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Shana Tova

Please Click Here to see the full High Holiday schedule
and other details to help you plan a wonderful New Year. 
Let's make the best of it...together!

Rosh Hashanah 5781
 
If you are reading this, then I know that being a Jew connected to JCM is a source of meaning in your life. That connection is more valuable now than ever. Meaning is the antidote for uncertainty.  These are extraordinarily uncertain times. How does JCM provide meaning in your life? 
 
It’s easy to notice what misses the mark.  What’s broken.  That which fails to meet expectations.   I ask you to take a moment now to be present with what is. To affirm what is working. To celebrate the improbable existence and persistence of Jewish life on this rock in the middle of the Pacific.
 
In the next month, you will receive a survey from the JCM Board of Directors.  Please take a moment to complete and return this survey.  After the High Holidays, expect a personal followup.  We want to know:  How can JCM provide meaning in your life?
 
As the New Year begins in about 48 hours from now, please ask yourself: What am I willing to do this year to help JCM create the meaning and connection I want in my life?  The answer may be renewing your membership, giving a donation, volunteering to lead a service, volunteering to visit people who are ill, volunteering to organize a youth group, volunteering to serve on a committee or on the board, any or all of the above. Meaningful community is something we each need to take responsibility for creating together.
 
May the sound of the Shofar on this Rosh Hashanah uplift our hearts with hope and open our souls to connection.

L’shana tova tikatevu:  May you be inscribed for a good year.

~Sheri Levin McNerthney
JCM President of the Board of Directors

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Last Tish with Rabbi Shalom this afternoon September 16, at 4:00pm

Rabbi Shalom will present his last Tish this afternoon at 4:00pm.

Zoom Link Here


After the High Holidays, we will assess his future involvement at JCM. 

Please join us for a joyous start to the Rosh Hashana weekend, hear the shofar, and wish Rabbi Shalom a Shana Tova. 

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High Holiday note:

A separate email will come later this afternoon with some updated Rosh Hashana plans qand information

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September is Give Aloha

This is an amazing opportunity to maximize your gifts to JCM. Please make sure to email a photo of your receipt to admin@mauijews.org if you want us to know you made the donation.


We are so grateful to Foodland and Western Union for matching a portion of your donations...making your donation worth more. We know times are financially hard for much of our community, and we are grateful that you continue to commit to eglaitarian and plurastics Judaism on Maui. 

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No Tish on Wednesday, September 9

There is a schedule change this week... Rabbi Shalom will NOT give a Tish or class this week on Wednesday...instead, Rabbi Shalom invites you to watch this two part class on Selichot.

https://www.facebook.com/cbsmodesto/videos/334490037766209


https://www.facebook.com/291885930833326/videos/306696267280405

Join Rabbi Shalom next week Monday, September 14 for the minyan and his last Tish and class on Wednesday, September 16. 
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September is Give Aloha

This is an amazing opportunity to maximize your gifts to JCM. Please make sure to email a photo of your receipt to admin@mauijews.org so we know you made the donation.


We are so grateful to Foodland and Western Union for matching a portion of your donations...making your donation worth more. We know times are financially hard for much of our community, and we are grateful that you continue to commit to eglaitarian and plurastics Judaism on Maui. 

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September is Give Aloha at Foodland!
We appreciate Foodland giving us the opportunity to raise more funds... and we appreciate YOU, our community, who will help us maximize this gift to JCM. We know times are financially hard for many of you; we are grateful for gifts of all sizes, and we know you will give what you can.
See our banner at the Pukalani Foodland.


 
How It Works

From September 1-30, you are invited to make donations of up to $249 to participating Hawaii non-profit organizations at checkout.  Donations are accepted at any Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms checkout.  Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match a portion of each donation.  I must uYoue their own Maika'i number to make a donation.  Donations made without a Maika'i number will not be matched.
 
