This Wednesday the JCM Teen Gathered We spoke with the director of the Jewish Surfer movie, Waves Apartand then watched the film while eating pizza. The documentary asks what to do when a popular culture threatens your Jewish identity. We then spoke with Ren Cooper who told us about her recent trip to Texas for the International Convention of BBYO representing Hawaii.
Next Wednesday, March 1 at 6pm we will make hamentashen for Purim Teens 12+ are welcome to join us.
Israeli Folk Dancing IS BACK! Sundays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Led by Paula Wolk at JCM Ages 16+
Please speak with Rabbi Raanan if you are interested in sponsoring a kiddush meal in memory of your loved one.
Save the Dates
Monday, March 6, 2023 - Purim Play - Come and see the JCM Talmud Torah students perform in the Purim Play being led by Rebecca Rhapsody, daughter of Joseph Narrowe. Practices for the play will take place during Talmud Torah on Wednesdays: Feb. 22 and March 8. After the Purim Play will be a reading of the Megillah with improv following each chapter. We will conclude with a festive meal and music by Naor Nave. Wednesday, April 5 at 6pm - JCM Community Passover Seder - A family-friendly inclusive Seder. Pricing, tickets and further information will be available starting on March 1. (Volunteers needed: please contact Rabbi Raanan if you can help)
Thank you to our president Dorothy Tolliver for sponoring Kiddush and the Shabbat dinner in memory of of her father, Morris Lamm and her husband Robert Tolliver
If you don't give today, how can we be here tomorrow?
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 for a successful 2023. We rely solely on donations/memberships to pay for dynamic programming, our bills and the Rabbi's salary. 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.
Terumah: Giving for the Future of JCM I would like to thank Joe Narrowe for his help with this week's Torah portion
Our Torah portion this week is Terumah ("gift" or "offering") and it tells of the Eternas instructions to make the Tabernacle and its furnishings. I have always found it beautiful to note that the entire Tabernacle was built from free will offerings from all the Nation of Israel. They were not forced to give, but gave from their hearts so that the Tabernacle could be built. The Jewish Congregation of Maui's (JCM) membership model, Giving from the Heart is built along this same principle. And why? Why should someone give to keep JCM going? Well, let's look back over the years and see what JCM has stood for.
JCM was founded in the late 1970s by Jews from diverse backgrounds, practices, knowledge and geographical areas of the world. Meeting monthly at parks, community centers, and homes, they gathered to share Shabbat, religious holidays and festivals together. Being an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, away from mainland Jewish influences, JCM persevered and formed its own Jewish identity becoming a beacon to locals and tourists looking for a Jewish experience. Today we have our own building, rabbi, and weekly Talmud Torah.
JCM is a non affiliated congregation which allows us to attract Jews from all branches of judaism—from those who are religious (not orthodox); to those with little or no knowledge of their Jewish heritage, religion, or culture; to those on the fringes of “accepted” Judaism. We provide assistance to everyone whether local or tourist. JCM accepts everyone equally. Continued here...
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 6:00pm Live at JCM and on ZOOM
Community Shabbat Dinner 7:00pm We welcome donations
Saturday, February 25th
Morning Shabbat Service 9:30am Live at JCM and on ZOOM
Sunday, February 26th
Israeli Folk Dancing 3:00-5:00pm Live at JCM
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 February 19 - February 25
Alvin Moss Aryeh Sadan Bernard Mehl Chai Debrash Eli Bensignor Geoffrey Meyers Jacob(Jay) Wager James Bartlett Jody Saeks Leah Kirey Marvin Marder Michael Mopper Milya Halip Murray Ackerman Nathan Hirschhorn Phoebe Kassenoff Regina Flaks Robert Forrest Tolliver Rose Kraft Portnoff Sarah Nagavkar Sima Bela Abrashin Thea Levinsky Victor D. Rosen
Join us for services on Friday and Saturday to recite Mourner's Kaddish
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.
