Kauai Jews can help our community in this unique way. During September only, Foodland Hawaii grocery stores invites customers to make donations of up to a total of $249 (per person, per organization) at checkout to their favorite Hawaii non-profit organization which is registered in the Give Aloha program. Donations are accepted at any Foodland, Sack N Save or Foodland Farms checkout. This year, Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match each donate up to a total of $350,000 for all organizations combined.The Jewish Community of Kauai code is 78502. When you shop during September please donate to our community. If you want your donation applied to a specific need in our Jewish community (membership, books, support of our Hebrew school, etc.) please send a copy of your receipt and a note indicating your specific intent to JCK, P.O. Box 3749, Lihue HI 96766.Mahalo for supporting our Kauai Jewish Community.
Kauai High Holidays 2013 Schedule of Services
Kauai High Holidays 2013
Schedule of events and services:We welcome all to celebrate the newest year in our calendar.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 again are pleased to have Rabbi Shifra Weiss-Penzias lead us in prayer and song.Please consider contacting a board member to volunteer to read in English or Hebrew, open and close the ark, or carry the torah.
Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 4
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Evening Services).
Thursday, September 5
- 10:00 AM - 12 Noon (Morning Services).
- Kiddush to follow Services: Apples and Honey, Nuts and Honey-cake.
Yom Kippur
Friday September 13
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kol Nidre and Shabbat Service
Saturday September 14
- 10:00 AM – 12 Noon Morning Services.
- Tashlich at the pier following
- 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.
Kauai Shabbat Celebration August 10, 2013
We will be celebrating Shabbat at 10am on August 10, 2013 at St. Michael’s Church in Lihue. Map. We welcome all to join us in worship, both visitors and Kamaaina.Services will be led by Marty Kahn. Dale Rosenfeld will lead a discussion on justice, which is the theme of this week's parsha. "Justice, justice shall you pursue" has been acknowledged to be the basis of due process in American Jurisprudence and the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. Please bring your thoughts on what justice means today.Services are open to all who are interested and we look forward to seeing you. Please feel free to let us know if you would like to teach, sing, or lead us in a prayer. Mahalo.
Kauai Jews Thank St. Michaels
As an expression of appreciation the Jewish Community of Kauai recently contracted with Hawaii Care & Cleaning to shampoo the carpets, deep clean the kitchen, and wax the floor at St. Michaels. HCC did a wonderful job.Following is a note of thanks we received from the office at St. Michaels.
Kauai Shabbat and Kauai Bat Mitzvah This Saturday
Please join us this Saturday, July 6, 2013, for Shabbat services and the Bat Mitzvah of Hali`a Reili Hibbitt.10am St. Michael's Church in Lihue. Map.All are welcome to worship with us and enjoy the light Kiddush to follow.
Kauai Bat Mitzvah | Hali'a Reili Hibbitt
Please join us as we celebrate the Bat Mizvah of Hali'a Reili Hibbitt on Saturday July 6, 201310:00 am at St. Michael's Church. Map.We will have a Shabbat service with Hali`a called to the Torah. A light Kiddush hosted by Mindy and David Hibbitt will follow services.
National Day of Prayer on Kauai
Musical Concert
Saturday, April 13th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Parish Hall, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.Rabbi Moshe Halfon will perform a musical concert. Coffee and dessert provided. Everyone welcome.We encourage any amount of donation at the door for Rabbi Moshe.Any questions: Please contact Lisa Splittstoesser @634-7006 or lsplitts@yahoo.com
Rabbi Moshe Halfon will lead Sunday School
Sunday, April 7th from 10am - 12pm at the Frear Center, Island School, Rabbi Moshe Halfon will lead the children in Sunday School.Parents with children are welcome to attend.Any questions: Please contact Lisa Splittstoesser @634-7006 or lsplitts@yahoo.com
Last call for Kauai Passover 2013
Last call for Kauai Passover 2013
Please join us for our 2013 Kauai Passover Seder. on the menu of categories for the reservation form. We are nearly sold out, and after March 20,2013 a credit card will be needed with your phoned reservation. Members and non-members after March 20, 2013 $80 adults/$55 children with meal.Please call 808-639-0283 only for late reservations after March 20, 2013.When: Monday March 25, 2013.Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.Time: Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Seder begin at 6:15pm.The meal will be preceded by a traditional Seder service including sweet Kosher wine.Menu prepared by Sandy Jennings of Fresh from the Garden.
Mahjong Anyone?
A new mahjong group (American Style) is starting on Kauai. Our goal is to play, have fun and enjoy good company (and a nosh or two).Beginners and experienced players welcome.We are thinking of playing Tuesday evenings, but this is subject to the needs of those that join the group. If you are interested in playing, please contact Elyse Litvack kauaisnorkler@gmail.com or 808-632-0034.
Kauai Passover 2013 Reservations Reminder
Kauai Passover 2013 Reservations Reminder
(Print button is at bottom of form)There are only 100 seats available for our Kauai Passover Seder. Please include payment with your registration form. Reservations received by March 20, 2013 guarantee your choice of entrées.When: Monday March 25, 2013.Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.Time: Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Seder begin at 6:15pm.The Seder meal will be preceded by a traditional service including sweet Kosher wine.Members: Adult $50/child $25 Non-Members: Adult $75/child $50Please mail form with check to JCK c/o Dale Rosenfeld, PO Box 269, Kapaa, HI 96746After March 20, 2013 reserve by phone (808-639-0283) with credit card required to hold seat. Members and Non-Members: adult $80/child $55 .MENUPrepared by Sandy Jennings of Fresh from the Garden.Seder Plate; MatzohGefilte Fish; Chicken Soup with Matzoh BallsEntrée Choice of:
- Chicken tagine with apricots & Moroccan spices
- Salmon with dill caper sauce
- Vegetarian stuffed pepper with tahini sauce
- Lamb Tsimis
- Children's entree: Teriyaki roasted chicken thighs
Green salad with olives and pine nuts with sun dried tomato vinaigrettePotato kale kugelDessert sampler of carrot cake, chocolate truffle, candied orange peelBeverages: Filtered Water, Fresh Juice, Coffee, TeaPlease feel free to bring your choice of wine or other drink.Name ________________________Address__________________________________________________Telephone number ________________________Email address ________________________
| JCK Members | Non-Members | |
| Adults | $50 | $75 |
| Children (up to 12 yrs.) with meal | $25 | $50 |
| Seat with no meal | FREE | FREE |
| # Chicken | # Fish | # Vegetarian | Total | |
| Adults | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Children (up to 12 yrs.) | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Seat with no meal | -0- | -0- | -0- | ______ |
| Total Meals | ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
| Total $ | $_____ | $_____ | $_____ | $_____ |
Please write in Lamb Tsimis and add to total.Children's price for chicken thighs only.Checks should be payable to Jewish Community of Kauai and sent with this form:JCK c/o Dale Rosenfeld, PO Box 269, Kapaa, HI 96746Questions? PH: 808-639-0283 or e-mail: dale@kauaijewishcommunity.comWe invite you to join our congregation: Family Membership $250; Individual Membership $150