How to Donate

At checkout, present your Maika'i card (or provide your number) and inform the cashier that you would like to make a donation to Jewish Congregation of Maui, code number 77216.  If you do not have a Maika'i card/number, you may request to establish one.  Your donation will be added to your grocery purchase total.  You may donate up to $249 per organization; any portion exceeding $249 will not be matched.  The amount you donate and the name of our organization will appear on your receipt.  Donations must be payable to Foodland or Sack N Save. 
 
Acknowledgement of Your Donation

Donor names will not be released to JCM from Foodland.  Therefore, if you would like JCM to us to know of your gift, please contact me directly so that we may properly acknowledge your gift.  You may ask the cashier for a duplicate receipt to submit to us. 
 
Are These Contributions Tax Deductible?

These contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.  Please save your store receipt for tax purposes since it will be the only record you will have of your donation(s). You can email or text a photo of your receipt to admin@mauijews.org. We cannot write the tax letter, but it will be recorded in your account.
 
Matching Gift

Matching gifts will be determined at the end of the program.  JCM will receive 100% of all customer donations given to us, plus each donation made with a Maika'i card, will be partially matched by a gift from Foodland and the Western Union Foundation.
 
Questions?

Please contact Community Relations at Foodland at (808) 732-0791 ext. 7388 if you have any additional questions.  

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Happening this week

Monday, August 31

5:00pm

Maui Monday Minyan Moment: A Weekly Communal Kaddish Opportunity with Rabbi Shalom
Click Here for the link

A 10 minute gathering so we can have an on-line minyan and recite Mourner's Kaddish. We'll have a few minutes of song and meditation, chant from a Torah scroll, ask for healing, and conclude with Kaddish. Please join us!

Please join to ensure a minyan of 10 Jewish adults.

Please email admin@mauijews.org with anyone you would like to be added to the mishabeircah (healing) list. English and/or Hebrew name is fine.

Tuesday, September 1

6:30pm

Tuesday Class led by Sam Shnider
Click Here for the link

Mystical insights on the Torah from a Hassidic perspective, by the renowned rebbe, storyteller and kabbalist of Uman, Rabbi Nachman of Bretzlav.

If you have ever wondered about Hassidic thought, or heard about the ecstatic intense spiritual worlds of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggids, come participate in a discussion and reading of selections from the grandson of the founder of the Hassidic movement.

Wednesday, September 2

4:00pm

Tish and High Holiday Prep with Rabbi Shalom 
Click Here for the link

A Tish (Yiddish for "table") is a spiritual gathering in the Hassidic tradition. Rabbi Shalom will lead a short Tish with music, conversation and teachings to help us prepare for the High Holidays. This is a combination of the Tish and High Holiday Prep class, and it will last about an hour.
​​​​​​​This week the focus is on the Rosh HaShana Services. 
Follow up discussion and Q&A on Friday (see below for details).

Friday, September 4

8:30am

Weekly Parasha - Torah Reading with Sam Shnider
Click Here for the link
via Zoom, posted for later viewing on Facebook

For generations upon generations, Jews have completed the cycle of Torah reading each and connected one section each week to their world, their lives, and their ethical perspective on life. Come join for a 20-30 minute modern look at the messages and realities these sacred Hebrew words can have on our life this week. 

9:00am

10 weeks of Spiritual Return / 
High Holiday discussion and Q&A with Rabbi Shalom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624523508
Passcode: BeitShalom

Join with members of the Modesto, CA Jewish community as we all prepare for the Days of Awe and discuss the content from the Tish.

6:30pm

Traditional Kabbalat Shabbat with Sam Shnider
Click Here for Zoom Link

Monday, September 7

5:00pm

Maui Monday Minyan Moment: A Weekly Communal Kaddish Opportunity
Click Here for the link
A 10 minute gathering so we can have an on-line minyan and recite Mourner's Kaddish. We'll have a few minutes of song and meditation, chant from a Torah scroll, ask for healing, and conclude with Kaddish. Please join us!

