Mazel Tov Jack Hershenfield! In a beautiful service in Kapalua, Jack was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. This family has been part of our JCM 'Ohana for many years, and we were happy to celebrate with them once again.
Give Aloha is almost here!
Foodland and Western Union will match a portion of every donation you make using your makai number and our number 77216 at checkout at any Foodland in September. I will send a separate email in September with all the details for those of you that are new to Give Aloha.
Look for our banner in the Kihei Foodland location!
Happy Giving!
On Chosenness and Repairing the World: Parshat Re'eh “Follow none but the Eternal your G!d, and revere none but Him; observe His commandments alone and heed only his orders; worship none but the Eternal, and hold fast to the Lord.” -Deuteronomy 13:5
The Creator is envisioned as a raging fire, so the commentators ask how can one hold fast to a fire? We are to cling to the Eternal by doing what the Eternal does, so to speak; this includes visiting the sick, sustaining the poor, freeing the enslaved, and comforting the grieving (Babylonian Talmud Sotah 14a). During our Thursday evening learning we talked about Tikkun Olam and why it is that we are expected to ‘repair the world.’ Our chosenness is one that obligates us to take part in making the world a better place.
The idea of chosenness has been deeply problematic for our people throughout the ages... READ MORE HERE
THE KITCHEN! The sliding doors (single pane and makes the room sooooo hot) are out. We insulated the wall and closed it up. That wall will soon have a cooktop with storage! Thanks for your patience while we work on this project. We'll have more kitchen mess a little later- after the holidays, and I will update you along the way!
Please don't feel bad if we ask you to not be in the kitchen too much right now...It's a construction site, and not as safe as we'd like it to be. More photos next week!
Save the Dates: Sept. 17 @ 10am: Family Shabbat Service October 9 @ 10am: Sukkah building and family fun day
Rabbi Raanan and the education committee have been hard at work creating meaningful and fun programming for the kids- both education and fun! Talmud Torah has been completely reimagined and we hope it will meet your wants and needs for your children.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, inclusive, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits August 22 - August 29
David Forrest Chapman Sarah Hodes Leona Berman Clara Goldhaber Benjamin F. Mensh Fay Siegel L. Sanford Sussman Samuel Losk Mark Harris Justin Alan Nathan Dr. Joel Hartley
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!!
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Jack will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Thursday, Sept. 25.
His brother, Will, celebrated with JCM in 2019 and Jack has been looking forward to a Maui Bar Mitzvah since then. We are thrilled to welcome the family back for another simcha.
Give Aloha is almost here!
Foodland and Western Union will match a portion of every donation you make using your makai number and our number 77216 at checkout at any Foodland in September. I will send a separate email in September with all the details for those of you that are new to Give Aloha.
Look for our banner in the Kihei Foodland location!
Happy Giving!
THE KITCHEN! The sliding doors (single pane and makes the room sooooo hot) are out. We insulated the wall and closed it up. That wall will soon have a cooktop with storage! Thanks for your patience while we work on this project. We'll have more kitchen mess a little later- after the holidays, and I will update you along the way!
Save the Dates: Sept. 17 @ 10am: Family Shabbat Service October 9 @ 10am: Sukkah building and family fun day
Rabbi Raanan and the education committee have been hard at work creating meaningful and fun programming for the kids- both education and fun! Talmud Torah has been completely reimagined and we hope it will meet your wants and needs for your children.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, inclusive, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, August 25
Class: Torah & Kabbalah Led by Rabbi Raanan 7:00pm - 8:00pm At JCM and on ZOOM
Friday, August 26
Class: Prayer 101 11:00am JCM and on ZOOM
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Live at JCM and on ZOOM
Saturday, August 27
Shabbat Service 9:30 am At JCM and on ZOOM
Sunday, August 28
Folk Dancing 3:00pm - 5:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits August 22 - August 29
David Forrest Chapman Sarah Hodes Leona Berman Clara Goldhaber Benjamin F. Mensh Fay Siegel L. Sanford Sussman Samuel Losk Mark Harris Justin Alan Nathan Dr. Joel Hartley
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!!
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Will we see you for Family Shabbat tomorrow? Saturday, August 20 10:00am Mazel Tov to Tali Epstein who will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at this service. We look forward to celebrating together.
The Chaloha Bake was a wonderful success!
New friendship, learning, and fun all-around. The Chaloha Challah Bake combined some of my favorite things- old friends, new friends, and challah. The final results were delicious...Challah from this workshop will be served this weekend at Shabbat. We will do these more!
The next morning we started our kitchen re-do...excuse our mess while we make using our kitchen a better experience.
To follow our challah leader, Deb, on FB: Join the group Holla for Challah
You don't need to have children to attend this shorter, more relaxed, and more fun Shabbat morning service.
Everyone is welcome to come for a little service, a little nosh, and a lot of kibbitz!
Kids programming is back!
Rabbi Raanan and the education committee have been hard at work creating meaningful and fun programming for the kids! Talmud Torah has been completely reimagined and we hope it will meet your wants and needs for your children.
The word Ekev that opens our Torah portion this week means "following." In other words, if you do this, the result will be one way and if you do the opposite, the result will also unfold accordingly. During our Torah study last night, the participants found this to be an old theological model that no longer resonates especially after the Shoah (Holocaust). After all, some of the most observant Jews, 80% of Jewish leadership, perished at the hands of the Nazis and their allies. Our Torah portion attempts to condition us to accept this old theological model: if we keep the Eternal's commandments our lives will be wonderful in every way and if not we will be punished. Read More Here
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, inclusive, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Family Shabbat Service 10:00 am See above for more details
Sunday, August 21
Folk Dancing 3:00pm - 5:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits August 15 - August 22
Gertrude August Leland Tolliver Zipporah Goldstein Marilyn Teitelbaum Edward Yehuda Krupnick Betty Chess Leah Franklin Cole Sydney Elfand Jack M Sklar Susanne Sydney Ted Kraftsow Les Barreaux Max Garaway Arthur Pitkoff Al Silverman David Forrest Chapman
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
HIGH HOLIDAYS REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY! See below for details and a link to reserve. Even if you're not paying for the seats, I need to know you're coming.
