Reminder | Celebrate Abby Polzin's Bat Mitzvah Saturday

Abby Polzin Bat MitzvahAbby Polzin will be called to the Torah as Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Abby's family, including Kylie, Sally and Don Wilson and the Board of the Jewish Community of Kauai look forward to your attending.A Kiddush luncheon prepared by Sandy Jennings, Fresh from the Garden will follow the services.Please RSVP to Sally as soon as possible at (808) 821-0579.

  • Date: Saturday, July 29, 2017.
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location:  St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.

We hope to see you! 

Reminder: Sophia Rose Riley Bat Mitzvah

Riley Bat MitzvahWe are happy to invite JCK congregants to the Bat Mitzvah of Sophia Riley on Thursday June 8, 2017 at St. Michael’s in Lihue. All are welcome at the service. Following the service will be a catered luncheon to which you are also invited. Please RSVP for the luncheon to CRileyConsulting@gmail.com 808-346-5388. Questions? You may also contact Dale Rosenfeld  dale@joyful-ceremonies.com 808-639-0283.Ceremony will be from 10AM-12PM at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.

Catered luncheon to follow in Parish Hall from 12PM-2PM. Reservations needed.

Kauai Jewish Community Updated Calendar of Events

Kauai Jewish Community Purim PartyWe've updated our calendar to include additional events. Please review the calendar so you can join us at all of the upcoming upcoming celebrations. Photo above from our Purim party at Laura's house.All our events services and events are held at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue, (map), unless otherwise noted. Please check back close to the date of the event in the event of any time or date changes. If you need more information, please feel free to contact us.APRIL11 – Passover Community Shabbat (make your reservations today)MAY20 – Shabbat Service at 10 am led by Marty KahnJUNE8 – Sophia Riley Bat Mitzvah at 10 am12 – Lindsay Pines Bat Mitzvah at 10 am17 – Shabbat Service at 10 amJULY1 – Isaac Dubey Bar Mitzvah at 10 am29 – Abby Wilson Bat Mitzvah at 10 amAUGUST19 – Shabbat Service at 10 am led by Rob KvidtSEPTEMBERHigh Holiday services will again be led by the fabulous Rabbi Aryeh Azriel.20 – Erev Rosh Hashanah Service at 6 pm21 – Rosh Hashanah Service at 10 am23 – Shabbat Shuvah Service at 10am29 – Kol Nidre Service at 6 pm30 – Yom Kippur Servicer at 10 am

Annual MLK Kauai Celebration

MLK on KauaiWe invite you to attend the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event on Monday, January 16, 2017. Schedule below. You can come for as long as you'd like and leave whenever you need to. See you there!Annual MLK Kauai celebration details:Date: January 16, 2017.Time: 930am to 1pm.Location: Lihue Neighborhood Center. Map.In the words of Coretta Scott King, "The holiday provides a unique opportunity to teach young people to fight evil, not people, to get in the habit of asking themselves, 'What is the most loving way I can resolve this conflict?'"At 9:30 am - Gather in the Lihue Neighborhood Center parking lot for a parade around the around the Isenberg Park.10:15 am - Snack and water10:30 am - Welcome and Kapaa Middle School choir performance11:00 am - Videos  from Dr. King11:25 - Kauai High School Peer Mediators presentation11:45 am - Announcement of winners of 2017 poster contest12:00 am - Closing and lunch

Next Kauai Shabbat on 2/18 | 2017 Calendar Updates

chanukah-on-kauaiWe have updated our 2017 calendar of events through the High Holidays.Reminder – January Shabbat services are cancelled. The next Shabbat will be Saturday, February 18, 2017!Traditional services including Dvar Torah will be led by Rob Kvidt.We will have an Oneg Shabbat following the service which is being sponsored by Vicki and Bill Ellacott. JCK needs sponsors for other onegs this year. Please take part as many levels of help and cost accessible to all are availableWhere: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.When: Saturday, February 18, 2016.Time: 10:00 am.For more information please contact us.Photo above from our 2016 Chanukah party at JCK. Thank to Elyse, Sandy, Carol and everyone else who made it a success.

Join Us For Yom Kippur on Kauai

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.

Celebrate the Life of Paul Weil at Rosh Hashanah

paul-weilAs 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 WeilPaul 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 Fresh from the Garden.A widely varied array of traditional and contemporary delights will be served, so plan to come hungry!Details of JCK High Holiday Service for members and guests.Obituary of Paul Weil

Kauai Jews Host Shabbat at Poipu This Friday

Poipu Beach Hawaii1The 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: Poipu Beach Park  – Large Pavilion.What to Bring: A potluck dish of your choosing. Please remember to bring serving utensils.Questions: Please contact us.

Lea Sierra Hibbitt Bat Mitzvah

Lea Sierra HibbittJoin 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. Map.When: Saturday, August 13, 2016.Time: 10:00 am.For more information please contact Mindy at Hibbitt 652-5956.

Jewish Community of Kauai Board of Director Nominations

Kauai Jewish Community BoardNominations 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

Sally WilsonReminder – 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