Please join to ensure a minyan of 10 Jewish adults.

Please email admin@mauijews.org with anyone you would like to be added to the mishabeircah (healing) list. English and/or Hebrew name is fine.

Please note:

1. Shayna Naveh's Kashrut Q&A class is moved to Tuesday, September 8.  Click Here for details 

2. In our attempt to make your access to JCM easier, all of our services and classes will have the same link starting Tuesday, September 1. The changes will be made on FB and the mauijews.org calendar.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173. 

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Mazel Tov to Ellyn Mortimer!



Mazel Tov to Ellyn, our JCM Executive Director, for completing her master's degree. She now holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from University of Colorado Boulder. Along with her B.A in Human Developement and Psychology, she is now even more well-suited  for her work at JCM. She has been working hard to balance work, home, and studying, and she is looking forward to having having her late nights and early mornings back for sleep. 
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High Holidays:

The full schedule of Rosh Hashana through Simchat Torah services and events will be emailed in a separate email by tomorrow. We are grateful for your patience while the details were worked out in this unusual time. 
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Sheloshim:
Teena Wallin
David Silberman
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Yahrzeit List August 31- September 7
Rivka Luxemburg Dojczer
Alter Lipszyc
Henry Weil
Cheslaw Betsalel Dojczer
Rose Berg
Al Berman
Miriam Greenspan
Sara Ellen Weisfeld
Betty Hazen Seidman
Rosalind Survetnick
June Monson
James Lawson
Warren Joseph Hirschson
Esther Biederman
Isadore Sigel
Melvin Berman


Please join us on Monday at 5:00pm for a communal opportunity to say Kaddish for your loved one, and if there is anything else JCM can do to support you, please contact us at admin@mauijews.org.

It came to our attention, that not everyone is receiving the yahrzeit reminders. While we get this worked out with our software program, we will post the yahrzeit lists in the weekly newsletter.

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Happening this week

Tuesday, August 25

12:00pm

***New class- this week only***
High Holiday Class: Emotional & Ritual Preparedness Led by Rabbi Shalom
Click Here for Zoom Link

As we sound the shofar in anticipation of a new year, this short class will provide and overview of this season of spiritual return and an opportunity to have your questions about the High Holidays answered and explored.

6:30pm

Tuesday Class led by Sam Shnider
Click Here for the link

Mystical insights on the Torah from a Hassidic perspective, by the renowned rebbe, storyteller and kabbalist of Uman, Rabbi Nachman of Bretzlav.

If you have ever wondered about Hassidic thought, or heard about the ecstatic intense spiritual worlds of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggids, come participate in a discussion and reading of selections from the grandson of the founder of the Hassidic movement.

Wednesday, August 26

4:00pm

Tish with Rabbi Shalom 
Click Here for the link

A Tish (Yiddish for "table") is a spiritual gathering in the Hassidic tradition. It usually involves teachings on the Torah and other holy texts, singing wordless melodies known as niggunim, and usually l'chaims and refreshments. Everyone is welcome - it's an informal event, bring your own drink and nosh!

For the next few weeks, this will be a shortened Tish and will be followed by our new High Holiday Prep Series​​​​​​​...see below.

4:30pm

Holiday Prep Series with Rabbi Shalom
Click Here for the link
Theme: Everything you always wanted to know about Rosh HaShana but were afraid to ask!

It's less than 7 weeks to Rosh HaShana, and we have entered into an important sacred time of spiritual preparation and personal transformation. This new weekly event will touch on some of the main themes, melodies, and rituals of this season of renewal. The Yamim Nora'im (Days of Awe) are an annual opportunity for reconnecting with our souls and community; this series will support our personal and communal journeying. Rabbi Shalom, our "Zoom Rabbi", will facilitate and lead this series. It will start right after the Tish - feel free to participate in either or both!

