Jewish Community of Kauai Board of Director Nominations

Nominations for both officers and members to sit on the Jewish Community of Kauai Board of Directors are now open!! Please respond by August 10.If you have ideas about events or activities for the Jewish community, please join us on the Board as we plan next year, 2016-17.Feel free to nominate yourself or others who may be interested in serving - the more the better.The offices are:

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Pursuant to our by-laws, the current board members will vote on the nominations.Please provide your nominations to sallyanddonwilson@gmail.com.

Join us for Shabbat Saturday May 21, 2016

Reminder – Shabbat services are this Saturday, May 21, 2016!Please join us this week. Marty Kahn will lead the service. Sally Wilson (pictured here celebrating her birthday at a recent JCK board meeting) will haltingly read from the Torah portion. We expect a lively discussion on the parsha, which is Emor. Emor is Herbrew for "speak" and is the 31st weekly Torah portion. This section has the most versus of any poriton in Leviticus. It is read in May and provides purity rules for Kohanim, recounts the holy days, and tells the story of punishment for a blasphemer.Please come prepared to share your interested thoughts.We will have a lovely Oneg Shabbat following the service, prepared by Ku`ulei (Penny) Johnson, who makes wonderful challahs. You won’t want to miss those challahs!!

• Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.
• When: Saturday, May 21, 2016.
• Time: 10:00 am.

For more information please contact Sally at sallyanddonwilson@gmail.com

Reminder | Purim on Kauai This Sunday

Please join us for a celebration of Purim on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at St. Michael's Parish Hall.  Soft drinks and hamantaschen provided by JCK.4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Carnival for kids. There will be games for prizes, crafts, jokes and fun to be had by all - adults and keiki encouraged to come in costume, and please bring your own Purim activity or craft to share if you like.6 p.m. Potluck dinner. Please bring a simple potluck dish to share.6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Adults, please join us for the potluck dinner, followed by game night from 7 - 8  p.m.  Bring your favorite card game or board game from home to share with the group, and even a Purim spirit to drink; costumes encouraged!

• Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.
• When: Sunday, March 20, 2016.
• Time: 4-8pm.

Shabbat on February 27 Features Live Music

Last call for Shabbat this Saturday at St. Michael's beginning at 10:00am, in Lihue.We'll celebrate Rob Kvidt's conversion to Judaism and hear him play a selection of Jewish liturgical music with his flute teacher Susan Hironaka.In addition to Rob chanting from the Torah and delivering a short sermon, there will be a scrumptious Kiddish luncheon following services hosted by Jeff Tucker.Our thanks to Marty Kahn who will officiate.Kiddish luncheon by Sandy Jennings of Fresh from the Garden.Photo of Rob Kvidt and Susan Hironaka performing with the Kauai Wind Symphony.

Conversion Celebration Shabbat February 27 for Rob Kvidt

All are invited to Shabbat at St. Michael’s to celebrate Rob Kvidt’s conversion to Judaism. The Shabbat will be officiated by Marty Kahn and begins at 10am, on Saturday, February 27, with lunch following.Rob will be chanting the weekly portion in Hebrew from the Torah, delivering the D`var Torah and playing a flute duet of Jewish liturgical music with Susan Hironaka.All of last year, Rob studied with New York area Rabbi Bill Kurry. The two met weekly on Skype. During that time Rob learned to read Hebrew, studied Torah and also literature covering many aspects of Judaism.Rob completed his conversion this past November in New York City at the West Side Mikvah. There he was questioned by the Beit Din of three rabbis (pictured here) and completed the ritual immersions.“Working with Rabbi Bill has been one of the best experiences of my life. He has been more than generous to pass his knowledge and love of Judaism to me. During this process Bill became not only my mentor but also a true friend.”Kiddish Follows Hosted by Jeff TuckerA scrumptious luncheon Kiddish will feature smoked white fish among other delicacies. It is being catered by Rob and Jeff's friend Sandy Jennings, JCK's fabulous caterer who owns Fresh from the Garden.Pictured here in New York City: Beit Din with Rob (from left to right), Rabbi Ken Shuster, Rob Kvidt, Rabbi Bill Kurry and Rabbi Dennis Tobin. 

February Events Include Shabbat in the Park

Please join the Jewish Community of Kauai, visitors and guests as we celebrate Shabbat at Lydgate Park of February 12th! We are excited to once again hold a Friday night Potluck to kick off the New Year. See you there.Our services will be lead by Jim Orens, a returning visitor.  (Those of you who attended the February potluck last year will remember that he helped with services then).When:  Friday, February 12, 20165:30 – 6:15 Schmooze with fellow JCK members and guests, or enjoy the park with your family.6:15—Short Shabbat service followed by potluckWhere: Lydgate Park –Large PavilionDon’t worry about the weather as it is covered.What to Bring: A potluck dish of your choosingPlease remember to bring serving utensils.Questions:  Call Laura (808) 651-7041 (arthursnyc@yahoo.com) Elyse at (808) 639-4675._______________________________________________________More February Events to Remember

• Speaker Event on Sunday, February 7 at 9:30am: Jeannie Opdyke Smith will talk about her mother's life as a Holocaust Rescuer at the North Campus of Kauai Christian Fellowship, located at 4000 Kilauea Road in Kilauea. She's also speaking this Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Breath of Life Church on Rice Street. See the Garden Island newspaper for more details.
• Shabbat on Saturday, February 27: Join us as we celebrate Rob Kvidt's conversion to Judaism at 10am at St. Michael's. Kiddush follows catered by Sandra Jennings and Jeff Tucker. Look for more details soon.

