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Local Religion / In Brief

Hanukkah party takes place Sunday

The Jewish Congregation of Maui will host its annual Community Hanukkah Party at Beit Shalom Synagogue in Kihei from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday. The event will feature a candle-lighting ceremony, communal singing, games and prizes. Award-winning DJ Dam Weiseman will provide music and entertainment.

For eight days and nights beginning Sunday, Jews worldwide will light their menorahs, eat traditional foods, sing songs, play games and give gifts.

At 5 p.m. Dec. 7, the community is invited to the synagogue for “Lights and Latkes” as participants light the sixth candle together.

Menorahs, candles, gifts and accessories are now available at the Jewish Congregation of Maui’s Judaica Store, 634 Alulike St. in Kihei. For more information, call the office at 874-5379.

* Local Religion in Brief is published every Friday and welcomes announcements from churches and religious organizations in Maui County that wish to publicize guest speakers, special events, and news. The deadline for submitting releases is 10 a.m. Tuesday in order to be considered for publication the following Friday. To submit material, call 249-6846 or send email to community@mauinews.com. “Church Listings” advertisements also are published on Fridays. For information, including cost or to update an existing listing, contact The Maui News advertising department at 242-6316 or adsales@mauinews.com.

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