Friday, August 28 

8:30am

Weekly Parasha - Torah Reading with Sam Shnider
Click Here for the link
via Zoom, posted for later viewing on Facebook

For generations upon generations, Jews have completed the cycle of Torah reading each and connected one section each week to their world, their lives, and their ethical perspective on life. Come join for a 20-30 minute modern look at the messages and realities these sacred Hebrew words can have on our life this week. 

5:00pm

Ruach Shabbat with Toby Pechner
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Join Toby Pechner for a fun and musical Shabbat live from Chicago! Toby was on Maui about a year ago, and we had a Zoom Shabbat with our commuity of all ages last month. Don't miss this fun way to welcome in Shabbat...with Ruach. 
More details here!

6:05pm

​​​​​​​Welcoming our Second Soul with Sam Shnider
 Click Here for the link

20 minutes before candlelighting - a spiritual way to welcome the Shabbat with Shalom Aleychem, Lecha Dodi, a word of Torah, and lighting the candles. Ends at Candlelighting. 

Monday, August 31

5:00pm

Maui Monday Minyan Moment: A Weekly Communal Kaddish Opportunity
Click Here for the link

As we are physically distancing, staying connected to each other and our spiritual community has never been more important. Through this new short weekly gathering, we'll have an opportunity to see each other, hear verses from the weekly Torah reading chanted from a scroll, pray for healing, and recite Mourner's Kaddish.
Please join to ensure a minyan of 10 Jewish adults.
We'll be experimenting with this abridged prayer and meditation moment and alternating meeting on Zoom in the morning and afternoon. Rabbi Shalom, our "Zoom Rabbi", will facilitate and lead the prayers, meditations, songs, and rituals.

Please email admin@mauijews.org with anyone you would like to be added to the mishabeircah (healing) list. English and/or Hebrew name is fine.

Coming up next week:

Tuesday, Sept. 1: Kashrut class (second in the series) with Shayna Naveh.
All are welcome to attend with questions about the JCM Kashrut policy or Kashrut policies in general!  Click Here for details

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Welcome Sandra Razieli!



Sandra Razieli is excited to be taking on the role of the Director of the JCM Talmud Torah.  She served as Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program Director, Educator and Spiritual Leader at Kehilla Community Synagogue in Piedmont, CA for 17 years. Sandra is also a cultural anthropologist and a movement educator. She has lived, studied and taught extensively in Minnesota, Israel, and California, and holds degrees from the University of Minnesota and Stanford University. She is grateful to have called Maui her home for the past three years and is looking forward to being more involved with JCM.

A separate email will come out when we are ready for Talmud Torah registration. 
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High Holidays:

We will continue to update you on the plans and be sure to attend Rabbi Shalom's classes to have some inspiration as we get closer to the High Holidays. Especially this year, when the holidays will look and feel different than other years, these classes are a great opportunity to find different meaning and traditions for the holidays. See you there!
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Sheloshim:
Teena Wallin
David Silberman
 
Yahrzeit List August 24- August 31
 
Clara Goldhaber
L. Sanford Sussman
Fay Siegel
Mark Harris
Samuel Losk
Dr. Peter Caprow
Hyman Stolove
Richard Lee Horwitz
Dr. Joel Hartley
Sonya Rupnow
Lyle Rogers
Albert Gerrick
Lyle Rogers
Oscar Weissberg


Please join us on Monday at 5:00pm for a communal opportunity to say Kaddish for your loved one, and if there is anything else JCM can do to support you, please contact us at admin@mauijews.org.

It came to our attention, that not everyone is receiving the yahrzeit reminders. While we get this worked out with our software program, we will post the yahrzeit lists in the weekly newsletter.

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Wednesday, August 12

Oops... I made a mistake. 

There is no Tish or class tonight with Rabbi Shalom.

​​​​​​​If you would like join the Q&A on Friday morning, it is scheduled for 10am (not 9). 

Sorry for the errors,
~Ellyn.

