Location: Kauai Jewish Center
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Address: 4531 Pouli Road, Kapa'a, HI, 96746 United States of America
Instructor: Rabbi Michoel Goldman
- Phone: 808-647-4293
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: jewishkauai.org
Class Schedule
The Ideal Jew
Hint: It’s Not a Rabbi
Scholars and clergy are great, but they’re not the ideal Jew. What is the ultimate goal for all of us? The story of two defiant midwives in ancient Egypt and their Divine reward offers a profound clue.
How Big Questions Bring Us Closer to G-d
Reframing doubt as a pathway to spiritual growth
Can doubts strengthen belief? This class redefines the role of difficult questions in Judaism, showing how challenges can deepen our understanding and connection to Torah.
Tomorrow’s Questions, Today’s Answers
Passing the torch of faith to the next generation
Explore the meaning behind the Simple Son’s question in the Passover Haggadah and uncover Rashi’s profound insights into the concept of “tomorrow.” This lesson bridges generational divides, offering timeless strategies to connect with those who seem worlds apart?.
Prayer, a Jewish Love Language
Why Jews pray even when they don’t have to
At the shores of the Red Sea, the Jewish people prayed—not out of fear, but because prayer is what Jews do. Explore the profound idea that prayer isn’t just a plea for help: it’s an intrinsic expression of love and connection with G-d.
Love Me, Love Me Not?
Exploring G-d’s love and our limitless potential
Is G-d’s love dependent on our actions? Using Rashi’s commentary on the Ten Commandments, this lesson unveils a relationship defined by unconditional love and infinite potential, even in moments of spiritual distance?.
Laws or Love? Finding G-d at Sinai
Turning law into love and duty into connection
Is Judaism just a rulebook, or is it something deeper? This class explores the dual layers of the Mount Sinai experience—G-d’s laws as a manual for life, and the covenant as a bond of love. Discover how the Torah’s narrative structure invites us to balance discipline with devotion, creating a relationship with G-d that’s both structured and personal.
A Tree of Hope Grows in the Desert
There’s tangible promise for a better tomorrow
From acacia wood in the wilderness to the sparks of holiness within us, this lesson uncovers G?d’s timeless signs of redemption. Discover how Jacob’s foresight and Rashi’s wisdom inspire unshakable belief in Mashiach’s imminent arrival?.
Farbrengens: Where Heaven Meets Earth
Discovering the spiritual magic of Chasidic gatherings
Step into the world of the Chasidic farbrengen—a warm, transformative gathering that echoes the sacred connections of the Tent of Meeting. Learn how these vibrant, heartfelt get-togethers bring Jews closer to each other and to G-d, infusing life with spiritual vitality, unity, and joy.
My Religion, My Choice
Balancing autonomy and faith in a world of endless choices
In a world of limitless choices, is religion a restriction or a liberation? By diving into the Purim story, this lesson uncovers how individuality and free will play a starring role in spiritual life. King Achashverosh’s feast holds surprising lessons about balancing autonomy with faith.
Rules of Engagement: When Religion Sparks Spirituality
How structure and inspiration fuel spiritual life
Does religion stifle spirituality? This lesson explores the balance between discipline and Divine inspiration through Rashi’s take on the Mishkan’s construction and its profound link to Shabbos?.
If These Walls Could Speak
How the stories we live are worth repeating
Why does the Torah recount the Mishkan’s construction in such detail? This class delves into Rashi’s commentary to reveal how repetition highlights the profound significance of our shared stories?.
Sorry, Not Sorry?
The Torah’s approach to accountability and healing
Does healing absolve the need for amends? Learn how the Torah balances personal resilience with moral accountability, emphasizing that true repentance begins with repairing harm to others?.
A Cup for Elijah and a World of Hope
A timeless cup that overflows with hope
Elijah’s cup at the seder stands as more than just a custom—it’s a symbol of our unshakable belief in redemption. This lesson delves into its origins, halachic mysteries, and enduring message of faith, connecting past promises to future hope.