciated today at jcmmauijews@gmail.com.*

If there is enough interest, we will send out a confirmation on Thursday at the lastest. See updated schedule of services below.  Mahalo! 

 

This year's High Holidays will feature the vibrant Rabbi Daniel Lev, who will be leading services.

 If you didn't get a chance to experience his uplifting Shabbatone in July, the High Holidays is the perfect opportunity to connect with him and the rest of the community as we celebrate a New Year and look towards a brighter future. 

Inspired by his teachers Rabbi’s Shlomo Carlebach and Zalman Schachter- Shalomi, (zt’l), Rabbi Daniel Lev was ordained in 2005. 

He describes his  spiritual approach as heart-centered and trans-denominational, combining Traditional and Jewish Renewal practices with a big pinch of humor. 

He includes songs, stories and Jewish meditation in his services. After 36-years of serving various communities in northern California he moved to Hawaii in 2014.

Below is the High Holiday schedule along with other details. 

Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024, Evening Service -  6pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct 3, 2024, Morning Service - 10am-1:00pm
Children's service  - 11:30am - 1pm led by Cynthia Lebowitz*
*Tashlich at Beach - Kaonoulu Beach - 5:00pm- 6:00pm

*Friday, Oct 4, 2024 - 2nd day morning service with shofar blowing - 10am-1pm (tentative)

Shabbat Tshuva. Doors open at 5:30pm. Service starts at 6pm. Led by Sam Shnider. 

*The children's service is geared for children aged 2 to 8, but all kids and their parents are invited to join. The service will emphasize Tefillah, Teshuvah, and Tzedaka, featuring songs, prayers, and shofar blowing to help the little ones engage with this special day. 

If you're interested in assisting with the service, please reach out to Cynthia at lebowitzcynthia@gmail.com.

Yom Kippur
Friday, 10/11/24, Kol Nidre Service - 6pm-9pm
Saturday, 10/12/24  Morning Service - 10am– 1:00pm
Break - 1:00pm- 3pm 
Mid-afternoon classe 3 pm – 4:30pm Book of Jonah and Rabbi Q & A
Yitzkor - 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Neila - 5:30pm– 6:30pm
Havdala & Break-Fast - 6:30pm


Reservations are encouraged as there will be limited seating. Also In JCM tradition, tickets will not be sold but  donations are gladly welcomed to help defray costs. For information about seating, donations and volunteer opportunities please visit: 
https://mauijews.shulcloud.com/donations

We look forward to your presence. Mahalo! 

 

 

A Message From Our President - Summer Membership Drive

Summer Membership Drive
 A message from our President

Dear JCM Members and Community,

Thank you so much for being a member, past member, or part of the general community of Jewish Congregation of Maui. I am writing to ask that you please renew your membership, or join as a new member, today. Our Summer Membership Drive ends before the High Holidays. Join before August 18th to receive a special offer for High Holidays. Click on link for details. 

Join or renew here: https://mauijews.shulcloud.com/join. You can also mail us a check or drop one by the synagogue.

At this time of year, as we renew our memberships, or perhaps join for the first time, we remember that it is you – our members and your contributions, both financial and service, on-island and off-island – that keep our doors open and our programs running, and allow us to be a light to our Maui community.

We have had a highly successful year transitioning to a lay-led community organization, with wonderful Shabbat services, Passover Seder, ongoing site improvements, and the excellent work of our Executive Director Kalo Yujuico and our engaged team of board members and volunteers. In the year ahead, we hope to share more moments, observances, and celebrations with you. Please join us for our last Summer Social on  Sunday, August 18th from 4:30pm-6pm, directly following our August board meeting. All are welcome. Come join us and let’s talk story. 

For any questions, please contact Kalo Yujuico at the number and contacts listed below.

Mahalo, Aloha, and Shalom,

Gabe Crane
Board President, Jewish Congregation of Maui
808-874-5397
jcmmauijews@gmail.com
gabriel.crane@gmail.com

Peace and Strength

Dear Community Members, 

As we've witness from afar the terrible atrocities that have been committed in our beloved homeland of Israel, may the Jewish Communities here on Maui and throughout the nation stand in solidarity for the violence to stop and pray for the souls of innocent lives lost, strength and protection of those who survived and for peace.....

Holy One of blessing
We pray for the soldiers
who are called to defend the people of Israel.
Keep them safe. When they are weary
give them strength.
When they are scared give them courage.
May they find strength and faith in the days ahead.

Holy One of blessing,
We pray for the people of Israel
Who long to live under the canopy of peace.
Keep them safe. When they are threatened
protect them from harm.
When they are wounded and bereaved
grant them healing and comfort.
May they find strength and courage in the days ahead.

May our voices carry prayers of hope that the people of Israel know that they are not alone.

Give us strength and know that there is nothing more sacred than peace. Grant us Faith. Courage. Wisdom.

- Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar

 

Mahalo for your kokua! JCM's Maui Fire Relief

This past month we experience issues with our website and apologize for any inconvenience.  We're ecstatic that you're reading this and grateful for your visit. Thank you to the many who have called near and far and emailed asking about our well-being as a result from the wild fires we are experiencing on Maui. We are deeply touched by your kindness, concern and offers of support.  It's with much gratitude and humility to share that the Jewish Congregation of Maui and its grounds are safe.  However, many in our community have lost their homes, businesses and also a loved one from the devastation of the fires.  As part of our purpose here at the Jewish Congregation of Maui and being in the position to do so, we are here to support our fellow Maui community members any way we can. 

Many of you have asked how you can assist. If you live locally, specifically in the South Maui or Kihei area, we are still accepting donation items for Non-perishable food, toiletries, diapers of all sizes, baby food/formula at the congregation located at 634 Alulike Street Kihei from 10am-4pm daily. If we're not in the office, please drop them off in the table outside of the entrance. 

Other means of donating is through: https://mauijews.shulcloud.com/payment.php  If donating as a  guest, complete the section on the right. In the drop down menu of type of donation, please select "Fire Relief Fund".  In the notes section, indicate that you would like your donation to go towards JCM's Maui Fire Relief. If made in behalf of your local synagogue, foundation, or any organization or individual, please indicate their name.  If donating by check, please send to the Jewish Congregation of Maui. 634 Alulike St Kihei, HI 96753. 

If you would like an update and to receive a newsletter, please follow our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Beitshalommaui or  you can sign up at https://mauijews.shulcloud.com/member/subscriptions. 

Again, many thanks for your kind support and outpour of concern. We hope that you and your loved ones are well and safe. To our Maui Community - We are here for you! We are grateful to share this beautiful island with you. Together we can make our beloved Maui No Ka Oi once again.

Should have questions or need assistance with making a donation, please contact us at 808-874-5397 or email us at jcmmauijews@gmail.com. Aloha nui loa. Malama Pono 

 

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