Help Maui Kosher Farm Help Those Suffering From The Devastation In Maui

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Help Maui Kosher Farm Help Those Suffering From The Devastation In Maui

It’s beyond sad to see what’s happening in Maui, with wildfires destroying the historic town of Lahaina and claiming dozens of lives.

Passenger captures devastating scenes from the wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/7C2XqexNE0

— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) August 10, 2023

Video of the destruction on Front Street, a historic site in West Maui, where most of the businesses and structures are burning.#Maui #Lahaina #lahainafire #MauiFires #Hawaii #Hawaiifire #wildfires pic.twitter.com/qoXx8CxQDn

— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) August 10, 2023

At least 36 people have been killed in Maui and thousands of Hawaii residents have fled their homes from of one of the deadliest U.S. wildfires in years. The fires have been fueled in part by violent winds from Hurricane Dora, more than 800 miles away.

🎥 Front Street in Lahaina pic.twitter.com/NppUeL9wTs

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 10, 2023

The wildfires on Maui have claimed at least 36 lives. Emergency workers continue to look for survivors among the ruins of Lahaina, a historic town on the Hawaiian island, and 11,000 tourists have been evacuated.

Follow updates. https://t.co/Vcj931TKFB pic.twitter.com/AaDa6wHito

— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 10, 2023

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I’ve had to privilege to visit the beautiful island of Maui some 10 times in the past 15 years, making lifelong memories and friends along the way.

I’ve shared some of those trip notes here a decade ago and ended my 747 journey there as well.

We also became friends with a photographer there and were devastated when she passed away.

In December we spent a day enjoying Lahaina’s Front Street, from the Maui Pineapple Store’s delicious all-Pineapple drinks to Warren and Annabelle’s awesome magic show, the Banyan Tree, and even getting my Maui Jim sunglasses repaired for free at their former headquarters in Lahaina. It’s crazy that it’s all gone now.

Maui Pineapple Store, Lahaina:

JJ spent a Simchas Torah in Lahaina with dozens of Jews, which he said was one of his most memorable in his life.

Some of the most awesome people you’ll find on Maui are Mendel and Chana Zirkind, who operate the Maui Kosher Farm. It’s a hub for Jewish life on Maui and home to the island’s only Mikvah.

My kids loved their tour of the Kosher Farm several years ago and the dinners you can enjoy there are always special.

The outdoor shul and dining room that Mendel hand-built on the farm:

Mendel Zirkind tells me that they’re hosting dozens of locals and tourists in their house, cottages, cabins, and tents on their farm. They have power and plenty of food, but he shares that many of their guests have lost their homes and businesses and are just devastated as they have nothing left.

Hosting people at the Farm this week:

The Zirkinds have started a fund to help those who are now in need, which you can donate to here.

I’m sure the funds will be put to good use.

If you did have plans to travel to Maui within the next couple of weeks, change those plans to visit another island.

If you are on Maui, airlines like Hawaiian and Southwest are offering $19 flights to Oahu.

Let’s pray for everyone’s safety and that the people of Maui will be able to recover quickly from this tragedy.