Friendly reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-7:00pm, is Why and Wine in the Sukkah.
Building off our successful Town Hall meeting in May, it's time to come together again to envision the next phase of JCM, powered by YOU. Join us to connect, share, and explore how we can together uplift this beautiful community. What do you want to see happen inside our sacred home? How can you contribute to make it happen? Come to our beautiful sukkah and let's figure it out together.
Wine and pupus will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack or drink to share. We have coolers to store any food items and beverages that are not kosher. We look forward to you joining us!
Thank you to everyone that joined us for the high holidays. We are very grateful to Rabbi David Glickman, Aryeh Glickman, Cantor Martin Neuman, Sam Shnider and Bonnie Newmann for providing their time to lead services; the Vojdani Mallek Family for sponsoring the Break Fast
Big kudos goes to our all volunteers who helped make the high holidays a success from preparing the apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah, Break Fast for Yom Kippur to building our beautiful sukkah for Sukkot.
Special shout outs to Jack Elliot who did a fantastic job arranging the chairs for Rosh Hashanah, Joanne Berman who was of tremendous help after Rosh Hashanah, Paula Wolk who was amazing in the kitchen to prepare the delicious dishes for Break Fast along with Karen Neumann and our out-of-town volunteers Dalia Cohen and Elizabeth Fairly. With the building of our sukkah, many thanks to Stephanie Mallek, Simon Vojdani and Gabe Crane who oversaw the construction. Maria Nachwalter and Abraham Javaheri who put up the fronds. And Sam Shnider who did double duty to do both!
For those who donated time and money, thank you for your generosity. Your contributions allowed us to rent chairs, hire security to keep us safe, have sound throughout the synagogue (Bruce Sandler owner of Village Audio) and materials and construction of our sukkah
From the bottom of our hearts, Mahalo nui loa to you all. May you be blessed with a healthy sweet year ahead. L'shana Tova!
Due to the High Holidays and personal committments, Israeli Folk Dancing is on hold. Please check back for updates. Mahalo
Not affliliated with JCM
We are fully staffed and ready to begin Talmud Torah (our religious school) on Sunday October 1st.
Children learn Hebrew, study Jewish history and holidays, learn songs and prayers, sing, dance, do creative crafts, and have a grand time with their Jewish friends. Some highlights of previous years are clay menorah making, planting a garden, presenting several wonderful Purim plays, and Israeli dancing.
Talmud Torah will meet on Sunday mornings from 10:30-12. Children ages 5-12 may enroll. Contact Kalo or Happy Lefton to register!!
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Israeli Folk Dance on hold until after the high holidays
Yahrzeits Oct 1 - Oct 7
Abe Fages Albert Rimmerman Ari Grashin Hazel Hochschild Hyman Minsky Ivy Nagavkar Libby Pomerantz Samuel David Nagavkar Sarah Lasko Sarah Stolove Greenberg
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
We apologize for the short notice and the manner of this message; However we are happy to announce that there will be a 1st day of Sukkot/Shabbat service tomorrow morning.
Rabbi David Glickman has kindly offered to lead tomorrow's service. Doors will open at 9:30am Service starts at 10:00am
As a non-Jewish,secular individual, special permission was given by Rabbi David Glickman to send this special last minute announcement. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to your presence either in person or on Zoom.
Shabbat Shalom!
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
CORRECTION and CLARIFICATION Tomorrow's service for Erev Sukkot is led by Sam Shnider not Rabbi David Glickman. Service will start at 6pm Apologies for any confusion
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
We are so glad you've been able to join us for high holidays. Please join us tomorrow for the beginning of Sukkot!
Fri, Sept 29th - Erev Sukkot 6:00pm- Services. Lead by Sam Schnider
We look forward to you joining us. You may also join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09 Meeting ID: 528 461 9173 Passcode: 1818
A message from JCM Board President - Dorothy Tolliver We were fortunate to have Sam Shnider, Rabbi Emeritus David Glickman, Aryeh Glickman and Cantor Martin Neuman leading our moving and inspiring Yom Kippur services. A big thank you to Kalo along with Stephanie Mallek, Paula Wolk and Maui visitors, Karen Neumann- LA, CA; Dalia Cohen - Yonkers, NY; and Elizabeth Fairly - Kansas City who volunteered in preparing the Break Fast Dinner. And another big thank you to the Vojdani family, who sponsored the Break the Fast Dinner.
Thank you too to our Board members - Treasurer: Simon Vojdani; Vice-President Happy Lefton; Barbara Cooper;Sam Shnider; Gabriel Crane; Mitch Berman; Gail Schell; Ari Wong;and our CommunityManager Kalo and volunteers who have worked so hard so that we could have had these High Holiday services in our synagogue.
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are all about accepting ourselves as being perfectly imperfect. It is about letting go of last year and so many yesterdays in order to live today and reach tomorrow. It is about asking for help when we need it and knowing how to accept the love and support of those there to catch us when we fall. It is a time for forgiveness. This is the year that our congregation and friends will be healing from the trauma of the Maui fires.
It is a time to put aside past differences and come together as a community. We need unity and not division. We need to provide emotional and spiritual support to those who have lost their homes, their businesses, their way of life and their loved ones. We need to rebuild our community. Our JCM Congregation has been a one such conduit in bringing relief in the form of donated funds, goods and services to our congregants and the Maui community in need of help and assistance. Kalo, in particular, has spent many hours coordinating this assistance along with our Tzedakah Committee of Mitch Berman and Sam Shnider.
This year will also be a defining one for our community. We no longer have a resident Rabbi or a fixed schedule of services. We will be relying on each other, on Lay Leaders and visiting Rabbis for our religious and community services. We understand that you may decide not to come to the synagogue during the year but there may well come a time when you do need the synagogue. Perhaps not this year, but maybe the next. It is your membership and donations that support our synagogue so that it can be there for you when you do need it and the services provided.
Membership at a synagogue is not like membership elsewhere. It is not goods for services. We join a synagogue because we believe in supporting Jewish institutions. We join a synagogue because we care about the future of Judaism in our community. We need your participation. We need your involvement, we need your financial support, and we need your input.
We need to know what you are looking for in a congregation. We need to know what we can do for you. We need your financial support because If we do not support our synagogue, both financially and through our participation, it simply will not exist. The business of running a synagogue is not a simple one. All of the synagogue’s work does not come free or cheap. We have employee, utility bills and maintenance of the physical building to finance.
It requires each and every one of us to participate in any way possible. It is important that we have a place to pray, to be together, to enjoy social, educational, and religious activities, and to have a presence in Maui. These are the benefits of membership and that is why it is important to belong, to contribute, to participate, to assist, and to believe in our synagogue and its mission. We are counting on you and your support!
For some of you, it may only be in the form of donations. Donations which we need to keep our building open and to fund our essential services. No donation is too small. Every dollar counts... it all adds up. You will be proud that you have contributed to the support of our Jewish Congregation, our Jewish community and to the continued use and maintenance of our Synagogue. Giving this tzedakah will make this a meaningful New Year for all of us. Shana Tova! Dorothy
The Give Aloha campaign is almost at the end. If you would like to make a contribution, you have until Sunday, Oct 1st.
There has been a recent change. This year's contributions are not matched dollar for dollar like in the past. If looking to put your contribution towards membership dues, whatever the difference is from the match and contribution will still need to be paid in full for the membership level you are interested in.
Any questions, please contact Kalo at jcmmauijew@gmail.com
Mahalo for you kokua!
Due to the High Holidays and personal committments, Israeli Folk Dancing is on hold. Please check back for updates. Mahalo
We are fully staffed and ready to begin Talmud Torah (our religious school) on Sunday October 1st.
Children learn Hebrew, study Jewish history and holidays, learn songs and prayers, sing, dance, do creative crafts, and have a grand time with their Jewish friends. Some highlights of previous years are clay menorah making, planting a garden, presenting several wonderful Purim plays, and Israeli dancing.
Talmud Torah will meet on Sunday mornings from 10:30-12. Children ages 5-12 may enroll. Contact Kalo or Happy Lefton to register!!
Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-7:00pm, join us for Why and Wine in the Sukkah. Building off our successful Town Hall meeting in May, it's time to come together again to envision the next phase of JCM, powered by YOU. Join us to connect, share, and explore how we can together uplift this beautiful community. What do you want to see happen inside our sacred home? How can you contribute to make it happen? Come to the sukkah and let's figure it out together.
Again, Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-7:00pm at JCM. Wine and pupus will be provided and feel free to bring a snack or drink to share.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Shabbat Service at 6pm led by Rabbi David Glickman
Saturday, Sept 23rd
No Shabbat services for this week.
Israeli Folk Dance on hold until after the high holidays
Yahrzeits Sept 24-Sept 30
Buddy Fox Arnold Joel Klein Beatrice Frieder Bernice Milenbach Celia Ungerman Dora Shultz Elayna Kaplan Elisheba bat Miryam Etta Greenberg Henry Leo Grunbaum Jacob Eisman Jeffrey Rochen Julius Lopin Margie Haddad Regina Lazarovich Robert Baruch Ankaoua Robert Parella Rosalie Sachs Sally Krieger Samuel Slomowitz Sara Ostroff Shep Margolese Stanley Granat
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
UPDATE: Our apologies but due to unforeseen circumstances, Shabbat Shuva service for this evening have been cancelled. We're sorry for the late notice and any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to your presence on Sunday for the beginning of Yom Kippur. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To better enhance your experience with us, we've added a few services which includes a Friday evening Shabbat Shuva service that Rabbi David has graciously offered to lead.