IF YOU ALWAYS DO SOMETHING AT THE HIGH HOLIDAYS... please email Rabbi Raanan, don't assume he knows. In case we don't remember your annual contribution of an aliayh, service leading, volunteer position, etc. please remind us. rabbi@mauijews.org
You don't need to have children to attend this shorter, more relaxed, and more fun Shabbat morning service.
Everyone is welcome to come for a little service, a little nosh, and a lot of kibbetz!
Kids programming is back!
Rabbi Raanan and the education committee have been hard at work creating meaningful and fun programming for the kids! Talmud Torah has been completely reimagined and we hope it will meet your wants and needs for your children.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, inclusive, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, August 18
Class: Torah & Kabbalah Led by Rabbi Raanan 7:00pm - 8:00pm At JCM or on Zoom
Friday, August 19
Class: Prayer 101 11:00am JCM or on ZOOM
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Live at JCM or on ZOOM
Saturday, August 20
Family Shabbat Service 10:00 am See above for more details
Sunday, August 21
Folk Dancing 3:00pm - 5:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits August 15 - August 22
Gertrude August Leland Tolliver Zipporah Goldstein Marilyn Teitelbaum Edward Yehuda Krupnick Betty Chess Leah Franklin Cole Sydney Elfand Jack M Sklar Susanne Sydney Ted Kraftsow Les Barreaux Max Garaway Arthur Pitkoff Al Silverman David Forrest Chapman
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
MAZEL TOV TO JAMIE AND LIBERTY! They will be called to the Torah on Saturday morning in celebration of their B'nai Mitzvah.
MAZEL TOV TO Wills! He will be called to the Torah on Saturday afternoon in celebration of his Bar Mitzvah.
HIGH HOLIDAYS REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY! See below for details and a link to reserve. Even if you're not paying for the seats, I need to know you're coming.
You don't need to have children to attend this shorter, more relaxed, and more fun Shabbat morning service.
Everyone is welcome to come for a little service, a little nosh, and a lot of kibbetz! __________________________________________________
Kids programming is back!
Rabbi Raanan and the education committee have been hard at work creating meaningful and fun programming for the kids!
Talmud Torah has been completely reimagined and we hope it will meet your wants and needs for your children. Please reach out to Rabbi Raanan with questions or more details.
This Shabbat is called Shabbat Nachamu or the Comforting Shabbat. On Shabbat morning we will read the words of consolation of the prophet Isaiah, which are the source of the name of this Shabbat: “Oh comfort My people, says the Lord. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, And declare to her that her term of service is over, that her iniquity is expiated; for she has received at the hand of the Eternal double for all her sins. (Isaiah 40:1-2) A familiar pattern emerges: we sin, we are punished, we ask forgiveness, we are pardoned, and then consoled. Is this cycle truly necessary? Perhaps there is another way? READ MORE HERE
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, inclusive, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Shabbat Service 9:30am B'nai Mitzvah of Liberty and Jamie
Sunday, August 14
Folk Dancing 3:00pm - 5:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits August 8 - August 15
Col. Laurence H. Goldberg Charles Rosoff Sasha Licht Mildred Kroog Sam Greenman Raye Stevens Pointzman Louis Rosenberg Herman Holstein Goldie Smilove Martin Schwab Eva Wolk Carl Balfour Lilo Frisch Esther Lieberman Arthur Mehl Melvin Deichman Morris Weisfeld Ella Hirschhorn Irving Levin Ernestine Brandes Arnold Heiman Daniel Bloom Shirley Gordon Simon David
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
MAZEL TOV TO JAMIE AND LIBERTY! They will be called to the Torah on Saturday morning in celebration of their B'nai Mitzvah.
HIGH HOLIDAYS REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY! See below for details and a link to reserve. Even if you're not paying for the seats, I need to know you're coming.
Please Note:The Men's Tahara Training has been postponed. Please reach out to Rabbi@mauijews.org and let Rabbi Raanan know you were planning to attend. He will let you know when it's been rescheduled.
Monday, August 15 @ 6:00pm
We are so excited to announce our first Chaloha Maui Challah Bake. Join Deb, the Challah Mama, live at JCM as we learn her best dough recipe, kneading techniques, and how to form the best round challah to prep for Rosh Hashanah. RSVP Required All baking levels welcome.
Rabbi Raanan and the education committee have been hard at work creating meaningful and fun programming for the kids!
Talmud Torah has been completely reimagined and we hope it will meet your wants and needs for your children. Please reach out to Rabbi Raanan with questions or more details.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, inclusive, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits August 8 - August 15
Col. Laurence H. Goldberg Charles Rosoff Sasha Licht Mildred Kroog Sam Greenman Raye Stevens Pointzman Louis Rosenberg Herman Holstein Goldie Smilove Martin Schwab Eva Wolk Carl Balfour Lilo Frisch Esther Lieberman Arthur Mehl Melvin Deichman Morris Weisfeld Ella Hirschhorn Irving Levin Ernestine Brandes Arnold Heiman Daniel Bloom Shirley Gordon Simon David
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Rabbi Raanan is back! We welcome him (and his daighter, Ayah) home.
You still have time to read the Book Club book for next Monday's ZOOM Meeting. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Saturday, August 6, 2022 7:30pm - 9:00pm Join us to reflect on discussing how to transform baseless hatred into baseless love. How can we confront challenges together as a community and turn them into opportunities for growth?
