Aloha JCK members and friends,
Please join us at the memorial on October 7.
If you would like to help, contact the link below; also, please share with friends, family and colleagues.
Reserve your seat Today at:
KauaiOctober7Memorial.com
Nancy Golden's Memorial
Nancy Golden passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of August 12th. In 1996, Nancy founded "Nana’s House" a family support center in Waimea. Prior to that she established many early childhood learning centers at UCLA, UC Irvine, University of Wyoming, Stanford Medical School and Apple Computer. Nancy also served on the boards of Island School and the YWCA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Golden Fund (Nana’s House), Kauai Hospice or Island School.
HOSTED BY
Debra Blachowiak, Juli Blachowiak, Eve Golden
DATE
Sunday, October 13
4:00PM HST
ADDRESS
Island School - Main Hall
3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
High Holiday Schedule 2024
Aloha and Shalom!
JCK is looking forward to celebrating the New Year with Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb and YOU. Here is the complete schedule of services, meals, and other events. We hope you can join us.
Shana Tova!
High Holiday Schedule
October 2024 / Tishrei 5785
(at St. Michael’s in Lihue, unless otherwise noted):
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, October 2nd, 7-8:30pmRosh Hashnah
Thursday, October 3rd, 10am-12noon
Oneg to follow catered by Mi Va Mi, Rueben Barzilai
1:30-2pm
Tashlich at Nawiliwili PierShabbat Pot Luck
Friday, October 4th, 7-8:30pm
Hosted on Lauren & Brian Miller’s Farm, Moloa’a
Call Lauren: 818-689-5235Shabbat Shuvah Service and Gathering
Saturday, October 5th, 10am-12noon
Oneg to follow (catered by Fresh From the Garden, Sandy Jennings)Erev Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre
Friday, October 11th, 7-8:30pm
(including cellist Karen Hall)Saturday, October 12th
10am-12noon – Yom Kippur Morning
2:15pm — Discussion with Rabbi Fred
3:45pm – Afternoon (Mincha) service
4:45-6:30pm – Yizkor and concluding (Ne’ilah) service
6:30-6:45pm – Final shofar sounding, and Havdalah
6:45-8:30pm – Break the Fast (catered by Fresh From the Garden)
Note:
Rabbi Fred is available, at certain times, for private pastoral meetings; email rav@rabbifred.com to arrange a time before or during the holiday
High Holy Days 5785
Aloha All!
JCK is honored and grateful to introduce you to our visiting High Holiday Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobbs!
In preparation for these High Holy Days, the Rabbi is hosting three Zoom meetings, starting on Tuesday, September 3; “Elul Insights” is the theme.
The following descriptions are directly from the Rabbi.
Tuesday, September 3, 6:30-7:30pm “Entering the Outer Gate (of the New Year).” We’ll gather together as the sun sets at 6:52pm, just below the new moon, for the opening moments of the preparatory month of Elul. All ages and stages are welcome to open the penitential season in virtual community as we think together about how to use the month ahead for reflection and growth.
Sunday, September 15, 11am-12pm “High Holy Days 101”
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Days of Awe (but were afraid to ask!) Mid-Elul, let’s refresh ourselves on what’s coming up and prepare to make the most of the weeks ahead. We’ll review a basic outline of the major services, look together at the Holy Days’ central themes, and reintroduce some key melodies so we can enter the New Year with spirit.Sunday, September 22, 11am-12pm “High Holy Days 201”
A deeper dive into a few key prayers, their meanings, and their relevance - along with some teachings and tools about teshuvah, these holidays’ central work of introspection, restitution and repentance. Remember: the more you put into these Yamim Nora’im, (Days of Awe) the more you get out of them!
Please put these dates and times on your calendars; you won’t want to miss a thing! The ZOOM address will be posted as soon as it is available. Please look for it soon on our site.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87528169503?pwd=OH5gEeZenSLyIUqbTyvoWWpqM2EBbr.1
The full schedule for the Days of Awe, including Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat Shuvah and Yom Kippur will be posted soon. Erev Rosh Hashanah is Wednesday, October 2, Yom Kippur and Break-the-Fast is on Saturday, October 12. We’re looking forward to an inspiring ten days!
L’shalom / All Best, Fred
Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb (in residence with JCK for High Holy Days 5785/2024):
Now the Rabbinic Advisor for the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL.org), Fred is also Rabbi Emeritus at Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation (Bethesda MD) following nearly three decades of service to that thriving community. A regular contributor to Moment magazine, national board member of the eco-religious network IPL (InterfaithPowerAndLight.org), and Past President of the Washington Board of Rabbis, he continues to write, speak, educate, motivate, and consult around the intersection of Judaism with social and environmental justice. Together with his spouse Minna Scherlinder Morse, Fred’s pride and joy and major projects are Gilad Martin (10th grade) and Sara Penina (2nd year at Spelman); they live in Washington, DC.
Fred Scherlinder Dobb
Rabbinic Advisor, COEJL, at fred@coejl.org
Rabbi Emeritus, Adat Shalom Recon. Cong.