Shabbat morning service will rely on your individual reply. Please write to: jcmmauijews@gmail.com with an email titled "Shabbat Shuva Yes"
See below for the new schedule: Fri, Sept 22th - Shabbat Shuva evening 5:30pm- Doors Open 6:00pm- Services Starts 7:30pm-Kiddush
Sun, Sept 24th - Erev Yom Kippur 5:30pm- Doors Open 5:45pm - Sing along with Bonnie Newmann 6:00pm- Services start with lighting of candles 6:30pm - Kol Nidre
Mon, Sept 25th - Yom Kippur 8:30am - Doors open for private meditation 9:30am - Services start and will continue until 1pm 1:00pm - Break until 4pm 4:00pm - Mincha 5:00pm - Yizkor (or whenever Mincha ends) 5:45pm - Ne'ilah (Closing Service) 7:00pm - Break Fast kiddush
Fri, Sept 29th - Erev Sukkot 6:00pm- Services Starts More details to follow
Please note that all times are approximate.
We are very grateful to Rabbi David Glickman, Cantor Martin Neumann, Sam Shnider, Aryeh Glickman, Bonnie Newmann for providing their time to lead services; and the Vojdani Family for sponsoring the break the fast. We grateful for your time and resources.
Tickets are not being sold but we would greatly appreciate donations. Suggested donation is $20/person.
Volunteers for Yom Kippur: If you are able to help with the preparation of Break Fast on the evening of Monday, Sept 25th, please contact Kalo.
We look forward to you joining us. You may also join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09 Meeting ID: 528 461 9173 Passcode: 1818
Due to the High Holidays and personal committments, Israeli Folk Dancing is on hold. Please check back for updates. Mahalo
Due to the devastion of the wildfires that occured Upcountry, the Kula Lodge had to temporarily close due to minor structural damage and water safety reasons. However, We are pleased and excited to announce the anticipated re-opening of the Kula Lodge!
The Mallek Vojdani family have been gracious supporters of JCM throughout the years. Contributing largely by hosting many high holiday events and providing support to those in great need. Without hesitation, they opened up their lodge to those who sadly lost their homes to the fires. Despite their own challenges from the fire, they have continue to give. When asked if they needed anything since they helped so many, Stephanie Mallek replied "It's our kuleana to help"
We are grateful to the Mallek Vojdani family for their continued support. May our hearts be as big as theirs and show our mahalo and kuleana by supporting Kula Lodge. Below are the menus of their delicious offerings. Until further notice, brunch is only being served at this time but be on the lookout for updates for dinner services in the coming weeks.
Mahalo and Happy Dining!
We are fully staffed and ready to begin Talmud Torah (our religious school) on Sunday October 1st.
Children learn Hebrew, study Jewish history and holidays, learn songs and prayers, sing, dance, do creative crafts, and have a grand time with their Jewish friends. Some highlights of previous years are clay menorah making, planting a garden, presenting several wonderful Purim plays, and Israeli dancing.
Talmud Torah will meet on Sunday mornings from 10:30-12. Children ages 5-12 may enroll. Contact Kalo or Happy Lefton to register!!
Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-7:00pm, join us for Why and Wine in the Sukkah. Building off our successful Town Hall meeting in May, it's time to come together again to envision the next phase of JCM, powered by YOU. Join us to connect, share, and explore how we can together uplift this beautiful community. What do you want to see happen inside our sacred home? How can you contribute to make it happen? Come to the sukkah and let's figure it out together.
Again, Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-7:00pm at JCM. Wine and pupus will be provided and feel free to bring a snack or drink to share.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Shabbat Service at 6pm led by Rabbi David Glickman
Saturday, Sept 23rd
Shabbat Shuva Services (Tentative) at 9am. Led by Rabbi David Glickman
Israeli Folk Dance on hold until after the high holidays
Yahrzeits Sept 17-Sept 23
Anne Barbarosh Auguste Weil Carol Saeks Eileen Erman Fred Kober Gary Solondz Harold Mostow Hilda Rettman Irving Hershkowitz John Needham Lena Weiner Leo Hans Hammerstein Martin Geringer Merna Lee Kaplove Pauline C. Friedland Pearl Ayeroff Raymonde Edwards Ruth Schwab Sidney Rosoff
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
High Holidays schedule - Yom Kippur and Sukkot To better enhance your experience with us, we've added a few services which includes a Friday evening Shabbat Shuva service that Rabbi David has graciously offered to lead.
Shabbat morning service will rely on your individual reply. Please write to: jcmmauijews@gmail.com with an email titled "Shabbat Shuva Yes"
See below for the new schedule: Fri, Sept 22th - Shabbat Shuva evening 5:30pm- Doors Open 6:00pm- Services Starts 7:30pm-Kiddush
Sun, Sept 24th - Erev Yom Kippur 5:30pm- Doors Open 5:45pm - Sing along with Bonnie Newmann 6:00pm- Services start with lighting of candles 6:30pm - Kol Nidre
Mon, Sept 25th - Yom Kippur 8:30am - Doors open for private meditation 9:30am - Services start and will continue until 1pm 1:00pm - Break until 4pm 4:00pm - Mincha 5:00pm - Yizkor (or whenever Mincha ends) 5:45pm - Ne'ilah (Closing Service) 7:00pm - Break Fast kiddush
Fri, Sept 29th - Erev Sukkot 6:00pm- Services Starts More details to follow
Please note that all times are approximate.
We are very grateful to Rabbi David Glickman, Cantor Martin Neumann, Sam Shnider, Aryeh Glickman, Bonnie Newmann for providing their time to lead services; and the Vojdani Family for sponsoring the break the fast. We grateful for your time and resources.
Tickets are not being sold but we would greatly appreciate donations. Suggested donation is $20/person.
Volunteers for Yom Kippur: If you are able to help with the preparation of Break Fast on the evening of Monday, Sept 25th, please contact Kalo.
We look forward to you joining us. You may also join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09 Meeting ID: 528 461 9173 Passcode: 1818
Due to the High Holidays and personal committments, Israeli Folk Dancing is on hold. Please check back for updates. Mahalo
Due to the devastion of the wildfires that occured Upcountry, the Kula Lodge had to temporarily close due to minor structural damage and water safety reasons. However, We are pleased and excited to announce the anticipated re-opening of the Kula Lodge!
The Mallek Vojdani family have been gracious supporters of JCM throughout the years. Contributing largely by hosting many high holiday events and providing support to those in great need. Without hesitation, they opened up their lodge to those who sadly lost their homes to the fires. Despite their own challenges from the fire, they have continue to give. When asked if they needed anything since they helped so many, Stephanie Mallek replied "It's our kuleana to help"
We are grateful to the Mallek Vojdani family for their continued support. May our hearts be as big as theirs and show our mahalo and kuleana by supporting Kula Lodge. Below are the menus of their delicious offerings. Until further notice, brunch is only being served at this time but be on the lookout for updates for dinner services in the coming weeks.
Mahalo and Happy Dining!
We are fully staffed and ready to begin Talmud Torah (our religious school) on Sunday October 1st.
Children learn Hebrew, study Jewish history and holidays, learn songs and prayers, sing, dance, do creative crafts, and have a grand time with their Jewish friends. Some highlights of previous years are clay menorah making, planting a garden, presenting several wonderful Purim plays, and Israeli dancing.
Talmud Torah will meet on Sunday mornings from 10:30-12. Children ages 5-12 may enroll. Contact Kalo or Happy Lefton to register!!
Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-7:00pm, join us for Why and Wine in the Sukkah. Building off our successful Town Hall meeting in May, it's time to come together again to envision the next phase of JCM, powered by YOU. Join us to connect, share, and explore how we can together uplift this beautiful community. What do you want to see happen inside our sacred home? How can you contribute to make it happen? Come to the sukkah and let's figure it out together.
Again, Wednesday, October 4, 5:30-7:00pm at JCM. Wine and pupus will be provided and feel free to bring a snack or drink to share.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Shabbat Service at 6pm led by Rabbi David Glickman
Saturday, Sept 23rd
Shabbat Shuva Services (Tentative) at 9am. Led by Rabbi David Glickman
Israeli Folk Dance on hold until after the high holidays
Yahrzeits Sept 17-Sept 23
Anne Barbarosh Auguste Weil Carol Saeks Eileen Erman Fred Kober Gary Solondz Harold Mostow Hilda Rettman Irving Hershkowitz John Needham Lena Weiner Leo Hans Hammerstein Martin Geringer Merna Lee Kaplove Pauline C. Friedland Pearl Ayeroff Raymonde Edwards Ruth Schwab Sidney Rosoff
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
High Holidays updated schedule To better enhance your experience with us, we've added a few services. See below for the new schedule: Sept 15th - Erev of Rosh Hashana. 5:30pm - Doors Opem 6pm - Service Starts 6:15pm - Lighting of the Candles 6:20 - Welcome greeting by JCM President Dorothy Tolliver Sept 16th - Rosh Hashana Day 1 8:30am - Doors open for private meditation 9:30am - Service begins 10:00am - Amidah Repetition 10:30am- Torah Reading 11:00am- Blowing of the Shofar and Musaf 1:00pm - Tashlich at the beach Sept 17 - Rosh Hashana Day 2 8:30am - Doors open for private meditation 9:30am - Service begins 10:00am - Amidah Repetition 10:30am- Torah Reading 11:00am- Blowing of the Shofar and Musaf
Sept 24th - Erev Yom Kippur 5:30pm- Doors Open 6:00pm- Services Starts 6:02pm - Lighting of the candles 6:30pm - Kol Nidre
Sept 25th - Yom Kippur 8:30am - Doors open for private meditation 9:00am - Welcome greetings 9:30am - Services until 1pm 1:00pm - Break until 4pm 4:00pm- Yizkor 5:00pm - Mincha 5:45pm - Ne'ilah (Closing Service) 7:00pm - Break the Fast
Many thanks to Rabbi David Glickman, Cantor Martin Neumann, Sam Shnider, Areya Glickman, Bonnie Newmann for providing their time to lead services; Cynthia Lebowitz and Barbara Singer for providing a special Rosh Hashana for the children and the Vojdani Family for sponsoring the break the fast. We grateful for your time and resources.