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Monday, August 3 

8:00am

Maui Monday Minyan Moment:
A Weekly Communal Kaddish Opportunity
Zoom led by Rabbi Shalom
Click Here
As we are physically distancing, staying connected to each other and our spiritual community has never been more important. Through this new very short weekly gathering, we'll have an opportunity to see each other, hear verses from the weekly Torah reading chanted from a scroll, pray for healing, and recite Mourner's Kaddish.

Please join us to ensure a minyan of 10 Jewish adults.

We'll be experimenting with this very abridged prayer and meditation moment and alternating meeting on Zoom in the morning and afternoon. Rabbi Shalom, our "Zoom Rabbi", will facilitate and lead the prayers, meditations, songs and rituals.

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The live link will also be on the wesbite if you have a problem getting in from these links.
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Happening this week

Monday, August 3 

5:00pm

Maui Monday Minyan Moment:
A Weekly Communal Kaddish Opportunity
Zoom led by Rabbi Shalom
Click Here
As we are physically distancing, staying connected to each other and our spiritual community has never been more important. Through this new very short weekly gathering, we'll have an opportunity to see each other, hear verses from the weekly Torah reading chanted from a scroll, pray for healing, and recite Mourner's Kaddish.

Please join us to ensure a minyan of 10 Jewish adults.

We'll be experimenting with this very abridged prayer and meditation moment and alternating meeting on Zoom in the morning and afternoon. Rabbi Shalom, our "Zoom Rabbi", will facilitate and lead the prayers, meditations, songs and rituals.

Tuesday, August 4 

6:30pm

Class led by Sam Shnider
Click here for the link
Mystical insights on the Torah from a Hassidic perspective, by the renowned rebbe, storyteller and kabbalist of Uman, Rabbi Nachman of Bretzlav.

If you have ever wondered about Hassidic thought, or heard about the ecstatic intense spiritual worlds of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggids, come participate in a discussion and reading of selections from the grandson of the founder of the Hassidic movement.

Wednesday, August 5 

6:30pm

Tish with Rabbi Shalom Bochner
Click here for the Zoom link

A Tish (Yiddish for "table") is a spiritual gathering in the Chasidic tradition. It usually involves teachings on the Torah and other holy texts, singing wordless melodies known as niggunim, and usually l'chaims and refreshments. Everyone is welcome - it's an informal event, bring your own drink and nosh!

For the next few weeks, this will be a shortened Tish and will be followed by our new High Holiday Prep Series​​​​​​​...see below

7:00pm

Holiday Prep Series with Rabbi Shalom
Click here for link
It's less than 7 weeks to Rosh HaShana, and we have entered into an important sacred time of spiritual preparation and personal transformation. This new weekly event will touch on some of the main themes, melodies, and rituals of this season of renewal. The Yamim Nora'im (Days of Awe) are an annual opportunity for reconnecting with our souls and community; this series will support our personal and communal journeying. Rabbi Shalom, our "Zoom Rabbi", will facilitate and lead this series. It will start right after the Tish - feel free to participate in either or both!

See Friday Q&A to go with the series.

Friday, August 7 

8:30am

Weekly Parasha - Torah Reading with Sam Shnider
Click Here
via Zoom, posted for later viewing on FaceBook
For generations upon generations, Jews have completed the cycle of Torah reading each generation and connected one section each week to their world, their lives, and their ethical perspective on life. Come join for a 20-30 modern look at the messages and realities these sacred Hebrew words can have on our life this week. 

9:00am

10 Weeks of Spiritual Return
Led by Rabbi Shalom
 Zoom Link Click Here
Join with members of Congregation Beth Shalom in Modesto, CA to discuss, dialogue and do some Q&A around the 10-week  High Holiday prep series.


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624523508
Meeting ID: 816 2452 3508
Passcode: BeitShalom

6:20pm

Welcoming our Second Soul with Sam Shnider
Click here for link
20 minutes before candlelighting - a spiritual way to welcome the Shabbat with Shalom Aleychem, Lecha Dodi, a word of Torah, and lighting the candles. Ends at Candlelighting. 

