Passover 2011 Thank you

Mahalo to all who helped create a warm and welcoming Seder on Kauai.

A letter from a grateful attendee:

Time has passed and we have returned to New York from a wonderful- but far too short- stay on the Garden Island. I have to say that our Passover evening with your congregation was the highlight of our trip. We felt so welcomed and never experienced a seder quite like that before. As my daughter continues her preparation for her Bat Mitzvah    I know she will be reflecting on the sense of community and the caring that was so evident in every aspect of your celebration in Kauai. Your generous invitation to let us join in your Passover meal was the embodiment of a spirit of Jewish outreach and strong ties wherever Jews might gather.

Thank you ever so much for sharing your seder with visitors from "the Mainland." Please extend our gratitude to everyone who made it such a special and memorable evening.

Best Regards,

Gail, Steve and Allie Rosselot Herskovitz

Briarcliff Manor, NY

Hazak U'Baruch -- Strength and Blessing

In Sephardic synagogues a custom is for the leader of the service to say to the congregants "hazak u'baruch", strength and blessing,while the congregants reply "hazak v'ematz", be strong and courageous.  In both cases the strength comes from the Torah.  We wish Michael Raithaus and Eli Matola strength, blessing, and courage as they lead this Saturday's service as well as in their lives after high school.  Please join us May 28, 2011 at 10am in Lihue for Shabbat prayer followed by refreshments sponsored by Vicki Ellacott.  Please call Dale 808-639-0283 with any questions.

Shabbat Mazel Tov

 On May 28, 2011 we are happy to have Eli Mattola and Michael Raithaus leading our Shabbat service.  Both of these young men have grown up in our community, had their Bar Mitzvahs here, and are now going off to college.  Please join us as they lead us in prayer and share our nachas.  There will be a Oneg Shabbat after the service graciously provided by Vicki Ellacott.

Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day

Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance DaySunday, May 1 at 6:30St Michael and All Angels Church – Parish HallPlease join us this Sunday, May 1 at 6:30 for the observation of  Yom Hashoah 2011 with a community engagement in the unique liturgical play “Nightwords.”  Created over many years, compiled by David Roskies, a renowned scholar, and made available through CLAL in New York, it is a moving and meaningful way to remember the past.Please call Sally Wilson, 821-0579, for more information. 

Yom Hashoah

Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance DaySunday, May 1 at 6:30St Michael and All Angels Church - Parish HallThe Jewish Community of Kauai will observe Yom Hashoah 2011 with a community engagement in the unique liturgical play "Nightwords." Those of you who were present in 2005, uniformly felt that we should re-visit the work. "Nightwords" was created over many years, compiled by David Roskies, a renowned scholar, and made available through CLAL in New York.Please join us this year. We need a certain critical mass of participation for it to be most effective. Feel free to call Sally Wilson, 821-0579, for more information.

4 or more questions for Passover

 Question 1.  Have you reserved your space for Seder 2011? (hint: reserve by April 10)Question2. Do you know the date and time (hint: St. Michael's in Lihue, Kauai April 18 at 5:45pm )Question 3: What's for dinner? ( hint: see the reservation form)Question 4: What questions do you have? (Call Dale 808-639-0283)

Purim 2011

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9RKnoVETu8FLASH!- the evil Haman (boooo) is defeated and the Jews are saved by Queen Esther. The story has been retold for millennia and the tradition continues at the JCK’s annual Purim party.  The Sunday school kids, regaled in costume, put on a wonderful play with acting and singing. The event was followed by a sumptuous pot luck feast. All who attended had a grand time.

Passover Reservation Deadline Extended

Please send in your Passover Seder registration forms with payment by April 10th.Seats are selling out. Please reserve your space.Mahalo!