Tickets are not being sold but we would greatly appreciate donations. Suggested donation is $20/person.
We also are in great need of volunteers for the following starting as early at 10am on Friday, Sept 15th: Chairs and Table Set up Simanim preparation Greeters After service clean up
Startng as early as 8:30am Saturday, Sept 16th and Sept 17th: Greeters and guides to the beach for Tashlich and return to JCM
After service Sunday, Sept 17th or early as 10am Monday, Sept 18th: Break down of chairs and table
Volunteer opportunities for Yom Kippur will be announced at a later time.
If you are available to help, please contact Kalo at 808-874-5397 or at jcmmauijews@gmail.com. Mahalo!
We look forward to you joining us. You may also join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09 Meeting ID: 528 461 9173 Passcode: 1818
This Friday we will have a special Rosh Hashana family service, outside, weather permitting running concurrent with the adult service starting at 6:20pm. Cynthia Lebowitz looks forward to bringing Rosh Hashana alive to the children in song, prayer, and story told by Barbara Singer.
Due to the High Holidays and personal committments, Israeli Folk Dancing is on hold. Please check back for updates. Mahalo
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
For the exception of Rosh Hashana, Shabbat Services are suspended until further notice
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Israeli Folk Dance on hold until after the high holidays
Yahrzeits Sept 10-Sept 16
Abraham Ostroff Alex Greenberg Alfred (Al) Levin Audrey Kaye Benno Fischer Beverly Ruth Holstein David Louis Dorothy Gordon Grace Feinstein Harry J. Cohn Jack Wolff Morton Cooper Murray Artman Raymond J. Keller Robert Alan Bluh Ruth Deichman Samuel Sachs Vivian "Frankie" Sussman Warren Gibson, Jr. Wilfred Wilks
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Sept 15th - Erev of Rosh Hashana. Doors open at 5:30pm; Service starts at 6pm
Sept 16th - Rosh Hashana Doors open at 8:30am; Service starts at 9am
Sept 24th - Erev Yom Kippur Doors open at 5:30pm; Service starts at 6pm
Sept 25th - Yom Kippur Doors opens at 9am; Service starts at 9:30am Break from 1pm-4pm; Services commences at 4pm Break the Fast at 7pm.
Many thanks to Rabbi David Glickman, Cantor Martin Neumann and Sam Shnider for providing their time to lead services and the Vojdani Family for sponsoring the break the fast. We are very greatly grateful for your time and resources.
Tickets are not being sold but we would greatly appreciate donations.
We also are in great need of volunteers for the following starting as early at 11am on Friday, Sept 15th: Chairs and Table Set up Simanim preparation Greeters After service clean up
Startng as early as 9am Saturday, Sept 16th: Greeters Guides to the beach for Tashlich and return to JCM
Starting as early as 10am Monday, Sept 18th Chair and Table break down
Volunteer opportunities for Yom Kippur will be announced at a later time.
If you are available to help, please contact Kalo at 808-874-5397 or at jcmmauijews@gmail.com
Mahalo!
Give Aloha is Back!
Still haven't paid your membership dues? Need a little help? Here's a good way that you can and give back!
During September, make a donation to the Jewish Congregation of Maui at any Foodland at checkout, and Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will make a donation to JCM too!
Our code is: 77216 Here's how you donate: 1)Shop at Foodland or Sack N Save! 2)Show your Maika'i card to the cashier at checkout. 3)Tell the cashier our code and the amount of your donation (up to $249). 4)Review your receipt to confirm the following appears: * Our organizaon name * Your donation amount * Your Maika'i number
One donation per Maika'i card. If you would like to donate more to the Give Aloha program, we would absolutely love it! You just need another Maika'i card/number. Perhaps a friend's or family member. It cost them nothing if you donate.
If applying towards membership, please see below for the memberships tiers and the amount of dues to ensure you're own contribution makes up the difference. Please contact Kalo at 808-874-5397 or jcmmauijews@gmail.com if you have any questions
Mahalo for you Kokua!
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you, the following are the different levels, dues and what it includes: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
Please note that voting members must live full time in the state of Hawaii.
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at jcmmauijews@gmail.com
REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN NOW!!! Talmud Torah begins Sunday October 1!!!! Sunday mornings 10:30-12 5-12 year olds Please call or email Happy Lefton to register: happylefton@gmail.com 808-283-2859
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity you, our donors, have shown thus far in helping our displaced community members get back on their feet. Your contributions have made a significant impact, but the journey ahead is still long and challenging. We need your continued support to help those affected by the recent fires.
One family that has been hit hard by the fires is the Solyns. This family of six lost their home in Lahaina and is currently struggling to make ends meet. Jeremy and Paulina, the parents, are facing the possibility of losing their restaurant due to the downturn of business on Maui. While we have been able to provide them with enough for essentials, they, along with other members of the community, will need continued support until they patiently wait for word regarding any financial aide and insurance claims.
We urge you to consider making further donations to help the Solyns and others like them get back on their feet. Every little bit counts and can make a significant difference in their lives. By donating, you can help provide them with the resources they need to rebuild their lives and regain their independence. Another way to support the Solyns is by being a patron to their restaurant, Nylos - https://nylosmaui.com/
By dining at Nylos, you not only support the Solyns but also contribute to the local economy. Your support can help keep their business afloat and provide them with the financial stability they need to get back on their feet. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by the fires. Let us continue to show our support and help them rebuild their lives. Your generosity can make a significant impact and help provide hope to those who need it most. Thank you for your continued support and compassion
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Please meet Debbie Greenhood visitng from Albuquerque, NM with her husband; One of our beautiful Angel volunteers who helped with donation drop offs and writing thank you cards to our donors Aloha and Mahalo nui loa for your kokua!
Due to the High Holidays and personal committments, Israeli Folk Dancing is on hold. Please check back for updates. Mahalo
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
For the exception of Rosh Hashana, Shabbat Services are suspended until further notice
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Israeli Folk Dance on hold until after the high holidays
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits Sept 10-Sept 16
Abraham Ostroff Alex Greenberg Alfred (Al) Levin Audrey Kaye Benno Fischer Beverly Ruth Holstein David Louis Dorothy Gordon Grace Feinstein Harry J. Cohn Jack Wolff Morton Cooper Murray Artman Raymond J. Keller Robert Alan Bluh Ruth Deichman Samuel Sachs Vivian "Frankie" Sussman Warren Gibson, Jr. Wilfred Wilks
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
It's a been a month since the devastating wildfires that ravaged through Lahaina and greatly affected the Kula residences in Maui. With heavy hearts, we witnessed the strength of the Maui Community and our congregation members come together to provide support to those who lost so much. We cannot express enough gratitude for your generosity during these trying times. However, the survivors of this tragedy still need continued support. We humbly ask that you keep them in your thoughts and hearts, and if possible, contribute to their ongoing recovery efforts.
Upon his visit to Maui, Rabbi Gadi took the time to see where he could be of service. He made a stop in Lahaina and came across the Lahaina Civic Center. Although untouched, the sign shows the heavy dusting of ashes and soot from the fires. At this spot, Rabbi Gadi said a prayer for those who lives were lost and those who lost a loved one. May we all to continue to pray for Lahaina, mourn the many lives that were lost, and pray for their souls and for the healing of those who survived.
Aloha and Shabbat Shalom
Our friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints are moving on. Elder James Cook has completed his mission and will be going home to see his much missed family. Elder Taylor is being assigned in Hana. We are grateful for their help in keeping our garden alive and wish them the best in their new life journeys.
We apologize for the lateness of this announcement but we want to congratulate Samuel Holz on his recent Bar Mitzvah. We had the honor to host the Holz family and their loveds ones at JCM on August 26th; 9th of Elul and blessed to have Rabbi Gadi who was on holiday to lead the services. Even one of our board members, Mitch Berman shared words of wisdom and a blessing With all the darkness surrounding the wildfires, this was a touching and an uplifting occasion for us at JCM.
Mazel Tov Sammie! May you have a life full of blessings!
Save the Dates for High Holidays
Sept 15th - Erev of Rosh Hashana. Doors open at 5:30pm; Service starts at 6pm
Sept 16th - Rosh Hashana Doors open at 8:30am; Service starts at 9am
Sept 24th - Erev Yom Kippur Doors open at 5:30pm; Service starts at 6pm
Sept 25th - Yom Kippur Doors opens at 9am; Service starts at 9:30am Break from 1pm-4pm; Services commences at 4pm Break the Fast at 7pm. Many thanks to the Vojdani Family for sponsoring the break the fast.
More details to follow. Tickets are not being sold but we do appreciate donations.
We also are in great need of volunteers for set up and clean up for all days. If you are available to help, please contact Kalo at 808-874-5397.
Thank you.
Give Aloha is Back!
Still haven't paid your membership dues? Need a little help? Here's a good way that you can and give back!
During September, make a donation to the Jewish Congregation of Maui at any Foodland at checkout, and Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will make a donation to JCM too!