6:45pm

Musical Shabbat w/ Sam S. and Cynthia Lebowitz
Click here for link
A blend of traditional and recent songs to welcome the shabbat led by Cynthia Lebowitz on Guitar, with a follow-along booklet. Find the PDF on Jews on Maui or JCM Maui Virtual Jewish Life Center. Come get familiar with new melodies to ancient liturgy!

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That is a busy week... and check our mauijews.org for the full August calendar of events. The live links will also be on the wesbite if you have a problem getting in from these links.

Please also note that we are offering classes and services throughout the month to coordinate with our new identity statement. There is something for everyone... and if you're missing mahj, Click Here and find MauiEllyn to play!
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What Pluralistic Judaism Means to Me
by Sheri Levin McNerthney
President, Jewish Congregation of Maui

I have heard questions in the community about JCM’s new Identity Statement, which describes us as “An Independent Egalitarian Pluralistic Community for Jewish Life”. (you can read the complete Identity Statement at https://www.mauijews.org/about) What does this description mean? The confusion seems to be with the concept of pluralism. I want to try to offer some clarity here.

First of all, let me clarify what Jewish Pluralism is NOT:
1. Jewish Pluralism is NOT equivalent to the more general social/political concept of pluralism.
2. Jewish Pluralism is NOT Unitarianism.
3. Jewish Pluralism is NOT “anything goes”.

Jewish Pluralism is the recognition that Jewish life comes in many forms, and that we can respect and learn from all of them. There are deep philosophical discussions available online of what Jewish Pluralism means. (for example, https://pluralism.org/jewish-pluralism) One can make a compelling historical argument that Judaism has always been pluralistic, that it is only since the 18th century, with Enlightenment ideas sweeping Europe, that European Judaism split into ever-hardening denominations. But I don’t want to debate philosophy or history here.

I want to give you my personal experience of what Jewish Pluralism is. To me, Jewish Pluralism means we all just get along. We respect each other’s ways of “doing Jewish”, and as a community we strive to capitalize on the commonalities. My model for Jewish Pluralism is my own family, and how we all came together for my daughter Terra’s Bat Mitzvah.

MMy family ranges from Orthodox to Communist, Ayn Rand libertarian to liberal Democrat, founders of a Hashomer Hatzair (Jewish socialist youth movement) kibbutz, to founders of one of the first settlements in the West Bank. Yet there we all were, on the summit of Masada in Israel, a poignant symbol of Jewish identity everyone could relate to, on a Thursday, when everyone could travel and gather without restriction. Everyone participated, everyone contributed to the celebration. Pat, my non-Jewish husband, shlepped the Torah up to the top of the mountain. My Orthodox brother Zvi had an aliyah from that Torah, as did my Aunt Roberta, and of course the Bat Mitzvah girl herself. It was a deeply meaningful day for my daughter, and for everyone present. This is Jewish Pluralism in action.

What does Jewish Pluralism look like at JCM? Ideally, it means celebrating our diversity AND our commonality. Multiple simultaneous minyanim (prayer services) where we all get together for lunch. Recognizing that fundamental common denominators like Kashrut must be respected and maintained. Recognizing that certain practices like musical instruments in a Kabbalat Shabbat services may be unfamiliar to some, but have value to others. Let’s work together to eschew our own personal entrenched ideas of what Judaism “should” look like, and discover a common preference that may actually be better, deeper, more meaningful to each of us.

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This week at shul!
A note about links (again). There is a problem with the links "breaking" when the emails go out, and some people are having a problem with them in the emails. Links will now take you to the JCM website where there will be a live link. Thank you for your patience while we figure out the best way to get you the information you want.


