Maui Jews News

We did it! A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to our 10K Grant Challenge! 

Special appreciation to Bob and Marla Weiner for providing  us with this generous opportunity, which propels us toward our year-end target of 50K.

If you missed the grant challenge, you can still make a significant contribution to help us achieve our year-end goal!

Please visit  https://mauijews.shulcloud.com/donations 
With your continued support we can continue to 
THRIVE into 2025! 

Again, Mahalo nui loa for your kokua! 
We look forward to further celebrating with you at our Hanukkah party! 

Join us for Shabbat!

We look forward to you joining us for Shabbat Friday, December 20th. Services will be lead by Sam Shnider.

Doors open at 5:30pm
Services start at 6:00pm

Next week Friday, December 27th - Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu will be back on Maui for both Shabbat evening services and to lead the Havdalah into our Hanukkah party. 

Rember you can also join us on online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

Mahalo and Shabbat Shalom! 

Starting on Wednesday, December 25th - The first night of Hanukkah, Sam Shnider will be giving a class - Midrash In Action: Reflections on urgent messages from Jewish traditions for our times. 

Since this falls on the first night of Hanukkah we will have a community candle lighting where everyone is welcomed. 

Schedule is as follows: 
6pm - Doors Open
6:30pm - Candlelighting 
7pm - Midrash. Learn, talk and discuss.

We look forward to you joining us for this special occasion and to help us illuminate the first night of the Festival of Lights

Mahjong games are now on Wednesdays
Due to the holidays, games will commence on January 8th from 12:30pm to 4pm
Beginners welcome.
For more information contact
Ellen Levinsky 808-385-4726

Volunteers needed! 

Our Mitzvah Committee is looking for volunteers that can help with our community garden, light office work, and events that are coming up like our Hanukkah Havdalah party! 
If you've got time to share we would appreciate your kokua! 
For details, email Kalo at jcmmaui@gmail.com and write "Mitzvah Committee" in subject line. 
Mahalo! 

Saturday, December 28th, 2024
to be led by Rabbi Ken Aronowitz. 

6pm - Doors Open
6:30pm (sunset)- Havdalah begins
Hanukkah party will follow after.

There will be games and Hanukkah songs to sing along and dance to.  

Bring a tray of your favorite latke and "Share a Latke"
We will provide sour cream and apple sauce. 
There will also be grape juice and soda. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice. 

Free to members 
Suggested donation of $20 for non-member families 

We look forward to joining us! 

Special Event! 

Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.

The link for all JCM ZOOM events and services:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

Friday, December 20th
6:00pm

Services led by Sam Shnider

Saturday, December 21st

Stay tuned for future morning 
Shabbat services. 

Prayer For Healing
  Click here if you or a loved one would like to be added for a prayer for healing each week. Names will be read aloud unless instructed otherwise
Names can be said privately by the Rabbi or layleader. 

JCM is here to support you and your loved ones,please let us know how we can help.

-
Yahrzeits
December 15th - 21st
Ben Zollotuchen
Bernard Singer
Carolyn Weisfeld
Dr. Ralph Morton Wasserman
Esther Smith
Jeffrey Sway
Miriam Waldman
Nan Merson
Nehemia Cohen
Richard Mann
Richard Sandler
Ruth L Scharff
Ruth Savitz
Sylvia Hirsch
Sylvia Wallin
Vera Rosen
Join us for services on Fridays to recite Mourner's Kaddish

The Jewish Congregation of Maui
Beit Shalom Synagogue
Kihei, HI 96753