SAVE THE DATE Chaloha Bake 2022 Monday, August 15 6:00pm The Challah Mama, Deb will be here from Los Angeles. Join us as we learn from the expert how to make, shape, and bake challah for the High Holidays. More details this week!
Rabbi Raanan will be out of the office July 18 - August 3. Ellyn is here if anything comes up I can help with.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, July 21
Torah class is canceled
Friday, July 22
Prayer class is canceled
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Laura Ahava live at JCM or on Zoom She will lead a service of embodied prayer through music and instruments
Saturday, July 23
Shabbat Service is canceled
Sunday, July 24
Folk Dancing 3:00pm - 5:00pm ***NEW TIME*** at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 18 - July 25
Phyllis Glantz Neustadter Allen Eric Urssing Samuel Herman Auntie Mona Pressner Jerome David Sokolow Esther Capp Milton Climan Shirley Feinberg David Leiter Steven Edelhertz Avery Aaron Waldman Aaron Chinn Miriam Aniel Eli Louis Hirschhorn Edward M. Berol Sophie Dern
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Minyan Tomorrow! Join us at JCM as we welcome newly married Ken and Amanda to the Torah for an aliyah. They are from Colorado (and loads of fun), and we look forward to having a joyous Shabbat celebration. Mahalo to Hana for braiding and baking this week's challot! Please Note: Rabbi Raanan will be out of the office July 18 - August 3. Ellyn is here if anything comes up I can help with.
After community feedback, the board has revised the High Holiday policies. CLICK HERE for more details, the calendar, and to RSVP
Rabbi Raanan and Cantor Martin are planning a festive and meaningful holiday season...we look forward to celebrating with everyone.
Please RSVP as early as possible so we can plan smartly and efficiently.
We truly are so happy that we will be in person for those who are comfortable, and also on ZOOM.
Parshat Balak: Leadership and Listening “There is a people that dwells apart, not reckoned among the nations” (Numbers 23:9) One of the challenges in leadership is understanding who we are supposed to listen to and to what extent are the opinions of others supposed to influence us? We have something to learn from a common analogy that compares a leader to a lion who is considered the king of nature. According to our Torah portion this week, the wizard Balaam compares the children of Israel to a lion and says: “A people that rises like a lioness and leaps up like a lion.” In the TV series, "Game of Thrones," Tywin Lannister said, "the lion does not consider the opinion of the sheep." Read More Here
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 16
Shabbat Service 9:30am Join us as we celebrate the wedding Ken and Amanda Jacobs. They will be called to the Torah for the first time as husband and wife.
We need a minyan...we encourage you to attend and help us celebrate.
Sunday, July 17
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 11 - July 18
Tom Wassner Lou Gottlieb Sophie Eisenberg Ida Jaffe Gloria Bittner William Rose Matilda Beranbaum Jack Isaac Anna Rosenberg Sylvia Kirey Samuel Herman Auntie Mona Pressner Phyllis Glantz Neustadter Allen Eric Urssing
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
It was fun to see so many of you at the MACC last night, and I saw more of you in the crowd. It was a fun movie, and if you haven't seen it...I recommend watching Tango Shalom. I hear it's on Amazon Prime.
Rabbi Raanan will be out of the office July 18 - August 3. He will continue to be available by email at rabbi@mauijews.org. Ellyn is here if anything comes up I can help with.
Family Shabbat Service Led by Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein
It was a fun morning with a short service and a delicious kiddush presented by Stacey and Josh Kalkstein and family.
The children were engaged in learning new prayers, participating in the service, and of course, playing after the service so the adults could enjoy themselves too.
We look forward to having more in the future and encourage people to join for a fun morning and a great time to learn a little bit about some the paryers who know or don't yet know.
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, July 14
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, July 15
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 16
Shabbat Service 10:00amJoin us as we celebrate the wedding Ken and Amanda Jacbos. They will be called to the Torah for the first time as husband and wife.
We need a minyan...we encourage you to attend and help us celebrate.
Sunday, July 17
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 11 - July 18
Tom Wassner Lou Gottlieb Sophie Eisenberg Ida Jaffe Gloria Bittner William Rose Matilda Beranbaum Jack Isaac Anna Rosenberg Sylvia Kirey Samuel Herman Auntie Mona Pressner Phyllis Glantz Neustadter Allen Eric Urssing
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Family Shabbat Saturday morning 10am - 11am at JCM
Family Shabbat Service Led by Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein Saturday, July 9 10:00am - 11:15am The community is welcome to join our first Family morning service. This shorter service will be a fun introduction for our kids to Shabbat services and fun for the adults in our community who would enjoy a shorter and more educational service. We will learn some prayers, read from the Torah, and have a meaningful and joyous Shabbat as a community.
We hope to see you there! _____________________________________________
Maui Film Festival Presents: TANGO SHALOM | SUN. 6:00PM From the creators of the romantic indie comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding, comes Tango Shalom, a warm, wonderful PG-13 rated comedy whose message about religious tolerance is welcome and important. For details:https://www.mauifilmfestival.com/tangoshalom
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 9
Childrens' and Family Shabbat Service 10:00am See above for details Join Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 10
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Monday, July 11
Book Club 10:00am on Zoom
AND
JCM Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 pm Zoom email board@mauijews.org for the link
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 4 - July 11
Samuel D. Mann William Adler Fred Horowitz Anne Clara Mostow Mendel Aniel Rav Pinchas Aryeh Goodblatt Abraham Bromberg Martin Capp Steve Alexander Dr. Harry David Pass Sheldon Evan Berman Jack Mlotok Mary Been Max Cohen Sylvia Herling Arthur Rose Betty Hertz Phoebe Rochen Lou Gottlieb Tom Wassner
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
The Grief Circle wrapped up last week and will renew again based on request. Please contact rabbi@mauijews.org if you are need or want of any kind of counseling or support.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, July 7
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, July 8
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 9
Children and Family Shabbat Service 10:00am See above for details Join Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 10
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 4 - July 11
Samuel D. Mann William Adler Fred Horowitz Anne Clara Mostow Mendel Aniel Rav Pinchas Aryeh Goodblatt Abraham Bromberg Martin Capp Steve Alexander Dr. Harry David Pass Sheldon Evan Berman Jack Mlotok Mary Been Max Cohen Sylvia Herling Arthur Rose Betty Hertz Phoebe Rochen Lou Gottlieb Tom Wassner
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Happy Fourth of July! We hope you had a wonderful and safe celebratory weekend.
Family Shabbat Service Led by Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein Saturday, July 9 10:00am - 11:15am The community is welcome to join our first Family morning service. This shorter service will be a fun introduction for our kids to Shabbat services and fun for the adults in our community who would enjoy a shorter and more educational service. We will learn some prayers, read from the Torah, and have a meaningful and joyous Shabbat as a community.
