This week at shul! A note about links (again). There is a problem with the links "breaking" when the emails go out, and some people are having a problem with them in the emails. Links will now takw you to the JCM website where there will be a live link. Thank you for your patience while we figure out the best way to get you the information you want.
Tuesday, July 14 @ 6:30pm Zoom Class led by Sam Shnider Click here for the link Mystical insights on the Torah from a Hassidic perspective, by the renowned rebbe, storyteller and kabbalist of Uman, Rabbi Nachman of Bretzlav.
If you have ever wondered about Hassidic thought, or heard about the ecstatic intense spiritual worlds of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggids, come participate in a discussion and reading of selections from the grandson of the founder of the Hassidic movement.
Friday, July 17 @ 6:00pm Kabbat Shabbat Led by Sam Shnider & Cynthia Lebowitz at Poolenalena Beach No Zoom service this week
Join Sam and Cynthia to welcome Shabbat with traditional Shabbat Liturgy and music, live at the beach. Contact Cynthia for further information (970) 201-7406.
. Membership emails went out to all current members-thank you to everyone who has already paid; I do a little happy dance everytime I see one. We revised the schedule to ask for membership in the beginning of our fiscal year to help wtih planning and budgeting. You are free to make payments thoughout the year (although we appreciate full payments as soon as you can). We apprciate everyone who has paid in full, set up a payment plan, and let Ellyn know that they are waiting for Give Aloha. The membership cycle runs from July 1-June 30, no matter how your payments are structured. Not a member last year? Don't worry, your membership email is coming, we want everyone to be committed and invested in the inclusive and welcoming congregation and community at JCM.
Commit to Jewish life on Maui today ____________________ Want to start a social activism committee? The staff and board at JCM are focused on High Holidays right now, but some immediate opportunities have come up through council member Tasha Kama for interfaith work on behalf of homeless on Maui. Please contact admin@mauijews.org if you would like to spearhead a social activism committee for JCOM and/or represent the community in efforts to work with the homeless. ____________________
***Important***High Holidays Info:
Each week we will update you an any news about the upcoming High Holidays...Here is the (flexible) plan so far:
There will be a traditional JCM service in the JCM building with a minyan and a camera to be aired live on Zoom- most likely Erev Rosh Hashanah, First Day, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur Day. These will be available live online for anyone who wants to join, and there will be a time schedule that will be strictly adhered to so people can join in for the parts of the service they want.
JCM wants your High Holidays to be meaningful to you...if there is a style or type of service you would like to have, please let us know. We will do what we can to support your service and put you in contact with others who are looking for a similar service.
Our new JCM identity statement provides a welcoming and inclusive JCM for all Jews...this is a step in that direction...we will provide info on all the services so you can decide where you will have the most meaningful start to 5781.
ALREADY in the works... Upcountry contemporary and more English service upcountry planned by Marge Bonar.
A Kabblah evening Rosh Hashanah ceremony with Paul Solomon.
Second day discussion group to talk about the essence of Rosh Hashanah. We can structure it like Shavuot, if you have a topic you'd like to lead, please contact admin@mauijews.org.
More coming as we hear from you! ____________________
Chevra Kadisha There are some new links on the chevra kadisha page on our website with some upcoming classes hosted by the Gamliel Institute. Please CLICK HEREfor the schedule and more information
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A Letter From the President:
I want to update everyone on JCM Board happenings. We’ve set up the following committees to help JCM grow and thrive:
Membership Committee: Michael O’Neal, Chair email: michael@mauijews.org • Develop and present to Directors proposed strategies for securing new Members and retaining existing members. Oversee execution of adopted projects. • Develop and present to Directors recommendations for (1) applications for membership in the Congregation (2) membership welcome packet (3) proposed membership fee structure
Development Committee: Gail Schell, Chair email: gail@mauijews.org • Develop and present to Directors proposed strategies for raising funds to meet our annual budget. Oversee execution of adopted projects. • Develop and present to the Directors proposals for JCM development (such as Customer Discovery). Oversee execution of adopted development projects. • Develop and present to Directors proposals for sustainable income other than memberships and donations. Oversee execution of adopted projects.
Education Committee: Happy Lefton, Chair email: happy@mauijews.org • Oversee operations for Talmud Torah • Develop and present to Directors proposal for Jewish Preschool • Governance Committee: Sarah Shaines, Chair email: sarah@mauijews.org • Plan elections for next Board of Directors. • Recruit a slate of recommended candidates and present to the Directors no later than the April Directors meeting; • Recruit and present a list of nominees for Officer and Director vacancies; • Develop and implement policies and procedures for reporting and adjudication of grievances
Finance Committee: Simon Vojdani, Chair email: simon@mauijews.org • Recommend an annual budget to the Directors. • Recommend revisions in the budget. • Prepare and review expenditure reports for presentation at each Directors meeting. • Employ an auditor to review the financial position of the corporation. • Review individuals’ requests for reduction of dues and to present recommendations to the Board of Directors.
All committees welcome participation by all interested members. Don’t just kvetch, do something about it! Email the Chair of the committee you want to serve on, and help ensure the future of pluralistic Jewish life on Maui.
We have a full agenda for the year and there’s lots to do. I invite you to help make your Jewish community happen! Always feel free to email me with your comments, questions, kvetches, and suggestions here: board@mauijews.org
All the best, Sheri Levin McNerthney President, Jewish Congregation of Maui
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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.
