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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260131T100000
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SUMMARY:Torah Study- Beshalach
DESCRIPTION:“Song of Miriam” – William Gale \nBeshalach בְּשַׁלַּח (“When He Let Go”) describes the splitting of the Red Sea and the song the Israelites sing upon crossing through. In the desert\, God sweetens bitter water and provides manna and quail. The portion ends recounting the victory of the Israelites against an attack by the Amalekites. \nJoin in on Zoom this Saturday to read and discuss Beshalach\, Sh’mot/Exodus 13:17- 17:16\, in the KBS Torah study led by Aviva and Yehudah Plaut.\nNo prior knowledge is necessary and a variety of views is welcome.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-beshalach/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat,Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260201T155402Z
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UID:11854-1770458400-1770469200@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study- Yitro
DESCRIPTION:In parasahah Yitro / יִתְרוֹ (“Jethro”) as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at Mount Sinai. God descends amidst fire\, smoke\, thunder\, and the blast of a shofar and gives the Ten Commandments. \nJoin in on Zoom this Saturday to read and discuss Yitro\, Sh’mot/Exodus 18:1- 20:23\, in the KBS Torah study led by Aviva and Yehudah Plaut.\nNo prior knowledge is necessary and a variety of views is welcome
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-yitro/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260208T050444Z
CREATED:20260208T050444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T050444Z
UID:11874-1770660000-1770665400@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Judaism 101- Class #4-Jewish Perspectives on Aging
DESCRIPTION:Please email info@konabethshalom.org for Zoom connection details. The discussion will also be live-streamed via the KBS YouTube channel.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/judaism-101-class-4/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260208T160308Z
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UID:11880-1771063200-1771074000@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study- Mishpatim
DESCRIPTION:Mishpatim/מִּשְׁפָּטִי (“Laws”) recounts a series of God’s laws that Moses gives to the Israelites. These include laws about treatment of slaves\, damages\, loans\, returning lost property\, the Sabbath\, the sabbatical year\, holidays\, and destroying idolatry. The portion ends as Moses ascends Mount Sinai for 40 days. \nJoin in on Zoom this Saturday to read and discuss Mishpatim\,  Sh’mot/Exodus 21:1-24:18\, in the KBS Torah study led by Aviva and Yehudah Plaut.\nNo prior knowledge is necessary and a variety of views is welcome. You can also watch the livestream at the KBS YouTube channel or KBS Facebook page.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-mishpatim/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260215T152600Z
CREATED:20260215T152600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T152600Z
UID:11922-1771668000-1771678800@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study- Terumah
DESCRIPTION:Terumah תְּרוּמָה(“Donation”) opens as God tells Moses to collect donated materials in order to build a dwelling place for God called the Mishkan (Tabernacle). God describes how to build the vessels that will fill the Mishkan – including the ark\, table\, menorah\, and sacrificial altar – as well as the Mishkan’s walls and curtains. \nJoin in on Zoom this Saturday to read and discuss Terumah\, Sh’mot/Exodus 25:1-27:19\, in the KBS Torah study led by Aviva and Yehudah Plaut.\nNo prior knowledge is necessary and a variety of views is welcome.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-terumah/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260301T141415Z
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UID:11938-1772877600-1772888400@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study Ki Tisa
DESCRIPTION:Ki-Tisa ( כִּי תִשָּׂא“When You Elevate”) opens as God tells Moses to collect a half-shekel donation from all Israelites and to anoint the Mishkan (Tabernacle)\, its vessels\, and the priests. The Israelites worship the golden calf and Moses breaks the tablets. Moses beseeches God to forgive\, and returns with a second set of tablets. \nJoin in on Zoom this Saturday to read and discuss Ki Tisa\, Sh’mot/Exodus 30:11-34:35\, in the KBS Torah study. No prior knowledge is necessary and a variety of views is welcome. \nThe Zoom connection will be provided by email. You can watch the live-stream on the KBS YouTube channel or KBS Facebook Page 
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-ki-tisa/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T195451Z