We hope to see you there! _____________________________________________
We are thrilled to announce that JCM neogtiated an amazing rate to hire Altres as our HR company. All payroll and employee items will now be held under Altres. This is a big step for us in ensuring that we get the best price for medical insurance, have best practices, and comply with all legal aspects of having employees. They have so faer been wonderful to work with and patient with our many questions. I encourage anyone thinking about and HR company to reach out to them.
Altres is offering great deals for all synagogues, and we encourage all Jewish organizations to reach out to them and ask for more information. Tell them Ellyn sent you :)
___________________________ High Holiday schedule and reservations available starting next week. Services will be led by Rabbi Raanan and Cantor Martin Newman inside at JCM and on ZOOM.
Please note:
JCM members who have pledged for the 2022 - 2023 year $600 - $959 include 1 seat $960 and above include seats for your immediate family
Seats for the season are $180 per person. An online form will be ready next week. This fee will include all of the High Holidays. We welcome your volunteer participation for a reduced fee or in place of this fee.
We are also starting to put together our Aliyah and volunteer lists. Let us know you want to participate!
Folk Dancing every Sunday! July 10 2pm - 4pm Must be vaccinated at JCM
Paula will lead us in learning new dances - and the music is amazing! ___________________________________________________
Membership continues to come in...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
and
Grief Circle 4:30pm at JCM- in person only Led by Mitch Berman and Rabbi Raanan
Thursday, July 7
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, July 8
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 9
Childrens' and Family Shabbat Service 10:00am See above for details Join Rabbi Raanan and Josh Kalkstein at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 10
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits July 4 - July 11
Samuel D. Mann William Adler Fred Horowitz Anne Clara Mostow Mendel Aniel Rav Pinchas Aryeh Goodblatt Abraham Bromberg Martin Capp Steve Alexander Dr. Harry David Pass Sheldon Evan Berman Jack Mlotok Mary Been Max Cohen Sylvia Herling Arthur Rose Betty Hertz Phoebe Rochen Lou Gottlieb Tom Wassner
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Got minyan? Can you be on our minyan list? Sometimes we get a request for an odd minyan...and we want a list of people - any jewish person over the age of 12 (girls) or 13 (boys) - we can call, text, or email when the need arises. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE LIST
Book Club Monday, July 11 10:00am on ZOOM Led by Dorothy Tolliver Click Here for details
You still have time to read the book over the long weekend. I just finished it, it's a fast read! _______________________________________________________________
A Sermon by Rabbi Raanan
Power for the Sake of Heaven I would like to thank my teachers for their words and reflections that are part of this week's Torah portion. Sometimes the Torah portion matches the Haftarah perfectly. Usually, the haftorah is assigned to a parasha because of a connection of content and this time, the connection is perfect. In our Torah portion, Parashat Korach, a group of 250 men led by Korach, Dotan, and Aviram, question the leadership abilities of Moses and Aaron. Korach, who, according to the Midrash, was a very wealthy man, was not satisfied with what he had in life. He wanted it all and sold his vision to the people telling them that they are all inherently holy.
High Holiday schedule is getting finalized Services will be led by Rabbi Raanan and Cantor Martin Newman inside at JCM and on ZOOM.
Please note:
JCM members who have pledged for the 2022 - 2023 year $600 - $959 include 1 seat $960 and above include seats for your immediate family
Seats for the season are $180 per person. An online form will be ready when Ellyn gets back to Maui next week. This fee will include all of the High Holidays. We welcome your volunteer participation for a reduced fee or in place of this fee.
We are also starting to put together our Aliyah and volunteer lists. Let us know you want to participate!
I came home to such wonderful comments about membership at JCM and its importance to you and your family. I have tears and chicken skin, please keep emailing me...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 2
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah study or service (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 3
Folk Dancing CANCELED
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 27 - July 3
Pat Levinsky Viola Bellach Linda Goldstein Pauline Green Leslie A. Granat Rae Brown Samuel J. Bartlett Joshua Goldberg Jeannette Rosen Del Lander Ilene Rotstein Shimon Pearlman Clara Zimmerman Kevin Richter David Backstrom Samuel D. Mann Fred Horowitz Mendel Aniel Anne Clara Mostow William Adler
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
I had an amazing week with my daughter driving from Arizona to Minnesota. Our favorite stops were Lower Antelope Canyon and Arches National Park. We spent such a short time there, we are anxious to go back!
I'm still on the mainland, but I'm back to emails and newsletters. Aloha, Ellyn
High Holiday schedule is getting finalized Services will be led by Rabbi Raanan and Cantor Martin Newman inside at JCM and on ZOOM.
Please note:
JCM members who have pledged for the 2022 - 2023 year $600 - $959 include 1 seat $960 and above include seats for your immediate family
Seats for the season are $180 per person. An online form will be ready when Ellyn gets back to Maui next week. This fee will include all of the High Holidays. We welcome your volunteer participation for a reduced fee or in place of this fee.
We are also starting to put together our Aliyah and volunteer lists. Let us know you want to participate!
I came home to such wonderful comments about membership at JCM and its importance to you and your family. I have tears and chicken skin, please keep emailing me...I appreciate everyone who is sharing this vision with us and who is supporting this hard work. Toda, mahalo, and thank you!!!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
and
Grief Circle 4:30pm at JCM- in person only Led by Mitch Berman and Rabbi Raanan
Thursday, June 30
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, July 1
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan live at JCM or on Zoom
Saturday, July 2
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah study or service (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, July 3
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 27 - July 3
Pat Levinsky Viola Bellach Linda Goldstein Pauline Green Leslie A. Granat Rae Brown Samuel J. Bartlett Joshua Goldberg Jeannette Rosen Del Lander Ilene Rotstein Shimon Pearlman Clara Zimmerman Kevin Richter David Backstrom Samuel D. Mann Fred Horowitz Mendel Aniel Anne Clara Mostow William Adler
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
The folllowing is a message from his daughter, Sara Green:
We regret to inform you of the passing of Jerry Green of Anchorage, Alaska.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 at 3:00pm (PST) at the Bikur Cholim Cemetery, 1340 N 115th Street Seattle (between Aurora Ave & Meridian Ave N.)
Mr. Green’s family (Enid, Sara, David & Max and Perry Green) will briefly sit shiva at the Balkany home before going to Alaska.
6/28 Mincha Ma’ariv 7:15pm/7:30pm at The Balkanys 6/29 8:15am Shaachris at The Balkanys 7:15pm Mincha/Maariv with visiting hours all day at The Balkanys
If you’re in Seattle and would like to attend the Shiva or would like information about the shiva in Alaska, please message us at JCM and will get you in touch with Sara.
