Shabbat Services this evening! Rabbi Raanan will lead tonight service starting at 6:30pm Please join us in person at JCM or on Zoom We look forward to seeing you!
A little housekeeping. Out of respect and consideration to our visiting cantors and layman leading services, please allow them to make the announcements before congregating amongst each other. Thank you
"And if you obey these rules and observe them carefully, your G!d, the Eternal will maintain faithfully for you the covenant made on oath with your fathers: [The Eternal] will favor you and bless you and multiply you—blessing your issue from the womb and your produce from the soil… If, however, you do forget your G!d the Eternal … I warn you this day that you shall certainly perish … because you did not heed your G!d the Eternal" (Deut. 7: 12-13, 19-20).
It would be valid to say that the Torah portion of Eikev contradicts the values and beliefs of a modern society. Our modern sensibilities want to confront such verses and say that making such public declarations would go against our morals today and because we do not want to be seen as sinners, we should just not make them by reading them out loud.
There is value in studying the Torah and understanding how the ideas can be relevant for us today. Many verses are challenging and there are even some that are abhorrent, such as the command to destroy the Canaanite nations. But just as the Canaanite nations no longer exist, so too do these Torah concepts belong in an age long past and we must study interpretations that make them valuable for us today. By doing so, we are giving ourselves and our children a great spiritual gift.
Many of us philosophically and spiritually find the conditional structure of this Torah portion challenging, with its “if… then…”, or if you do good, there will be good. If you bring goodness into the world, the world will give you good back. Whereas Buddhists call this “Karma", Jewish scholars would call it the Deuteronomist. [READ MORE BY CLICKING HERE...]
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) a Jewish organization bringing teens together to build relationships through engaging activities, shared religious experiences, and social action is hosting an event. Please see below for more information
Mahalo nui loa to the members who have renewed their membership for 2023/2024 and those who have donated. We are very grateful for your support.
Memberships are a large part of what sustains The Jewish Congregation of Maui. Without it we would not be able to provide services especially on High Holidays or continue the Talmud Torah for the next generation.
To help you determine the best membership for you,the following are the different levels, dues and what it include: Single $600 1 vote Family $960 2 votes Associate No vote
In addition to renewing your membership, another great way to contribute is through Give Aloha! by Foodland which starts September. More details to follow as the program nears.
If you have any questions, please contact Kalo at kalo@mauijews.org
Mahalo nui loa to our friends from the Church of Latter Day Saints and Hana Lynn who've been watering our garden. We still need volunteers to give our humble little garden some TLC so that it can really flourish! Also give our volunteers a break. Let us know how you can help Mahalo!
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 our ask and our reminder to you that we do not exist without you.
Pictured are items that were left behind at the congregation. If any of these items are yours,please contact Kalo. Anything that is not claimed before the high holidays,will be donated to charity. Thank you.
It is time to renew your membership for 5784: 2023-2024
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
All 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
Kabbalat Shabbat Services will lead by Rabbi Raanan starting at 6:30pm
Saturday, Aug 5th
Shabbat Morning Services are suspended until further notice
Sunday, Aug 6th
Israeli Folk Dance at 3pm
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.
Important Information Regarding our Cemetery Due to recent incidents, we have received news from the staff at the Jewish Cemetery that for safety reasons, the stones or tz'rors placed on the headstones will be removed once a week during cleaning. We understand any concerns you may have. If you would like more information, please email admin@mauijews.com or call 808-874-5397. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Yahrzeits July 30 - Aug 5
Ella Hirschhorn Eva Wolk Lilo Frisch Michael Hodes Mildred Kroog Morris Weisfeld Raye Stevens Pointzman Robert Kaplove Sam Greenman
Join us for services on Friday 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.
