Torah Study Ki Tisa
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join with KBS members, friends and guests for a Shabbat service at New Thought Center of Hawai`i in Kealakekua. Dr. Barry Blum leads the service, joined by Rabbi Shari Joy […]
"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 […]
To mark Yom HaShoah and the Days of Remembrance, you are invited to screen a powerful and inspiring film about Jews who fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators. […]
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 […]
Join Courtney Meiselman in her studio for a fun pinch pot workshop on April 12, 2026, with a possible additional date of April 19, 2026. Limited spaces available. Please RSVP […]
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 […]
Courtney Meiselman is offering a second date for the ceramics workshop in case the first one fills up quickly. Limited spaces available. RSVP required, and the address will be given […]
"K'doshim" (2011) by Barbara Mendes from "Women of the Book" The KBS monthly Shabbat service will be led by Aviva Plaut, with Rabbi Shari Joy Berman reading from Parashah Kedoshim […]
The next KBS Book Club selection is “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth” by Noa Tishby. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “fascinating and very moving chronological timeline spanning […]
"Bringing the Omer to the Kohein" by Ahuva Klein (Israel) Emor / אֱמֹר ("say") Vayikra/Leviticus 21:1-24:23, opens with laws regulating priestly behavior, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and consuming sacrifices […]
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 […]
Bamidbar בְּמִדְבַּר (“In The Desert”) Numbers 1:1-4:20 is the first Torah portion in the Book of Numbers. It describes God's command to take a census and details the camping formation of the Israelites in […]
Rabbi Shari Berman will lead this month’s service as we celebrate Shavuot. Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day G-d gave the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at […]
"The Priestly Blessing" by Carmi Plaut Naso נָשֹׂא (“Take A Census”), Bamidbar/Numbers 4:21-7:89 , the longest portion in the Torah, opens by detailing responsibilities of the Levites. It also describes laws […]
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 […]
"The Grapes of Canaan" - James Tissot (c.1896) Sh'lach שְׁלַח (“Send”) Bamidbar/Numbers 13:1- 15:41 tells of the Israelite spies sent into Canaan, the negative report they bring back, and the […]