Please note: Rabbi Raanan will be out of town Monday, Nov. 28 - Wednesday, Dec. 7 to spend some time with his family.
Our Chanukah items are being unboxed and more things will be ordered on Wednesday. I know there is more on island than in the past, so we won't go crazy, but we will have a selection of dark and milk chocolate gelt, dreidels, Chanukah and Mazel Tov cards, a variety of candles, and just a few decorations.
I will let you know when we have ALL the stuff...but a few dreidels and candles are ready for you if you MUST have things early.
Talmud Torah - open enrollment Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm We have a dozen students from ages 6-13 in three different classes. It's not too late to join the learning and the fun!
Our Mission: Our school seeks to inspire children to develop a rich Jewish life through a love of pluralistic learning and developing friendships in a diverse community.
We are so excited to announce this amazing lineup of Chanukah parties. We ask that you RSVP for each party that you want to attend so that hosts know how many people to expect. Our hope is that with this great varietry of events, that more people in our community will be interested and enagaged in a JCM party. Some parties are in a personal residence, the address will be emailed separately after you RSVP. Please also note that this is the link for the info page and the RSVP form. Not all the parties have all the details yet, and they will be added as the details are confirmed. Your patience will be needed as we help our hosts have a fun and successful community event.
Sunday, December 18: JCM Annual Community Chanukah Party; For the whole community Monday, December 19: Latke fest at Cooper's Landing; for families Tuesday, December 20: Cookie decorating in Kihei; for families with young children Wednesday, December 21: Chanukah at the Cat Cafe Thursday, December 22: Latke, Vodka, and Empanada Fundraiser; A JCM fundraiser of for adults 21+ Friday, December 23: Kabbalat Shabbat and Chanukah; for the community Saturday, December 24: Lahaina Happy Hour; for adults Sunday: December 25: Festivus at JCM; For ages 18+
Toldot: How to Respond to the Inevitable רַבּוֹת מַחֲשָׁבוֹת בְּלֶב־אִישׁ וַעֲצַת ה' הִיא תָקוּם׃ Many designs are in a person’s mind, But it is the Eternal's plan that is accomplished.
Our foremother Rebecca was not able to have children. Isaac pleaded with the Eternal on her behalf and she was able to conceive twins. Even in the womb, Rome (who the Rabbis associate with Esau) and the Jews (Jacob) would struggle. Rebecca could not bear the experience within her so she went to inquire of the Eternal and questioned why she existed. The Eternal answered her and said (Gen. 25:23):
“Two nations are in your womb, Two separate peoples shall issue from your body; One people shall be mightier than the other, And the older shall serve the younger.”
This was part of Rebecca's existence as a mother and as a follower of the Eternal One. So when the opportunity arose for her to ensure that Jacob would receive the blessing of the firstborn, she did exactly that.
And of course, there is more to the story. Read More Here
Are you still not a member?! Now's the time!!!
Please take a moment to reflect on the value of having a pluralistic, inclusive, 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
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 November 21 - November 28
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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.
