Mitzvot (Divine Commandments) What are the mitzvot? Where do they appear in the Torah? What is their interpretation? What is their purpose? How have they been a basis for a Jewish life throughout the generations? How can they apply in our lives, how they can inspire us, and what opportunities can they give us to feel a sense of connection? We will look together at some of the sources and think about their meaning and relevance.
Sam plans to start with a general discussion of what mitzvot are and why they are important - Click here for the source sheet
6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat with Cynthia Lebowitz Outdoor at JCM no zoom this week Shiru L'Adonai Shir Chadash
Enter Shabbat with music and guitar...sing a new song to Adonai.
Service begins at 6pm outside Beit Shalom and will include some Kabbalat Shabbat songs as well as Erev Shabbat liturgy. Masks and social distancing necessary at JCM.
Contact Cynthia at lebowittzcynthia@gmail.com if you would like music ahead of time or have any questions.
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15 more members = $11,000
If you haven't joined or renewed... now is the time. Your membership will earn raise even more money for JCM.
We are proud that during these past 8 months we maintained classes, services, and lifecycle events!
Do you have an available rental for a few months this winter? Rabbi Hanniel Levenson may be coming to Maui for a few months this winter, and he will need a place to stay- if you have a rental, please let us know, and we will pass it on to him. We'd love for him to be here, You can help us make that happen!
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Chanukah December 10-18
Chanukah shopping starts this week...November 18. Our shipment has been delayed... but we do havev menorahs, candles, gelt, decorations for sale sgtarting on the 18th. Ellyn will be there 10-2 and by appointment this week. When the new shipmente comes in, I'll send photos :)
We will have what you need for a fun and festive holiday! ___________________
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Program JCM has always been an egalitarian synagogue. Girls have always been welcomed to read from the Torah, any time... Did you know we're the ONLY place on Maui where girls can be called to the Torah?
This is important. Our girls are equal and included in all aspects of the lifecycle event...this is crucial for both our boys (who we are raising to be good citizens) and our girls. We are proud to include any boy/girl/nonbinary person who wants to enjoy this rite of passage.
Our new program, run by Sandra Razieli, will likely begin in November.
This is more than a "teaching" class...this program will help truly prepare our children for their personal journey into Jewish adulthood in our kehillah (community).
Please let me know at admin@mauijews.org if your child will be having a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in the next year or so...we will reach out with the details as soon as they are final.
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Yahrzeits November 16- November 23
Herbert Irving Gottschalk Elizabeth Goldstein Cohen Thelma Mayer Martin Janis Gloria Parnes Harold Marlowe Susie Dodek Anna Snyder Annie G. Lewis James M. Feuerstein Rose Silverman Shirley Goodblatt Alex Regson Sandra Lawson Werner Nathan Evelyn Bloom Dorothy Wiener Ben Skurow Leah Fulop Sarah Sperber Robert Campbell Guerin Todd
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1. Go to smile.amazon.com 2. Login as normal 3. Select Jewish Congreagation of Maui
Same amazon, same prices, same everytthing... and JCM will get a donation from Amazon. Thank you for your support!!! ____________________________________________
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.
