We are thankful to all who contributed to the $10,000 for the matching challenge by Bob and Marla Weiner Among the Contributors: Diane & Elliot Feuerstein Fund Mitch & Joan Berman Sherry Halstead Marc Tolliver Meera Kamegai Barbara Singer
Please give today for JCM's tomorrow
As part of continuing to build our community, we thought we take the time to introduce our Board of Directors.
Please meet your JCM Board member of the week, Happy Lefton
I am excited and delighted to have the opportunity to once again be a candidate for the Board of Directors of The Jewish Congregation of Maui. My husband and I were married in the sanctuary at JCM 19 years ago. I feel devoted and emotionally attached to this congregation.
I have previously served on the board and have been energized by the work we have done to create a clear sense of vision and purpose. I have worked to contribute to efforts to increase membership and revenue.
As a retired elementary school principal and former Director of a Federal poverty program, I am experienced with program development. I am skilled at building relationships and creating a sense of belonging. I grew up in an orthodox congregation, and have since been a longtime member of both conservative and reform congregations. I can identify with the needs and interests of each denomination.
As former chairperson of the Education Committee and Director of this year’s Kulanu program at JCM, I am proud of our successful efforts to create both the Talmud Torah program (our previous traditional program) and Kulanu (this year’s innovative program). I bring 50 years of experience in leading and developing educational and early childhood programs to this mission.
I see my continuing board membership as an opportunity to offer my skills, enthusiasm and support to the Jewish community of Maui!
Parshat Naso: The Power of a Blessing
The Eternal spoke to Moses: Speak to Aaron and his sons: Thus shall you bless the people of Israel. Say to them: "The Eternal bless you and protect you! The Eternal deal kindly and graciously with you! The Eternal bestow divine favor upon you and grant you Shalom!" Thus they shall link My name with the people of Israel, and I will bless them. (Numbers 6:22-27).
The Torah portion this week includes the Priestly Blessing. The Priests are commanded to bless the people, serving as the conduits for the Eternal's blessings. The third line of the blessing states: "May the Eternal bestow divine favor upon you and grant you Shalom." Shalom, usually translated as peace, has the connotation of wholeness. The blessing is recited in the singular (לך - lekha, not לכם - lakhem), meaning that it is aimed at each particular person, not at the people at large. The blessing is for each individual to feel a sense of completeness within him/herself, to feel secure and unafraid. The blessing is to understand that the value of our lives is dependent on ourselves, not on the opinions of others. When the Eternal shines His countenance upon an individual, that person comes to understand that life is ultimately defined by the relationship of one’s self with the Eternal. The Eternal's light eliminates the shadows and doubts. Read more here.
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. 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.
Israeli Folk Dancing Sunday, May 28, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm Led by Paula Wolk at JCM Ages 16+
All are welcome to join us. Come learn some Israeli Folk dances.
Talmud Torah 5783 (2022-2023) will be ending on Wednesday, May 31. Thank you to all the teachers, parents and children who have participated this year. Stay tuned for details about Talmud Torah 5784 (2023-2024)
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 6:30pm Live at JCM & on Zoom
Saturday, June 3
Shabbat Morning Service 9:30am Live at JCM & on Zoom
Sunday, June 4
Israeli Folk Dance 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 May 27 - June 3
Caroline Wurzweiler Dr. Irving L. Fried Dr. Leo Madow Dr. Milton Yolles Edward Brashem George Katz Irving Peltz Jacob Pomerantz Jason Zisken Harmon Karl Volkert Leslie L. Rappoport Lily Meyer Mark Borison Mary Savitt Max Tolin Milton Wurzweiler Rose Lamm Shepard Litt
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.