Monday, August 15 @ 6:00pm
We are so excited to announce our first Chaloha Maui Challah Bake. Join Deb, the Challah Mama, live at JCM as we learn her best dough recipe, kneading techniques, and how to form the best round challah. RSVP Required All baking levels welcome.
$36 per person All the items you use are yours to take home including a gift
Proceeds going to the Kitchen upgrade (think stovetop beore Rosh Hashanah)
Taking the First Step: Deuteronomy
We read in Exodus 4:10 that at the beginning of the journey for Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt that he said that he was “not a man of words.” By the time of Deuteronomy, he is the master of words. The book of Deuteronomy is his final message to the people that include eloquent words of guidance. Moses as a leader grew by leaps and bounds in the forty years alongside the other Israelites. The shift in his consciousness was necessary to prepare the Israelites to finally enter the promised land. READ MORE
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits August 1 - August 8
Michael Hodes Opal Tolliver Fout Arnold Miller Joseph Greenberg Gloria Dan Frank Dan Robert Kaplove Harry Edwards Abraham Kahn Reggi Marder Kathryn Solomon Susan Schwab Raymond Leibman Solomon Dutka Hannah Rosenberg Flam Charles Rosoff Col. Laurence H. Goldberg Sasha Licht
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Rabbi Raanan is back in the office on Thursday, August 4
You still have time to read the Book Club book for next Monday's ZOOM Meeting. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Saturday, August 6, 2022 7:30pm - 9:00pm Join us to reflect on discussing how to transform baseless hatred into baseless love. How can we confront challenges together as a community and turn them into opportunities for growth?
Monday, August 15 @ 6:00pm
We are so excited to announce our first Chaloha Maui Challah Bake. Join Deb, the Challah Mama, live at JCM as we learn her best dough recipe, kneading techniques, and how to form the best round challah. RSVP Required All baking levels welcome.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits August 1 - August 8
Michael Hodes Opal Tolliver Fout Arnold Miller Joseph Greenberg Gloria Dan Frank Dan Robert Kaplove Harry Edwards Abraham Kahn Reggi Marder Kathryn Solomon Susan Schwab Raymond Leibman Solomon Dutka Hannah Rosenberg Flam Charles Rosoff Col. Laurence H. Goldberg Sasha Licht
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Tisha B'Av Saturday, August 6 Join us to reflect on discussing how to transform baseless hatred into baseless love. How can we confront challenges together as a community and turn them into opportunities for growth?
Rabbi Raanan will be out of the office July 18 - August 3. Ellyn is here if I can help.
And, when he returns, he's bringing his daughter! We look forward to meeting and getting to know her.
Monday, August 15 @ 6:00pm
We are so excited to announce our first Chaloha Maui Challah Bake. Join Deb @thatchallahmama at JCM as we learn her best dough recipe, kneading techniques, and how to form the best round challah. RSVP Required. The whole community is invited. All baking levels welcome.
Learning to be with the Lord when Struggling: Matot-Masei
Our Torah portion this week records each of the stopping places of the Israelites during their forty year trek in the Wilderness. There is a touching story in the Midrash that explains why this is part of the narrative. The detailed account of the stopping places reflects the Eternal’s loving concern for the Nation of Israel. It is compared to a king who has taken his ailing child to a distant place in order to be cured. On the return journey, the king would stop at each resting place and remind his child: this is where we found shelter; this is where we cooled off at an oasis; this is where you were quite ill. Each place evoked memories and created a deeper bond between the king and his ailing child. READ MORE HERE
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Folk Dancing 3:00pm - 5:00pm ***NEW TIME*** at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 25 - August 1
Aaron Chinn Sophie Dern Edward M. Berol Eli Louis Hirschhorn Miriam Aniel Shirley Siegel Murray Silverman Elizabeth Tennen Henry Wikle Harry Bienstock Sophie Kettner Mary Shur Michaels Jack Scharff Nahan Chess Michael Hodes
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, August 6 Tisha B'Av Why do we continue to talk about the destruction of the temples? As we approach Elul and the High Holidays, we have the opportunity to reflect on the place of destruction, healing, and repair in our own lives this past year. A good place to start as we approach the High Holidays.
Rabbi Raanan will be out of the office July 18 - August 3. Ellyn is here if anything comes up I can help with....
And, when he returns, he's bringing his daughter! We look forward to meeting and getting to know her,
Monday, August 15 @ 6:00pm
We are so excited to announce our first Chaloha Maui Challah Bake. Join Deb, the Challah Mama, live at JCM as we learn her best dough recipe, kneading techniques, and how to form the best round challah. RSVP Required All baking levels welcome.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, July 28
Torah class is canceled
Friday, July 29
Prayer class is canceled
Kabbalat Shabbat is canceled
Saturday, July 30
Shabbat Service is canceled
Sunday, July 31
Folk Dancing 3:00pm - 5:00pm ***NEW TIME*** at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 25 - August 1
Aaron Chinn Sophie Dern Edward M. Berol Eli Louis Hirschhorn Miriam Aniel Shirley Siegel Murray Silverman Elizabeth Tennen Henry Wikle Harry Bienstock Sophie Kettner Mary Shur Michaels Jack Scharff Nahan Chess Michael Hodes
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Sheri and I spent a wonderful morning on Oahu with other Jewish leaders from around the state. We heard from a guest speaker that talked about small and rural Jewish communities, and it was comforting to hear that so many of us around the country are going through the same opportunities and challanges. We are feeling inspired and energized to get some new visioning and strategic planning started- so many ideas! Stay tuned!
Rabbi Raanan will be out of the office July 18 - August 3. Ellyn is here if anything comes up I can help with.