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UID:11965-1773482400-1773493200@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study -Vayakhel
DESCRIPTION:In this week’s parashah\, Vayakhel וַיַּקְהֵל (“He Assembled”)\, God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for material donations for the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle)\, and the people respond. The artisans designated by God begin building the Mishkan and its vessels. \nJoin in on Zoom this Saturday to read and discuss Vayakhel\, Sh’mot/Exodus 35:1-38:20\, in the KBS Torah study.\nNo prior knowledge is necessary\, and a variety of views is welcome. \nThe Zoom connection will be provided by email. You can watch the live-stream on the KBS YouTube channel or KBS Facebook Page 
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-vayakhel/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260321T014223Z
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UID:12090-1773482400-1773493200@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study -Vayikra
DESCRIPTION:We begin the third book of the Torah this week\, in which the Israelites receive instructions for various sacrifices and offerings to be made in the Tabernacle. We’ll read and discuss Vayikra/Leviticus 1:1–5:26 on Zoom this Saturday\, March 21\, starting at 10:00 AM Hawai`i time. No prior knowledge is necessary and we welcome a wide range of viewpoints. \nThe Zoom connection will be provided by email. You can watch the live-stream on the KBS YouTube channel or KBS Facebook Page 
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-vayikra/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260331T154422Z
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UID:12097-1775296800-1775307600@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study - Song of Songs
DESCRIPTION:“And Moses said to the people\, “Remember this day on which you went out of Egypt\, from the house of slaves\, for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from here”\n– Sh’mot/Exodus 13:3 \nChag sameach\,\nAs we celebrate Passover\, the Torah portions this week repeat chapters from Sh’mot/Exodus that tell of the freedom from bondage in Egypt and receiving the tablets of the covenant at Sinai. Since we read and discussed these parashot in our Torah study only a few weeks ago\, this Saturday we’ll do something a bit different. Traditionally\, the mid-Passover Shabbat includes שִׁ֥יר הַשִּׁירִ֖ים/Shir Hashirim – the Song of Songs. What does this epic love poem have to do with the holiday? We’ll try to find answers as we read and discuss these elegant and provocative lines composed by King Solomon some three thousand years ago.\nNo prior knowledge is necessary and we welcome a wide range of viewpoints. Zoom link sent in email.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-song-of-songs/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T214858Z
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UID:12127-1775901600-1775912400@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study - Shemini
DESCRIPTION:Shemini (“Eighth”)\, Leviticus 9:1-11:47\, opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strange fire.” God describes the animals\, birds\, and fish that are permissible and prohibited for consumption\, as well as some laws of ritual purity. \nWe’ll read and discuss Shemini on Zoom this Saturday\, April 11\, starting at 10:00 AM Hawai`i time. No prior knowledge is necessary and we welcome a wide range of viewpoints. Please email us for the Zoom link.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-shemini/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260418T130000
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UID:12237-1776506400-1776517200@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study - Tazria-Metzora
DESCRIPTION:Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) Vayikra/Leviticus 12:1-15:33\,  opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat\, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing\, and the requirement of an infected person to dwell alone outside the camp and be inspected by a priest. Metzora opens by describing the purification process and accompanying sacrifices for one infected with tzaraat\, a discoloration condition on the skin. It then describes the process of treating a house infected with tzaraat and the ritual impurity generated by certain bodily discharges. \nWe’ll read and discuss Tazria-Metzora on Zoom this Saturday\, starting at 10:00 AM Hawai`i time. No prior knowledge is necessary and we welcome a wide range of viewpoints. Zoom link sent by email.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-tazria-metzora/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T175409Z
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UID:12324-1777716000-1777728600@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study- Emor
