Maui Jews News

Midrash:Torah as a Journey Into Self

Monday, March 3rd 

See details below. 

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 available 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. 

Join us Monday evenings at the Jewish Congregation of Maui
Doors open at 6:00pm 
Class will be from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Tomorrow's class we will study the story of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai - traditionally the author of the Zohar and a great mystic - is here told with a lot of zest and gusto as the story of a rebel, dissident, and activist who undergoes a life-changing experience. Can we read this story as an insight or inspiration for our own paths?

Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai also relates closely to the question of spirituality and work. There are added couple sources on this topic which show Rabbi Shimon's position on this question. 


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. 

Mahalo for joining us. 

Passover Seder will be on Saturday, April 12th. Please excuse the error made on the last newsletter. 
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Mahalo to  Rabbi Ken who led last week's Shabbat services. Please join us for this week's evening services- Friday, March 7th led by Cynthia Lebowitz and drash given my Michael Lebowitz

Doors open at 5:30pm
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

Stay tuned for future services this month. 

Mahalo in advance for your presence! 

Be part of the Mitzvah Committee! 

Do you have a green thumb, sharp culinary skills, the gift of gab to connect wit people or want to fill your time with something that purposeful?  
You've come to the right place!

Our Mitzvah Committe is looking for volunteers that can help with our community garden, light office work, event set-up and more! 

For details, email Kalo at jcmmaui@gmail.com and write "Mitzvah" in subject line. 

Mahalo! 

Mahjong games are on Monday 
from 12:30pm-4pm
 Beginners welcome.
For more information contact
Ellen Levinsky 808-385-4726

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, March 7th 
Service starts at 6:00pm

Led by Cynthia Lebowitz
Drash by Michael Lebowitz

Saturday, March 8th  

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.

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Yahrzeits
 March 2nd - 8th 
Aryeh Sadan
David Ezekiel
Dora Heller
Dr. Stuart Ratner
Greta Rosenberg
Greta Rosenberg
Judy Grant
Larry Litt
Lawerence Pollock
Mary-Ruth Mazzacano
Michael Mopper
Morris Lamm
Patricia Solomon
Rose Kraft Portnoff
Sanford Heller
Sarah Ruth Lisack Narrowe
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Join us for services on Fridays to recite Mourner's Kaddish
If you wish to have the Yahrzeit of a loved one added to the newsletter and mentioned during Shabbat service please contact Kalo at jcmmauujews@gmail.com.​​​​​​​

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