Bar Mitzvah of Declan Meyers - Saturday, August 17, 2024
Aloha Jewish Community of Kauai
You are cordially invited to the Bar Mitzvah of Declan Meyers, son of Greg and Emiko Meyers, on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10AM.
The Bar Mitzvah and Oneg Shabbat will be at 4691 Hokualele Road, Anahola.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Wednesday, August 14, to gregoryhmeyers@gmail.com
Hope to see you there.
How wonderful to celebrate this joyous event on Kauai!
Shabbat Service - Saturday, July 20, 2024
JCK cordially invites you to join us in celebrating Shabbat on Saturday, July 20, at 10AM at St. Michael’s in Lihue.
Marty Kahn will lead the service, assisted by Michael Raithaus.
We’ll have Kiddush, challah, and a lovely Oneg to follow.
We look forward to sharing Shabbat with family, friends, community members and visitors.
See you then!
Shabbat Service - 5/18
Please join us for Shabbat service on Saturday, May 18, at 10AM at St. Michael’s in Lihue.
Marty Kahn will lead, assisted by Michael Raithaus; with Marty’s inspiring insight and Michael’s youthful energy, it’ promises to be a memorable experience!
Reouven Barzilai of Mi Va Mi Catering will provide a delicious Middle Eastern Oneg Shabbat following the service.
Hope to see you there!
Shabbat Shalom
One more note: It’s never too late to make your 2024 membership contribution!
$180 for an individual, $360 for a family. JCK counts on all of us!
PASSOVER SEDER ON KAUAI 2024
Please join us for Pesach!
Our annual Jewish Community of Kauai SEDER will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at St. Michael’s in Lihue. Sara Silverman will lead the Seder, assisted by Marty Kahn; of course we all will participate in the powerful retelling of the Passover story! The Four Questions, searching for the Afikomen, reading, singing, remembering our freedom from slavery and renewing our commitment to our faith and all freedoms.
Sandy Jennings will cater a sumptuous meal with the traditional favorites, including matzoh ball soup - YUM!
MENU
Matzoh ball soup
Gefilte fish
Choice of one: Moroccan chicken
Fish escabeche
Vegetarian Matzoh lasagna
Potatoes
Salad
Dessert
As always, Matzoh, wine, charoset and the Seder plate will be provided for each table.
The meal will be served buffet-style, so there is no need to select an entree beforehand; however, we will need to know how many will be joining us, so a reservation is required.
There is limited seating: please make your reservation on Eventbrite by April 19.
Click here to reserve your seat(s).
The cost is as follows:
Members: Adults $75
Children (ages 5-12) $50
Non-members: Adults $90
Children (ages 5-12) $65
If you need any assistance, please contact us.
Doors will open at 5:30pm, Seder begins at 6.
LIFE ON GAZA'S BORDER
WITH SPECIAL GUEST YAHEL BEN-ARIS
Yahel Ben-Aris serves in the International Relations and Partnerships Department of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council in southern Israel, which governs the kibbutz communities attacked by terrorists on October 7, 2023. Prior to October 7, Yahel managed the Israel-Gaza Economic Development Unit for cross-border collaboration and economic growth on behalf of the Palestinian residents of Gaza.
Yahel lives less than a mile from the Gaza border. His community was devastated on October 7, and he is at the forefront of efforts to rebuild in the aftermath of terror.
In this unique talk, Yahel will share about life on the border with Gaza before, during, and after October 7.
THURSDAY MARCH 28,
5 PM - 6:15 PM
LIHUE PUBLIC LIBRARY
This should be a very informative and powerful presentation.
We hope you’ll consider attending.
It’s PURIM on March 23! Come celebrate with us!
And JCK is having a Havdalah service, a delicious dinner prepared by Reouven Barzilai, and … all our favorite Purim traditions!
Costumes and a parade - dress as Mordechai or Esther, or who do YOU want to be!
Read the Megillah - and remember how courageous Esther was and saved our people!
Grogars - so we can boo and drown out the name of Haman!
Games and crafts!
Eat lots of HAMANTASCHEN!!!
Please RSVP so we know approximately how many to prepare for: jewishcommunityofkauai18@gmail.com
Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Shabbat Service - Saturday, January 20
Please join us for our first Shabbat gathering of the secular year on Saturday, January 20th, 10AM, at St. Michael’s in Lihue. JCK is so pleased that Rabbi Judy Ginsburgh, visiting Kauai, will lead the service. What a great honor!
Sandy Jennings of Fresh From the Garden will cater the Oneg Shabbat. Due to another group using the Parish Hall, we will have the Oneg in the conference room; the service will still be in the sanctuary. (Consider bringing a lawn chair for seating for the Oneg, depending on how many folks attend the service.)
We look forward to the Rabbi’s teachings, music, and insights, and we look forward to seeing YOU on January 20th!
Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Hardy Street, Lihue. Map.
When: Saturday, January 20, 2024.
Time: 10:00 AM.
Rally for Israel - Tuesday, Dec 5
Rabbi Michael Goldman of Chabad Kauai is organizing the rally. All Jews are standing together for the release of the hostages, for peace, and for Israel.