Tuesday, July 21  @ 6:30pm
Zoom Class led by Sam Shnider
Click here for the link
Mystical insights on the Torah from a Hassidic perspective, by the renowned rebbe, storyteller and kabbalist of Uman, Rabbi Nachman of Bretzlav.

If you have ever wondered about Hassidic thought, or heard about the ecstatic intense spiritual worlds of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggids, come participate in a discussion and reading of selections from the grandson of the founder of the Hassidic movement.

Wednesday, July 22  @ 7:00pm
Tish with Rabbi Shalom Bochner
Click here for the Zoom link

A Tish (Yiddish for "table") is a spiritual gathering in the Chasidic tradition. It usually involves teachings on the Torah and other holy texts, singing wordless melodies known as niggunim, and usually l'chaims and refreshments. Everyone is welcome - it's an informal event, bring your own drink and nosh!


Friday, July 24 @ 6:00pm
Kabbalat Shabbat
Traditional service led by Sam Shnider
Click here for link
 
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What is Pluralistic?

We keep using that word, but what does it mean? It means that we recognize and appreciate that while we all feel connected as Jews, we may be looking for different ways of praying, learning, celebrating, just being Jewish... 

We are still a community together, and we can work together to make sure that all of get what we need. Just High Holidays? great. Weekly Mahj game? excellent. Weekly Torah study? we're here for you. Something totally different? We'll figure it out.

We're different kinds of Jewish. Together.

But it takes all of us to join, renew, donate, and participate in the planning to make sure that your needs are represented. If we can do it, we will. 

That is pluralistic and welcoming Judaism.

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Membership...Toda Raba
Toda raba to all who have renewed their membership already... we are so happy to have your commiement to pluralistic Judaism on Maui.

Have questions about membership? ask Ellyn @ admin@mauijews.org

Have ideas for membership? contact Michael @ michael@mauijews.org. The membership committee would love to have you!


Commit to Jewish life on Maui today

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***Important***High Holidays Info:

Are you ready to help us build our first truly pluralistic High Holidays? It will take all of us working together to make sure we are reaching all of our community...we want everyone to have a meanningful start to 5781.

Please  let Sam Shnider know that you want to help or reply to this email to let us know you can help!
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JCM is not closed...we're online!

This week at shul!
A note about links (again). There is a problem with the links "breaking" when the emails go out, and some people are having a problem with them in the emails. Links will now takw you to the JCM website where there will be a live link. Thank you for your patience while we figure out the best way to get you the information you want.


Tuesday, July 14  @ 6:30pm
Zoom Class led by Sam Shnider
Click here for the link
Mystical insights on the Torah from a Hassidic perspective, by the renowned rebbe, storyteller and kabbalist of Uman, Rabbi Nachman of Bretzlav.

If you have ever wondered about Hassidic thought, or heard about the ecstatic intense spiritual worlds of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggids, come participate in a discussion and reading of selections from the grandson of the founder of the Hassidic movement.


Friday, July 17 @ 6:00pm
Kabbat Shabbat
Led by Sam Shnider & Cynthia Lebowitz at Poolenalena Beach
No Zoom service this week

Join Sam and Cynthia to welcome Shabbat with traditional Shabbat Liturgy and music, live at the beach. Contact Cynthia for further information (970) 201-7406.
 
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Membership...Your Commitment Drives Our Shul

. Membership emails went out to all current members-thank you to everyone who has already paid; I do a little happy dance everytime I see one. We revised the schedule to ask for membership in the beginning of our fiscal year to help wtih planning and budgeting.  You are free to make payments thoughout the year (although we appreciate full payments as soon as you can). We apprciate everyone who has paid in full, set up a payment plan, and let Ellyn know that they are waiting for Give Aloha. The membership cycle runs from July 1-June 30, no matter how your payments are structured. 
Not a member last year? Don't worry, your membership email is coming, we want everyone to be committed and invested in the inclusive and welcoming congregation and community at JCM.