Mollie Goldberg Kauai Bat Mitzvah This Saturday

We look forward to your joining us to help Candle and Rob Goldberg celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Mollie Taneza Goldberg this Saturday, January 23, 2016.The celebration will conclude with an Oneg following the morning service.

• Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.
• When: Saturday, January 23, 2016.
• Time: 10:00 am.

For more information please contact Candle at candlegoldberg@yahoo.com.Calendar reminder: Rob Kvidt's conversion celebration and Shabbat will take place on February 27 at 10am.

Mollie Goldberg Kauai Bat Mitzvah

With pride and aloha, Candle and Rob Goldberg and the Kauai Jewish Community invite you to to join in our celebration of Bat Mitzvah. Rob and Candle's daughter Mollie Taneza Goldberg will be called to the Torah on Saturday January 23, 2016.Please join us. The celebration will conclude with an Oneg following the morning service.

• Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.
• When: Saturday, January 23, 2016.
• Time: 10:00 am.

The Goldbergs wish to extend their deepest mahalo to JCK president Sally Wilson and president emeritus Marty Kahn.For more information please contact Candle at candlegoldberg@yahoo.com.Calendar reminder: Rob Kvidt's conversion celebration and Shabbat will take place on February 27 at 10am. 

Chanukah on Kauai Party + Save These Dates

Join us for our traditional Kauai Chanukah party on Sunday December 13 from 5pm to 8pm. There will be latkes, sufganiyot (jelly donuts), menorahs, dreidels, crafts and more!Bring your menorah to participate in our annual community lighting if you wish.There is no charge for JCK members. For non-members we suggest a $5 donation for a single person and $20 donation for a family.

Chanukah on Kauai Party

JCK will provide latkes, donuts and drinks. We ask that you kindly bring a dish to share based on the following:

• A-K main dish
• L-P dessert
• R-Z pupu

Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.When: Sunday, December 13, 2015.Time: 6:00 pm.For more information please contact Lisa Splittstoesser at 634-7006.

Save These Dates in January and February

Mollie Goldberg Bat Mitzvah - January 23, 10am.

Everyone is invited! The service will be led by Marty Kahn and will be followed by a beautiful Oneg catered by Sandy Jennings of Fresh From the Garden.  More details to follow.

Rob Kvidt Conversion - February 27, 10am.

Join us for the rescheduled, first ever Jewish conversion ceremony at JCK. This special Shabbat ceremony will be led by Marty Kahn and will be followed by a most unusual unusual Oneg Shabbat you won’t want to miss. Catering by Sandy Jennings and Jeff Tucker! 

Join Us For Double Bar/Bat Mitzvah

Jill Weiner and Amelia Lim proudly invite you to a double mitzvah. Twins Loren and Hershel will be in the spotlight December 18 and 19, and invite you to join them as they individually become Bar-Bat Mitzvah.Please join Loren in a celebration of her Bat Mitzvah as she ushers in the Sabbath with a candle lighting service starting promptly at 6:30pm.

• Loren Shoue Weiner
• Friday, December 18th 5:30pm

Please join Hershel in honor of his Bar Mitzvah as he concludes the Sabbath with a Havdalah service starting promptly at 6:30pm.

• Hershel Fei-Xun Weiner
• Saturday, December 19th 5:30pm

RSVP is required for attendance! Please RSVP BY NOVEMBER 15 for each event that you will be attending to jwskatz@yahoo.com. 

Join us Tomorrow for Shabbat on Kauai

1. Shabbat tomorrow, November 7, 2015 including special Oneg ... Just a reminder!Tomorrow's Oneg hosted by Judy and Allan Rachap and catered by Sandy Jennings will include a serve yourself falafel bar and homemade baklava.Please bring non-perishable food items for St. Michael’s “feed the hungry” program.

Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.When: Saturday, November 7, 2015.Time: 10:00 am.

For more information call Sally at 808-821-0579.2. December 12 Shabbat and Conversion event rescheduled.The special Shabbat and conversion to Judaism ceremony of Rob Kvidt is rescheduled to February 27, 2016 due to a conflict with our Chanukah event.3. Chanukah 2015 - Save the date: December 13.Fun, games and latkes will be featured at our annual Chanukah party.  It will take place on Sunday December 13, 2015 at 5pm at St. Michael's. 

Kauai Shabbat | Join Us on November 7 and December 12

Next Shabbat is on November 7, 2015 including special Oneg . . Don't miss it!Judy and Allan Rachap will be hosting an exceptional feast catered by Sandy Jennings of Fresh From the Garden. It will feature among other things a serve yourself falafel bar and homemade baklava.Lastly, we appreciate your bringing non-perishable food items for St. Michael’s “feed the hungry” program.

Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.When: Saturday, November 7, 2015.Time: 10:00 am.

For more information call Sally at 808-821-0579.Save the date - December 12 10:00 am | First Jewish conversion ceremony ever at JCK.On December 12 we will join to celebrate the conversion to Judaism of JCK member Rob Kvidt. This special Shabbat ceremony will be led by Marty Kahn.  The Oneg Shabbat that follows will also be most unusual. We aren't going to spill the beans quite yet - but it is definitely something that you won't want to miss. Catering by Sandy Jennings and Jeff Tucker!