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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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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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High Holiday Schedule 2026 / Tishrei 5787
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.
NOTE: All events will take place at St. Michael & All Angels Church in Lihue unless otherwise noted.
EREV ROSH HASHANAH - Friday, September 11th, 6 - 7:30pm
ROSH HASHANAH - Saturday, September 12th, 10am - 12pm
Light lunch following services
1:45 - 2pm Tashlich (location TBD)
COMMUNITY SHABBAT SERVICES & POTLUCK - Friday, September 18th, 6 - 8:30pm
Location: TBD
SHABBAT SHUVAH - Saturday, September 19th, 10am - 12pm
Oneg following the service
EREV YOM KIPPUR: KOL NIDRE - Sunday, September 20th, 6 - 7:30pm
Featuring cellist Karen Hall
YOM KIPPUR - Monday, September 21st
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 (details TBD)
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