Monday, August 15 @ 6:00pm
We are so excited to announce our first Chaloha Maui Challah Bake. Join Deb, the Challah Mama, live at JCM as we learn her best dough recipe, kneading techniques, and how to form the best round challah. RSVP Required All baking levels welcome.
On Thursday, June 30, the Hebrew month of Tammuz began and Rosh Hodesh prayers took place at the egalitarian prayer section at the Kotel, known as Ezrat Israel. A large group of extremist Orthodox youth arrived there with whistles and used them to disturb the prayer service at the plaza. A few of the demonstrators tore the siddurim published by the Conservative movement, and one teen was photographed blowing his nose on a torn page of a siddur.
My colleague and close friend, Rabbi Arie Hasit, a Conservative rabbi, was leading a Bar Mitzvah service for an American boy at the plaza... READ MORE HERE
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Laura Ahava live at JCM or on Zoom She will lead a service of embodied prayer through music and instruments
Saturday, July 23
Shabbat Service is canceled
Sunday, July 24
Folk Dancing 3:00pm - 5:00pm ***NEW TIME*** at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 18 - July 25
Phyllis Glantz Neustadter Allen Eric Urssing Samuel Herman Auntie Mona Pressner Jerome David Sokolow Esther Capp Milton Climan Shirley Feinberg David Leiter Steven Edelhertz Avery Aaron Waldman Aaron Chinn Miriam Aniel Eli Louis Hirschhorn Edward M. Berol Sophie Dern
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
SAVE THE DATE Chaloha Bake 2022 Monday, August 15 6:00pm The Challah Mama, Deb will be here from Los Angeles. Join us as we learn from the expert how to make, shape, and bake challah for the High Holidays. More details this week!
Rabbi Raanan will be out of the office July 18 - August 3. Ellyn is here if anything comes up I can help with.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, July 21
Torah class is canceled
Friday, July 22
Prayer class is canceled
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Laura Ahava live at JCM or on Zoom She will lead a service of embodied prayer through music and instruments
Saturday, July 23
Shabbat Service is canceled
Sunday, July 24
Folk Dancing 3:00pm - 5:00pm ***NEW TIME*** at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 18 - July 25
Phyllis Glantz Neustadter Allen Eric Urssing Samuel Herman Auntie Mona Pressner Jerome David Sokolow Esther Capp Milton Climan Shirley Feinberg David Leiter Steven Edelhertz Avery Aaron Waldman Aaron Chinn Miriam Aniel Eli Louis Hirschhorn Edward M. Berol Sophie Dern
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Minyan Tomorrow! Join us at JCM as we welcome newly married Ken and Amanda to the Torah for an aliyah. They are from Colorado (and loads of fun), and we look forward to having a joyous Shabbat celebration. Mahalo to Hana for braiding and baking this week's challot! Please Note: Rabbi Raanan will be out of the office July 18 - August 3. Ellyn is here if anything comes up I can help with.
After community feedback, the board has revised the High Holiday policies. CLICK HERE for more details, the calendar, and to RSVP
Rabbi Raanan and Cantor Martin are planning a festive and meaningful holiday season...we look forward to celebrating with everyone.
Please RSVP as early as possible so we can plan smartly and efficiently.
We truly are so happy that we will be in person for those who are comfortable, and also on ZOOM.
Parshat Balak: Leadership and Listening “There is a people that dwells apart, not reckoned among the nations” (Numbers 23:9) One of the challenges in leadership is understanding who we are supposed to listen to and to what extent are the opinions of others supposed to influence us? We have something to learn from a common analogy that compares a leader to a lion who is considered the king of nature. According to our Torah portion this week, the wizard Balaam compares the children of Israel to a lion and says: “A people that rises like a lioness and leaps up like a lion.” In the TV series, "Game of Thrones," Tywin Lannister said, "the lion does not consider the opinion of the sheep." Read More Here
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 16
Shabbat Service 9:30am Join us as we celebrate the wedding Ken and Amanda Jacobs. They will be called to the Torah for the first time as husband and wife.
We need a minyan...we encourage you to attend and help us celebrate.
Sunday, July 17
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 11 - July 18
Tom Wassner Lou Gottlieb Sophie Eisenberg Ida Jaffe Gloria Bittner William Rose Matilda Beranbaum Jack Isaac Anna Rosenberg Sylvia Kirey Samuel Herman Auntie Mona Pressner Phyllis Glantz Neustadter Allen Eric Urssing
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
It was fun to see so many of you at the MACC last night, and I saw more of you in the crowd. It was a fun movie, and if you haven't seen it...I recommend watching Tango Shalom. I hear it's on Amazon Prime.
Rabbi Raanan will be out of the office July 18 - August 3. He will continue to be available by email at rabbi@mauijews.org. Ellyn is here if anything comes up I can help with.
Family Shabbat Service Led by Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein
It was a fun morning with a short service and a delicious kiddush presented by Stacey and Josh Kalkstein and family.
The children were engaged in learning new prayers, participating in the service, and of course, playing after the service so the adults could enjoy themselves too.
We look forward to having more in the future and encourage people to join for a fun morning and a great time to learn a little bit about some the paryers who know or don't yet know.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, July 14
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, July 15
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 16
Shabbat Service 10:00amJoin us as we celebrate the wedding Ken and Amanda Jacbos. They will be called to the Torah for the first time as husband and wife.
We need a minyan...we encourage you to attend and help us celebrate.
Sunday, July 17
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 11 - July 18
Tom Wassner Lou Gottlieb Sophie Eisenberg Ida Jaffe Gloria Bittner William Rose Matilda Beranbaum Jack Isaac Anna Rosenberg Sylvia Kirey Samuel Herman Auntie Mona Pressner Phyllis Glantz Neustadter Allen Eric Urssing
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Family Shabbat Saturday morning 10am - 11am at JCM
Family Shabbat Service Led by Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein Saturday, July 9 10:00am - 11:15am The community is welcome to join our first Family morning service. This shorter service will be a fun introduction for our kids to Shabbat services and fun for the adults in our community who would enjoy a shorter and more educational service. We will learn some prayers, read from the Torah, and have a meaningful and joyous Shabbat as a community.