Our code is: 77216 Here's how you donate: 1)Shop at Foodland or Sack N Save! 2)Show your Maika'i card to the cashier at checkout. 3)Tell the cashier our code and the amount of your donation (up to $249). 4)Review your receipt to confirm the following appears: * Our organizaon name * Your donation amount * Your Maika'i number
Please see below for the level of memberships and the amount of dues to ensure you're own contribution makes up the difference. Please contact Kalo at 808-874-5397 or jcmmauijews@gmail.com if you have any questions
Mahalo for you Kokua!
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you, the following are the different levels, dues and what it includes: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
Please note that voting members must live full time in the state of Hawaii.
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at jcmmauijews@gmail.com
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Shabbat Services are suspended until further notice
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, Aug 13th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits Sept 3-Sept 9
Anne Wolff Esther Biederman Isadore Sigel James Lawson June Monson Melvin Berman Mindi Rimmerman Raymond J. Keller Warren Joseph Hirschson
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
We apologize for the delay of our announcements as we are working with minimum staff levels during these challenging times.
Please note there are no services this weekend. Do check back for updates and information about our high holidays.
Thank you for your understanding and patience. May you all enjoy the holiday weekend. Be well and safe. Shabbat Shalom!
Thank you to the many who have donated to help those in need. We are still continuining to accept donations for our community members who have been greatly affected by the fires. The donations that we collect go towards their housing, food and essentials they need to live as normal as possibly. Donations are being accepted at https://mauijews.shulcloud.com/payment.php
If preferred, checks can be sent to The Jewish Congregation of Maui. 634 Alulike St. Kihei, HI 96753.
In addition, we are looking for volunteers to help with some admin tasks and light housekeeping at the congregation and with preparing with the high holidays. If interested, please contact Kalo at jcmmauijews@gmail.com or call 808-874-5397.
Mahalo in advance for your kokua!
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you, the following are the different levels, dues and what it includes: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
Please note that voting members must live full time in the state of Hawaii.
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at jcmmauijews@gmail.com
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
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 Aug 27- Sept 2
Al Berman Albert Gerrick Alter Lipszyc
Betty Hazen Seidman Cheslaw Betsalel Dojczer Dr. Joel Hartley Henry Weil Lyle Rogers Miriam Greenspan Rivka Luxemburg Dojczer Rosalind Survetnick Rose Berg
Sara Ellen Weisfeld
Join us at our next servics to recite Mourner's Kaddish
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Two weeks ago, Maui, our beautiful island home, suffered a tragic heartbreaking loss from the wildfires in Lahaina and Upcountry. The days that followed, we saw the strength and power of the kamaaina unite together to help each other get through the devastation. The Jewish Congregation of Maui is proud to be part of this community and it is our kuleana- our responsibility, to help those in need. Many thanks to the gracious donors who have contributed towards our cause so that we may provide assistance to those greatly affected. However, the road to recovery and rebuilding is a long one and we have several Jewish community members who are in dire need.
If you would like to support us in our fire relief efforts to help rebuild their lives, here are a few ways you can help:
Donated goods. From Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, JCM is accepting donated goods and providing provisions to those who need it. Non-perishable food, bottled/potable water, toiletries, baby food, formula both regular and sensitive, and diapers of all sizes are the most items requested. Although we are very grateful for any donation, clothing is not being accepted at this time. This need may change so please check for updates.
Volunteers. Whether you're a local or a visitor that can spare an hour or two of your time, we would love your help with administrative duties, light housekeeping and transporting donated goods.
Other donations of any amount are being accepted at: https://www.mauijews.org/payment.php. or by check that can be mailed to the following: Jewish Congregation of Maui. 634 Alulike St. Kihei, HI 96753.
Should you have any questions and/or interested in volunteer opportunities, please email Kalo at jcmmauijews@gmail.com or call 808-874-5397
Mahalo nui loa for your kokua. Shabbat Shalom to you and yours.
There will be Shabbat Service this weekend!
This weekend Shabbat service will be lead by Rabbi Gadi Capela, who is spending his holiday rounding off his tour of all 50 US states on Maui. While here, he has kindly offered to lead services on Friday evening and Saturday morning which also includes a Bar Mitzvah.
Born and raised in Israel, Rabbi Gadi moved to New York in 1995 after completing a four-year military service as a lieutenant in a rescue unit.
He studied and graduated from Yeshiva University with degrees in Business Management and Jewish Studies
One of the things that Rabbi Gadi is most passionate about is leading annual interfaith pilgrimages to Israel. He completed a a tour with Abrahamic Reunion – a group of spiritual leaders—Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Druze—working together for promoting inter-religious harmony in the Holy Land. In the context of this tour, he met Rabbi Raanan Mallek and they have been friends ever since.
Please join me in welcoming Rabbi Gabi to Maui in person or on Zoom on Friday, August 25th at 6:30pm or Saturday, August 26th at 9:30am
Save the Date! Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Holz. Shabbat morning, Saturday, Aug 26th 9:30am to 12:00pm
Last week, Rabbi Raanan led his last Shabbat service at JCM. Yesterday, he departed for the East Coast to begin his officer training with the US Navy. Many of us thanked him for his time and service as his last days went by. However, can one ever be too grateful or say thank you too many times? Well not me, Kalo, especially without getting verklempt
It's been an honor to work with you Rabbi Ranaan. Thank you for your time and leadership; For being a great teacher of Jewish life and culture. From learning a little yiddish, preparing for Shabbatz and my all time favorite, showing me how to make Challah! Most importantly, I'm grateful for the amazing opportunity and your guidance that lead me into my new role as JCM's Community Manager and finding my purpose of connecting and creating community.
You will be sorely miss but we wish you well and much success in your next journey. A hui hou kākou, aloha and Mazel Tov!
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you, the following are the different levels, dues and what it includes: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
Please note that voting members must live full time in the state of Hawaii.
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at kalo@mauijews.org
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Gadi starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, Aug 26th
Shabbat Morning services at 9:30 am Led by Rabbi Gadi
Followed by Bar Mitzvah for Samuel Holz
Sunday, Aug 27th
Israeli Folk Dance suspended until further notice
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 Aug 20-26
Al Silverman Clara Goldhaber David Forrest Chapman Dr. Peter Caprow Fay Siegel Hyman Stolove L. Sanford Sussman Leona Berman Mark Harris Richard Lee Horwitz Samuel Losk Sarah Hodes Sonya Rupnow
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
The Torah portion this week is aptly named, "when you go out," and is especially relevant as I sit here in the Maui airport about to depart with so much to reflect on for my last sermon to the community. For the past year and a half of service to the Jewish Congregation of Maui, I think about how we have laughed, cried and struggled together.
Our Torah portion is full of commandments that urge us to act righteously. Deuteronomy 22:8 instructs someone building a home to make a guard rail on the roof so that no one will fall down and hurt themselves. Installing fences are important for safety; normally we think about how fences separate, whereas this fence is intended to keep us safe. Ethics of the Fathers 1:1 has the Great Assembly who received the Torah from the prophets saying, "...make a fence round the Torah."
The Torah is our home away from home, even when we are in exile. We can draw comfort from the fact that Jews from all over the world will read from the same text that goes back thousands of years. When we celebrate the fences that define our behavior as the Jewish people it becomes a moral compass that guides us forward.
Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, the great 19th century German Jewish sage, wrote, "In building a house, a person must be motivated from the outset by consideration for the welfare not only of those people who will dwell in it at present, but also of those who may dwell there in the future. They must therefore not permit anything in their household that might cause injury to someone else." We must think of the needs of others and not put off doing the right thing. We need to not overlook our obligations and pretend that they do not concern us.
The great Kabbalist Rabbi Isaac Luria would not recite the afternoon prayers until he paid his workers their daily wage. He reasoned: "How can I appear before the Eternal in prayer, when I am behaving unjustly and unkindly with my workers." Here we are in the month of Elul when we are called to turn out thoughts to self-improvement and repentance as a congregation.
Overall as a community, the Jewish Congregation of Maui has stepped up to help during the unfolding tragedy that we recently experienced with the fires; whether it is our Community Manager, Kalo who spent endless hours collecting and transporting goods to distribution centers or the Vojdani family who transformed their Kula Lodge into a refuge for those who lost their homes and the hungry emergency workers.
As I depart, I am filled with immense pride of our little community that does the right thing even under the most challenging of circumstances. Those who would like to stay in touch are welcome to email me at rabbi.mallek@gmail.com
Goodbye my friends, blessings to you all and Shabbat Shalom.
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
This is the last service that our Rabbi Raanan will lead services for JCM. Your presence would be much appreciated if you are able to attend to thank him for his dedicated time and service, wish him Shalom as he embarks on a new journey.
Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
There are not enough words to express the immense gratitude we have for the amount of support that we have received from our volunteers, many donors and our community partners - Jewish Community Services and the Jewish Federation of North America to help us provide relief to those who have been greatly affected by the wildfires and assist with us with our day to day at JCM. Thank you so much. We are very grateful.
As part of our relief efforts, JCM has become both a neighborhood donation drop-off and pick up center providing provisions to make it convenient for those in Kihei area.Please visit us at 634 Alulike St Kihei. There is a donation table stationed outside our entrance for those dropping off donated goods (non-perishable foods, bottlled water, clothing, baby items, hygiene items) When dropping off, please clearly write your name on the donation list so that we can acknowledge you on our newsletter and our Facebook page.
For other donations, we've had to slightly change our website Please visit - jcmmauijews.orgDonations can be made at https://mauijews.shulcloud.com/payment.php. From the "Type" drop down menu "Fire Relief Fund" is the first option.
If you or anyone you know needs assistance, please reach out to us at jcmmauijews@gmail.com or call 808-874-5397.
Mahalo nui loa for your kokua. Together we will rebuild and become a better and stronger Maui. Shabbat Shalom!
