A non-profit social services agency
serving the Hawaii Jewish community
Jewish Community Services
of Hawaii
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2550 Pali Highway     Honolulu, Hawaii 96817     Telephone:  (808) 258-7121
OUR SERVICE-PROVIDER
  • Sue Alden-Rudin.  JCS and the community are truly blessed to have a caring
    professional like Sue Alden-Rudin as a service-provider. Sue Alden-Rudin, has
    lived in Hawaii since she was 11 months old.  Her family was part of the
    congregation of Temple Emanu-el when it was built on the Pali.  She recalls
    that prior to that time, the congregation used to meet for services and
    activities at a home in Manoa on Oahu Ave. and later at the Church of the
    Cross Roads.  Sue stayed in Hawaii and was educated here, attaining a
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  She has been involved in the field of Home
    Care since 1996 and has been a supervisor/case manager, primarily
    overseeing the care for medically fragile children and seniors.  Sue currently
    works full-time for Kapiolani Medical Center, and although hard to believe by
    the number of clients she has assisted, she has been working part-time with
    JCS since 2000.  According to Sue, “I enjoy spending time with family and
    friends.  I also enjoy being of assistance to those I come in contact with, that I
    may benefit them in some way as a representative of JCS.”  


OUR BOARD
In the interests of representing and reaching out to as many Jews as possible in our
community, the Board of Jewish Community Services includes representatives of local
Jewish organizations as well as independent members of the community.

Our current Board members, their positions, and the organizations they represent are as
follows:

  • Steve Guttman, President

  • Dr. Marvin Baum, Vice President (B'nai Brith)



  • Jackie Foil (Hawaii Jewish Seniors, President)

    Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE); Principal, Non Profit Fundraising Services

  • Andrea Snyder (Hadassah)

  • Alice Tucker (Arthur Murray Fund; Counseling and Spiritual Care Center of Hawaii
    [an interfaith organization])

  • Deborah Washofsky (Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El)



Some of the local Jewish organizations represented on the Board from time to time
are:

ALOHA JEWISH CHAPEL
    The Aloha Jewish Chapel serves stationed and visiting service people and their  
    dependents, and government civilians/contractors and retirees.  It is located at
    the Pearl Harbor Naval Station (Makalapa Gate).

    Presiding:  Mr. Dan Bender
    Contact:  Commander Shelly Geringer
    Tel:  (808) 295-2216
    e-mail:  geringerart@hotmail.com

    Weekly Services Friday 7:30 P.M., Sat 9:15 AM, Torah Study Monday, 6:30
    P.M., Annual Passover Seder at Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki (First Night
    Passover).  Contact for details of other holiday and High Holday day
    services.  Must have valid government I.D. or arranged escort.

ARTHUR MURRAY FUND
    The Arthur Murray Fund was established by the world-famous dance instructor
    to assist needy Jews in Hawaii on a one-time only basis. The assistance is a gift,
    not a loan, and usually is of significant size.  Examples of needs that the Fund
    may assist with are large dental bills, first and last months' rent, moving
    expenses, etc.

    The fund is administered by former presidents of Temple Emanu-El and the
    Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El.  Alice Tucker is Chair.  For assistance, please
    contact Sue Alden Rudin at 394-2211.

B’NAI B’RITH HONOLULU
    A small chapter of B’nai B’rith International is alive and well in Honolulu.  B’nai
    B’rith International is the oldest Jewish organization in the world with programs
    for youth (BBYO), college students (Hillel) as well as adult chapters. It is a
    watchdog for anti-semitism through the associated Anti-Defamation League
    (adl). Members are also eligible for the various insurance options available.

    Our local chapter takes pride in performing mitzvahs — our most inportant one
    is sponsoring and supporting ‘Shaloha’ Hillel at the University of Hawaii.

    Additional major mitzvahs include several feedings annually at the Institute for
    Human Services (IHS), annual support of Jewish Community Services (JCS)
    both monetarily and with volunteer projects, supporting our Jewish and non-
    Jewish military in Afghanistan by adopting a Jewish-led platoon of non-Jews,
    and sending Hanukah baskets in conjunction with the School of Jewish Studies
    at Temple Emanu-El to Jewish military in Iraq and Afghanistan.

    Socially B'nai Brith has at least three functions per year to promote fellowship
    and comraderie among our membership.

    B'nai B'rith welcomes all Jewish adults, young and old, to join us in our mitzvah
    mission. For further information please contact President Al Frumkin at 808-488-
    7655 or Treasurer Marv Baum at 808-623-5409.

CONGREGATION SOF MA'ARAV
    Congregation Sof Ma'arav is the westernmost member of the United Synagogue
    of Conservative Judaism. The congregation is an egalitarian, participatory, lay-
    led havurah. We depend on each other to make Congregation Sof Ma'arav a
    sanctuary for those interested in awakening their Jewish heritage through
    education and spirituality.

HADASSAH
    Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer
    women's organization whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen
    their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential
    as a dynamic force in American society.

    Founded in 1912, Hadassah retains the passion and timeless values of its
    founder, Henrietta Szold, Jewish scholar and activist, who was dedicated to
    Judaism, Zionism, and the American ideal.

HAWAII JEWISH SENIORS
    Hawaii Jewish Seniors organizes luncheons and other activities for seniors.  
    Jackie Foil, President, can be contacted at JBF720@hawaii.rr.com for
    information about the organization.

SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE EMANU-EL
    The Sisterhood provides a presence of women in congregational life.  We are a
    part of the Women for Reform Judaism, an affiliate of the Union for Reform
    Judaism.  The Sisterhood Board meets every 6 weeks.  We  have an ongoing
    Women's Torah Study which meets monthly.  Our activities include running the
    Temple gift shop,  arranging a bi-annual book club, providing an Oneg after
    Friday night services, as well as assisting B'nai Mitzvah parents and other
    Temple members with creating special Onegs.  An essential part of our mission
    is to provide support for the School of Jewish Studies and for Gan
    Yerushalayim, the preschool at the Temple.   Contact:  Pat Roth, President,  734-
    4281.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL
    Temple Emanu-El is a synagogue community and a center of Jewish life in
    Hawaii. Its members are dedicated to the religious and ethical values of
    Judaism. In perpetuating itself, the Temple is committed to worshiping God,
    studying Torah, the pursuit of Jewish education, promoting Jewish identity,
    enhancing Jewish life and pursuing social justice.