Mahalo to everyone who attended our Chanukah party. We truly appreciate you sharing your light that helped make the event wonderfully special.Â
A heartfelt thank you to Barbara Cooper who led us through Havdalah and the blessing; Elinor Rammy David for preparing delicious dishes and treats that filled our bellies; And to Naor Nave and Willy Wainwright for keeping us entertained all through the festivities!
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful remainder of Chanukah. Chag Sameach! ​​​​​​​
Please welcome Rabbi Ken  Aronowitz our guest rabbi visiting from Oahu. Rabbi Ken brings twenty years of experience as Rabbi, Cantor and Educator at Temple Emanu-El Honolulu.Â
We are grateful that he will be leading lservices on Friday, Dec 15th. Â
Below is our updated schedule of services for the rest of the month.Â
Dec. 15th - Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu Dec. 22nd - Michael and Cynthia Lebowitz Dec. 29th - Sam ShniderÂ
Mahalo to our lay members who have offered their time to lead. Doors open at 5:30pm. Services start at 6pm with an Oneg to follow. We look forward to seeing you!Â
IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION Due to tech issues with the ballot site, ballots are delayed. We hope to have them available this evening or early tomorrow morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.Â
We're getting there! Please join us to reach our goal!Â
Thanks to the kindness of anonymous donors, we have the chance to double a $10K contribution. With your support, we can make this happen!Â
Choose the option to donate and select the 10K match before December 18th to help us secure victory!
Mahalo for your generous kokua!
We are launching this DROP-IN TALK STORY GROUP to provide a safe space to share thoughts and feelings after the recent life changing events, including the Maui Wildfire tragedy, war in the Middle East with its immediate and multigenerational effects and all the hurt and chaos of being in the world at this time. We have all been affected whether we are still living here on beautiful Maui or have left for work or family. Work, life and relationships have changed. We may be feeling sadness, overwhelm, disorientation, stress, etc. Come listen and share with others.
DROP-IN TALK STORY GROUP on Tuesday, December 12 , 2023 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM and on Mondays after the holidays 11:00-12:30 PM. We look forward to your joining us.
Jewish Congregation of Maui ​​​​​​​634 Alulike St Kihei, HI 96753
•Group is drop-in and available for connecting with others, to chat/vent/share your questions, thoughts, feelings, concerns. There will be no record keeping of attendance or what is discussed and there is no commitment about attendance.  Attendees are welcome to stay as long as they wish and to come as often as they like. It is fine just to be present and to listen. Please respect confidentiality to the greatest extent possible, especially not disclosing who is present or who spoke about a particular topic.Â
The goals of the group are:  •to create a safe place to connect and dialogue, •to provide attendees with mutual aid and support with a sense of safety and belonging, •to provide information sharing and problem solving if desired, and •to help maintain strength and resiliency and prevent burnout.
We look forward to sharing with you! Mitch Berman, LMFT
SPELLING CORRECTION: From Mitch Berman's letter last week. Acknowledgement goes to Joel Richman. ​​​​​​​Not Joel Richmond
Israeli Folk Dancing class has been cancelled for the next few weeks.
Please help us wish Paula Wolk a speedy recovery as her ankle heals.
Be on the lookout for updates!  Mahalo!  Â
Talmud Torah (our religious school) has started!Â
Children learn Hebrew, study Jewish history and holidays, learn songs and prayers, sing, dance, do creative crafts, and have a grand time with their Jewish friends. Some highlights of previous years are clay menorah making, planting a garden, presenting several wonderful Purim plays, and Israeli dancing.Â
Talmud Torah will meet on Sunday mornings from 10:30-12pm.  Children ages 5-12 may enroll. Contact Kalo or Happy Lefton to register!!Â
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Shabbat Service will be lead by Rabbi Ken Aronowitz
Saturday, Dec 16th
Services are on hold until further noticeÂ
Whether you're a Maui local or visitor and would like to lead or participate in leading a service, it would be a wonderful mitzvah we would gladly welcome. For details please contact Kalo at jcmmauijews@gmail.com
Yahrzeits Dec 10- Dec 16
Avraham "Al" Kristel David Winograd Esther Smith Fay Shaw Kenny Hultquist Malka Pearl David Max DuBoff Perle Heiman Rhea Weinstein Richard Mann Ruth Savitz Sylvia Persky Sylvia Wallin William Chamoy
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.
