No KBS Community Seder This Year
For decades, Congregation Kona Beth Shalom has hosted a community seder, welcoming residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday together. However, due to rising costs and limited facilities, it was… more
Gov. Josh Green on AntiSemitism in Hawai`i
Tune in online at 5PM Wednesday, January 3 for this conversation from Temple Emanu-El. Click the link below to view the event live … more
High Holy Days 5784
KBS invites you to be with us welcoming the year 5784 on the Hebrew calendar, beginning with Erev Rosh Hashanah services Friday, September 15, in-person, at Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden,… more
Shabbaton with Rabbi/Cantor Jessica Kate Meyer in March
Vocalist, storyteller, musician, Rabbi and Cantor Jessica Kate Meyer will lead services and conduct musical workshops March 16-19. The full schedule is on the flyer you can download at this… more
An Evening of Klezmer Joy Invitation
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SF Yiddish Combo Preview #2
Kona Beth Shalom is delighted to bring you An Evening of Klezmer Joy with Rebecca Roudman and Jason Eckl, co-founders of the San Francisco Yiddish Combo, performing in person Wednesday,… more
San Francisco Yiddish Combo Preview
Kona Beth Shalom is delighted to bring you An Evening of Klezmer Joy with Rebecca Roudman and Jason Eckl, co-founders of the San Francisco Yiddish Combo, performing in person Wednesday,… more
Alan Pollak
Alan Pollak ז״ל We report with great sadness that Alan Pollak passed away Thursday night, September 29, 9:15 pm, at Queens Hospital in Honolulu. This was the consequence of the… more
KBS Annual Newsletter 2022
High Holidays 5785–2024
Reserve Your High Holiday Seats Now Aloha & L’shanah tovah KBS members and friends, We invite you to be with us welcoming a New Year – 5785 on the Hebrew… more
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Ukraine Jews Emergency Aid
The Jews of Ukraine STILL Need Our Help Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has affection millions. An estimated one-third of Ukrainian citizens have… more
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Hawai`i Food Basket Donation
We invite you …urge you … to open your hearts to the many in our island ohana who are squeezed by the high price of groceries and still struggle to… more
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