Please read through this whole email... There is so much going on at the end of this year, and I want to make sure you get all the information- without filling your inbox with lots of emails ( I make no promises, but I will try to limit emails).
As always, please call or email with any questions. We love hearing from you!
Also note - Rabbi Raanan will return to the office on Thursday.
We are excited to announce a Chanukah fundraiser for JCM! REGISTER HERE
Get a sitter, put on your festive holiday frocks, and come party with us at Loft 145.
$75 per person will not only make for an intimate night of Chanukah fun...it will will help JCM keep the lights on (and pay the rest of our bills).
p.s. If you want to attend, but can't afford the $75, please reach out to Ellyn and we can put together a volunteer/trade for you :)
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
Did you read about the school in Florida that rejected Chanukah, but has Christmas trees on campus? Read it Here. The decision has been reversed, but it happened.
A rise in anti-Semitism, an increase in Holocaust deniers, schools sending conflicting messages about religion vs culture…unfortunately, the list goes on. In our little corner of the world, it is imperative that we exist and that we keep our community relevant and contemporary. You may not need us every day, or even every week. But when you want us, you need us to be here.
Please give a gift to JCM as we wrap up 2022. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay our bills, our salaries, and programming. Your gift now will ensure that our dynamic leadership team has the resources we need to be here for you and your Maui Jewish community.
Give with joy, give with pride, give today.
p.s. We're not spending money and using resources to send out letters, this is this our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
You will need to RSVP...how else will know how many people to shop for?! Come to as many parties as you want. We look forward to celebrating together!
Sunday December 18:
JCM Annual Community Chanukah Party 4:30pm - 7:30pm This annual tradition will include latkes, games, live music and dancing...and ends with a beautiful candle lighting and songfest! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE
Monday December 19
Family Fun Night in Kihei 4:30pm - 6:30pm Families are invited to a night of crafts, latkes, and family fun! You will get the address after you RSVP
Tuesday December 20
Cookie Decorating in Kihei 5:00pm - 7:00pm Cookies and hot chocolate. Perfect for the Talmud Torah age kids and thier families, but everyone is invited.
Wednesday December 21
Chanukah at the Cat Cafe 6:00pm - 8:00pm Ages 12+ Dreidel Tournament. Photo ops with Judah the Maccakitty. Electric candle lighting
After you register, you will be sent a link to fill out a waiver.
Thursday December 22
Latke, (BYO) Vodka, and Empanada; A JCM fundraiser 6:00pm - 8:00pm A fun nght out for adults only (21+) $75 per person It's not so much what you get for your money, but how your money will support paying the bills at JCM. It's Chanukah...help us keep the lights on!
Kabbalat Shabbat and Chanukah; for the community 5:15pm -7:30pm Led by Laura Ahava, Bonnie Newman, & Steve Schecter A peaceful, beautiful environment set up at JCM. Followed by games, hang out, gift share, social sabbath, and our plan for seed planting which happens to be on a new moon.
Saturday December 24
Lahaina Happy Hour; for adults 7:00pm - 9:00pm Wine on the Westside with the Weiners They look forward to meeting new friends and conecting with old ones and celebrate Chanukah together.
Sunday December 25
Festivus at JCM 5:00pm Adults over 18 JCM's celebration of this day will include Chinese food and a movie, of course! Decor will include a plain pole with no decoration :) Click Here for more information on the history of Festivus.
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.
Torah Class with Rabbi Raanan 7:00pm At JCM or on ZOOM7:00p
Friday, December 9
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00pm Live at JCM and on ZOOM
Saturday, December 10
Shabbat Service 9:30am Live at JCM and on ZOOM
Refuah Schleima- Prayer For Healing
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 December 5 - December 12
Jonathan David Golda Mopper Anna Henagow Bartlett Gene Hertzka Golda Jackson Nan Merson Carolyn Weisfeld Bruce Pachino Dr. Ralph Wasserman Murray Tepper Max DuBoff Avraham "Al" Kristel Richard Sandler Kenny Hultquist Malka Pearl David
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
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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.