We hope to see you there! _____________________________________________
Maui Film Festival Presents: TANGO SHALOM | SUN. 6:00PM From the creators of the romantic indie comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding, comes Tango Shalom, a warm, wonderful PG-13 rated comedy whose message about religious tolerance is welcome and important. For details:https://www.mauifilmfestival.com/tangoshalom
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 9
Childrens' and Family Shabbat Service 10:00am See above for details Join Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 10
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Monday, July 11
Book Club 10:00am on Zoom
AND
JCM Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm Zoom email board@mauijews.org for the link
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 4 - July 11
Samuel D. Mann William Adler Fred Horowitz Anne Clara Mostow Mendel Aniel Rav Pinchas Aryeh Goodblatt Abraham Bromberg Martin Capp Steve Alexander Dr. Harry David Pass Sheldon Evan Berman Jack Mlotok Mary Been Max Cohen Sylvia Herling Arthur Rose Betty Hertz Phoebe Rochen Lou Gottlieb Tom Wassner
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
The Grief Circle wrapped up last week and will renew again based on request. Please contact rabbi@mauijews.org if you are need or want of any kind of counseling or support.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, July 7
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, July 8
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 9
Children and Family Shabbat Service 10:00am See above for details Join Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 10
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 4 - July 11
Samuel D. Mann William Adler Fred Horowitz Anne Clara Mostow Mendel Aniel Rav Pinchas Aryeh Goodblatt Abraham Bromberg Martin Capp Steve Alexander Dr. Harry David Pass Sheldon Evan Berman Jack Mlotok Mary Been Max Cohen Sylvia Herling Arthur Rose Betty Hertz Phoebe Rochen Lou Gottlieb Tom Wassner
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Happy Fourth of July! We hope you had a wonderful and safe celebratory weekend.
Family Shabbat Service Led by Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein Saturday, July 9 10:00am - 11:15am The community is welcome to join our first Family morning service. This shorter service will be a fun introduction for our kids to Shabbat services and fun for the adults in our community who would enjoy a shorter and more educational service. We will learn some prayers, read from the Torah, and have a meaningful and joyous Shabbat as a community.
We hope to see you there! _____________________________________________
We are thrilled to announce that JCM neogtiated an amazing rate to hire Altres as our HR company. All payroll and employee items will now be held under Altres. This is a big step for us in ensuring that we get the best price for medical insurance, have best practices, and comply with all legal aspects of having employees. They have so faer been wonderful to work with and patient with our many questions. I encourage anyone thinking about and HR company to reach out to them.
Altres is offering great deals for all synagogues, and we encourage all Jewish organizations to reach out to them and ask for more information. Tell them Ellyn sent you :)
___________________________ High Holiday schedule and reservations available starting next week. Services will be led by Rabbi Raanan and Cantor Martin Newman inside at JCM and on ZOOM.
Please note:
JCM members who have pledged for the 2022 - 2023 year $600 - $959 include 1 seat $960 and above include seats for your immediate family
Seats for the season are $180 per person. An online form will be ready next week. This fee will include all of the High Holidays. We welcome your volunteer participation for a reduced fee or in place of this fee.
We are also starting to put together our Aliyah and volunteer lists. Let us know you want to participate!
Folk Dancing every Sunday! July 10 2pm - 4pm Must be vaccinated at JCM
Paula will lead us in learning new dances - and the music is amazing! ___________________________________________________
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
and
Grief Circle 4:30pm at JCM- in person only Led by Mitch Berman and Rabbi Raanan
Thursday, July 7
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, July 8
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 9
Childrens' and Family Shabbat Service 10:00am See above for details Join Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 10
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 4 - July 11
Samuel D. Mann William Adler Fred Horowitz Anne Clara Mostow Mendel Aniel Rav Pinchas Aryeh Goodblatt Abraham Bromberg Martin Capp Steve Alexander Dr. Harry David Pass Sheldon Evan Berman Jack Mlotok Mary Been Max Cohen Sylvia Herling Arthur Rose Betty Hertz Phoebe Rochen Lou Gottlieb Tom Wassner
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Got minyan? Can you be on our minyan list? Sometimes we get a request for an odd minyan...and we want a list of people - any jewish person over the age of 12 (girls) or 13 (boys) - we can call, text, or email when the need arises. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE LIST
Book Club Monday, July 11 10:00am on ZOOM Led by Dorothy Tolliver Click Here for details
You still have time to read the book over the long weekend. I just finished it, it's a fast read! _______________________________________________________________
A Sermon by Rabbi Raanan
Power for the Sake of Heaven I would like to thank my teachers for their words and reflections that are part of this week's Torah portion. Sometimes the Torah portion matches the Haftarah perfectly. Usually, the haftorah is assigned to a parasha because of a connection of content and this time, the connection is perfect. In our Torah portion, Parashat Korach, a group of 250 men led by Korach, Dotan, and Aviram, question the leadership abilities of Moses and Aaron. Korach, who, according to the Midrash, was a very wealthy man, was not satisfied with what he had in life. He wanted it all and sold his vision to the people telling them that they are all inherently holy.
High Holiday schedule is getting finalized Services will be led by Rabbi Raanan and Cantor Martin Newman inside at JCM and on ZOOM.
Please note:
JCM members who have pledged for the 2022 - 2023 year $600 - $959 include 1 seat $960 and above include seats for your immediate family
Seats for the season are $180 per person. An online form will be ready when Ellyn gets back to Maui next week. This fee will include all of the High Holidays. We welcome your volunteer participation for a reduced fee or in place of this fee.
