Jewish Congregation of Maui - Beit Shalom, 634 Alulike, Kihei, HI (2026)

08/05/2025

Join us for Maui Midrash led by Sam Shnider

Today is Tisha B'av, a day of mourning and remembrance of the conflicts, struggles, tragedies and faith that have motivated the Jewish people.

Last classly we touched briefly on Rabbi Akiva. This class I wanted to review the sources we mentioned about him in last class, and look at a few others to discuss Rabbi Akiva's life, and his unique and heroic role in a world in which the Jewish people were teetering on the brink of disaster, and the significance of his martyrdom, which in some way undermined the finality of death.

Here is the link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Od6KMj2l4WfnkrWLwNqsg06VbcZdXn0vFszretW03QM/edit?usp=sharing

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Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
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Mahalo for joining and participating with us.

07/24/2025

Good Shabbos! ✨✨✨

***See update below for tomorrow's morning service

Please join us for a weekend of service and celebration!

Starting off with Shabbat services tomorrow evening- Friday, July 25th led by David Belzer.

David, fondly known as Capn Dave, 👨🏼‍✈️✈️ is a pilot by trade, has sung and davened with numerous Jewish communities across America.

He believes prayer is a unity of music and meaning - both of which we are all hungering for in this world. Originally from Los Angeles, he splits time with his family there and his home and ohana here on Maui.

We're grateful to have Capn Dave Belzer to lead this evening service.

Doors open at 6:00pm
Service starts at 6:30pm
Kiddush and Hamotzi to follow after service

Saturday, July 26th, please join us in welcoming new members, the Kaplowitz Family visiting from Newbury Park, CA. We are particularly excited to share the news of Aaron and Hun's daughter, Ivy, celebrating her Bat Mitzvah ✡️ 📜✨on Saturday, July 26th.

The family warmly invites everyone to join in this joyous celebration as Ivy is called to the Torah. Your presence and participation is much appreciated as we gather to welcome the Kaplowitzes and wish Ivy - Mazel Tov! 🎉🎉

Doors open at 9:00
Service starts at 9:30
Torah service at 10:00.
Service led by JCM's clergy leader, Sam Shnider.

Feel free to join us by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

Mahalo for your presence and Shabbat Shalom! 🌺🌈☮️

06/27/2025

Good Shabbos! ✨

Please join us for Shabbat service
Friday, June 27th led by Sam Shnider

Sam serves as a volunteer officiant at the Jewish Congregation of Maui, Beit Shalom, while also practicing law full-time in Wailuku, HI. Originally from Israel, he studied at the Har Etzyon Yeshiva in Alon Shevut and has led services in various locations, including Beersheva, Jerusalem, Brooklyn's Congregation B'nai Avraham, Midtown Chabad in New York, and Congregation Ohav Zedek in Bayonne, New Jersey.

After relocating to Maui in 2013, he met and married Moriah Diamond, the owner of the charming Cat Cafe in Kahului, a non-profit dedicated to finding homes for stray and abandoned cats. In addition to guiding Shabbat and holiday services, including the upcoming Passover Seder, Sam is a member of JCM's Board of Directors and conducts a weekly midrash. We appreciate his guidance, dedication and commitment.

Please note the corrected time below.
Doors Open at 6:00pm
Service starts at 6:30pm

Kiddush and Hamotzi to follow after service 🍷🥖🥖

Feel free to join us online by visiting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

Stay tuned for July schedule of services

Mahalo in advance for your presence and Shabbat Shalom! 🙏🏼☮️🌺

06/20/2025

Good Shabbos! ✨✨✨

Please join us for Shabbat services this weekend

Friday, June 20th led by Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu

Rabbi Ken has served as a guest High Holiday Cantor for over twenty years at Conservative and Reform congregations. During that time he worked alongside a distinguished group of Rabbis including Ed Feinstein, Daniel Gordis and Marc Gellman. In 1997 Ken made his way to Honolulu, Hawaii where he met the Jewish community of Oahu.

For over twenty years he became a fixture at Temple Emanu-El as Cantorial Soloist, Educator, Spiritual Leader and Rabbi until leaving the congregation in September 2021. He currently serves as a chaplain at Pali Momi Medical Center.