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
THIS EVENING: Welcome in Shabbat on the Beach - Location: The beach nearest to JCM at the intersection of Kaonoulu St. & S. Kihei Rd. - Northern Part of Kalepolepo Beach Park
TODAY, Friday, January 24 5:30pm
Candle lighting and blessings will be followed with time to schmooze and enjoy outdoor time together. We’ll also have a circle for those how would like to sing together. We’ll provide challah and wine/grape juice. You are welcome to bring your own picnic. Tonight's event will not be on Zoom. Those who would like can meet the Rabbi at JCM at 5:15pm and walk to the beach. __________________________________________________
A Sermon by Rabbi Raanan Confronting Our Expectations Parashat Shelach
After departing the spiritual center of Mount Sinai, the Israelites began their journey into the Negev. For all intents and purposes, the community has made it to the Promised Land, to the Land of milk and honey. And yet, this is not what happens. They almost arrive, but that almost is so far away. Just as Moses will see the land from a distance but not enter it, so, too, the Israelites will see their goal in the distance, and not be able to attain it.
Read more here. __________________________________________________
Folk Dancing every Sunday! June 26 2pm - 4pm Must be vaccinated at JCM
Paula will lead us in learning new dances - and the music is amazing!
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, June 30
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm Also on Zoom
Friday, July 1
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan - Also on Zoom
Saturday, July 2
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah study or service (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 26
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 20 - June 27
Sheldon Joseph Miller Wilson P. Rappoport Sherry Ann Dern Sandra Kirsch Sophie Survetnick Dr. Hannan Ezekiel Dr. Harold Berman Miriam Shafer Pearl Harris Helen Pass Charles Shafer Lawrence Boxer Madeline B. Miller Eugene Allen Anne Barry Janice Frank Sally Levy Sylvia Tuckman Pat Levinsky Viola Bellach
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Ellyn is out this week...so newsletters are coming from Rabbi Raanan...please reply to rabbi@mauijews.org if there are questions this week!
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Raanan We will try out our new fire pit for a fireside chat at JCM
Thursday, January 23 7pm
Want to experience Torah study as it is meant to be? Come and join Rabbi Raanan by the fire this Thursday We will study the weekly Torah portion through the lens of the Zohar and other Kabbalistic texts ___________________________________________________
Welcome in Shabbat on the Beach - Northern Part of Kalepolepo Beach Park (intersection of Kaonoulu St. & S. Kihei Rd.)
Friday, January 24 5:30pm
Candle lighting and blessings will be followed with time to schmooze and enjoy outdoor time together. We’ll also have a circle for those how would like to sing together. We’ll provide challah and wine/grape juice. You are welcome to bring your own picnic.
It’s membership renewal time! This is when we ask you to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
Membership emails were sent just a few days ago...Toda Raba to everyone who immediately clicked through and renewed .or joined.
Click Here to read Ellyn's whole letter...or simply click below to join today.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, June 23
Torah and Kabbalah Study with Rabbi Rannan 7:00pm For those interested in connecting via Zoom, please email: rabbi@mauijews.org
Friday, June 24
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat on the Beach ***5:30pm*** Join Rabbi Raanan and Rabbi Sandra at the beach. See above for details
Saturday, June 25
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah study or service (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 26
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 20 - June 27
Sheldon Joseph Miller Wilson P. Rappoport Sherry Ann Dern Sandra Kirsch Sophie Survetnick Dr. Hannan Ezekiel Dr. Harold Berman Miriam Shafer Pearl Harris Helen Pass Charles Shafer Lawrence Boxer Madeline B. Miller Eugene Allen Anne Barry Janice Frank Sally Levy Sylvia Tuckman Pat Levinsky Viola Bellach
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
It’s membership time! Please take a moment and reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, egalitarian, community-centered synagogue on our little, remote island.
What does that even mean?
Support of the Jewish life of your choosing- without judgment
We don’t talk about levels of observance
No one is “more Jewish” than anyone else
Girls, Boys, LBGTQ+ have equal access to the Torah and lifecycle events
Welcoming to all with a flexible dues plan***
Preserving meaningful traditions and open to creating new ones
A voice in the direction your community is heading
Children of paternal lineage are equally Jewish
Contemporary and Traditional teachings
A progressive cemetery
This kind of community is important, and it isn’t easy to sustain. Instead of 100 Jews, 200 opinions…it’s more like 100 Jews, 1000 opinions. I love the discussion and debate about our future, where we could go, how we should go… all of it. I love being part of the evolution of JCM.
If you have even been to our synagogue or our community, or even just want to ensure the continuity and access to Jewish life, then you know how important our place on Maui is. If we see you once a week or only at Yom Kippur, talk to you once a month, or email you once a year, I am so grateful that you’re a part of my community. Your support allows Maui to have this unique Jewish community not bound by affiliations, but free for each of us to be Jewish on our own terms. If you are not comfortable with a donation at the level of a voting member, you are still a member. It is not the amount you give, it is the intention to be part of our congregation.
My job for the past three years has been to hold the space for your Jewish life on Maui, whatever that looks like. We want to continue to be here for you.
We wish this was free, and our budget is $320,000 for the 2022-2023 year (you can see it broken down on the website). How long we stay here…is up to you.
How much can you pledge to ensure this community is here for you, me, my 7 year old daughter, and everyone else who finds themselves in need or want of JCM.
Renew today!
Much Aloha, Ellyn Mortimer Executive Director at JCM
***Minimum donation is $600 for a single person or $960 for a family. High Holiday Tickets are included with your voting membership. If you're not a voting member, we're charging $180 per person for the season.
Friday, June 24 5:30pm Click for details Take a moment to welcome in Shabbat on the Beach
Candle lighting and blessings will be followed by time to schmooze and enjoy some outdoor time together. We will also have a circle for those who would like to sing together. We have challah and wine/grape juice. You are welcome to bring your own picnic.
On Manifesting the Pillar of Cloud in Our Lives Parashat Behaalotcha
Once upon a time we as a people had a form of certainty in our relationship with the Eternal One. According to our Torah portion, there was no human general or political leader who told us when to move forward. It was the Creator who indicated Its desire through the movement of a pillar of cloud: Read more here.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 18
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah reading or study (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 19
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 13 - June 20
Judge Robert Wahl Michael Schweizer Rachel Edelhertz Warren Miller Irving Meyer Sachs Joseph Sussman Sarah Gerber Allen Howard Urssing Rose Lamm Morris Zimmerman Helen Louise Pass Herman Sands Mary Blake Jerry Botknecht Anna Lipszyc Fischer Pauline Green Sam Glass Mitchell Andrew Climan Sheldon Joseph Miller Wilson P. Rappoport
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
AND
Grief Circle 4:30pm at JCM only Led by Rabbi Raanan and Mitch Berman, LMFT
Thursday, June 16
Mazaltov to Jake Bachrach on the joyous occasion of your Bar Mitzvah!
