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Dues and Contributions 2012 and High Holiday Reminder

Have you made your commitment to our community? We need YOU in order to be able to continue perpetuating Jewish traditions on Kauai. By donating at this time we are able to pay for High Holidays expenses and budget for the rest of the year. Please donate now.We greatly appreciate your continued membership in the Jewish Community of Kauai.

Jewish Community of Kauai: We can't do it without you!

We recommend any of the following:

  • $150/individual or $250/family (or more) sent before the New Year (September 16).
  • Bring your contributions to High Holiday services.
  • Use the PayPal button below for annual or monthly payment options.
  • Donate with matching funds through Foodland's Give Aloha program and let us know so we may acknowledge you.

Please RSVP.  Also, if you are planning on attending our Luncheon immediately following the morning Rosh Hashanah service on Monday, September 17, 2012, reservations are required. Please email dale@kauaijewishcommunity.com.Click here to see the schedule for High Holidays 2012

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High Holidays 2012

HIGH HOLIDAYS  2012SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND EVENTSPlease help us celebrate the Jewish New Year.Following is the schedule for our Kauai High Holidays observances. All services are at St. Michael's Church in Lihue unless otherwise noted. Map. We look forward to seeing you.Rabbi Shifra Weiss-Penzias will lead us again this year in prayer and song.  Readers in English and Hebrew, opening and closing the ark, carrying the torah, greeting visitors, and many other roles are available for honoring our traditions. Contact any board member to volunteer.Rosh HashanahSunday, September 16, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Evening Services).Monday, September 17, 10:00 AM - 12 Noon (Morning Services).

  • Kiddush to follow Services: Apples and Honey, Nuts and Honey-cake.
  • Complimentary luncheon by reservation only. RSVP to dale@kauaijewishcommunity.com or (808) 639-0283.

Yom KippurTuesday September 25 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Kol Nidre).Wednesday September 26.

  • 10:00 AM - 12 Noon Morning Services.
  • Tashlich at the pier.
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Adult discussion.
  • 5:00PM-7:00PM Yiskor and conclusion.
  • 7:00 PM Break the Fast.

We ask for a minimum contribution of $30 per person for each service, or more if you can afford it. Paid members of our congregation are welcome at no additional charge. Our expenses include our Rabbi, food for onegs, and many other items to keep our organization running through the year. Please contact a board member if you can not afford to contribute financially. We welcome all to participate with us and help in any capacity. Subscribe by email to Jewish Community of Kauai updates

Foodland Give Aloha 2012

give aloha Foodland Give Aloha Starts September 1, 2012Our organization is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. This program honors Foodland’s founder, Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan, and continues his legacy of giving back to the community.How It Works

  • From Sept. 1-30, customers are invited to make donations of up to a cumulative total of $249 per person, per organization to participating Hawaii non-profit organizations at checkout.
  • Individuals must use their own Maika‘i Card to make a donation. Foodland will match a portion of each donation.
  • Donations made without a Maika‘i Card will not be matched.  If you do not have a Maika‘i Card, you may request one and need to use it before donating.

How To Donate

  • The five digit registration code for Jewish Community of Kauai is 78502. Your donation will be added to your grocery purchase total.
  • At checkout, present your Maika`i Card and inform the cashier that you would like to make a donation to our organization.
  • You may give up to $249 per organization (donations exceeding $249 will not be matched). The amount you have donated to us and the name of our organization will appear on your receipt. Any donation must be made payable to Foodland, Sack N Save or Foodland Farms.
  • Donor names will not be released to our organization, so if you would like us to know of your gift, please contact us directly so that we may properly acknowledge your gift.
  • Please save your store receipt for tax purposes since it will be the only record you will have of your donation. These contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
  • Our banner will be at Foodland Waipouli but you may contribute at any Foodland in the state of Hawaii.

August 17, 2012 Shabbat Service Cancelled

poipu beach kauaiThe Shabbat service scheduled for this Friday, August 17, 2012  has been cancelled.  Our next service is Erev Rosh Hashanah, on Sunday, September 16, 2012.Please stay tuned for High Holidays updates.Mahalo and we look forward to seeing you at Rosh Hashanah.Note: We apologize for emails you received this weekend containing updates for events which were in the past. The website was rebuilt on Saturday which resulted in that anomaly. Mahalo for your understanding. 

Shabbat June 16, 2012

Iliau on KauaiPlease join us  as we celebrate Shabbat on Saturday June 16, 2012 at 10am.  Services are open to all who are interested both visitor and Kamaaina.  We look forward to seeing y0u.Services will be led by Marty Kahn.We will gather at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Hardy Street in Lihue. Map.

Passover Reminder: Saturday April 7, 2012

Kauai PassoverPlease reserve immediately for Passover this Saturday, April 7, 2012 at St. Michael's Church in Lihue. Map.Last minute reservations must be made by phone at 808-639-0283 with a credit card to hold seats and payment made in cash at the door. Mahalo. We will only have 100 seats so don't miss out!.Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Seder begins at 6:15pm. Visitors and residents are all welcome.  Please call Dale with questions 808-639-0283.

Passover - Last Call

Kauai Passover SederStill haven't filled out and sent your reservation for our community Seder 2012 ? Time is running out. Deadline for entree choice is April 2.Our Passover Seder will take place on Saturday April 7, 2012. at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Hardy Street in Lihue. Map.Seder begins at 6:15pm.Reservation form should be printed and mailed with payment as soon as possible for choice of entree. Please call Dale with any questions at 808-639-0283.Note: If you're unable to print our form, please simply provide your reservation details and include that with your payment.

Kauai Passover Seder 2012 | Join Us

Kauai SederReserved seats are filling up. To ensure your seats, please send in your reservation for our community Seder 2012 ASAP.Passover Seder will take place on Saturday April 7, 2012. at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Hardy Street in Lihue. Map. Seder begins at 6:15pm.Please print our reservation form and mail it with your payment for choice of entree. Please call Dale with any questions at 808-639-0283.Mahalo and we look forward to seeing you for Passover.

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