We are in the Hawaiian jungle on the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii (Lower Puna area). Our synagogue, Kehilat Olam Ejad Ganim/Congregation GaiaYoga Gardens, is geared towards those exploring their Judaism. Some are what I would call Hidden Jews / Crypto-Jews, Jews who are of Spanish heritage and did know they are Jewish because of the history of the Expulsion/Inquisition. Others are those who know they are Jewish, but do not actively practice their Judaism.
We welcome all who come. Our Circle will be the same, all are welcome no matter where they are on their Jewish path. We are Virtual. As we are just forming, we have not set a day or time. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday will be the day. After 3:00pm HST is my preferred time. Hawaii does NOT have Daylight Savings time so there is a 1 hour difference pre- and post- DST.
We are looking to add 6 new members.
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