Elul & Shoftim: Returning & Restraint
Last night we had a beautiful last Torah study with me here at JCM. With it being the first of the Hebrew month of Elul, we took the time to have a deep conversation about repentance and what it means to each of us individually. We read the works of Rabbi Abraham Kook ז"ל, especially Lights of Teshuvah.
The book opens with the poem What is Teshuvah?
"Teshuvah means "return"; It is a return to the Eternal, the return to health, the return to our soul, the return to the universe, the return to a mended planet, the return to happiness, the return to home."
Such a return involves knowing how to practice restraint. We learn this from the weekly Torah portion which predicts that a day will when a new political power will emerge. The People will demand a king, a powerful leader. And not just any king, but “a king…as do all the nations” (Deut. 17:14) - i.e., the person to whom "power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." The Torah seeks to limit the power of the kind so that such a king will not truly be like those of all the nations - a tyrant, elevated above the people. Our Torah portion demands that the king be subject to laws of morality and justice; that he remember that there is a King of kings above him; that he not take many wives, or accrue horses, and possessions.
We must practice restraint because as human beings we are motivated by deep urges that can get out of control very quickly. To translate the above lessons about the king to our lives, we must learn how to retrain our innate desire for power, our possessiveness, our tendency to exploit people & nature and our urge to control.
A Kabbalistic interpretation teaches us that the proper way to understand Job 26:7 is that the Eternal suspended the earth through restraint instead of the literal meaning of the word בלי-מה: 'nothing'). The Talmud (BT Chulin 89a) references this verse:
Rabbi Ile’a says: The world endures only in the merit of one who restrains themselves during a quarrel, as it is stated: “He hangs the earth upon nothing. Rabbi Abbahu says: The world endures only in the merit of one who renders themselves as if they were non-existent, as it is stated: “And underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27), i.e., one who considers themselves to be underneath everything else is the everlasting arm that upholds the world.
The power of a person who can retrain themselves during a quarrel is what keeps our world spinning. When we have the ability to negate our ego, we are actually elevated above ourselves.
Shabbat Shalom and Hodesh Tov (Happy New Month of Elul).
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you,the following are the different levels, dues and what it include: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at jcmmauijews@gmail.com
Mahalo nui loa to our friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints and Hana Lynn who've been watering our garden. We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
Pictured are items that were left behind at the congregation. If any of these items are yours,please contact Kalo. Anything that is not claimed before the high holidays,will be donated to charity. Thank you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, Aug 19th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, Aug 20th
Israeli Folk Dance cancelled until further notice
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits Aug. 13-19
Arnold Heiman Arthur Mehl Benjamin F. Mensh Daniel Bloom Edward Yehuda Krupnick Ernestine Brandes Gertrude August Irving Levin Jack M Sklar Justin Alan Nathan Les Barreaux Marilyn Teitelbaum Melvin Deichman Shirley Gordon Simon David Susanne Sydney Sydney Elfand Ted Kraftsow Zipporah Goldstein
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
If you would like to send aloha and your well wishes before he leaves next week for his new jouney, please join us for Torah portion study this evening at 7pm.
Also tomorrow is the last Shabbat service he will lead. It starts at 6:30pm. Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported our Fire Relief efforts to help those who have been greatly affected by the wildfires especially our kaamaina in Lahaina who have lost their homes, businesses or both. We are still continuing our efforts by accepting donations and also providing provisions to those in need at the congregation.
Due to tech issues, our website has temporarily changed. We can now be found at jcmmauijews.orgOur donation page has been updated to provide an option to donate to the fire relief fund.
navigate you to the donation page. From there, in the "Type" drop down menu, select the Fire Relief fund. If you are in the area and would like to donate goods, please feel free to stop by the synagogue - 634 Alulike St in Kihei from 10am-5pm daily. We would like to acknowledge your donations, so please clearly write your name in on the donation list. Should you have any questions, please contact us at 808-874-5397 or email us atjcmmauijews@gmail.com
Mahalo for the kokua that you can provide. May you and yours continue to stay well and safe. Aloha!
We are working to staff and schedule Talmud Torah (our religious school for 5-12 year olds) for the 2023-24 school year. We are facing some staffing challenges. Please let us know if you can help us with teaching, or if you can suggest anyone who might be interested. Contact Happy Lefton : happylefton@gmail.com
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you,the following are the different levels, dues and what it include: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at kalo@mauijews.org
Mahalo nui loa to our friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints and Hana Lynn who've been watering our garden.
We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
Pictured are items that were left behind at the congregation. If any of these items are yours,please contact Kalo. Anything that is not claimed before the high holidays,will be donated to charity. Thank you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, Aug 19th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, Aug 20th
Israeli Folk Dance cancelled until further notice
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits Aug. 13-19
Arnold Heiman Arthur Mehl Benjamin F. Mensh Daniel Bloom Edward Yehuda Krupnick Ernestine Brandes Gertrude August Irving Levin Jack M Sklar Justin Alan Nathan Les Barreaux Marilyn Teitelbaum Melvin Deichman Shirley Gordon Simon David Susanne Sydney Sydney Elfand Ted Kraftsow Zipporah Goldstein
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shabbat Services this evening! Rabbi Raanan will lead tonight service starting at 6:30pm Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
At JCM, we join the rest of Maui's broken hearted and mourn along those who suffered immense loss as a result of the wildfires especially the devastion in Lahaina.
As part of the Maui Community, it is our kuleana to step up and support those in need and help them rebuild. Through the kindness of gracious donors who have responded to our outreach, we have the resources to provide food, clothing, water, shelter* counseling and funding*. If you or anyone you know have been greatly affected by the fires and need support please contact us at 808-874-5397 or email at admin@mauijews.org
Mahalo to our donors near and far. We can't thank you enough for the support you have provided to help the Maui Community. For anyone that would like to contribute and be a part of our cause, we are still accepting donations at the synagogue. They can be placed on the donation table between the hours of 10am-7pm daily. Other donations can be made through https://www.mauijews.org/payment.php Please make indicate in the notes section that the donation is for the Maui Fire Relief.
Maui, we stand strong with you!
"Our purpose as human being is to be of service to human beings"
Mahalo nui loa for your kokua
Re'eh: Healing by Giving
"If there is a needy person among you, one of your kin in any of your settlements in the land that your Lord the Eternal One is giving you, do not harden your heart and shut your hand against your needy kin. Rather, you must open your hand and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need... For there will never cease to be needy ones in your land, which is why I command you: open your hand to the poor and needy kin in your land" Deut. 15:7-8, 11.
Nachmanides discusses how the last verse (Deut. 15:11) contradicts a previous verse (Deut. 15:4-5) that says: "...there shall be no destitute among you; rather, the Eternal will surely bless you in the Land that the Eternal, your G!d, will give you as an inheritance, to possess it, only if you will hearken to the voice of the Eternal to observe, to perform this entire commandment."
The traditional answer they give to the contradiction is that verse Deut. 15:4-5 applies when Israel does the will of the Eternal. Since the Eternal knew that the people would never fully adhere to all the commandments, then "destitute people will not cease to exist," they will all be present.
Both Nachmanides and our modern ear finds such a theology deeply problematic. Rabbi Harold Kushner addresses this in his book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People (1981). His main question is why, if the universe was created and is governed by a personal God who is of a good and loving nature, there is nonetheless so much suffering and pain in it, in other words the overall problem of evil. After experiencing the loss of his own son, Rabbi Kushner seeks to offer comfort to grieving people by answering problem by saying that the Lord does his best and is with people in their suffering, but is not fully able to prevent it.
But how does that equate with a theology of the Eternal being all powerful? The Eternal purposefully restricts His ability to prevent suffering and in exchange increases His ability to be present with those who suffer. We are therefore entrusted to step up and notice the needy among us. We are to open our hands and lend whatever is sufficient to meet the need.
At this time of the devastating fires here on Maui, this is a practice we are currently experiencing on an hourly basis. I am so impressed by how Jews from around the world came together to help raise funds for emergency supplies that we have delivered to the Maui War Memorial distribution center and the Blue Water Rafting company who re-purposed their boats from tourist excursions to do deliveries to Lahaina. By giving we are healing our community.
Shabbat Shalom.
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) a Jewish organization bringing teens together to build relationships through engaging activities, shared religious experiences, and social action is hosting an event. Please see below for more information
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you,the following are the different levels, dues and what it include: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at kalo@mauijews.org
Mahalo nui loa to our friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints and Hana Lynn who've been watering our garden. We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
Pictured are items that were left behind at the congregation. If any of these items are yours,please contact Kalo. Anything that is not claimed before the high holidays,will be donated to charity. Thank you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, Aug 12th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, Aug 13th
Israeli Folk Dance cancelled until further notice
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits Aug. 6 - 12
Arthur Pitkoff Betty Chess Carl Balfour Charles Rosoff Col. Laurence H. Goldberg Esther Lieberman Goldie Smilove Herman Holstein Kathryn Solomon Leah Franklin Cole Leland Tolliver Louis Rosenberg Martin Schwab Max Garaway Raymond Leibman Reggi Marder Sasha Licht Solomon Dutka
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Please give our brothers and sisters at the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland a Big Mahalo for their very generous donation to JCM's Maui Fire Relief which allowed us to make a sizeable contribution to help Maui County families who are in need due to the devastation of the fires. We really appreciate you!
If you would like to be part of our efforts of providng support to our fellow Maui Community members, please stop by JCM between 10am-4pm tomorrow, August 10th to drop off your donation. Items requested are the following:
We could use helpful drivers to drop off donations to the Maui War Memorial Center from the congregation.
You are also welcome to make a donation of any size to https://www.mauijews.org/payment.php.
