We had a wonderful turnout for our first Saturday morning Shabbat service of the year and our appreciation brunch for our layleaders, donors and special guest Ed Finkel with the Jewish Federation of North America.
Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their busy schedule to join us and to Sam Shnider for leading a fantastic service. Since it was Shabbat, we don't have photos of the event; However below is a photo of a beautiful Tallit and two kippot that came in a dark blue pouch that got left behind. If it's yours, please contact Kalo at 808-874-5397 to claim and pick-up at JCM.
We are looking to have more Saturday morning Shabbat services in the future so please stay tuned so you can join us.
There are a few special events coming up
For Shabbat with Rabbi Ken Aronowitz!
Rabbi Ken shares our excitement as he returns to the Jewish Congregation of Maui to lead service in song for a special and fitting occassion - Shabbat Shira!
Friday, January 26th Doors open at 5:30p.m. Services start at 6:00p.m.
We look forward to you joining us!
Stayed tuned for February Shabbat Services.
Come celebrate Tu B'Shevat with us!
We will have a sweet little special ceremony to give thanks for the trees and the fruits they bear. Our board member Mitch Berman will be planting a new tree in our garden and saying a prayer. We will have treats and a gift for you courtesy of Maui Nui Botantical Gardens.
This Thursday, January 25th at 2:30pm JCM's Community Garden.
In support of our our partner Jewish Community Services RSVP Date has changed to Jan 25th. This is a free event.
As a proud member of the Interfaith Alliance, we cordially invite you to the launch of The Interfaith Alliance of Maui, in association with The Interfaith Alliance of Hawaiʻi, next month - February 24, 2024 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in upcountry Maui.
George Takei—actor, author, civil rights activist, Grammy-nominated recording artist, and social media influencer—will share a talk on “Strength and Joy in Diversity.”
DROP-IN TALK STORY GROUP: Mondays from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.
Please join us at the Jewish Congregation of Maui 634 Alulike St Kihei, HI 96753
A DROP-IN TALK STORY GROUP has been created 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 on beautiful Maui. Work, life and relationships have changed. We may be feeling sadness, overwhelm, disorientation, stress, etc. Come listen and share with others.
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.
Please email if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing with you!
Mitch Berman, LMFT mmb246@gmail.com
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!
Talmud Torah (our religious school) has started!
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.
Talmud Torah will meet on Sunday mornings from 10:30-12pm. Spring session begins Sunday, January 14th Children ages 5-12 may enroll. Contact Kalo or Happy Lefton to register!! Visit https://mauijews.shulcloud.com/talmud-torah.html# for more info
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Shabbat Service will be led by Rabbi Ken Aronowitz
Saturday, January 27th
Stayed for future Saturday morning Shabbat services
Sunday, January 28th 1:00pm
JCM Board Meeting
Whether you're a Maui local or visitor and would like to lead or assist in leading a service, it would be a wonderful mitzvah we would gladly welcome.
If you would like to sponsor an Oneg for a special shabbat or to celebrate a loved one's birthday, their memory or any special occasion, Please contact Kalo at jcmmauijews@gmail.com
Yahrzeits Jan 21 – Jan 27
Anita Kagan Bess Marcus Carl Bonaventura Charlie Butterfly Dora Elfand Etti Lea Mendzigursky Frieda Mendzigursky Gerald Jacob Blumberg Gertrude Goldman Harry Gomberg Herman W. Klompus Jo Marcia Feinberg Lily Wosk Morton Pinch Norman Greenberg Richard Alan Kaiman Rose Freund Samuel Portnoff Sol Brown
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.
