Sunday, February 6 5:00pm Chevra Kadisha: Death; What Jews Do Click HERE for details
A mesage from Rabbi Raanan: I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to the Jewish Community of Maui for an inspiring Tu BiShvat Seder at the Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Reserve. I am thankful to the many volunteers who came together to make the day happen. It was impressive to observe how JCM supports Jewish cultural practices in the stunning nature of Maui.
Today is Tu Bishvat, the New Year of the Trees. The Talmud (Taanit 5b) tells of a man who once was traveling through the desert, hungry, thirsty and tired, when he came upon a tree bearing luscious fruit and affording plenty of shade, underneath which ran a spring of water. He ate of the fruit, drank of the water and rested beneath the shade. When he was about to leave, he turned to the tree and said: “O tree, how should I bless you?" “Should I bless you that your fruit be sweet? Your fruit is already sweet.
“Should I bless you that your shade be plentiful? Your shade is plentiful. That a spring of water should run beneath you? A spring of water runs beneath you.
“There is one thing with which I can bless you: May it be Eternal’s will that all the trees planted from your seeds should be like you . . .”
May JCM's sweet welcoming of others be combined with plentiful shade for those weary from life's travels. May the seeds planted among the community grow to become trees that provide communal sustenance for years to come!
Mahalo, Raanan
These shayna punims hiked, swang, played, tasted, built, created, learned, and just had fun at the Tu 'shvat seder.
JCM joins in gratitude at the safety of the hostages at Beth Israel this past weekend. We wish their commmunity and all Jewish communities unity and comfort during this scary and tragic time. This messge from Rabbi Charlie, who was held hostage...a reminder to find the gratitude and helpers in moment of fear and terror. Please reach out to JCM if you feel you want extra support. We are here for you.
Yahrzeits January 17 - January 24
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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.