CANCELED: Torah Study with Rabbi Rannan:
Friday, June 17
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 18
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah reading or study (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 19
Folk Dancing 2:00pm - 4:00pm at JCM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 13 - June 20
Judge Robert Wahl Michael Schweizer Rachel Edelhertz Warren Miller Irving Meyer Sachs Joseph Sussman Sarah Gerber Allen Howard Urssing Rose Lamm Morris Zimmerman Helen Louise Pass Herman Sands Mary Blake Jerry Botknecht Anna Lipszyc Fischer Pauline Green Sam Glass Mitchell Andrew Climan Sheldon Joseph Miller Wilson P. Rappoport
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
A Sermon by Rabbi Raanan Choosing How We Bear Things: Parshat Naso 5782
This week I had the privilege of conducting my first marriage here at JCM. Marriage in Judaism is נשואין (Nisuin) that comes from the same root as נשא (Nasso), our Torah portion this week. The root means to carry, to forgive and to ascend. Marriage requires all three of these essential elements. The need to forgive is central and the ultimate test of a successful marriage is whether or not it is a source of upliftment and inspiration for both sides. Read More Here
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 6 - June 13
Hannah Isaac Lillian Judd Morris David Frieder Rose Lamm Aida Ebbers Jason Zisken Harmon Murray I., M.D. Neustadter Jean (Singer) Needle Murray Lefton Dr. Irving L. Fried Henry Kotkins Nettie Wasserman George Katz George Isaac Jacob Pomerantz Leslie L. Rappoport Etta Janis Katrina Bellak Morton Solondz Mildred Geller Myron Schloss Judge Robert Wahl
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Our new fire pit was the perfect setting for a night of entertainment, cheesecake, and learning for Shavuot. More fire pit events to come!
Traveling Note: I will be on the mainland from June 13 - July 7... and will attempt to (mostly) take a well-needed vacation.
I will be totally unavailable June 20-26. Lily will be at Jewish sleep-away camp and my 21 yr-old daughter and I will road trip from Flagstaff to Minnesota.
But, have no fear...Rabbi Raanan will be here! Love, Ellyn
An Invitation to a Grief Circle at JCM
Wednesday, June 8 at 4:30pm
Led by Mitch Berman, LMFT and Rabbi Raanan...
for all who are grieving spouses, parents, children, friends, etc.
JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Ballots were sent to voting members. The subject line is: Your Invitation to Vote inthe Election: JCM Board of Directors 2022 Election
Voting is open until 8am June 12
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Grief Circle 4:30pm at JCM only Led by Rabbi Raanan and Mitch Berman, LMFT
Thursday, June 9
Torah Study with Rabbi Rannan: 7:00pm In person and on ZOOM
Friday, June 10
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 11
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers Shacharit and Torah reading or study (depending on minyan)
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 12
Annual Members' Meeting 4:00pm at JCM and on ZOOM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits June 6 - June 13
Hannah Isaac Lillian Judd Morris David Frieder Rose Lamm Aida Ebbers Jason Zisken Harmon Murray I., M.D. Neustadter Jean (Singer) Needle Murray Lefton Dr. Irving L. Fried Henry Kotkins Nettie Wasserman George Katz George Isaac Jacob Pomerantz Leslie L. Rappoport Etta Janis Katrina Bellak Morton Solondz Mildred Geller Myron Schloss Judge Robert Wahl
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Kabbalat Shabbat- Early start time of 6:00pm- a musical Friday night. Come and join us this Friday evening at 6pm at the Shul for a musically inspired Shabbat service as we prepare for Shavuot. Led by Laura Ahava and Rabbi Raanan
Shabbat morning- We need a minyan to welcome a new member who will be called to the Torah. Come show her all the friendship and love we have to offer. Service starts at 9:30, Torah service about 10.
Shavuot is up next on the holiday calendar... it's when we celebrate receiving the Torah and eat cheesecake! Sunday, June 5 @ 7:00pm
A Shabbat led by Laura Ahava and Rabbi Raanan
Sunday, June 5 7:00pm JCM and on Zoom
An entertaining evening of improv, Torah learning, and tasty cheesecake
7:00pm: Biblio-drama and evening prayers 8:00pm: Cheesecake and coffee 8:20pm: Blue Mountain & Rabbi Raanan lead learning sessions around the fire pit (See how I just snuck our new fire pit in there)
Official Call for the JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Details: Voting members are invited to attend If you donated at least $600 between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 you are a voting member!
Ballots will be mailed this weekend!
Want to know if you're a member? A quick email to Ellyn admin@mauijews.org will let you know (or just reply to this newsletter).
Welcoming the Convert, Part Two On Purim this year, I wrote a sermon called, “Welcoming the Convert,” where I explained that Amalek directly resulted from our forefathers and foremothers denying Timna the ability to convert. In her desperation she became the concubine of Esau’s son and Amalek was born. I concluded with a suggestion that the true way to counter Amalek and confront assimilation is to ensure that all who wish to convert have a path to do so. Forging a path to Judaism is a deeply individual process and it is a blessing to be here on Maui to assist those who choose to climb Mount Sinai together with our people...Read More Here
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat ***Note earlier time*** 6:00pm Led by Laura Ahava and Rabbi Raanan A musically inspired Shabbat service (with instruments) as we prepare for Shavuot. Followed by a delicious meal
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 4
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:00am Torah Service Light Kiddush to follow
At JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 5
Shavuot 7:00pm An evening of biblio-drama, prayers, learning, and cheesecake (including a vegan option)
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 30 - June 6
Lily Meyer Shepard Litt Edith Winograd Caroline Wurzweiler Milton Wurzweiler Max Tolin Harlan Saeks Dr. Leo Madow Ethel Heller Dr. Milton Yolles Mark Borison Mary Savitt Irving Peltz Karl Volkert Herman Paul Greenman Nathan Richman Naomi Leiter Sherwood B. Fein Shirley Norsen Miriam Katz Samuel Kirey Lillian Judd Hannah Isaac Morris David Frieder
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shavuot is up next on the holiday calendar... it's when we celebrate receiving the Torah and eat cheesecake! Sunday, June 5 @ 7:00pm
Kabbalat Shabbat. Early start time of 6:00pm- a musical Friday night. Do you play an instrument or enjoy listening to music? Come and join us this Friday evening at 6pm at the Shul for a musically inspired Shabbat service as we prepare for Shavuot.
