With sadness and tears I share with you the unfortunate news of the passing of our dear friend, Francine Snyder. She is survived by her mother, Naomi, who is here on Kauai now.As details of her funeral become more clear we will make an announcement of time and location.Meantime, we are trying our utmost to observe the laws of "Shmirah" which involves a vigil, being near her body non-stop until she is interred. If you are able to do a shift of several hours, please call Dale Rosenfeld or Richard Seigel. We can use your help.There are no words of comfort at this time....May G-d bless her soul, and give her mom the strength she needs to face this, and end suffering in our world, Amen!Richard Seigel - 651-0889Dale Rosenfeld- 639-0283
Kauai Chanukah Reminder
Please join us at 5pm on December 8, 2012 for our Kauai Hanukkah celebration. We will gather at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Hardy Street in Lihue in the parish hall. Map
.Please bring your menorahs and candles. Extra lighters, too. Candles will be available for purchase. Dairy or vegetarian potluck, with latkes and beverages provided.
Kauai Chanukah Celebration | December 8, 2012
The Jewish Community of Kauai will celebrate Chanukah with latkes, candle lighting, singing, and more. All are welcome to join us with a potluck dish of your choice. We will provide beverages and latkes with applesauce and sour cream. You can bring main dishes, salads, or desserts. Dairy, fish or vegetarian only, please.A brief service will begin the evening at 5pm on December 8, 2012. We will gather at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Hardy Street in Lihue in the parish hall. Map.Please bring your menorahs and candles. Extra lighters, too. Candles will be available for purchase.Mahalo to all who have volunteered to help:
- Marty K - Service
- Carol P - food prep, menorah lighting
- Sara D- food prep, shopping
- Rob G- setup, cleanup
- Jeff T and Rob K - food prep
- Laura B - setup, cleanup
- Dale R - organization
Photo: Menorahs made by JCK Hebrew school kids.
Kauai Jews Gather For Shabbat | November 10, 2012
Please join us for Shabbat services on Saturday November 10, 2012 at 10:00am. This Shabbat is Shabbat Mevarchim ("the Shabbat that blesses" the new month): a special prayer is recited blessing the Rosh Chodesh ("Head of the Month") for the upcoming month of Kislev, which occurs on Thursday of next week.Services will be led by Marty Kahn with a discussion led by Dale Rosenfeld.All are welcome to join us at 10am November 10, 2012. We will gather at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Hardy Street in Lihue. Map.
Kind words from Inette
Innette Miller Imaikalani has written a beautiful piece titled These ‘Days of Awe.’"...It is here on this most northwestern edge of the Hawaiian Island chain, smack in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, that I welcome these ‘Days of Awe’ and that I find the answers to “For what purpose…?” in the arms and heart of my Jewish community."Please read it here on her website returnvoyage.com as you follow her journey with her husband ‘Iokepa Hanalei ‘Imaikalani.Mahalo Innette.
Mahalo Foodland, Western Union and YOU
We will receive our money from the Give Aloha program at the end of October. Mahalo to all of you who donated through the program and to Foodland and Western Union. We appreciate your support. If you have not donated or paid dues, please consider doing so now.TOTAL DONATIONS
| Organization Number | CustomerDonations Total | FoodlandDonations Total | Western UnionDonations Total | TotalDonations |
| 78502 | $1,591.00 | $275.42 | $107.23 | $1,973.65 |
President's Address | Rosh Hashanah 5773
Rosh Hashanah 5773 | Sept. 16, 2012Rosh Hashanah is the day on which God completed the creation of the world by creating Adam & Eve. The life-force of the universe is suspended until we proclaim our kinship with God through sounding the Shofar and reaffirming our commitment to serve God. God then renews the desire for our God/Human partnership, and creates our world again. (Paraphrased from Chabad newsletter).Whether one believes literally or symbolically, there is little doubt that these days of awe are the most profound in the Hebrew calendar. They give us a chance to review our year, ask forgiveness of those we have wronged, compel us to forgive those who request the same of us, and to strive to be better human beings for the next year through repentance, prayer, and charity. It has been said we are not human beings but human becomings.As Jews we are charged with Tukkun Olam, healing the world. We cannot heal the world without taking account of ourselves and healing ourselves in the process.Haadoti va chem hayom et hashamayim v’et haaretz, hachayim v’hamavet natati lefanechah habrachah v’hak-lalah, u’vachar’tah bachayimI call heaven and earth to witness against you this day: I have put before you, life and death, blessing and curse, choose life.Shanah Tovah,Marty
Kauai Jews and Visitors Welcome for Yom Kippur 2012
All visitors are welcomed at our services and onegs.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.Yom Kippur services will be observed by The Jewish Community of Kauai on September 25 and 26, 2012. We welcome all to worship with us. Following is the schedule. All services are at St. Michael's Church in Lihue unless otherwise noted. Map. We look forward to seeing you. Yom Kippur
- Tuesday September 25 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kol Nidre
- Wednesday September 26
- 10:00 AM - 12 Noon Morning Services
- Following 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
Hag Sameach | High Holidays on Kauai
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d to seeing residents and visitors at our Rosh Hashanah services. If you have not reserved for the luncheon immediately following the morning Rosh Hashanah service on Monday, September 17, please email dale@kauaijewishcommunity.com.Contributions to the Jewish community are always gratefully accepted.For the full schedule of services, please click here High Holidays 2012.
Children's Learning Opportunity with Rabbi Schifra
Families with children, please join us Sunday, September 16th, 2012 at 10am for a fun-filled morning of learning about Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Shifra.This Kauai Jewish New Year event will be hosted by Dr. Steve, Sara and Isaac Dubey at their residence in Wailua Homesteads (6528 Kalama Road).Please RSVP to the Dubey family directly at jazz@dubey.us if you are planning to attend. There is no charge and both local residents and visitors are welcome.
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
No Charge for Rosh Hashanah Luncheon
In the spirit of the High Holidays, we welcome all who attend services to join us for a complimentary meal. Luncheon immediately follows the morning Rosh Hashanah service on Monday, September 17, as we celebrate High Holidays 2012.Luncheon reservations are required. Please email dale@kauaijewishcommunity.com.Contributions to the Jewish community are always gratefully accepted.