Commit to Jewish life on Maui today
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Want to start a social activism committee?
The staff and board at JCM are focused on High Holidays right now, but some immediate opportunities have come up through council member Tasha Kama for interfaith work on behalf of homeless on Maui. Please contact admin@mauijews.org if you would like to spearhead a social activism committee for JCOM and/or represent the community in efforts to work with the homeless. 
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***Important***High Holidays Info:

Each week we will update you an any news about the upcoming High Holidays...Here is the (flexible) plan so far:

There will be a traditional JCM service in the JCM building with a minyan and a camera to be aired live on Zoom- most likely Erev Rosh Hashanah, First Day, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur Day. These will be available live online for anyone who wants to join, and there will be a time schedule that will be strictly adhered to so people can join in for the parts of the service they want.

JCM wants your High Holidays to be meaningful to you...if there is a style or type of service you would like to have, please let us know. We will do what we can to support your service and put you in contact with others who are looking for a similar service.

Our new JCM identity statement provides a welcoming and inclusive JCM for all Jews...this is a step in that direction...we will provide info on all the services so you can decide where you will have the most meaningful start to 5781. 

ALREADY in the works...
Upcountry contemporary and more English service upcountry planned by Marge Bonar. 

A Kabblah evening Rosh Hashanah ceremony with Paul Solomon.

Second day discussion group to talk about the essence of Rosh Hashanah. We can structure it like Shavuot, if you have a topic you'd like to lead, please contact admin@mauijews.org.

More coming as we hear from you!
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Chevra Kadisha
There are some new links on the chevra kadisha page on our website with some upcoming classes hosted by the Gamliel Institute. Please CLICK HERE for the schedule and more information

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A Letter From the President:

I want to update everyone on JCM Board happenings.  We’ve set up the following committees to help JCM grow and thrive:
 
Membership Committee:  Michael O’Neal, Chair  email: michael@mauijews.org
•   Develop and present to Directors proposed strategies for securing new Members and retaining existing members.  Oversee execution of adopted projects.
•   Develop and present to Directors recommendations for (1) applications for membership in the Congregation (2) membership welcome packet (3) proposed membership fee structure
 
Development Committee: Gail Schell, Chair  email: gail@mauijews.org
•   Develop and present to Directors proposed strategies for raising funds to meet our annual budget. Oversee execution of adopted projects.
•   Develop and present to the Directors proposals for JCM development (such as Customer Discovery). Oversee execution of adopted development projects.
•   Develop and present to Directors proposals for sustainable income other than memberships and donations. Oversee execution of adopted projects.
 
Education Committee:  Happy Lefton, Chair  email: happy@mauijews.org
•   Oversee operations for Talmud Torah
•   Develop and present to Directors proposal for Jewish Preschool
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Governance Committee: Sarah Shaines, Chair email: sarah@mauijews.org
•   Plan elections for next Board of Directors.
•   Recruit a slate of recommended candidates and present to the Directors no later than the April Directors meeting;
•   Recruit and present a list of nominees for Officer and Director vacancies;
•   Develop and implement policies and procedures for reporting and adjudication of grievances
 
Finance Committee: Simon Vojdani, Chair  email: simon@mauijews.org
•   Recommend an annual budget to the Directors.
•   Recommend revisions in the budget.
•   Prepare and review expenditure reports for presentation at each Directors meeting.
•   Employ an auditor to review the financial position of the corporation.
•   Review individuals’ requests for reduction of dues and to present recommendations to the Board of Directors.
 
 
All committees welcome participation by all interested members. Don’t just kvetch, do something about it!  Email the Chair of the committee you want to serve on, and help ensure the future of pluralistic Jewish life on Maui.
 
We have a full agenda for the year and there’s lots to do. I invite you to help make your Jewish community happen!  Always feel free to email me with your comments, questions, kvetches, and suggestions here:  board@mauijews.org 
 
All the best,
Sheri Levin McNerthney
President, Jewish Congregation of Maui

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