Purim This Saturday 10AM

I want to remind you that Purim, the festival commemorating the deliverance of Jews in Persia will be celebrated this Saturday, March 19, 2011 10am. Please plan to attend.Join us for one of the most fun holidays of the year. Shabbat services will be followed by a Purim play performed by Sunday school students.Potluck.  We look forward to you joining with us at a potluck lunch.  Please bring salads or entrees, fruits or homemade hamantashen. We will provide beverages.Hamantatashen.  We will provide Hamantashen (courtesy of Icing On The Cake).  Please contact Icing on the Cake (808-823-1210) if you would like to order some for your home or to send to others in the tradition of shalach manos (lit. sending out portions).Shalach Manos. Giving to charity or to needy people is part of the tradition on Purim.  We encourage you to bring a few extra can goods for the Loaves and Fishes Food Outreach or a monetary donation made to JCK for us to pass on to the Kauai Food Bank.Cost. There is no cost to attend this event for JCK members.  Please speak to a board member if you would like to join.   Please consider a donation to the JCK to help defray our costs as well. Visitors, we request a donation of $5/person, $10/family. 

Purim March 19, 2011 10am

Purim is the festival which commemorates the deliverance of the Jews of the Persian Empire from a plot to destroy them.  It is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar.  We will have Shabbat services followed by a Purim play performed by our Sunday school students.  Please support their expression of learning.Potluck.  We look forward to you joining with us at a potluck lunch.  Please bring salads or entrees, fruits or homemade hamantashen. We will provide beverages.Hamantatashen.  We will provide Hamantashen (courtesy of Icing On The Cake).  Please contact Icing on the Cake (808-823-1210) if you would like to order some for your home or to send to others in the tradition of shalach manos (lit. sending out portions).Shalach Manos. Giving to charity or to needy people is part of the tradition on Purim.  We encourage you to bring a few extra can goods for the Loaves and Fishes Food Outreach or a monetary donation made to JCK for us to pass on to the Kauai Food Bank.Cost. There is no cost to attend this event for JCK members.  Please speak to a board member if you would like to join.   Please consider a donation to the JCK to help defray our costs as well. Visitors, we request a donation of $5/person, $10/family.

Passover 2011 Seder

Join fellow Kauai Jews at The Jewish Community of Kauai’s annual community Passover Seder.This year, the event will take place on Monday April 18, 2011 at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Hardy Street in Lihue.  Map. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Seder begins at 6:15pm.  Traditional menu will accompany prayers.There are only 100 seats available. Please include payment with your registration form (click to print). Reservations will be closed when all seats are sold, and April 11, 2011 is the final day to choose entrée. Late reservations will be accommodated if possible. Please call 808-639-0283 or email Dale for further information.Our Passover feast will be prepared by Sandy Jennings of Fresh from the Garden and includes the following:Seder Plate; MatzohGefilte Fish; Chicken Soup with Matzoh BallsEntrée Choice of:

• Chicken tagine with apricots Moroccan spiced
• Salmon with dill caper sauce
• Vegetarian stuffed eggplant with tahini sauce
• Teriyaki Roasted chicken thighs for children

Green salad with toasted hazelnuts, lemon poppyseed dressingPotato asparagus kugelMocha chocolate almond mousse cake with caramel sauceBeverages*: Filtered Water, Lilikoi Juice, Coffee, TeaPlease feel free to bring your choice of wine or other drink.Cost:

	JCK Members	Non-Members
Adults	$65	$80
Children (up to 12 yrs.) with meal	$30	$50
Seat with no meal	FREE	FREE

Reminder To Join Us This Friday At 6pm

This will be a special Shabbat on Kauai, one not to miss.  Services will take place at 6pm Friday, February 11, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Hardy Street in Lihue. Map.It will feature JCK Sunday school children, who will enliven the night with prayers and songs.  Following the services, we'll share a potluck dinner.For the potluck, please remember to bring one of the following items based on the first letter of your last name:

• A-F: pupus
• G-M: main dish
• N-T: desserts
• U-Z: drinks

Thanks to Icing on the Cake for providing fresh-baked challah.   If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me, Lisa Splittstoesser (634-7006 or lsplitts@yahoo.com).