Shabbat morning- We need a minyan to welcome a new member who will be called to the Torah. Come show her all the friendship and love we have to offer. Service starts at 9:30, Torah service about 10.
Sunday, June 5 7:00pm JCM and on Zoom
An entertaining evening of improv, Torah learning, and tasty cheesecake
7:00pm: Biblio-drama and evening prayers 8:00pm: Cheesecake and coffee 8:30pm: Dr. Lew Abrams & Rabbi Raanan lead learning sessions
Official Call for the JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Details: Voting members are invited to attend If you donated at least $600 between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 you are a voting member!
Want to know if you're a member? A quick email to Ellyn admin@mauijews.org will let you know (or just reply to this newsletter).
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Let's play with the new 2022 card. We have a few extras if you don't have yours yet!
Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, June 2
Class with Rabbi Rannan: Kabbalah and the Counting of the Omer 7:00pm In person and on ZOOM
Friday, June 3
Jewish Prayers 101 Led By Rabbi Raanan & Mitch Berman 11:00am - 12:00pm ZOOM
AND
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat ***Note earlier time*** 6:00pm A musically inspired Shabbat service (with instruments) as we prepare for Shavuot.
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, June 4
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers ~10:00am Torah Service
At JCM or on Zoom
Sunday, June 5
Shavuot 7:00pm An evening of biblio-drama, prayers, learning, and cheesecake (including a vegan option)
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 30 - June 6
Lily Meyer Shepard Litt Edith Winograd Caroline Wurzweiler Milton Wurzweiler Max Tolin Harlan Saeks Dr. Leo Madow Ethel Heller Dr. Milton Yolles Mark Borison Mary Savitt Irving Peltz Karl Volkert Herman Paul Greenman Nathan Richman Naomi Leiter Sherwood B. Fein Shirley Norsen Miriam Katz Samuel Kirey Lillian Judd Hannah Isaac Morris David Frieder
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
***NEW...TOMORROW, FRIDAY*** Fridays at 11am on Zoom Jewish Prayer 101 Join Rabbi Raanan as he breaks down and teachers hebrew prayers... Make Shabbat Services more meaningful and easier to follow along. This class is great for anyone who wants to learn the prayers and/or looking for a deeper understanding of what you're actually saying when you say the prayers.
TONIGHT!
Book Launch; The Soulution Thursday, May 26, 2022 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at JCM and on ZOOM
Join JCM and Meenakshi Angel Honig as she launches her new book. We will also hear from Rabbi Raanan's teacher Rabbi Sir David Rosen, OBE, who has been a leading advocate for a vegan lifestyle according to Jewish values. Every bite we take is a vote for cruelty or lovingkindness, devastation or sustainability, disease or health so let’s choose wisely!
Learn 10 compelling reasons to choose a plant-based diet that is kind to the animals, our precious Mother Earth & to human health on all levels. Angel will also offer practical guidance of how to make a graceful, delicious & nutritious transition that is as easy as vegan pie! Vegan snacks will be served.
Led by Mitch Berman and Rabbi Raanan... for all who are grieving spouses, parents, children, friends, etc.
JCM’s Response to the Tragedy in Uvalde, Texas “Do not stand idly by the blood of your neighbor [and their children].” Leviticus 19:16
It is with great sorrow that we respond to the tragic killing of nineteen schoolchildren and their teachers in Uvalde, Texas. We must be committed to the value that children are of greater value than indiscriminate rights to weapons. How have we built a society where driving a car is more difficult than purchasing a weapon?
Jewish values certainly mandate that we go beyond prayers for the lives lost. We must ensure that political action results in the prevention of this ever happening again, although sadly we fear that it will. America remembers all too well the killing of its children in Parkland, Sandy Hook and the hundreds of other locations where mass shootings have taken place.
We must organize and demand that United States politicians, currently obsessed with reelection campaigns, put aside partisanship in order to literally save lives. They must firmly and immediately enact meaningful gun reform legislation and mental health reform.
We offer our deepest condolences and support to all those impacted by this horrible attack and reiterate our vehement condemnation of gun violence. Limiting the availability of weapons is a moral imperative in our time. If we do not do this we are standing idly by the blood of our neighbor and their children.
JCM would like to offer a grief circle on Wednesday, June 8 at 4:30pm led by Rabbi Raanan Mallek and Mitch Berman. The community is invited to come together, grieve and provide comfort to one another during these times when we ask where justice is. ______________________________________________________________
Official Call for the JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Details: Voting members are invited to attend If you donated at least $600 between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 you are a voting member!
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Book Launch; The Solution 7:00pm In person and on ZOOM And a Jewish connection with a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle
Friday, May 27
Jewish Prayers 101 11:00am on Zoom
AND
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, May 28
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:30am Torah Study If there is a minyan, we'll have a Torah service. At JCM or on Zoom
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 23 - May 30
Samuel Menevitch Emanuel O'Shea Silver, M.D. Richard Sexton Max Kroog Bess Browde David A. Green Izzy Gordon Bernard Parnes Mary Suzanne Becker Mae Stern Jay Martin Cohen Gale Weschler Ruth W. Gordon Max Brandes Morris Horwitz Frank Kersh Sylvia Kogel Minnie Silverstein Silver Miriam Eisman Annamae Snyder Edward Brashem Dorothy Herman Shepard Litt Lily Meyer
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shavuot is up next on the holiday calendar... it's when we celebrate receiving the Torah and eat cheesecake!
Speaking of cheesecake- We'll be making cheesecake, let Ellyn know if you want to bake with us!
Book Launch; The Soulution Thursday, May 26, 2022 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at JCM and on ZOOM
Join JCM and Meenakshi Angel Honig as she launches her new book. We will also hear from Rabbi Raanan's teacher Rabbi Sir David Rosen, OBE, who has been a leading advocate for a vegan lifestyle according to Jewish values. Every bite we take is a vote for cruelty or lovingkindness, devastation or sustainability, disease or health so let’s choose wisely!
Learn 10 compelling reasons to choose a plant-based diet that is kind to the animals, our precious Mother Earth & to human health on all levels. Angel will also offer practical guidance of how to make a graceful, delicious & nutritious transition that is as easy as vegan pie! Vegan snacks will be served.
Official Call for the JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Details: Voting members are invited to attend If you donated at least $600 between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 you are a voting member!
Voting will be done again by online ballot to all who are eligible to vote. Email marge@mauijews.org if you have any questions.
The nominees will be posted with a bio and photo by Wednesday on the member-only section of our website. Don't worry, I'll send all voting members the link!
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Let's play with the new 2022 card. We have a few extras if you don't have yours yet!
Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, May 26
Book Launch; The Solution 7:00pm In person and on ZOOM And a Jewish connection with a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle
Friday, May 27
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, May 28
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:30am Torah Study If there is a minyan, we'll have a Torah service.
At JCM or on Zoom
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 23 - May 30
Samuel Menevitch Emanuel O'Shea Silver, M.D. Richard Sexton Max Kroog Bess Browde David A. Green Izzy Gordon Bernard Parnes Mary Suzanne Becker Mae Stern Jay Martin Cohen Gale Weschler Ruth W. Gordon Max Brandes Morris Horwitz Frank Kersh Sylvia Kogel Minnie Silverstein Silver Miriam Eisman Annamae Snyder Edward Brashem Dorothy Herman Shepard Litt Lily Meyer
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
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Official Call for the JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Details: Voting members are invited to attend If you donated at least $600 between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 you are a voting member!
Voting will be done again by online ballot to all who are eligible to vote. Email marge@mauijews.org if you have any questions.
The nominees will be posted with a bio and photo by Wednesday on the member-only section of our website. Don't worry, I'll send all voting members the link!
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Cantor Martin Neumann is here!!!
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, May 21
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:30am Torah Study If there is a minyan, we'll have a Torah service. Cantor Martin Neumann is here!
At JCM or on Zoom
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 16 - May 23
Pauline Weisfeld Aaron Tick Bruce Gerald Levin Brandon Gribin Carl Weiss Maury Farber Jacob Tenny Mariln Kaufman Honey Anne Shapiro Shaines Edward Allen Mervis Lorraine Petrucci Millicent Tatiner Cyril Treister Richard Sato David Rosenberg Taube Bauman Lipszyc Samuel Menevitch Bess Browde Max Kroog Richard Sexton Emanuel O'Shea Silver, M.D. David A. Green
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
It's going to be a great week at JCM...and we can't wait to play, sing, and celebrate together!
Lag B'Omer...JCM is hitting the westside...come play!
Have I mentioned Cantor Neumann is here this weekend?!
Wednesday, May 18 Lag B'Omer Potluck at Laniupoko Beach 5:00pm Let's have fun for sunset at the beach! JCM will provide stuff to make s'mores...you bring the rest!
Official Call for the JCM Annual Members' Meeting Sunday, June 12 4:00pm State of the Shul address by Sheri Levin McNerthney, a message from Ellyn Mortimer, and a Rabbinic update by Rabbi Raanan...and snacks!
Details: Voting members are invited to attend If you donated at least $600 between July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022 you are a voting member!
Voting will be done again by online ballot to all who are eligible to vote. Email marge@mauijews.org if you have any questions.
The nominees will be posted with a bio and photo by Wednesday on the member-only section of our website. Don't worry, I'll send all voting members the link!
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Mahjongg 11:00pm at JCM Let's play with the new 2022 card. We have a few extras if you don't have yours yet!
Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
AND
Lag B'Omer Potluck 5:00pm at Laniupoko Beach See above for link to RSVP
Thursday, May 19
Thursday Class with Rabbi Raanan 7:00pm In person and on ZOOM Lag B'Omer Lesson
Friday, May 20
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Cantor Martin Neumann is here!!! Dessert oneg to follow Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, May 21
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:30am Torah Study If there is a minyan, we'll have a Torah service. Cantor Martin Neumann is here! Light kiddush to follow At JCM or on Zoom
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 16 - May 23
Pauline Weisfeld Aaron Tick Bruce Gerald Levin Brandon Gribin Carl Weiss Maury Farber Jacob Tenny Mariln Kaufman Honey Anne Shapiro Shaines Edward Allen Mervis Lorraine Petrucci Millicent Tatiner Cyril Treister Richard Sato David Rosenberg Taube Bauman Lipszyc Samuel Menevitch Bess Browde Max Kroog Richard Sexton Emanuel O'Shea Silver, M.D. David A. Green
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Is this on your calendar? May 20 and 21 Cantor Martin Neumann will be on Maui!
He has been the powerful cantorial ZOOM voice past two High Holiday services and we are so happy to have him and his family here in person.
He also is intending to come to Maui for the HH again this year
YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP YET...AND WE WANT YOU TO COME!
Wednesday, May 18 Lag B'Omer Potluck at Laniupoko Beach 5:00pm Let's have fun at the beach! JCM will provide stuff to make s'mores...you bring the rest!
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, May 14
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:30am Torah Study If there is a minyan, we'll have a Torah service.
At JCM or on Zoom
Don't Just Kvetch, Do Something!
Do you have a vision for the future of JCM? Do you have a pet project you want to see implemented? Is there something you don't like that you want to see change?
I invite you to consider serving on the JCM Board of Directors. Serving on the Board of Directors is the way to quit kvetching and do something to actually create the future you want!
We are seeking candidates to serve on the JCM Board of Directors, for the upcoming term starting July 1. You must be a voting member of JCM and a Maui resident to serve on the board.
If you are interested please email board@mauijews.org for more information.
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 9 - May 16
Benjamin Barbarosh Walter Ray Williams, Sr. Eliyahu Ovadiah Amram Sarah Silvia Adler Harry Poller George Bush Edythe Kaplan Bartlett Pauline Weisfeld
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Save the Date: Cantor Martin Neumann will be on Maui!
He has been the powerful cantorial ZOOM voice past two High Holiday services and we are so happy to have him here in person May 20 and 21...Live at JCM!
He also is intending to come to Maui for the HH again this year
Wednesday, May 18 Lag B'Omer Potluck at Laniupoko Beach 5:00pm Let's have fun at the beach! JCM will provide stuff to make s'mores...you bring the rest!
Mahjongg 12:00pm at JCM Let's play with the new 2022 card. We have a few extras if you don't have yours yet!
Contact Ellen L. at 808-385-4726 to RSVP or with questions.
Thursday, May 12
Thursday Class with Rabbi Raanan 7:00pm In person and on ZOOM We will count the Omer together with Kabbalistic intentions.
Friday, May 13
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, May 14
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:30am Torah Study If there is a minyan, we'll have a Torah service.
At JCM or on Zoom
Calling all Teenagers and Soon-To-Be-Teenagers (and parents)
As JCM was talking about starting a teen group, we got a call from Max, a rep from BBYO. We had a long Zoom and felt that this could be a good match. Now it's up to the parents and teens to see what you think...
Max will Zoom with all of us, answer your questions, and hear your thoughts... check outhttps://bbyo.org/and join us on Zoom.
Tuesday, May 10 6:30 pm For parents and teens Zoom Link is on our calendar HERE
Don't Just Kvetch, Do Something!
Do you have a vision for the future of JCM? Do you have a pet project you want to see implemented? Is there something you don't like that you want to see change?
