L'Shana Tova to all of our members, visitors and friends. On behalf of the community and our board of directors, we look forward to welcoming in the New Year with you commencing with Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday evening, September 24, 2014.In addition to the revised schedule of events below, we will be treated to a catered luncheon hosted by Vicki Ellacott and Esther Richman. This will take place on Thursday September 25, immediately following morning services.This year we're pleased to announce that our services will be conducted by Rabbi Rita Leonard, who will be joining us from the Big Island.Services take place at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.Our community relies solely on your High Holiday donations and membership in order to continue. Please plan to make payment at or before the High Holidays. See information below.Lastly, we wish each of you a sweet new year!
Rabbi Rita Leonard
[pullquote]Please join us, come home. –Rita Leonard[/pullquote]High Holiday services will be led this year by Rabbi Rita Leonard, liturgical composer and mystic, who has for over four decades been devoted to art, literature, truth and the transmission of Jewish light. The services she leads will be rich with teachings conducted primarily in English and Hebrew, with Yiddish being her first language and love.A retired Rabbi of a New York historic ‘shtetl shul’ she has given spiritual counsel to many. Under her influence there shall be imbedded into the classic tradition of High Holy Day Services comforting, explorative and meditative elements for all those attending.
Catered Luncheon
On Thursday September 25, following the morning Rosh Hashanah services, please join us for lunch. It is being generously sponsored by Vicki Ellacott and Esther Richman. The feast will be prepared by Sandy Jennings of Fresh From The Garden, our incredible caterer of long standing. The holiday banquet will include:
- Homemade challah
- Tossed green salad
- Cole slaw
- Lox and bagels with assorted cream cheese and condiments
- Kugel
- Eggplant casserole
- Honey cake
- Honey and apples
- Strawberry shortcake
- Beverages
Schedule of Events
Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 24
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Evening Services).
Thursday, September 25
- 10:00 AM - 12 Noon (Morning Services).
- Luncheon hosted by Vicki Ellacott and Esther Richman.
- Tashlich at Nawiliwili Pier after lunch.
Yom Kippur
Friday October 3
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kol Nidre and Shabbat Service.
Saturday October 4
- 10:00 AM – 12 Noon Morning Services.
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Adult discussion.
- 5:00PM-7:00 PM Yiskor and conclusion.
- 7:00 PM Break the Fast.
Contributions and Membership
- A minimum contribution of $30 per person for each service is requested. Your support is greatly appreciated!
- Paid members of our congregation are welcome at no additional charge. Please be sure to renew your membership for the High Holidays.
- We accept payment for contributions and membership at the door, or in advance via 1) check to our mailing address, 2) PayPal on our website, and 3) until September 30 at Foodland's Give Aloha program.
- Please contact us if you cannot afford to contribute financially.
- Your donations and memberships fund our visiting Rabbi, food, supplies, plus many other items required to keep our organization running throughout the year.
- We welcome all to join in with us and help in any capacity. Let us know how you would like to participate.
- Advance High Holiday tickets are not required.