We are also starting to put together our Aliyah and volunteer lists. Let us know you want to participate!
I came home to such wonderful comments about membership at JCM and its importance to you and your family. I have tears and chicken skin, please keep emailing me...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 2
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah study or service (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 3
Folk Dancing CANCELED
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 27 - July 3
Pat Levinsky Viola Bellach Linda Goldstein Pauline Green Leslie A. Granat Rae Brown Samuel J. Bartlett Joshua Goldberg Jeannette Rosen Del Lander Ilene Rotstein Shimon Pearlman Clara Zimmerman Kevin Richter David Backstrom Samuel D. Mann Fred Horowitz Mendel Aniel Anne Clara Mostow William Adler
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
I had an amazing week with my daughter driving from Arizona to Minnesota. Our favorite stops were Lower Antelope Canyon and Arches National Park. We spent such a short time there, we are anxious to go back!
I'm still on the mainland, but I'm back to emails and newsletters. Aloha, Ellyn
High Holiday schedule is getting finalized Services will be led by Rabbi Raanan and Cantor Martin Newman inside at JCM and on ZOOM.
Please note:
JCM members who have pledged for the 2022 - 2023 year $600 - $959 include 1 seat $960 and above include seats for your immediate family
Seats for the season are $180 per person. An online form will be ready when Ellyn gets back to Maui next week. This fee will include all of the High Holidays. We welcome your volunteer participation for a reduced fee or in place of this fee.
We are also starting to put together our Aliyah and volunteer lists. Let us know you want to participate!
I came home to such wonderful comments about membership at JCM and its importance to you and your family. I have tears and chicken skin, please keep emailing me...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
and
Grief Circle 4:30pm at JCM- in person only Led by Mitch Berman and Rabbi Raanan
Thursday, June 30
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, July 1
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 2
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah study or service (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 3
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 27 - July 3
Pat Levinsky Viola Bellach Linda Goldstein Pauline Green Leslie A. Granat Rae Brown Samuel J. Bartlett Joshua Goldberg Jeannette Rosen Del Lander Ilene Rotstein Shimon Pearlman Clara Zimmerman Kevin Richter David Backstrom Samuel D. Mann Fred Horowitz Mendel Aniel Anne Clara Mostow William Adler
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
The folllowing is a message from his daughter, Sara Green:
We regret to inform you of the passing of Jerry Green of Anchorage, Alaska.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 at 3:00pm (PST) at the Bikur Cholim Cemetery, 1340 N 115th Street Seattle (between Aurora Ave & Meridian Ave N.)
Mr. Green’s family (Enid, Sara, David & Max and Perry Green) will briefly sit shiva at the Balkany home before going to Alaska.
6/28 Mincha Ma’ariv 7:15pm/7:30pm at The Balkanys 6/29 8:15am Shaachris at The Balkanys 7:15pm Mincha/Maariv with visiting hours all day at The Balkanys
If you’re in Seattle and would like to attend the Shiva or would like information about the shiva in Alaska, please message us at JCM and will get you in touch with Sara.
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
THIS EVENING: Welcome in Shabbat on the Beach - Location: The beach nearest to JCM at the intersection of Kaonoulu St. & S. Kihei Rd. - Northern Part of Kalepolepo Beach Park
TODAY, Friday, January 24 5:30pm
Candle lighting and blessings will be followed with time to schmooze and enjoy outdoor time together. We’ll also have a circle for those how would like to sing together. We’ll provide challah and wine/grape juice. You are welcome to bring your own picnic. Tonight's event will not be on Zoom. Those who would like can meet the Rabbi at JCM at 5:15pm and walk to the beach. __________________________________________________
A Sermon by Rabbi Raanan Confronting Our Expectations Parashat Shelach
After departing the spiritual center of Mount Sinai, the Israelites began their journey into the Negev. For all intents and purposes, the community has made it to the Promised Land, to the Land of milk and honey. And yet, this is not what happens. They almost arrive, but that almost is so far away. Just as Moses will see the land from a distance but not enter it, so, too, the Israelites will see their goal in the distance, and not be able to attain it.
Read more here. __________________________________________________
Folk Dancing every Sunday! June 26 2pm - 4pm Must be vaccinated at JCM
Paula will lead us in learning new dances - and the music is amazing!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, June 30
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm Also on Zoom
Friday, July 1
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan - Also on Zoom
Saturday, July 2
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah study or service (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 26
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 20 - June 27
Sheldon Joseph Miller Wilson P. Rappoport Sherry Ann Dern Sandra Kirsch Sophie Survetnick Dr. Hannan Ezekiel Dr. Harold Berman Miriam Shafer Pearl Harris Helen Pass Charles Shafer Lawrence Boxer Madeline B. Miller Eugene Allen Anne Barry Janice Frank Sally Levy Sylvia Tuckman Pat Levinsky Viola Bellach
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Ellyn is out this week...so newsletters are coming from Rabbi Raanan...please reply to rabbi@mauijews.org if there are questions this week!
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Raanan We will try out our new fire pit for a fireside chat at JCM
Thursday, January 23 7pm
Want to experience Torah study as it is meant to be? Come and join Rabbi Raanan by the fire this Thursday We will study the weekly Torah portion through the lens of the Zohar and other Kabbalistic texts ___________________________________________________
Welcome in Shabbat on the Beach - Northern Part of Kalepolepo Beach Park (intersection of Kaonoulu St. & S. Kihei Rd.)
Friday, January 24 5:30pm
Candle lighting and blessings will be followed with time to schmooze and enjoy outdoor time together. We’ll also have a circle for those how would like to sing together. We’ll provide challah and wine/grape juice. You are welcome to bring your own picnic.
