G'mar Hatima Tova (may you be sealed in the Book of Life). We welcome all Kauai Jews and visitors to join us as our community concludes observance of the Days of Awe with Yom Kippur.Services will again be led by fabulous Rabbi Aryeh Azriel. We're most grateful to Vicki and Bill Ellacott for their generous sponsorship of the Break-The-Fast event!The Jewish Day of Atonement (English translation for Yom Kippur) is by far the most widely observed Jewish holiday and many who do not participate in other Jewish customs will join us on this day. Yom Kippur takes place on the 10th day of Tishri. The holiday is based on Leviticus 23:27.Following the conclusion of Yom Kippur, members and guests are invited to join us for a sumptuous Break The Fast feast, catered by Sandy Jennings and Fresh from the Garden.The Jewish Community of Kauai wishes all an easy fast and a meaningful holiday!Note: Attendance and the meal are included in annual membership. Non-members are requested to make a donation of $30 or more per person, per event, either online or at the door.
Yom Kippur 5777
Tuesday October 11, 2016
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kol Nidre service.
Wednesday October 12, 2016
- 10:00 AM – 12 Noon Morning services.
- 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM Adult discussion.
- 5:00PM-7:00 PM Yiskor and conclusion services.
- 7:00 PM Break the Fast.
Location: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.
As we gather for Rosh Hashanah, we'll also celebrate the life of cherished long-time JCK member Paul Weil, who passed away recently.Paul's family will host the Oneg on Monday afternoon, following Rosh Hashanah day services. According to his wife, Roberta, "the Oneg will in celebration of our beloved father, grandfather and husband Paul Weil by the Weil 'Ohana."
Paul was born in Pittsburgh in 1927 and died September 14, 2016 here on Kauai. He is survived by Roberta, to whom he'd been married for over 57 years, as well as a large and loving family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.Paul was naval veteran of World War II. He attended Stanford University and UCLA, and had a JD from Southwestern University Law School. Paul was a practicing attorney for over 50 years and provided pro bono services to community service organizations.This special Oneg will be catered by our wonderful caterer, Sandy Jennings of 
The Jewish Community of Kauai is excited to once again hold a Friday night Kauai Shabbat potluck at Poipu Beach Park. Please join us! We'll meet under the large covered pavilion so there are no worries in case of rain.Date: Friday, September 23, 2016.Time: 6:00 pm. Schmooze with fellow Jewish community members and guests, or enjoy the park with your family. Followed by a brief Shabbat service then a potluck dinner.Location: 
Join us for a day of ceremony and celebration! The Jewish Community of Kauai is invited to Lea's special day as she leads us in prayer and reads from the Torah.Lea’s training was done by JCK's own Sally Wilson. Her Torah portion is Devarim.Mindy and Dave Hibbitt ask you to join us for the service, which will be followed by a unique and delicious Oneg Shabbat.Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. 
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:
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!!
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!
Last call for Shabbat this Saturday at St. Michael's beginning at 10:00am, in Lihue.We'll celebrate 
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 
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 (
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.
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.