Again, many thanks to the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland for their wonderful contribution. Thank you in advance for yours. Stay well and safe.
Join us for Torah Study this Thursday at 7:00pm where we will focus on the Torah portion from all four methods of interpretation.
Shabbat Services this Friday! Rabbi Raanan will lead this week's service starting at 6:30pm
This will be one of last two Torah studies and services led by Rabbi Raanan. Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you, the following are the different levels, dues and what it includes: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
Please note that voting members must live full time in the state of Hawaii.
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at kalo@mauijews.org
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) a Jewish organization bringing teens together to build relationships through engaging activities, shared religious experiences, and social action is hosting an event. Please see below for more information.
Mahalo nui loa to our friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints and Hana Lynn who've been watering our garden. We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, Aug 13th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits Aug 6 - Aug 12
Arthur Pitkoff Betty Chess Carl Balfour Charles Rosoff Col. Laurence H. Goldberg Esther Lieberman Goldie Smilove Herman Holstein Kathryn Solomon Kathryn Solomon Leah Franklin Cole Leland Tolliver Louis Rosenberg Martin Schwab Max Garaway Raymond Leibman Reggi Marder Sasha Licht Solomon Dutka
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
We hope you all are well and safe from the devastation of the fires. Thank you to everyone who reached out and asked about our status. We are fortunate that the congregation and its grounds are safe.
As part of the Maui Community, our kueleana, our purpose is to support the community. If you would like to be part of this purpose and are in the Kihei area, we will be accepting donations of the items listed in the image below starting tomorrow from 10am-4pm and taking them to the Maui War Memorial at 5pm. A donation table has already been set up if you prefer to drop off your donation earlier. Other donations may be made through our website at https://www.mauijews.org/donations
Mahalo nui for your kokua. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Kalo @ 808-874-5397 or at kalo@mauijews.org.
E mālama. pono! Please continue to stay safe and well. Aloha
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shabbat Services this evening! Rabbi Raanan will lead tonight service starting at 6:30pm Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
A little housekeeping. Out of respect and consideration to our visiting cantors and layman leading services, please allow them to make the announcements before congregating amongst each other. Thank you
"And if you obey these rules and observe them carefully, your G!d, the Eternal will maintain faithfully for you the covenant made on oath with your fathers: [The Eternal] will favor you and bless you and multiply you—blessing your issue from the womb and your produce from the soil… If, however, you do forget your G!d the Eternal … I warn you this day that you shall certainly perish … because you did not heed your G!d the Eternal" (Deut. 7: 12-13, 19-20).
It would be valid to say that the Torah portion of Eikev contradicts the values and beliefs of a modern society. Our modern sensibilities want to confront such verses and say that making such public declarations would go against our morals today and because we do not want to be seen as sinners, we should just not make them by reading them out loud.
There is value in studying the Torah and understanding how the ideas can be relevant for us today. Many verses are challenging and there are even some that are abhorrent, such as the command to destroy the Canaanite nations. But just as the Canaanite nations no longer exist, so too do these Torah concepts belong in an age long past and we must study interpretations that make them valuable for us today. By doing so, we are giving ourselves and our children a great spiritual gift.
Many of us philosophically and spiritually find the conditional structure of this Torah portion challenging, with its “if… then…”, or if you do good, there will be good. If you bring goodness into the world, the world will give you good back. Whereas Buddhists call this “Karma", Jewish scholars would call it the Deuteronomist. [READ MORE BY CLICKING HERE...]
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) a Jewish organization bringing teens together to build relationships through engaging activities, shared religious experiences, and social action is hosting an event. Please see below for more information
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you,the following are the different levels, dues and what it include: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at kalo@mauijews.org
Mahalo nui loa to our friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints and Hana Lynn who've been watering our garden. We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
Pictured are items that were left behind at the congregation. If any of these items are yours,please contact Kalo. Anything that is not claimed before the high holidays,will be donated to charity. Thank you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, Aug 5th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, Aug 6th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits July 30 - Aug 5
Ella Hirschhorn Eva Wolk Lilo Frisch Michael Hodes Mildred Kroog Morris Weisfeld Raye Stevens Pointzman Robert Kaplove Sam Greenman
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
As we approach the beginning of our fiscal year, I am reaching out to you as a valued member of our Jewish congregation to personally request the renewal of your membership for the upcoming year.
Congregational membership fees and donations support our religious, educational initiatives, youth programs (Talmud Torah) and philanthropic efforts which enable us to provide essential religious and community services for our community. It also allows us to maintain our building and grounds, providing a nurturing environment for worship, study, and celebration.
Although Rabbi Raanan will be leaving us at the end of August, we will continue to provide rabbinical services, including the planning of our High Holiday Services with the assistance of Cantor Martin Neumann, through a fee-based Spiritual Leaders Council consisting of our local Maui Rabbis, Lay Leaders and the occasional visiting Rabbi. Their commitment to nurture our spiritual well-being warrants our financial support through your membership dues and donations.
Please consider renewing your membership by Friday, July 31st, so that we can adequately plan and prepare for the upcoming year. Our membership renewal form is online and can be accessed with this link: https://www.mauijews.org/join . It details the various membership options available to you including donations. If you require any additional information or assistance in completing the form, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Community Manager, Kalo Yujuico, directly at kalo@mauijews.org or at 808-874-5397.
Your continued involvement and support are integral to ensuring the growth and vitality of our congregation. Thank you for your time, consideration, and ongoing commitment.
With much aloha,
Dorothy Tolliver President The Jewish Congregation of Maui
Happy Tu B'Av - Jewish Valentines Day
"Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel said: There were no days as joyous for the Jewish people as the fifteenth of Av and as Yom Kippur, as on them the daughters of Jerusalem would go out in white clothes, which each woman borrowed from another. Why were they borrowed? They did this so as not to embarrass one who did not have her own white garments." Mishnah Ta'anit 4:8
According to the Mishna, Tu B'Av was a joyous holiday in the days of the Temple in Jerusalem, marking the beginning of the grape harvest. On Yom Kippur and Tu B'Av, the unmarried girls of Jerusalem dressed in white garments and went out to dance in the vineyards. The Talmud states that there were no holy days as happy for the Jews as Tu B'Av and Yom Kippur. The holiday celebrated the wood-offering brought in the Temple (see Nehemiah 13:31).
Join us for Torah Study this Thursday at 7:00pm where we will focus on the Torah portion from all four methods of interpretation
Shabbat Services this Friday! Rabbi Raanan will lead this week's service starting at 6:30pm
Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) a Jewish organization bringing teens together to build relationships through engaging activities, shared religious experiences, and social action is hosting an event. Please see below for more information
Mahalo nui loa to our friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints and Hana Lynn who've been watering our garden. We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, Aug 6th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits July 30 - Aug 5
Ella Hirschhorn Eva Wolk Lilo Frisch Michael Hodes Mildred Kroog Morris Weisfeld Raye Stevens Pointzman Robert Kaplove Sam Greenman
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shabbat Services this evening! Rabbi Raanan will lead tonight service starting at 6:30pm Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
A little housekeeping. Out of respect and consideration to our visiting cantors and layman leading services, please allow them to make the announcements before congregating amongst each other. Thank you
Thank you to all who attended our meaningful Tisha B'Av services.
After Tisha B'Av comes the Shabbat called “Shabbat Nachamu.” Nachama means comfort or consolation. It is a Shabbat of healing, and picking up the pieces. It is the Shabbat after Tisha B’Av, following three intense weeks between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av.
On the evening of the 9th of Av, we spent time reflecting on the meaning of the day and how many times throughout history we were effected negatively by this difficult day. After such challenges, we need healing and this is what this Shabbat is for.
We all have firsthand feelings of division and feelings of destruction. This year, Shabbat Nachamu comes right when we need it, at the end of a difficult week when we have been shattered into tiny pieces.
Mourning is a healthy way to deal with the experience of death and destruction. We come to a consciousness of Eternity when we meditate on death... and this is a good thing. Life never dies. Life cannot be destroyed, broken, or shattered. Life is eternity, continually donning and shedding guises. [READ MORE BY CLICKING HERE...]
Thank you to the following community members along with Richard Dan's friend Alan, grandchildren Quinley and Relic, who gathered together at JCM for Richard Dan's family Yahrzeit:
Barbara, Mitch and Makaela Cooper Joel Richmond Sam Schnider Gail Schell Marie Ankaoua
Special thanks to Rabbi David Glickman who lead the service.
You all are much appreciated for taking time out of your busy lives to come together for a community member.
A few weeks ago, friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints paid us a visit. After learning that our JCM Community Garden needed help with watering, they volunteered to take on the task along with one of our members Hana Lynn. Mahalo elders James Cook, Ryan Smith and Hana for your kokua! We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
Pictured are items that were left behind at the congregation. If any of these items are yours,please contact Kalo. Anything that is not claimed before the high holidays,will be donated to charity. Thank you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, Aug 5th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, Aug 6th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits July 30 - Aug 5
Ella Hirschhorn Eva Wolk Lilo Frisch Michael Hodes Mildred Kroog Morris Weisfeld Raye Stevens Pointzman Robert Kaplove Sam Greenman
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
As we approach the beginning of our fiscal year, I am reaching out to you as a valued member of our Jewish congregation to personally request the renewal of your membership for the upcoming year.
Congregational membership fees and donations support our religious, educational initiatives, youth programs (Talmud Torah) and philanthropic efforts which enable us to provide essential religious and community services for our community. It also allows us to maintain our building and grounds, providing a nurturing environment for worship, study, and celebration.