I invite you to consider serving on the JCM Board of Directors. Serving on the Board of Directors is the way to quit kvetching and do something to actually create the future you want!
We are seeking candidates to serve on the JCM Board of Directors, for the upcoming term starting July 1. You must be a voting member of JCM and a Maui resident to serve on the board.
If you are interested please email board@mauijews.org for more information.
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 9 - May 16
Benjamin Barbarosh Walter Ray Williams, Sr. Eliyahu Ovadiah Amram Sarah Silvia Adler Harry Poller George Bush Edythe Kaplan Bartlett Pauline Weisfeld
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
The Yom Haatzmaut party was so fun...lots of dancing and camaraderie. These newsletters don't support videos, but you can see some on our FB page HERE . Enjoy these photos of the Yom HaZikaron ceremony. I'll post party photos next week :)
Calling all Teenagers and Soon-To-Be-Teenagers (and parents)
As JCM was talking about starting a teen group, we got a call from Max, a rep from BBYO. We had a long Zoom and felt that this could be a good match. Now it's up to the parents and teens to see what you think...
Max will Zoom with all of us, answer your questions, and hear your thoughts... check outhttps://bbyo.org/and join us on Zoom.
Tuesday, May 10 6:30 pm For parents and teens Zoom Link will be coming in the next few days and will be on our calendar HERE
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Lag B'Omer Potluck at Laniupoko
Wednesday, May 18 5:00pm
We are so excited to head Westside... Let's share food, stories, and friendship over a bonfire at Laniupoko Beach Park. Bring your friends!
Click HERE to RSVP and sign up for what you're bringing! ___________________________________________________
A Sermon by Rabbi Raanan Mallek
The Empathetic Imperative - Kedoshim ואהבת לרעך כמוך And you shall love your neighbor as yourself -Leviticus 19:19 Being commanded to love by the Torah is a challenging theological concept for us to wrap our heads around. How can we be commanded to love? Is this not a personal feeling we manifest as a result of our personal choices? Perhaps the Torah is asking of us something else. The command “ואהבת” - “and you shall love” really means to care for and protect, to be loyal. It is all about how we show love, not with feelings but with action. Read More HERE
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Do you have a vision for the future of JCM? Do you have a pet project you want to see implemented? Is there something you don't like that you want to see change?
I invite you to consider serving on the JCM Board of Directors. Serving on the Board of Directors is the way to quit kvetching and do something to actually create the future you want!
We are seeking candidates to serve on the JCM Board of Directors, for the upcoming term starting July 1. You must be a voting member of JCM and a Maui resident to serve on the board.
If you are interested please email board@mauijews.org for more information.
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 2 - May 9
Saul Leavitt Sheila Needham Mae Pitkoff Stanley N. Wiener Gregory R Bloom Mike Guinan Irene Higer Jacobs Louis Harry Silver Brenda Caplan Ann Campbell Gussie Pearl Freund Phyllis Ellman Max Jedlicki Minna Bromberg Edgar "Ted" Cary Benjamin Barbarosh
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Naor will be live at JCM on Wednesday... is our Yom Haatzmaut party on your calendar?
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See below if you have a teenager or a pre-teen!
Wednesday, May 4 Yom Ha'atzmaut Israeli Independance Day JCM Live
5:00pm Zoom live at JCM with Moshe Razieli as we transition from Yom HaZikaron (Rememberance Day) into Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independance Day) 6:00pm BBQ Dinner and live music with Naor
Calling all Teenagers and Soon-To-Be-Teenagers (and parents)
As JCM was talking about starting a teen group, we got a call from Max, a rep from BBYO. We had a long Zoom and felt that this could be a good match. Now it's up to the parents and teens to see what you think...
Max will Zoom with all of us, answer your questions, and hear your thoughts... check outhttps://bbyo.org/and join us on Zoom.
May 10 6:30 pm For parents and teens Zoom Link will be coming in the next few days and will be on our calendar HERE
Don't Just Kvetch, Do Something!
Do you have a vision for the future of JCM? Do you have a pet project you want to see implemented? Is there something you don't like that you want to see change?
I invite you to consider serving on the JCM Board of Directors. Serving on the Board of Directors is the way to quit kvetching and do something to actually create the future you want!
We are seeking candidates to serve on the JCM Board of Directors, for the upcoming term starting July 1. You must be a voting member of JCM and a Maui resident to serve on the board.
If you are interested please email board@mauijews.org for more information.
Click Hereif you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. No names will be read aloud without permission...names can be said privately by the rabbi.
JCM is here to support you and your loved ones, please let us know how we can help.
Yahrzeits May 2 - May 9
Saul Leavitt Sheila Needham Mae Pitkoff Stanley N. Wiener Gregory R Bloom Mike Guinan Irene Higer Jacobs Louis Harry Silver Brenda Caplan Ann Campbell Gussie Pearl Freund Phyllis Ellman Max Jedlicki Minna Bromberg Edgar"Ted" Cary Benjamin Barbarosh
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
The Yom HaShoah presentation: Big Sonia and Q&A with filmmaker, Leah Warshawski was a great success.
If you would like to see the film, please go to https://bigsonia.com/ . The reviews from last night were stellar! If you need help finding out how to view the movie, please email admin@mauijews.org and I will help.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Kabbalat Shabbat & Happy Birthday Rabbi ***NEW TIME*** 6:30pm Join Rabbi Raanan for a service and to help him celebrate his birthday- we have cake!
Join Rabbi Raanan at JCM or on ZOOM.
Saturday, April 30
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:30am Torah Study If there is a minyan, we'll have a Torah service.
Join Rabbi at JCM or on ZOOM
Sunday, May 1
Compassionate Presence and Sacred Encounters 12:00pm HST on Zoom only Click Herefor details (not a JCM event)
Explore an approach to the mitzvah of bikkur cholim
Book Club with Dorothy Tolliver Monday, May 9 @ 10am on Zoom
The chilling, little-known story of the rise of Nazism in Los Angeles, and the Jewish leaders and spies who stopped it. Probes the flourishing fascism of 1930s America, and the power of popular resistance to combat an alliance of Nazism, the Ku Klux Klan and other homegrown paramilitary groups.
Don't Just Kvetch, Do Something!
Do you have a vision for the future of JCM? Do you have a pet project you want to see implemented? Is there something you don't like that you want to see change?
I invite you to consider serving on the JCM Board of Directors. Serving on the Board of Directors is the way to quit kvetching and do something to actually create the future you want!
We are seeking candidates to serve on the JCM Board of Directors, for the upcoming term starting July 1. You must be a voting member of JCM and a Maui resident to serve on the board.
If you are interested please email board@mauijews.org for more information.
