Shabbat Service with Sam Shnider and Open positions at JCM
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Please join us this evening,Friday, May 23rd for Shabbat Services with Sam Shnider
Please see details below
Sam serves as a volunteer officiant at the Jewish Congregation of Maui, Beit Shalom, while also practicing law full-time in Wailuku, HI. Originally from Israel, he studied at the Har Etzyon Yeshiva in Alon Shevut and has led services in various locations, including Beersheva, Jerusalem, Brooklyn's Congregation B'nai Avraham, Midtown Chabad in New York, and Congregation Ohav Zedek in Bayonne, New Jersey.
After relocating to Maui in 2013, he met and married Moriah Diamond, the owner of the charming Cat Cafe in Kahului, a non-profit dedicated to finding homes for stray and abandoned cats. In addition to guiding Shabbat and holiday services, including the upcoming Passover Seder, Sam is a member of JCM's Board of Directors and conducts a weekly midrash. We appreciate his guidance, dedication and commitment.
Please note the corrected time below. Doors Open at 6:00pm Service starts at 6:30pm
Kiddush and Hamotzi to follow after service
Feel free to join us by visiting: Zoom Link Meeting ID: 528 461 9173 Passcode: 1818
Next week's services, Friday, May 30th - Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu
Mahalo in advance for your presence.
Important changes to the Annual Members Meeting and Board Nominations
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 Board andAnnual 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 ● Times: 11am-1pm Board Meeting. All are welcome but may be asked to briefly exit the synagogue if there is an executive session. 1pm-2pm - Annual Members Meeting. Light refreshments will be serve but everyone is welcome to bring snacks or a dish to share. ● 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 June 08, 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 June 8th, 2025. The ballots will be available from June 15-29. 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
JCM is facing significant financial challenges that threaten its operational stability. To address this, we are seeking assistance, particularly from those with expertise in grant writing and evaluation. This is a paid opportunity, and your skills could greatly enhance our efforts to secure essential funding. For more details, please contact us at jcmmauijews@gmail.com.
Additionally, we are looking to hire a Talmud Torah teacher to enrich our community's educational offerings and deepen our understanding of our traditions. If you are passionate about teaching and have relevant experience, please reach out to Nicole Lasko at nicolasko74@gmail.com.
Thank you for considering these opportunities to support JCM during this challenging time.
Next Midrash class is Monday. May 26th starting at 6:30pm and is being taught by Sam Shnider. Next week's class will delve into some thoughts about creating an environment to thrive spiritually. For the sourcesheet visit the following > Spiritual Growth.
If you can't join in person, click on the link to join us by Zoom:
Thank you to everyone who has participated recently to JCM's Maui Midrash these past few weeks. We look forward to you joining us on Monday!
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 Wednesday from 12:30pm-4pm Beginners welcome. Please contact Ellen Levinsky at 808-385-4726 for details and confirmation of game location.
Due to a system glitch, many of you didn't receive our newletter earlier this week. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you are having issues with receiving our announcements, please contact jcmmauijews@gmail.com. for assistance. Mahalo for your undersanding.
Any changes and additions will be posted on the website calendar.
Friday, May 23rd Doors open at 6:00pm Shabbat services starts at 6:30pm
Led by Sam Shnider
Saturday, May 24th
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 May 18th -24th Bess Browde Cyril Treister David A. Green David Rosenberg Emanuel O'Shea Silver, M.D. Izzy Gordon Jay Martin Cohen Mae Stern Max Kroog Morris Horwitz Richard Sato Richard Sexton Ruth W. Gordon Samuel Menevitch Taube Bauman Lipszyc 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.