Rabbi Ken and his wife, Hinda Diamond, have two children, Kelvin and Jennie. We look forward to you joining us as we welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Ken.

Doors Open at 6:00pm
Service starts at 6:30pm

Kiddush and Hamotzi to follow after service

Saturday, June 21st led by Joshua Kalkstein

We are thrilled to have Joshua Kalkstein at the bimah for this special morning Shabbat service

The Kalkstein family has lived on Maui and been involved with the synagogue since 2002. Josh has been a part of the children's programs all along. Josh was raised with a Jewish education and background and takes great pleasure in imparting that heritage on to the next generation.

Come join us this Saturday morning from 10 AM - 11 AM for a Kids Shabbat Service. We'll be learning the most familiar and important prayers, singing together and getting accustomed to the morning service. This will be a great way to begin to prepare for a Bat/Bar Mitzvah,to review one you already had, or just to learn the songs! The future of the Jewish people lies in the hands of the children!

All are welcome!
Doors Open at 9:30am
Service starts at 10:00am
Kiddush sponsored by Stacey Kalkstein to follow after.

Feel free to join us online by visiting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

Services for June 27th - TBA

Mahalo in advance for your presence and Shabbat Shalom!

06/14/2025

We look forward to you joining us this weekend for Shabbat Services led by Capn Dave Belzer and to wish Noah Kaleo Aronin Mazel Tov on his Bar Mitzvah 🎉🎉🎉

David Belzer, fondly known as Capn Dave is a pilot by trade 👨🏼‍✈️✈️, has sung and davened with numerous Jewish communities across America.

He believes prayer is a unity of music and meaning - both of which we are all hungering for in this world. Originally from Los Angeles, he splits time with his family there and his home and ohana here on Maui.

We're grateful to have Capn Dave Belzer to lead Shabbat service this week especially for the Bar Mitzvah of Noah Kaleo Aronin.

Friday, June 13th - Doors open at 6pm; Service starts at 6:30pm
Kiddush dinner to follow after

Saturday, June 14th - Doors open at 9:00 ; Service starts at 9:30 with the Torah service begin at 10:00am
Lunch to follow after.

Feel free to join us on line at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

June Shabbat Services
Friday, June 20th - Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu
Friday, June 27th - TBA

Mahalo nui loa. Toda Raba in advance for your presence. Shabbat Shalom! ☮️🌈🌺

05/30/2025

Aloha Friday 🌺 and Good Shabbos! ✨✨✨

We are looking forward to you joining us this evening, Friday, May 30th for Shabbat service led by Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu

Rabbi Ken has served as a guest High Holiday Cantor for over twenty years at Conservative and Reform congregations. During that time he worked alongside a distinguished group of Rabbis including Ed Feinstein, Daniel Gordis and Marc Gellman. In 1997 Ken made his way to Honolulu, Hawaii where he met the Jewish community of Oahu.

For over twenty years he became a fixture at Temple Emanu-El as Cantorial Soloist, Educator, Spiritual Leader and Rabbi until leaving the congregation in September 2021. He currently serves as a chaplain at Pali Momi Medical Center.

Rabbi Ken and his wife, Hinda Diamond, have two children, Kelvin and Jennie. We look forward to you joining us as we welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Ken.

Doors Open at 6:00pm
Service starts at 6:30pm
Kiddush and Hamotzi to follow after service

If you can't make it in person, please join us online by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

Stay tuned for the June schedule of services

Mahalo in advance for your presence and Shabbat Shalom!!! 🌺☮️

05/23/2025

Good Shabbos! ✨✨✨

We're looking forward to you joining us for Shabbat service this week evening led by Sam Shnider

Sam serves as a volunteer officiant at the Jewish Congregation of Maui, Beit Shalom, while also practicing law full-time in Wailuku, HI. Originally from Israel, he studied at the Har Etzyon Yeshiva in Alon Shevut and has led services in various locations, including Beersheva, Jerusalem, Brooklyn's Congregation B'nai Avraham, Midtown Chabad in New York, and Congregation Ohav Zedek in Bayonne, New Jersey.

