Thank you for joining us for Shanghai Angel! Join us for Midrash with Sam Shnider
01/16/2025 12:45:20 PM
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Mahalo! Today Raba for joining us!
We were incredibly blessed this past weekend to have Heather Klein at JCM, along with her husband Eli, and their daughter Lila who traveled from Las Vegas,Nevada. Heather, a cherished friend of Meera Kamegai from their days at Temple Sinai Las Vegas when Heather was a child, shared the remarkable story of her grandmother, Rosa Ginsberg, who bravely escaped Nazi-occupied Vienna with her family for Shanghai and then America with only $2.50 in her pocket.
During the Shanghai Angel event, JCM board member Mitch Berman warmly welcomed everyone and expressed appreciation for Heather's sharing of her grandmother's inspiring legacy. JCM President Gabe Crane also acknowledged Heather and Meera for sponsoring this meaningful occasion.
Additionally, Heather led a beautiful Shabbat service, showcasing her wonderful voice with us.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Meera's husband Minao, and the Kamegai-Cositas: Minao's daughter Sharon and grandsons, Akira, Vincent, and Dominc, who handled the preparations for Shanghai Angel and generously donated food from the luncheon to Ka Hale A Ke Ola. Their support was much appreciated in assisting Kalo with the Oneg after Shabbat services. Most importanly, Mahalo nui loa to Meera who graciously provided a wonderful experience for the community to gather, discuss and connect.
Thank you to everyone who traveled near and far to join us for Shabbat and the Shanghai Angel event. Your presence and contributions are vital to sustaining JCM as proceeds were donated to the synagogue. We plan to have more community events to connect in the future so please stay tuned.
To learn more about Heather and Shanghai Angel, please visit Heather Klein
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JCM Offering:Midrash in Action
Midrash in Action is a community discussion led by Sam Shnider. It is open to all levels and backgrounds with the goal of reclaiming sources of Torah, the wisdom that has animated the Jewish spirit for millenia, for answers and guidance on matters that confront us today. Sam will begin each class with four to five minutes of song, then a short teaching (about ten to fifteen minutes), and then a communal discussion of the sources. The class will be held bi-weekly with sources ready about one week before the class, so that people can meditate on the sources, and bring their own interpretations.
The sources are riddles, or springboards for discussion, or awakenings for further connections. For each source we ask - What does it say? What does it mean? And what does it mean to us? Ultimately the classes may be compiled into a book of community wisdom for further sharing.
Doors open at 6:00pm Class will start at 6:30pm and are an hour long.
Use the following link for the source sheet to guide you through the class: Midrash Sourcesheet
You are also welcome to join us by visiting: Zoom Link Meeting ID: 528 461 9173 Passcode: 1818
If you have any questions, please contact Sam Shnider at samshnider@gmail.com or Kalo at jcmmauijews@gmail.com
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Mahalo to Heather Klein who lead us through Shabbat last week This week, "Capn" Dave Belzer lead services tomorrow - Friday, January 17th
Doors open at 5:30pm Candle lighting at 5:45pm Service starts at 6:00pm Kiddush and Hamotzi to follow after service
Feel free to join us by visiting: Zoom Link Meeting ID: 528 461 9173 Passcode: 1818
Join us for the following services for the rest of the month: Friday, January 24th - Sam Shnider Friday, January 31st - Rabbi Daniel Lev from Oahu
Mahalo in advance for your presence!
Toda Raba! Mahalo nui loa to everyone who joined our Hanukkah celebrations; your presence made each evening special. A special thanks to Sam Shnider for his enlightening Midrash on the first night, enhanced by our community candle lighting.
We also greatly appreciate Rabbi Ken for leading a joyful Shabbat and memorable Havdalah, and Cynthia Lebowitz for organizing games and sharing her musical talents. We are grateful to our dedicated volunteers for their help with setup and cleanup. A special shoutout to board member Barbara Cooper and her husband Mitch Cooper for making delicious latkes and along with taking on many of the prepartions to make our Hanukkah party a sucess. Thank you again for being with us and making it one of the most memorable Hanukkah celebrations we've had.
As we begin a new year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community- members from near and far, our volunteers,visitors and clergy circle who have supported the Jewish Congregation of Maui in 2024.
We are tremendously grateful to Bob and Marla Weiner, Mitch and Joan Berman, Larry Feinberg, Gabe Crane, David and Kerry Wolpo, Alan and Robin Sandler, the Coopers and the Lebowitzes and gracious donors. Your kokua and contributions are vital in allowing us to maintain a welcoming space for the Jewish community on Maui to come together and connect.
Wishing you all and your loved ones many blessings in the new year Hau'oli makahiki hou!
Mahjong games are now on Wednesdays from 12:30pm to 4pm Beginners welcome. For more information contact Ellen Levinsky 808-385-4726
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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.