Although Rabbi Ranaan will be leaving us at the end of August, we will continue to provide rabbinical services, including the planning of our High Holiday Services with the assistance of Cantor Martin Neumann, through a fee-based Spiritual Leaders Council consisting of our local Maui Rabbis, Lay Leaders and the occasional visiting Rabbi. Their commitment to nurture our spiritual well-being warrants our financial support through your membership dues and donations.
Please consider renewing your membership by Friday, July 31st, so that we can adequately plan and prepare for the upcoming year. Our membership renewal form is online and can be accessed with this link: https://www.mauijews.org/join . It details the various membership options available to you including donations. If you require any additional information or assistance in completing the form, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Community Manager, Kalo Yujuico, directly at kalo@mauijews.org or at 808-874-5397.
Your continued involvement and support are integral to ensuring the growth and vitality of our congregation. Thank you for your time, consideration, and ongoing commitment.
With much aloha,
Dorothy Tolliver President The Jewish Congregation of Maui
Shabbat Services this Friday! Rabbi Raanan is back and will lead this week's service starting at 6:30pm Mahalo to Sam Shnider who led a beautiful service last week. Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
JCM Tisha B'Av Events
Wednesday, Jul 26th 7:00pm to 8:00pm - Traditional prayers and a chanting of Lamentations followed by a discussion
Thursday, Jul 27th 6:15pm - Minchah, Tefillin, Maariv and a light Break Fast sponored by the Vojdani family
Thank you to the following community members along with Richard Dan's friend Alan, grandchildren Quinley and Relic, who gathered together at JCM for Richard Dan's family Yahrzeit:
Barbara, Mitch and Makaela Cooper Joel Richmond Sam Schnider Gail Schell Marie Ankaoua
Special thanks to Rabbi David Glickman who lead the service.
You all are much appreciated for taking time out of your busy lives to come together for a community member.
A few weeks ago, friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints paid us a visit. After learning that our JCM Community Garden needed help with watering, they volunteered to take on the task along with one of our members Hana Lynn. Mahalo elders James Cook, Ryan Smith and Hana for your kokua! We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
Please take a moment 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
All 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
See if you can find our new listing in the religious page of today's Maui News! First one who does and reaches out at admin@mauijews.org will get 10% off their membership!
Israeli Folk Dancing this Sunday, July 23rd from 3pm-5pm! Bring your friends and family!
Save the Dates!
JCM Tisha B'Av Events Wednesday, Jul 26th 7:00pm to 8:00pm - Traditional prayers and a reading of Lamentations
Thursday, Jul 27th 6:15pm - Minchah, Tefillin, Maariv and a light Break Fast
Wander Wedding Sunday, Aug 6th 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Rosh Hodesh Elul - Last Learning with Rabbi Raanan Thursday, Aug 17th 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Bar Mitzvah of Ari Gorewitz Shabbat, Aug 19th 9:30am to 12:00pm
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, July 29th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, July 30th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits July 23 - July 29
Abraham Kahn Arnold Miller Avery Aaron Waldman Edward M. Berol Elizabeth Tennen Frank Dan Gloria Dan Hannah Rosenberg Flam Harry Edwards Henry Wikle Jack Scharff Joseph Greenberg Mary Shur Michaels Murray Silverman Opal Tolliver Fout Shirley Siegel Sophie Kettner Susan Schwab
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
As we approach the beginning of our fiscal year, I am reaching out to you as a valued member of our Jewish congregation to personally request the renewal of your membership for the upcoming year.
Congregational membership fees and donations support our religious, educational initiatives, youth programs (Talmud Torah) and philanthropic efforts which enable us to provide essential religious and community services for our community. It also allows us to maintain our building and grounds, providing a nurturing environment for worship, study, and celebration.
Although Rabbi Ranaan will be leaving us at the end of August, we will continue to provide rabbinical services, including the planning of our High Holiday Services with the assistance of Cantor Martin Neumann, through a fee-based Spiritual Leaders Council consisting of our local Maui Rabbis, Lay Leaders and the occasional visiting Rabbi. Their commitment to nurture our spiritual well-being warrants our financial support through your membership dues and donations.
Please consider renewing your membership by Friday, July 31st, so that we can adequately plan and prepare for the upcoming year. Our membership renewal form is online and can be accessed with this link: https://www.mauijews.org/join . It details the various membership options available to you including donations. If you require any additional information or assistance in completing the form, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Community Manager, Kalo Yujuico, directly at kalo@mauijews.org or at 808-874-5397.
Your continued involvement and support are integral to ensuring the growth and vitality of our congregation. Thank you for your time, consideration, and ongoing commitment.
With much aloha,
Dorothy Tolliver President The Jewish Congregation of Maui
Shabbat Services this Friday! Mahalo to Sam Shnider who will be leading services starting at 6:30pm. Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
The 9th of Av & Deuteronomy: A Time to Reflect and Rebuild
The Jewish people as a whole have been through a painful and challenging time over the past couple years. And now, in this time of the year we have a built in way to confront the destruction of those institutions whose purpose was to keep us united. This is Tisha B’Av, the day when both the First Temple and the Second Temple were destroyed.
Our hearts yearn for a redemptive formula to bridge our differences, but such a formula is seemingly absent. And if there was one, would we even notice? Would our hearts and our minds hear it?
It is the Shabbat before Tisha B’Av.
Tisha B’Av marks the Nation of Israel’s exceptional, ingrained propensity for destruction. It reminds us of our continued refusal to listen to the gatekeepers - in this case the Prophet Jeremiah - who tried to prevent it. Instead, the people of his time imprisoned and tortured him, and called him a traitor.
The Shabbat before Tisha B’Av is called “Shabbat Chazon” (Shabbat of Vision) and the Torah portion is the first in the Book of Deuteronomy - in which Moses begins his parting words from the Nation. [Click here for more]
JCM Tisha B'Av Events
Wednesday, Jul 26th 7:00pm to 8:00pm - Traditional prayers and a chanting of Lamentations followed by a discussion
Thursday, Jul 27th 6:15pm - Minchah, Tefillin, Maariv and a light Break Fast sponored by the Vojdani family
We kindly ask for your presence on Sunday, July 23 at 7:15pm at JCM to honor the memory of Gloria and Frank Dan.
A few weeks ago,friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints paid us a visit. After learning that our JCM Community Garden needed help with watering, they volunteered to take on the task along with one of our members Hannah. Mahalo elders James Cook, Ryan Smith and Hannah for your kokua! We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024. Notices will be emailed shortly.
Please take a moment 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
All 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
See if you can find our new listing in the religious page of today's Maui News! First one who does and reaches out at admin@mauijews.org will get 10% off their membership!
Israeli Folk Dancing this Sunday, July 23rd from 3pm-5pm! Bring your friends and family!
Save the Dates!
Yahrzeit for the Dan Family Sunday, Jul 23rd 7:15pm to 8:00pm
JCM Tisha B'Av Events Wednesday, Jul 26th 7:00pm to 8:00pm - Traditional prayers and a reading of Lamentations Thursday, Jul 27th 6:15pm - Minchah, Tefillin, Maariv and a light Break Fast
Wander Wedding Sunday, Aug 6th 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Rosh Hodesh Elul - Last Learning with Rabbi Raanan Thursday, Aug 17th 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Bar Mitzvah of Ari Gorewitz Shabbat, Aug 19th 9:30am to 12:00pm
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Sam Schnider starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, July 22nd
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, July 23rd
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits July 16 - July 22
Allen Eric Urssing Auntie Mona Pressner Harry Bienstock Jerome David Sokolow Nahan Chess Phyllis Glantz Neustadter Shirley Feinberg Steven Edelhertz Sylvia Kirey
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shabbat Services this Friday! Mahalo to Sam Shnider who will be leading services starting at 6:30pm. Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
Israeli Folk Dancing! Sundays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Led by Paula Wolk at JCM Ages 16+
We continue our dances this Sunday, all are welcome to join us. Come learn some Israeli Folk dances.
We kindly ask for your presence on Sunday, July 23 at 7:15pm at JCM to honor the memory of Gloria and Frank Dan.
Are you still not a member?! Now's the time!!!
Please take a moment 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
All 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
See if you can find our new listing in the religious page of Friday's Maui News! First one who does, reaches out at admin@mauijews.org and shows us the ad will get 10% off their membership!
Save the Dates:
Yahrzeit for the Dan Family Sunday, Jul 23rd 7:15p to 8:00p
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Sam Shnider starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, July 22nd
Morning Shabbat Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, July 23rd
Israeli Folk Dance 3:00 - 5:00pm Live 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 16-July 22
Allen Eric Urssing Auntie Mona Pressner Harry Bienstock Jerome David Sokolow Nahan Chess Phyllis Glantz Neustadter Shirley Feinberg Steven Edelhertz Sylvia Kirey
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shabbat Service tonight! Rabbi Raanan is back and will be leading this evening's service.
Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom!
Matot-Masa’ei: A Journey that calls for us to go from Strength to Strength
The second Torah portion that we read this Shabbat begins with, "These were the treks of the Israelites who started out from the land of Egypt, troop by troop, in the charge of Moses and Aaron" (Numbers 33:2).
We are a nation on a continual trek. We started out as a family in the Holy Land and left to Egypt to become a nation. We then trekked into the Wilderness to receive the Torah and struggle to transform our slave mentality into a nation building mentality. Then we trekked back into the Holy Land and from there into Babylon, Persia, Rome and the rest of the world. We were tasked to be a light unto the Nations, to be universally designated as mentors for spiritual and moral guidance for the whole planet (Isaiah 49:6). If we are going to have this capability, we have to have the wisdom that comes along with it.
This wisdom is obtained through experiencing a journey and realizing that it is more important than the goal. As long as the journey continues, there is excitement, anticipation, hope.