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, June 23
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, June 24
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat on the Beach ***5:30pm*** Join Rabbi Raanan and Rabbi Sandra at the beach. See above for details
Saturday, June 25
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah study or service (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 26
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 20 - June 27
Sheldon Joseph Miller Wilson P. Rappoport Sherry Ann Dern Sandra Kirsch Sophie Survetnick Dr. Hannan Ezekiel Dr. Harold Berman Miriam Shafer Pearl Harris Helen Pass Charles Shafer Lawrence Boxer Madeline B. Miller Eugene Allen Anne Barry Janice Frank Sally Levy Sylvia Tuckman Pat Levinsky Viola Bellach
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
It’s membership time! Please take a moment and reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan***
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
This kind of community is important, and it isn’t easy to sustain. Instead of 100 Jews, 200 opinions…it’s more like 100 Jews, 1000 opinions. I love the discussion and debate about our future, where we could go, how we should go… all of it. I love being part of the evolution of JCM.
If you have even been to our synagogue or our community, or even just want to ensure the continuity and access to Jewish life, then you know how important our place on Maui is. If we see you once a week or only at Yom Kippur, talk to you once a month, or email you once a year, I am so grateful that you’re a part of my community. Your support allows Maui to have this unique Jewish community not bound by affiliations, but free for each of us to be Jewish on our own terms. If you are not comfortable with a donation at the level of a voting member, you are still a member. It is not the amount you give, it is the intention to be part of our congregation.
My job for the past three years has been to hold the space for your Jewish life on Maui, whatever that looks like. We want to continue to be here for you.
We wish this was free, and our budget is $320,000 for the 2022-2023 year (you can see it broken down on the website). How long we stay here…is up to you.
How much can you pledge to ensure this community is here for you, me, my 7 year old daughter, and everyone else who finds themselves in need or want of JCM.
Renew today!
Much Aloha, Ellyn Mortimer Executive Director at JCM
***Minimum donation is $600 for a single person or $960 for a family. High Holiday Tickets are included with your voting membership. If you're not a voting member, we're charging $180 per person for the season.
Friday, June 24 5:30pm Click for details Take a moment to welcome in Shabbat on the Beach
Candle lighting and blessings will be followed by time to schmooze and enjoy some outdoor time together. We will also have a circle for those who would like to sing together. We have challah and wine/grape juice. You are welcome to bring your own picnic.
On Manifesting the Pillar of Cloud in Our Lives Parashat Behaalotcha
Once upon a time we as a people had a form of certainty in our relationship with the Eternal One. According to our Torah portion, there was no human general or political leader who told us when to move forward. It was the Creator who indicated Its desire through the movement of a pillar of cloud: Read more here.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 18
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah reading or study (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 19
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 13 - June 20
Judge Robert Wahl Michael Schweizer Rachel Edelhertz Warren Miller Irving Meyer Sachs Joseph Sussman Sarah Gerber Allen Howard Urssing Rose Lamm Morris Zimmerman Helen Louise Pass Herman Sands Mary Blake Jerry Botknecht Anna Lipszyc Fischer Pauline Green Sam Glass Mitchell Andrew Climan Sheldon Joseph Miller Wilson P. Rappoport
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
AND
Grief Circle 4:30pm at JCM only Led by Rabbi Raanan and Mitch Berman, LMFT
Thursday, June 16
Mazaltov to Jake Bachrach on the joyous occasion of your Bar Mitzvah!
CANCELED: Torah Study with Rabbi Rannan:
Friday, June 17
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 18
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah reading or study (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 19
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 13 - June 20
Judge Robert Wahl Michael Schweizer Rachel Edelhertz Warren Miller Irving Meyer Sachs Joseph Sussman Sarah Gerber Allen Howard Urssing Rose Lamm Morris Zimmerman Helen Louise Pass Herman Sands Mary Blake Jerry Botknecht Anna Lipszyc Fischer Pauline Green Sam Glass Mitchell Andrew Climan Sheldon Joseph Miller Wilson P. Rappoport
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
A Sermon by Rabbi Raanan Choosing How We Bear Things: Parshat Naso 5782
This week I had the privilege of conducting my first marriage here at JCM. Marriage in Judaism is נשואין (Nisuin) that comes from the same root as נשא (Nasso), our Torah portion this week. The root means to carry, to forgive and to ascend. Marriage requires all three of these essential elements. The need to forgive is central and the ultimate test of a successful marriage is whether or not it is a source of upliftment and inspiration for both sides. Read More Here
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 6 - June 13
Hannah Isaac Lillian Judd Morris David Frieder Rose Lamm Aida Ebbers Jason Zisken Harmon Murray I., M.D. Neustadter Jean (Singer) Needle Murray Lefton Dr. Irving L. Fried Henry Kotkins Nettie Wasserman George Katz George Isaac Jacob Pomerantz Leslie L. Rappoport Etta Janis Katrina Bellak Morton Solondz Mildred Geller Myron Schloss Judge Robert Wahl
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Our new fire pit was the perfect setting for a night of entertainment, cheesecake, and learning for Shavuot. More fire pit events to come!
Traveling Note: I will be on the mainland from June 13 - July 7... and will attempt to (mostly) take a well-needed vacation.
I will be totally unavailable June 20-26. Lily will be at Jewish sleep-away camp and my 21 yr-old daughter and I will road trip from Flagstaff to Minnesota.
But, have no fear...Rabbi Raanan will be here! Love, Ellyn
An Invitation to a Grief Circle at JCM
Wednesday, June 8 at 4:30pm
Led by Mitch Berman, LMFT and Rabbi Raanan...
for all who are grieving spouses, parents, children, friends, etc.
JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Ballots were sent to voting members. The subject line is: Your Invitation to Vote inthe Election: JCM Board of Directors 2022 Election
Voting is open until 8am June 12
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Grief Circle 4:30pm at JCM only Led by Rabbi Raanan and Mitch Berman, LMFT
Thursday, June 9
Torah Study with Rabbi Rannan: 7:00pm In person and on ZOOM
Friday, June 10
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 11
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah reading or study (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 12
Annual Members' Meeting 4:00pm at JCM and on ZOOM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 6 - June 13
Hannah Isaac Lillian Judd Morris David Frieder Rose Lamm Aida Ebbers Jason Zisken Harmon Murray I., M.D. Neustadter Jean (Singer) Needle Murray Lefton Dr. Irving L. Fried Henry Kotkins Nettie Wasserman George Katz George Isaac Jacob Pomerantz Leslie L. Rappoport Etta Janis Katrina Bellak Morton Solondz Mildred Geller Myron Schloss Judge Robert Wahl
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Kabbalat Shabbat- Early start time of 6:00pm- a musical Friday night. Come and join us this Friday evening at 6pm at the Shul for a musically inspired Shabbat service as we prepare for Shavuot. Led by Laura Ahava and Rabbi Raanan
Shabbat morning- We need a minyan to welcome a new member who will be called to the Torah. Come show her all the friendship and love we have to offer. Service starts at 9:30, Torah service about 10.
Shavuot is up next on the holiday calendar... it's when we celebrate receiving the Torah and eat cheesecake! Sunday, June 5 @ 7:00pm
A Shabbat led by Laura Ahava and Rabbi Raanan
Sunday, June 5 7:00pm JCM and on Zoom
An entertaining evening of improv, Torah learning, and tasty cheesecake
7:00pm: Biblio-drama and evening prayers 8:00pm: Cheesecake and coffee 8:20pm: Blue Mountain & Rabbi Raanan lead learning sessions around the fire pit (See how I just snuck our new fire pit in there)
Official Call for the JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Details: Voting members are invited to attend If you donated at least $600 between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 you are a voting member!
Ballots will be mailed this weekend!
Want to know if you're a member? A quick email to Ellyn admin@mauijews.org will let you know (or just reply to this newsletter).
Welcoming the Convert, Part Two On Purim this year, I wrote a sermon called, “Welcoming the Convert,” where I explained that Amalek directly resulted from our forefathers and foremothers denying Timna the ability to convert. In her desperation she became the concubine of Esau’s son and Amalek was born. I concluded with a suggestion that the true way to counter Amalek and confront assimilation is to ensure that all who wish to convert have a path to do so. Forging a path to Judaism is a deeply individual process and it is a blessing to be here on Maui to assist those who choose to climb Mount Sinai together with our people...Read More Here
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat ***Note earlier time*** 6:00pm Led by Laura Ahava and Rabbi Raanan A musically inspired Shabbat service (with instruments) as we prepare for Shavuot. Followed by a delicious meal
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 4
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:00am Torah Service Light Kiddush to follow
At JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 5
Shavuot 7:00pm An evening of biblio-drama, prayers, learning, and cheesecake (including a vegan option)
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 30 - June 6
Lily Meyer Shepard Litt Edith Winograd Caroline Wurzweiler Milton Wurzweiler Max Tolin Harlan Saeks Dr. Leo Madow Ethel Heller Dr. Milton Yolles Mark Borison Mary Savitt Irving Peltz Karl Volkert Herman Paul Greenman Nathan Richman Naomi Leiter Sherwood B. Fein Shirley Norsen Miriam Katz Samuel Kirey Lillian Judd Hannah Isaac Morris David Frieder
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shavuot is up next on the holiday calendar... it's when we celebrate receiving the Torah and eat cheesecake! Sunday, June 5 @ 7:00pm
Kabbalat Shabbat. Early start time of 6:00pm- a musical Friday night. Do you play an instrument or enjoy listening to music? Come and join us this Friday evening at 6pm at the Shul for a musically inspired Shabbat service as we prepare for Shavuot.
Shabbat morning- We need a minyan to welcome a new member who will be called to the Torah. Come show her all the friendship and love we have to offer. Service starts at 9:30, Torah service about 10.
Sunday, June 5 7:00pm JCM and on Zoom
An entertaining evening of improv, Torah learning, and tasty cheesecake
7:00pm: Biblio-drama and evening prayers 8:00pm: Cheesecake and coffee 8:30pm: Dr. Lew Abrams & Rabbi Raanan lead learning sessions
Official Call for the JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Details: Voting members are invited to attend If you donated at least $600 between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 you are a voting member!
Want to know if you're a member? A quick email to Ellyn admin@mauijews.org will let you know (or just reply to this newsletter).
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Let's play with the new 2022 card. We have a few extras if you don't have yours yet!
Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, June 2
Class with Rabbi Rannan: Kabbalah and the Counting of the Omer 7:00pm In person and on ZOOM
Friday, June 3
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat ***Note earlier time*** 6:00pm A musically inspired Shabbat service (with instruments) as we prepare for Shavuot.
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 4
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers ~10:00am Torah Service
At JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 5
Shavuot 7:00pm An evening of biblio-drama, prayers, learning, and cheesecake (including a vegan option)
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 30 - June 6
Lily Meyer Shepard Litt Edith Winograd Caroline Wurzweiler Milton Wurzweiler Max Tolin Harlan Saeks Dr. Leo Madow Ethel Heller Dr. Milton Yolles Mark Borison Mary Savitt Irving Peltz Karl Volkert Herman Paul Greenman Nathan Richman Naomi Leiter Sherwood B. Fein Shirley Norsen Miriam Katz Samuel Kirey Lillian Judd Hannah Isaac Morris David Frieder
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
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The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
The mission of the Jewish Congregation of Maui is to support and inspire Jewish religious and cultural practices for Maui residents and visitors, provide and encourage Jewish education and life cycle services, and engage the Jewish community with religious services, classes, and events.
