Barbara Lou Cohen Schweitzer's ז"ל funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday, January 20th at 12:30pm at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku May her memory be for a blessing.
Special Spiritual Evening after this Shabbat Saturday, January 21 at 7:30pm at JCM Havdallah & Melava Malka: A Spiritual Evening with the Schachters
Come and join us to learn some Torah from Rabbi Shlomo Schachter and his wife, Ahava Zarembski-Schachter.
Rabbi Shlomo Schachter received his Smicha in 2014 from Rabbi Riskin of Efrat after spending nine years studying in Israel. He identifies as a Modern Orthodox Breslever Chassid and strives to draw on the experiential piety of chassidut in order to face the challenges of the contemporary world.
Ahava Zarembski-Schachter received her Master's Degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. She moved to Israel in 2001. Ahava is an expert in post-disaster relief. While studying at Nishmat The Center for Advanced Jewish Studies for Women in Jerusalem (for 7 years), Ahava worked in Israeli policymaking giving recommendations to the Prime Ministers Office.
Today the Interfaith Talk Story took place at JCM with clergy and leaders from all the different religions on Maui. These gatherings discuss ways to provide safe spaces for members of our LGBTQIA+ community and visitors to our congregations. A wonderful outcome has been the design and production of pamphlets, created by Rev. Kerry Kiyohara of Makawao Hongwanji Mission, for LGBTQIA+ persons who attend Buddhist services statewide. It is a great resource for all of us from a variety of religious backgrounds as we consider developing similar resources, and actively seek ways to provide safe, welcoming havens within our congregations. We at JCM will be modifying the pamphlet with Jewish sources so that all can feel welcome in our place of gathering.
There are many needs of those who are feeling voiceless and vulnerable here on Maui. Do you have ideas/thoughts/concerns to bring to the table? Please email Rabbi Raanan (rabbi@mauijews.org) if you would like to be part of future initiatives that will share inspiring dialogue.
Hebrew Dancing for Tots (0-4) & their Parents at JCM THIS Sunday, January 22 from 3:30pm - 4:15pm Taught by Sahrit Freud-Weinstein, B.Ed. in Dance Theatre Education. Sarit was a caregiver in a kibbutz before her army service where she danced and sang for young children. She has three kids of her own who will be joining us this Sunday. No need to register.
Save the Dates
Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 12:30am - Tu BiShvat BBQ & JCM Garden Dedication Ceremony led by the Bnai Mitzvah class of 2022-2023.
Stay tuned for the date and details: A joyful concert by Sam Glaser at JCM.
Monday, March 6, 2023 at 7pm - Purim Play - Come and see the JCM Talmud Torah students perform in the Purim Play being led by Rebecca Rhapsody, daughter of Joseph Narrowe.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 6pm- JCM Community Passover Seder - A family-friendly inclusive Seder. (Volunteers needed: please contact Rabbi Raanan if you can help).
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"And Moses spoke so to the children of Israel; but they listened not to Moses for anguish of spirit and for cruel bondage." (Exodus 4:9)
When the going gets tough it is sometimes difficult to listen to our leaders. We seek to blame someone for the difficulties that we are experiencing and it is easiest to point a finger at our leaders. After all, if they were better leaders, then we would not be in this situation in the first place. It is important to remember that vision does not manifest overnight. That is the main message of what we experienced in last week's Torah portion: that yes, life can seem absolutely hopeless and we are still called to believe that change is possible.
Moses' message is one of freedom, ending slavery and leaving for a legendary promised land. No matter how great his message may have been, it has to reach the intended audience successfully. If it does not, it becomes a soundbite that goes in one ear and out the other. There is so much noise and promise, especially in our modern era. "Buy this and your life will be better." Many great ideas have fizzled out of our collective consciousness because they were not able to convince a critical mass of people.
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.
Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6pm Live at JCM and on ZOOM
Saturday, January 21
Shabbat Service 9:30am Live at JCM and on ZOOM
Melava Malka, Havdallah and a Spiritual Study with the Schachters 7:30am Live: Come and join us to learn some Torah from Rabbi Shlomo Schachter and his wife, Ahava Zarembski-Schachter.
Sunday, January 22
Hebrew Dancing for Tots (0-4) & their Parents at JCM 3:30pm - 4:15pm Taught by Sahrit Freud-Weinstein, B.Ed. in Dance Theatre Education. Sarit was a caregiver in a kibbutz before her army service where she danced and sang for young children. She has three kids of her own who will be joining us this Sunday. No need to register
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 January 15 - January 21
Barry Pachino Bayard Berman Bernard "Benny" Gibbs Bernie Katz Bess Marcus Carl S. Sandell Edward Shinder Elaine Klipstein Enoch Goldstein Etti Lea Mendzigursky Frieda Mendzigursky Joel Jaffe Joseph Brandt Julius Mopper Lester Klipstein Lina Tick Max Dodek Max Heinz Nathan Melvin Wolk Michael Mostow Naomi Mildred Leno Horwitz Norman (Leon) Summer Patricia Adams Peter Attell Ronald Warner Rose Shrago Kaplan Shirley Miller Shlomo Mostov
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.