This week Rabbi Raanan, Board Member- Gail Schell and JCM Community Manager, Kalo Yujuico had the honor to attend a reception at the Govenor's Mansion on Oahu hosted by Gov. Josh Green and First Lady Jaimie Kanani Green with the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation to welcome their new board member - Margery Bronster. We had a lovely time meeting leaders of the Hawaiian Jewish Community and the esteemed members of the foundation.
We kindly ask for your presence on Sunday, July 23 at 7:15pm at JCM to honor the memory of Gloria and Frank Dan.
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024. Notices will be emailed shortly.
Please take a moment 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
All 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
We join in the mourning of Bernice Goldberg ז"ל (Batyah b. Faygaleh v' Menashe), mother of Jacquie Bayley who has passed away
See if you can find our new listing in the religious page of today's Maui News! First one who does and reaches out at admin@mauijews.org will get 10% off their membership!
Save the Dates!
Yahrzeit for the Dan Family Sunday, Jul 23rd 7:15p to 8:00p
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, July 15th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, July 16th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits July 9 - July 15
Aaron Chinn Anna Rosenberg Arthur Rose Bernice Goldberg Betty Hertz David Leiter Eli Louis Hirschhorn Esther Capp Ida Jaffe Jack Isaac Jack Mlotok Lou Gottlieb Mary Been Max Cohen Milton Climan Miriam Aniel Phoebe Rochen Sophie Dern Sophie Eisenberg Sylvia Herling Tom Wassner William Rose
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shabbat Service tonight! Rabbi Raanan is back and will be leading this evening's service.
Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom!
Toda Rabah to Cap’n Dave Belzer who lead a beautiful service last week. Also thank you to everyone who attended in person and on zoom. Special thanks to Sarah Aronin who brought delicious fruit and vegetable platters to enjoy after the service
Pinchas: Preparing for the Next Leader
Yesterday during our Torah study class we learned Mishnah Taanit 4:6 which explains why we fast on the 17th of Tammuz which this year fell on Thursday this week.
Five calamitous matters occurred to our forefathers on the seventeenth of Tammuz... On the seventeenth of Tammuz:
the tablets were broken by Moses when he saw that the Jews had made the golden calf;
the daily offering was nullified by the Roman authorities and was never sacrificed again;
the city walls of Jerusalem were breached;
the general Apostemos publicly burned a Torah scroll;
Manasseh placed an idol in the Sanctuary.
The incident that stands out here is the tablets being broken by Moses when he saw that the Jews made the golden calf. He was zealous for the Lord just like Pinchas from our Torah portion this week.
Let us remember the story: After the failed attempt by the wizard Bilam and the king Balak to curse Israel, they developed a new tactic and sent the beautiful Moabite women to seduce the powerful men among the Israelites. The women then invited them to sacrifice to their gods which the elites gladly agreed to do. And once again the Lord was angered and told Moses to execute the leaders who were participating in the idolatry. Moses told the people to do this and just at that moment one of the Israelite princes brought a Midianite princess before the people to continue performing the rituals. It was at that moment that the zeal of Pinchas, the grandson of Aaron the Priest, saw this, took a spear and killed the prince and the princess.
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
The Jewish Congregation of Maui joins in the mourning of the Holz Family in remembering Franklin Holz who passed away last week surrounded by his loving family. May his memory serve as a blessing to all that knew and loved him.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024.
Please take a moment 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
All 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
See if you can find our new listing in the religious page of today's Maui News! First one who does and reaches out at admin@mauijews.org will get 10% off their membership!
Save the Dates!
Yahrzeit for the Dan Family Sunday, Jul 23rd 7:15p to 8:00p
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, July 8th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, July 9th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
Shabbat on the Beach A Jewish Social Gathering and Potluck - It's Casual Held on the 1st Friday of each month July 7, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, & December 1st 2023 at Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului, FIRST ENTRANCE 4:30pm Gathering; 5:00 pm Challah Blessing, 5:15 pm Eat, 6:45pm Clean-Up We provide Challah, grape juice, candles, plates/utensils. You bring potluck dish to share, chair and swimsuit/towel if you want to swim. Text RSVP 808-283-9921 Dania
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits July 2 - July 8
Anne Clara Mostow Clara Zimmerman David Backstrom Dr. Harry David Pass Fred Horowitz Gloria Bittner Ilene Rotstein Kevin Richter Matilda Beranbaum Samuel Herman William Adler
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
JCM Torah Study with Rabbi Raanan will continue tomorrow, Thursday, July 6 at 7pm
Rabbi Raanan and Ayah are returning to Maui tomorrow. To honor the fast of the 17th of Tammuz tomorrow, we will discuss topics having to do with the holiness of place and its spiritual significance for us today.
Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom!
The Jewish Congregation of Maui joins in the mourning of the Holz Family in remembering Franklin Holz who passed away last week surrounded by his loving family. May his memory serve as a blessing to all that knew and loved him.
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024.
Please take a moment 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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, July 8th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, July 9th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits July 2 - July 8
Anne Clara Mostow Clara Zimmerman David Backstrom Dr. Harry David Pass Fred Horowitz Gloria Bittner Ilene Rotstein Kevin Richter Matilda Beranbaum Samuel Herman William Adler
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shabbat Service tonight! This evening's service will be lead by one of our community members David Belzer
We are blessed to have Cap’n Dave Belzer, a pilot by trade, has sung and davened with numerous Jewish communities across America. He believes prayer is a unity of music and meaning - both of which we are all hungering for in this world. Originally from Los Angeles, he splits time with his family there and his home and `ohana here on Maui.
Toda Raba David for leading this evening's Shabbat Service. We truly appreciate you!
Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom!
Our Torah portion this week places us in the fortieth year of the Israelite journey in the wilderness. Before they can enter the Promised Land, the leaders and siblings of Moses will die. Moses is also told that after he struck the rock instead of speaking to it that he will not be entering the Promised Land either, and that he will also soon die.
If you listen carefully, you will hear the flutter of the wings of history, as the changing of guards occurs and the generation of giants dies. Death is scary. It is one of the most basic human anxieties. Fear of death is unique to humans, because only we know that death exists. Animals have a survival instinct that protects them, but they don’t know that one day they will die.
Knowing in general, and knowledge of death in particular, are the result of our tremendous desire to know, both in terms of knowing information or data, and in terms of consciousness or awareness. In the third chapter of Genesis, we are told about the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. The story is a shockingly accurate description of the human desire to know. At the end of the previous chapter, we read that “The two of them were naked, Adam and his wife, yet they felt no shame” - just like animals. By the end of the third chapter, they know they are naked, they are ashamed, and they cover themselves. But they know something else as well. They know that they are mortal. Just as the Eternal had warned.
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
Due to the July 4th holiday, there will be no Israeli Folk Dancing this Sunday, July 2nd. Please join us next week - Sunday, July 9th!
Are you still not a member?! Now's the time!!!
Please take a moment 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Dave Belzer starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, July 1st
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, July 2nd
Israeli Folk Dance on break until next week
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.
Important Information Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits June 25- July 1
Abraham Bromberg Anne Barry Del Lander Eugene Allen Jeannette Rosen Joshua Goldberg Lawrence Boxer Linda Goldstein Martin Capp Rae Brown Rav Pinchas Aryeh Goodblatt Samuel J. Bartlett Sheldon Evan Berman Steve Alexander Sylvia Tuckman Viola Bellach
Join us for services on Friday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
As part of continuing to build our community, we thought we take the time to introduce our Board of Directors. Please meet your JCM Board member of the week... Simon Vojdani
Simon Vojdani has served as a regular donor, past president of the JCM board of directors and as the treasurer for many years. He helped found JCM in its grassroots stage and has been a backbone of its operations ever since. For almost 30 years he owned the 5 Palms Restaurant on Keawakapu Beach and is now the current owner of the Kula Lodge & Restaurant as well as the Kula Marketplace on Maui. Originally from Iran, Simon immigrated to the United States in 1969 where he completed his Master’s Degree in Engineering from UC Berkeley and became the President of the Specialty Restaurants Corporation, where he built and operated 92 fine dining restaurants nationwide. He moved to Maui in 1995 with his wife, Victoria, and children Stephanie and Zack who have been a large part of the Jewish community on Maui and have been supporting JCM along with their father since day one. Simon’s commitment, generosity and support of our synagogue and local community has been a major blessing over the years. He has been notorious for funding synagogue events such as Pesach, our annual Yom Kippur break fast, many Shabbat dinners and other lavish spreads as well as helped fund our sanctuary expansion and donated many needed items and funding to our Shul. We are highly appreciative of his dedication to JCM’s history and longevity.
If you see Simon at services or any of our JCM events, please say Hello!
Kalo is back in the office. Services have been suspended until July 7th. Please call 808-874-5397 for office hours and information
Look out for Rabbi's sermon when he returns from his holiday in Israel! Until then he wishes all of you...
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
P.S. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
Israeli Folk Dancing Sunday, June 25 , from 3:00pm - 5:00pm Led by Paula Wolk at JCM Ages 16+
All are welcome to join us. Come learn some Israeli Folk dances. It's a great way to get movin!
Are you still not a member?! Now's the time!!!
Please take a moment 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services are suspended until Rabbi's return on July 7th.
Saturday, June 24
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until Rabbi's return on July 7th
Sunday, June 25
Israeli Folk Dance 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Important Information Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits June 18- June 24
Anna Lipszyc Fischer Charles Shafer Leslie A. Granat Mendel Aniel Miriam Shafer Pauline Green Pearl Harris Sam Glass Samuel D. Mann Shimon Pearlman Sophie Survetnick
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
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.
