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The Jewish Community of Kauai is the Synagogue-in-Residence at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. We are a dynamic island community committed to Jewish values of worship, education and social justice. Find out how you can become involved.

 
 
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About

Established in 1985. Gather with us to celebrate Shabbat, holidays, and life cycle events and participate in our island community. We hold services and events at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and are grateful for our long-term partnership with the church. Our Jewish values include inclusivity and fostering communication, participation, and action.

 

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Take the next step. Become a member; make a contribution; participate directly.

 

What’s upcoming

Click here for upcoming news, events, and our High Holidays schedule.

High Holiday Schedule 2025

JCK is looking forward to celebrating the New Year with Rabbi Fred Scherlinder and YOU!
Here is the complete schedule of services, meals, & other events during the High Holidays. 

We look forward to seeing you during this sacred season.

High Holiday Schedule 2025

September - October 2025 / Tishrei 5786
(at St. Michael’s in Lihue unless otherwise noted)

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah
    Monday, September 22nd, 6 - 7:30pm 

  • Rosh Hashanah
    Tuesday, September 23rd, 10am - 12pm
    Light lunch following services
    1:45 - 2pm
    Tashlich (location TBD)

  • Shabbat Potluck & Services
    Friday, September 26 , 6 - 8:30pm
    Hosted on Lauren & Brian Miller’s farm, Anahola
    RSVP to Lauren by call or text: (818) 689-5235

  • Shabbat Shuvah Service
    Saturday, September 27, 10am - 12pm
    Oneg following the service

  • Erev Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre
    Wednesday, October 1st, 6 - 7:30pm
    (including cellist Karen Hall)

  • Yom Kippur
    Thursday, October 2
    10am - 12pm Morning Services
    12 - 12:45pm Discussion with Rabbi Fred
    3:45 - 4:45pm Mincha (Afternoon Service)
    4:45 - 5:30pm Yizkor (Memorial Service)
    5:30 - 6:20pm Ne’ilah (Concluding Service)
    6:20 - 6:30pm Final Shofar sounding & Havdalah
    6:30 - 8pm Community Break-the-Fast (catered by Reouven Barzilai at Mi Va Mi)

As we all know, the beautiful services and events that we create are a financial commitment for our congregation, and your support is much appreciated. 

For visitors and guests, we kindly ask for a contribution of $50 per service or $180 total for all holiday services (Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah daytime service, Erev Yom Kippur, and Yom Kippur daytime services). For our members, annual membership dues for individuals and families include attendance at High Holiday services. Any additional holiday contributions are much appreciated as we strive to maintain and enhance our beautiful community traditions. 
Please click here to make a holiday contribution or to become a JCK member today.

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