After relocating to Maui in 2013, he met and married Moriah Diamond, the owner of the charming Cat Cafe in Kahului, a non-profit dedicated to finding homes for stray and abandoned cats. In addition to guiding Shabbat and holiday services, including the upcoming Passover Seder, Sam is a member of JCM's Board of Directors and conducts a weekly midrash. We appreciate his guidance, dedication and commitment.

Doors Open at 5:30pm
Service starts at 6:00pm

Kiddush and Hamotzi to follow after service

Feel free to join us by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

Next week's services, Friday, May 30th - Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu

Mahalo and Shabbat Shalom! 🌺🌈☮️

05/16/2025

Good Shabbos ✨ Aloha Friday! 🌺

Join us this evening for Shabbat Service!

David Belzer, fondly known as Capn Dave 👨🏼‍✈️✈️ is a pilot by trade, has sung and davened with numerous Jewish communities across America.

He believes prayer is a unity of music and meaning - both of which we are all hungering for in this world. Originally from Los Angeles, he splits time with his family there and his home and ohana here on Maui.

We're grateful to have Capn Dave Belzer on island this week to lead Shabbat service. Please see below for the schedule.

Doors open at 6:00pm
Service starts at 6:30pm
Kiddush and Hamotzi to follow after service

Feel free to join us by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818
For services for the rest of May, please see the following:
May 23rd - Sam Shnider
May 30th - Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu

Mahalo in advance for your presence and Shabbat Shalom! ☮️

05/10/2025

Good Shabbos ✨✨ ✨

We are very excited about this evening's Shabbat service - Friday, May 9th, that is being led by JCM's Talmud Torah students. Special thanks to their exceptional teachers: Nicole Lasko, Jessica Pearl-Kwon, Makaela Cooper, and Elinor David for their hard work and organizing this special Shabbat and a delicious dinner to follow. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Families should arrive dressed in their Shabbat best by 5:00 PM, as the service begins at 5:30 PM. Due to limited parking, we highly recommend taking a ride share service or carpooling if possible.

Also, we welcome help with re-arranging the sanctuary for dinner and volunteers for cleanup afterward.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors, Aarin Spiegelman and Rachel Holz for sponsoring the dinner. 💓 Special appreciation goes to Elinor for her culinary contributions, and to all families involved—your participation is vital to our community's success.💖

To support JCM so that it can continue to thrive and be able to offer a Talmud Torah program for the upcoming year, we suggest a donation of $18 for adults and $10 for children. Not mandatory but very much appreciated.Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating Shabbat together!

Feel free to join us by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

For services for the rest of May, please see the following:
May 16th - Capn Dave Belzer
May 23rd - Sam Shnider
May 30th - Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu

Mahalo in advance for your presence and Shabbat Shalom! ☮️🌺🌈

05/02/2025

Good Shabbos ✨✨✨ Aloha Friday! 🌺🌈

Please join us for this week's evening services- Friday, May 2nd led by Cynthia Lebowitz and drash given my Michael Lebowitz.

Cynthia and Michael are a duo of our Fantastic Four who provided us with a joyful Shabbat with their music. Cynthia takes the lead on the guitar and Michael delivers a profound drash.

A little about the Lebowitzes...
In 1980 Cynthia began studying the TANACH and met Michael. He also had a love of Jewish history and they began a lifelong study of how to do Hashem’s commandments. Being a lover of history and education they attended CAJE (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education) conferences and many other Jewish camps to learn. All that they have learned naturally flowed into the teaching of our 2 sons.

Cynthia learned how to play the ukulele while living in Hawaii then graduated to guitar and began leading services when needed with Michael doing the drash.

Doors open at 6:00pm
Service starts at 6:30pm
Kiddush and Hamotzi to follow after service

Feel free to join us by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818

For the month of May:
May 9th - Talmud Torah Class. Starts at 5:30pm followed by dinner sponsored by the families of our Talmud Torah students
May 16th - Capn Dave Belzer
May 23rd - Sam Shnider
May 30th - Rabbi Ken Aronowitz from Oahu

Shabbat Shalom! ☮️ and Mahalo for your presence 🌺🙏🏼

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