DESCRIPTION:“Bringing the Omer to the Kohein” by Ahuva Klein (Israel) \nEmor / אֱמֹר (“say”) Vayikra/Leviticus 21:1-24:23\, opens with laws regulating priestly behavior\, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle)\, and consuming sacrifices and priestly food. It enumerates the biblical holidays of Passover\, Shavuot\, Rosh Hashanah\, Yom Kippur\, and Sukkot\, and includes the “omer offering” – the instruction to “bring in the sheaf of the first fruits of your harvest to the priest.” The parashah ends with a story about a blasphemer and his punishment. \nWe’ll read and discuss parashah Emor. No prior knowledge is necessary and we welcome a wide range of viewpoints.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-emor/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T154508Z
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UID:12335-1778320800-1778331600@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study- Behar-Bechukotai
DESCRIPTION:Behar/בְּהַר (“On The Mountain”) Vayikra/Leviticus 25:1-27:34 details the laws of the sabbatical year (Shemita)\, when working the land is prohibited and debts are forgiven. It also sets out laws of indentured servitude and of the Jubilee year (Yovel)\, when property reverts to its original ownership. Bechukotai/בְּחֻקֹּתַי (“In My Laws”) is the final Torah portion in the Book of Leviticus. It begins describing blessings that follow obedience to God’s laws and curses that come with desecration of them. It ends with laws of vows and consecration of people and property. \nWe’ll read and discuss parashah Behar and Bechukotai on Zoom this Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Hawai`i time. No prior knowledge is necessary and we welcome a wide range of viewpoints. Zoom link will be sent in email.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-behar-bechukotai/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150756Z
CREATED:20260602T150756Z
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UID:12419-1780740000-1780750800@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study- Beha'alotcha
DESCRIPTION:Beha’alotcha -בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ (“When You Raise”) Numbers 8:1-12:16 opens with God instructing Moses to inaugurate the Levites for service in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). It also recounts the stories of people who request a second chance to offer the Passover sacrifice\, complaints of the Israelites and their punishments\, and a disease that affects Miriam. \nWe’ll read and discuss parasha Beha’alotcha on Zoom this Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Hawai`i time. No prior knowledge is necessary and we welcome a wide range of viewpoints.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-behaalotcha/
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T050234Z
CREATED:20260630T050234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T050234Z
UID:13056-1783159200-1783170000@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study: Pinchas
DESCRIPTION:“The Daughters of Zelophechad” – Leumit Iris Wexler (Israel) \nThis week’s parashah is Pinchas\, Bamidbar/Numbers 25:10-30:1. It includes the brave daughters of Zelophechad\, who went before Moses to ask that they be allowed to inherit the estate of their late father\, who died without a male heir. Aviva and Yeuhdah Plaut lead our Torah study\, reading and discussing Parashah Pinchas this Saturday\, beginning at 10AM Hawai`i time. No prior knowledge is necessary and we welcome a wide range of perspectives. Zoom connection information will be provided via email. You can also view a livestream of the Torah study on the KBS YouTube Channel and Facebook page.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-pinchas/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Study
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260705T181929Z
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UID:13090-1783764000-1783774800@konabethshalom.org
SUMMARY:Torah Study- Matot-Masei
DESCRIPTION:Matot מַּטּוֹת(“Tribes”) Bamidbar/Numbers 30:2-36:13 opens with laws about vows\, and continues to describe the Israelites’ war against the Midianites and the allocation of spoils. The tribes of Reuben and Gad request to dwell outside of the Land of Israel\, and Moses acquiesces on the condition that they help conquer it. Masei מַסְעֵי (“Travels”)\, the final Torah portion in the Book of Numbers\, opens with a list of places that the Israelites traveled in the desert. God commands the Israelites to destroy idolatry in the Land of Israel\, outlines Israel’s boundaries\, and details the laws of cities of refuge for accidental killers. \nWe’ll read and discuss parasha Matot-Masei on Zoom this Saturday starting at 10:00 AM Hawai`i time. No prior knowledge is necessary and we welcome a wide range of viewpoints.
URL:https://konabethshalom.org/event/torah-study-matot-masei/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Study
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