Join us for the Kona Beth Shalom weekly Torah Study on Zoom this Saturday, November 21. This week's parashat is Toldot, with the stories of Isaac and Rebekah and their sons Jacob and Esau. Aviva & Yehudah Plaut lead the study starting at 11:00 AM Hawaii time and in the past we have spent about […]
Join us for the Kona Beth Shalom weekly Torah Study on Zoom this Saturday, December 5. This week's parashat is Vayishlach, in which estranged brothers Jacob and Esau reconcile and an angel has an all-night wrestling match with Jacob, after which his name is changed to Israel. Aviva & Yehudah Plaut lead the study starting […]
Join us for the Kona Beth Shalom Torah Study on Zoom, this Saturday starting at 11:00 AM Hawaii time. In the past we have spent about two hours reading and discussing. This week's parashat is Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1 - 40:23), beginning the dramatic story of Joseph and his brothers. The study is led by Yehudah […]
We invite you to join us on Zoom to read and discuss this week's Torah portion, Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26). Aviva & Yehudah Plaut lead the study and the lively session usually lasts 2-3 hours. No prior knowledge is necessary and everyone is invited to participate. Please email konabethshalominfo@gmail.com for information on how to connect.
Meet Moses for the first time as his story begins in the parashah for the Kona Beth Shalom Torah Study on Zoom led by Aviva & Yehudah Plaut. More details including Zoom log-in information, has been sent to the KBS mailing list or you can email konabethshalominfo@gmail.com.
Moses ascends Mount Sinai and returns with the Ten Commandments in the parashah for the Kona Beth Shalom Torah Study on Zoom led by Aviva & Yehudah Plaut. More details including Zoom log-in information, are sent to the KBS mailing list or you can email konabethshalominfo@gmail.com.
Laws (מִּשְׁפָּטִים - mishpatim) for a holy life are provided for the Israelites and Moses climbs back up Mount Sinai to get the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments in the parashah for our Kona Beth Shalom Torah Study on Zoom led by Aviva & Yehudah Plaut. More details including Zoom log-in information, have been […]
The Parashah for this week is Terumah (Exodus 25:1 - 27:19) and we invite you to join with us Saturday 2/20 on Zoom to examine this Torah passage, which includes detailed descriptions for the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle or sanctuary for worship now that the Children of Israel have received the Ten […]
Join congregation members and friends from around the country (and other countries) on Zoom as we spend about two hours reading and discussing the week's Torah parashot, Tazria-Metzoral. The study is led by Aviva and Yehudah Plaut. For Zoom connection details and other information please email konabethshalominfo@gmail.com
Join in as we read and discuss this week's Torah portion, Emor, on Zoom. Aviva and Yehudah Plaut lead the study. No prior knowledge is necessary and a wide range of perspectives is welcome. For details, including Zoom connection info, please email konabethshalominfo@gmail.com.
Rabbi Daniel Pressman leads a Talk Story discussion about traditional Jewish laws, commandments, rules and guidelines for everything that can go wrong …and often does. On Zoom and in-person at the home of Aviva & Yehudah Plaut in Kealakekua. Please RSVP to 808-756-0863 for address and directions. Click this link for Zoom connection info.
Rabbi Daniel Pressman leads a Talk Story discussion about what is a sage, what is a prophet and what are their traditional and historic roles in Jewish history. On Zoom and in-person at the home of Aviva & Yehudah Plaut in Kealakekua. Please RSVP to 808-756-0863 for address and directions. Click this link for Zoom […]
Rabbi Daniel Pressman leads a Talk Story discussion about The Ethics of Leadership in Jewish Law and Tradition. On Zoom and in-person at the home of Aviva & Yehudah Plaut in Kealakekua. Please RSVP to 808-756-0863 for address and directions. Click this link for Zoom connection info.
Shabbaton with Rabbi/Cantor Jessica Kate Meyer: Niggun Workshop with Rabbi Rachel … Join Rabbi/Cantor Jessica and Ahava ‘Aina's Rabbi Rachel for a Niggun Workshop at Sheri Joy's home in Puna Palisades. Bring a pupu to share. (please, no shellfish or pork). RSVP required (see below) Address will be sent by email one week prior […]
Join in online to read and discuss the final two parashot of Vayikra/Leviticus. No prior knowledge is necessary and a wide range of views is welcome. Click this link for details, including Zoom connection info.
"Pharaoh's Daughter Finding the Baby Moses" (1855) / Konstantin Flavitsky - Russia (1830-1866) This week's parashah, Sh'mot/שְׁמוֹת — ("names") Exodus 1:1 - 6:1, begins the second book of the Torah with the introduction of Moses: The new Egyptian Pharaoh enslaves the Hebrews and orders their male children to be drowned in the Nile To save her […]
In this week's parashah, Bo/בֹּ֖א— ("go!") Sh'mot/Exodus 10:1 - 13:16 – after seven plagues, Pharaoh still refuses to let the Hebrew slaves go. Moses and Aaron warn that Egypt will suffer even worse misery …the terrible final three plagues ensue …and, at last, Pharaoh tells Moses the Children of Israel can leave bondage in Egypt […]
"Dancing Miriam" ©Bracha Lavee Moses leads the newly-freed Israelites out of Egypt and across the parted waters in this week's parashah: B'shalach - בְּשַׁלַּח "when let go" (Sh'mot/Exodus 13:17 - 17:16). Join with us on Zoom to read and discuss this dramatic passage that we commemorate every year at the Passover seder. No prior knowledge […]
"Terumah" ©Darius Gilmont (England/Israel) Gratefully used with permission of the artist In this week's parashah, Moses gets instructions on how to construct the Mishkan - the portable tabernacle for the Israelites during the 40 years of wandering. Join with us on Zoom to read and discuss T'rumah - תְּרוּמָה "donation" (Sh'mot/Exodus 25:1 - 27:19). No […]
In this week's parashah, Moses asks the Israelites to donate acacia wood, woven fabrics. precious metals and jewels to construct the Tabernacle as commanded by God. He recruits the artisan Bezalel to direct the project, using the skills and cooperation of the entire community. Join with us online to read and discuss this penultimate chapter […]