A special guest speaker- Jacqueline Saper. Tuesday, April 22nd
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Please meet Jacqueline Saper See details below in the flyer
A little about Jacqueline...
"Jacqueline Saper’s award-winning memoir, FROM MINISKIRT TO HIJAB: A GIRL IN REVOLUTIONARY IRAN, chronicles her life as a Jewish woman living in the Islamic Republic of Iran. At just seventeen, she witnessed the upheaval of the 1979 Iranian Revolution and endured eight years under an oppressive regime marked by chants of “Death to Israel” and “Death to America.”
Forced to abandon her Western wardrobe for the mandatory hijab, Jacqueline navigated a society transformed by stringent laws. She survived harrowing moments, such as hiding in the basement as Iraqi bombs fell during the Iran-Iraq War. Through vivid, first-hand accounts, she sheds light on the unique challenges faced by Iran’s Jewish community amid a political landscape hostile to Israel and marked by its leadership’s ongoing support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
In 1987, Jacqueline, her husband, and their two young children fled Iran and were granted asylum in the United States. Her story stands as a powerful testament to the resilience of her Jewish identity and the fight for women’s rights in the face of adversity."
Jacqueline is graciously making a special appearance at JCM as a Mitzvah during her brief visit to Maui, despite the short notice. While donations are not mandatory, they are always appreciated and greatly assist JCM in overcoming its financial challenges.
Mahalo. We look forward to your presence.
Shabbat services this week Please see details below.
Rabbi Ken Aronowitz will be leading evening Shabbat services on Friday, April 25th.
Rabbi Ken has served as guest High Holiday Cantor for over twenty years at Conservative and Reform congregations. During that time he worked alongside a distinguished group of Rabbis including Ed Feinstein, Daniel Gordis and Marc Gellman. In 1997 Ken made his way to Honolulu, Hawaii where he met the Jewish community of Oahu.
For over twenty years he became a fixture at Temple Emanu-El as Cantorial Soloist, Educator, Spiritual Leader and Rabbi until leaving the congregation in September 2021. He currently serves as a chaplain at Pali Momi Medical Center.
Rabbi Ken and his wife, Hinda Diamond, have two children, Kelvin and Jennie. We look forward to you joining us as we welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Ken.
Doors open at 6:00pm Service starts at 6:30pm A special Oneg will follow after. Stay tuned for more details.
Feel free to join us by visiting: Zoom Link Meeting ID: 528 461 9173 Passcode: 1818
Announcement for Nominations and Annual Members Meeting - Save the Date
Dear Members of the Jewish Congregation of Maui (JCM),
As we approach the end of the year, we would like to notify you of our upcoming Annual Members Meeting scheduled for June 29, 2025. This gathering provides us with an opportunity to come together as a community, reflect on the past year, and discuss plans for the future. We will be addressing key issues, sharing updates, and seeking your valuable input on matters important to our synagogue community. We will also be conducting elections for new JCM Board members.
Meeting Details: ● Date: June 29, 2025 ● Time: 1:00 pm ● Location: Jewish Congregation of Maui, Beit Shalom Synagogue 634 Alulike St, Kihei, HI 96753.
Nominations and Requirements for Leadership Positions: In preparation for the meeting, we are currently accepting nominations for the JCM Board. If you know of someone or would like to nominate yourself, please submit your nominations by May 18, 2025. Board members have to be Jewish, be residents of the County of Maui, and be in good standing (paid voting membership). New members are eligible.
Nominations can be made by contacting one of the members of the Nominating Committee: Barbara Cooper babspip@mac.com Dorothy Tolliver 2425047@gmail.com Nicole Lasko nicolasko74@gmail.com Kalo Yujuico jcmmauijews@gmail.com or by visiting our website jcmmauijews.org
Voting Process: After the nominations close on May 18th, 2025 the finalized ballot will be made available online for your convenience. You will then be able to cast your vote electronically from the comfort of your home. If you prefer, when you join us in person on June 29, 2025, you can cast your vote at the designated voting station in the synagogue.
Please note: Membership dues need to be paid in full by May 31, 2025 to be guaranteed a vote or nomination. If you are a past member and interested in being part of the board, and you are not already a paid member, please renew your membership here at https://mauijews.shulcloud.com/ join by May 31, 2025.
Your active participation in this process is crucial for the continued success and growth of our synagogue. We value your input and encourage you to take part in shaping the future of our community.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact: Barbara Cooper babspip@mac.com Dorothy Tolliver 2425047@gmail.com Nicole Lasko nicolasko74@gmail.com, or Kalo Yujuico jcmmauijews@gmail.com
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing you at the Annual JCM Members Meeting.
With warm regards, Barbara Cooper and Nicole Lasko, Nominating Committee Co-Chairs
Thank you to everyone who has participated recently to JCM's Maui Midrash these past few weeks. The next class will be Monday April 28th starting at 6:30pm led by Sam Shnider. Its focus will be - Living with Purpose.
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 Wednesday from 12:30pm-4pm Beginners welcome. Please contact Ellen Levinsky at 808-385-4726 for details and confirmation of game location.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Friday, April 25th Shabbat services starts at 6:30pm
Led by Rabbi Ken Aronowitz
Saturday, April 26th
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 April 20th-26th Abe Thal Annie Climan Bernard Banks Bernard Satenstein Betty Menevitch Donna Pokorny Schwartzer Edith Wollen Florence Rudman Frank C. Haddad Harriett Elaine Singer Manuel Hatch Marvin Rogers Mildred Mades Levin Mollie Sigel Oren (Akiva) Wikle Peisech Mendzigursky Sheralyn Rugman Morton Stanley N. Wiener Baila Klein
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
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.
