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.
A Tish (Yiddish for "table") is a spiritual gathering in the Chasidic tradition. It usually involves teachings on the Torah and other holy texts, singing wordless melodies known as niggunim, and usually l'chaims and refreshments. Everyone is welcome - it's an informal event, bring your own drink and nosh!
For the next few weeks, this will be a shortened Tish and will be followed by our new High Holiday Prep Series...see below
7:00pm
Holiday Prep Series with Rabbi Shalom Click here for the link Class 2: The Turning of the Year: Holidays Overview It's less than 7 weeks to Rosh HaShana, and we have entered into an important sacred time of spiritual preparation and personal transformation. This new weekly event will touch on some of the main themes, melodies, and rituals of this season of renewal. The Yamim Nora'im (Days of Awe) are an annual opportunity for reconnecting with our souls and community; this series will support our personal and communal journeying. Rabbi Shalom, our "Zoom Rabbi", will facilitate and lead this series. It will start right after the Tish - feel free to participate in either or both!
See Friday Q&A to go with the series.
Friday, August 14
8:30am
Weekly Parasha - Torah Reading with Sam Shnider Click Here for the link via Zoom, posted for later viewing on Facebook For generations upon generations, Jews have completed the cycle of Torah reading each generation and connected one section each week to their world, their lives, and their ethical perspective on life. Come join for a 20-30 minute modern look at the messages and realities these sacred Hebrew words can have on our life this week.
9:00am
10 Weeks of Spiritual Return Led by Rabbi Shalom Click Here for the link Join with members of Congregation Beth Shalom in Modesto, CA to discuss, dialogue and do some Q&A around the 10-week High Holiday prep series.
Welcoming our Second Soul with Sam Shnider Click here for link 20 minutes before candlelighting - a spiritual way to welcome the Shabbat with Shalom Aleychem, Lecha Dodi, a word of Torah, and lighting the candles. Ends at Candlelighting.
Maui Monday Minyan Moment: A Weekly Communal Kaddish opportunity Click Here for the link As we are physically distancing, staying connected to each other and our spiritual community has never been more important. Through this new short weekly gathering, we'll have an opportunity to see each other, hear verses from the weekly Torah reading chanted from a scroll, pray for healing, and recite Mourner's Kaddish. Please join to ensure a minyan of 10 Jewish adults. We'll be experimenting with this abridged prayer and meditation moment and alternating meeting on Zoom in the morning and afternoon. Rabbi Shalom, our "Zoom Rabbi", will facilitate and lead the prayers, meditations, songs, and rituals.
Please email admin@mauijews.org with anyone you would like to be added to the mishabeircah list. English and/or Hebrew name is fine.
Check our mauijews.org for the full August calendar of events. The live links will also be on the wesbite if you have a problem getting in from these links.
Please also note that we are offering classes and services throughout the month to coordinate with our new identity statement. There is something for everyone... and if you're missing mahj, Click Here and find MauiEllyn to play! ___________________
High Holidays...the plan: The High Holidays are just six week away, and we are working hard to ensure a meaningful holiday for all! JCM will provide a full (traditioanl JCM-style) Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah service schedule... and if anyone else would like to lead (in person or Zoom), please let Sam know at admin@mauijews.org.
THE PLAN (ready to change in a moment's notice): Erev Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre: Minyan outside. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: Minyan in the building and the service will be broadcast on Zoom. There will be a strictly adhered to schedule of services so you can join in for any parts that are meaningful and important to you. Sign up sheets will go to the current members to see if they would like to be part of the minyan for any of the services. If we have more spots, we will open it to the public. Sukkot: An outdoor service, and the sukkah will be available to others by reservation. You will bring your own chairs, blankets, food, etc. Lulov and etrog along with prayers on the walls of the sukkah will be inside. Simchat Torah: Being planned for an outside service and parade.
JCM leadership takes your health and safety seriously. We are following and making decisions based on CDC and OSHA guidelines along with state and local mandates. If our plan needs to change, we will let you know in this newsletter and on our website.
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Yahrzeit List August 10-August 17
Leland Tolliver Martin Schwab Carl Balfour Herman Holstein Goldie Smilove Betty Chess Leah Franklin Cole Esther Lieberman Arthur Pitkoff Arthur Mehl Irving Levin Melvin Deichman Max Garaway Simon David Arnold Heiman Ernestine Brandes Daniel Bloom Shirley Gordon Gertrude August
Please join us on Monday for a communal opportunity to say Kaddish for your loved one, and if there is anything else JCM can do to support you, please contact us at admin@mauijews.org.
It came to our attention, that not everyone is receiving the yahrzeit reminders. While we get this worked out with our software program, we will again post the yahrzeit lists in the weekly newsletter.
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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.