Wednesday, May 4 Yom Ha'atzmaut Israeli Independance Day JCM Live
5:00pm Zoom live at JCM with Moshe Razieli as we transition from Yom HaZikaron (Remberance Day) into Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independance Day) 6:00pm BBQ Dinner and live music with Naor
Shoah* Remembrance Day 5782/2022 by Rabbi Raanan Mallek
"The Eternal spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they drew too close to the presence of the Eternal" (Leviticus 16:2).
Our Torah portion this week is called Aharei Mot in Hebrew which means, "after the death." And yet, the sons of Aaron, Nadav and Avihu died six chapters earlier in Leviticus 10. After their death, instead of comforting his brother, Moses says, 'This is what the Eternal meant by saying: Through those near to Me I become holy, and gain glory before all the people.' And Aaron was silent." (Leviticus 10:3). Most difficult of all is how Aaron and his sons are told not to mourn the loss of their sons and brothers... Read More HERE
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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 April 25 - May 2
Marvin Rogers Harriett Elaine Singer Stanley N. Wiener Frank C. Haddad Harriett Elaine Singer Mildred Mades Levin Annie Climan Abe Thal Jeffrey Robert Cherner Saul Leavitt
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
Shabbat Service 9:30am Prayers 10:30am Torah Study If there is a minyan, we'll have a Torah service.
Sunday, May 1
Compassionate Presence and Sacred Encounters 12:00pm HST on Zoom only Click Herefor details
Explore an approach to the mitzvah of bikkur cholim
Don't Just Kvetch, Do Something!
Do you have a vision for the future of JCM? Do you have a pet project you want to see implemented? Is there something you don't like that you want to see change?
I invite you to consider serving on the JCM Board of Directors. Serving on the Board of Directors is the way to quit kvetching and do something to actually create the future you want!
We are seeking candidates to serve on the JCM Board of Directors, for the upcoming term starting July 1. You must be a voting member of JCM and a Maui resident to serve on the board.
If you are interested please email board@mauijews.org for more information.
Wednesday, May 4 Yom Ha'atzmaut Israeli Independance Day JCM Live
5:00pm Zoom live at JCM with Moshe Razieli as we transition from Yom HaZikaron (Remberance Day) into Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independance Day) 6:00pm BBQ Dinner and live music with Naor
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 April 25 - May 2
Marvin Rogers Harriett Elaine Singer Stanley N. Wiener Frank C. Haddad Harriett Elaine Singer Mildred Mades Levin Annie Climan Abe Thal Jeffrey Robert Cherner Saul Leavitt
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/99-0294390 and AmazonSmile will donate to the Jewish Congregation of Maui Inc, at no cost to you.
Same amazon, same prices, same everything... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
We hope you had a wonderful week of Pesach! Yizkor tomorrow (saturday) @ 10:45am at JCM and Zoom. And I forgot to thank Patt Narrowe in Monday's newsletter.
Mahalo and Toda to everyone who helps us at JCM- we are so very grateful and appreciative
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Shabbat Service - Yiskor @ 10:45am 9:30am Prayers 10:30am Torah Study If there is a minyan, we'll have a Torah service.
Sunday, April 24
Israeli Folk Dancing Led by Paula Wolk 2:00pm Live at JCM See Below
Friday, April 30 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat & Rabbi Raanan's Birthday!
Join us for a service at 6:30...and help the rabbi celebrate his first birthday on Maui! Yes, there will be cake- and his mom will be here!
Do you Backgammon?
Rabbi Rannan's mom will be in town next week and is looking to play! If we have quite a few people, we can keep ot going too!
How about Bridge??? We have some interested in getting a weekly bridge game going...if you're interested, reply to this email and let me know.
We would love to have a game day every day of the week... let's get your game on the calendar! ____________________________________________
A sermon by Rabbi Raanan
"And the Spirit of the Eternal Shall Rest Upon Him": Traits of Leadership
"The spirit of the Eternal shall alight upon him: A spirit of wisdom and insight, A spirit of counsel and valor, A spirit of devotion and reverence for the Eternal. He shall sense (smell) the awe of the Eternal..." (Isaiah 11:2-3)
How are we to identify traits of leadership that we hope to bestow to our children? Isaiah prophesied that through history we will be able to historically identify a series of repetitive and confirming truths. For Jewish memory, the Eternal’s redemptive acts constitute one such truth, and the source of hope. The festival of Passover is one of many ritual occasions when this truth and this hope are publicly celebrated (Etz Hayim p. 1316)... read more here
Enjoy this sampling of photos from our community seder! Click Hereto see more photos
We loved having you at our seder.
Many Hands Make Light Work
Thank you: Patt Narrowe Sarah Shaines Marge Bonar Dania Katz Janine Holstein Rabbi Sandra Razieli Stephanie Vojdani Paula Wolk Sherry Halstead Elinor David Bailey Northcott Maui Rents Chef Raul and waitstaff from Five Plams
We are grateful for your help, your support, your kindness, your dedication, your friendship...and your part in our community.
Toda Raba and Mahalo, Rabbi Raanan, Ellyn Mortimer, and JCM Board of Directors
We are bringing Israeli Folk Dancing back! Sunday, April 24 2:00pm - 4:00pm Ages 16+ vaccine card required
Paula is back! We are so excited that she is returning with her Maui-famous Israeli folk dancing.
This first Sunday will be a get-to-know-you class...let's eat, drink, dance, and talk about how we want this class to move forward (for example, how often should we meet?).
Don't miss out on this fun afternoon at JCM. RSVP to admin@mauijews.org _______________________________________________
Thursday, April 28 Join us for a special Yom HaShoah film
Big Sonia
6:30pm: Shmooze 7:00pm: Film 8:30pm: Q&A with the filmmaker, Leah Warshawski (Big Sonia's granddaughter)
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 April 18 - April 25
Esther Balfour Shirley Golda Hipsman Phillip Kirkley Stuart Paul Farber Ruth Tavera Gus Hermes Edith Wollen Oren (Akiva) Wikle Bernard Satenstein Manuel Hatch Sheralyn Rugman Morton Betty Menevitch Bernard Banks Donna Pokorny Schwartzer Mollie Sigel Florence Rudman Peisech Mendzigursky Marvin Rogers Frank C. Haddad Harriett Elaine Singer Stanley N. Wiener
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday for Mourner's Kaddish
You can make an impact while you shop everyday.
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The Jewish Congregation of Maui Beit Shalom Synagogue Kihei, HI 96753
The mission of the Jewish Congregation of Maui is to support and inspire Jewish religious and cultural practices for Maui residents and visitors, provide and encourage Jewish education and life cycle services, and engage the Jewish community with religious services, classes, and events.
