February 26-March 4, 2018 / Adar 5778
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THIS WEEK______________________________________
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Wednesday, February 28
Congregation-wide Purim Picnic and Megillah
6-7:30 p.m.
Bring your own dairy/vegetarian dinner (no meat or shellfish, please). We will provide drinks and hamantashen. If it's too chilly for a patio picnic, we'll eat indoors!
 To fulfill the mitzvot of
Matanot L'evyonim (gifts for those less fortunate), we will assemble Kehillah Care Kits as our Social Action Project. Each Kit contains a pair of socks (one of the most requested items), a mini-bottle of water, and a Nutri-Grain bar. (We encourage you to keep Kits in your car to give out as you see fit.)
It's not Purim without our creative reading of the Megillah!
Purim-themed costumes are encouraged. (Please don't bring toy weapons.)
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UPCOMING_____________________________________
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9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
See the complete YEP! schedule
here.
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
7:30 p.m.
With Oneg sponsored by Rich Goldman and David Goldman, in honor of their mother Joanna Lee's
90th birthday.
See the complete service schedule
here.
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Saturday, March 17
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
See the complete Torah Talk schedule
here.
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Sunday, March 18
late morning/early afternoon
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GIRLS' NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, March 20
Save the date, and watch for details!
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MEN OF KEHILLAH (MOK)
9:45-11:45 a.m.
Our first meeting of the all-new Kehillah men's group was a great success!
Watch for details about our next gathering.
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Thursday, April 5
6:00 p.m.
At Congregation Kehillah.
Women of all ages (mothers and daughters, too!) are invited to attend. Click here for more information
and to RSVP.
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SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE and PASSOVER YIZKOR
Saturday, April 7
10:00 a.m.
Passover Kiddush luncheon following, in honor of the 13th anniversary of Jared Erman's Bar Mitzvah.
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MARCH BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES
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Yom Huledet Sameach!
March 1 -
Pete Catalano 
Bruce
Kirshenbaum
Lin Katzenstein
March 4 - Erica Morris
March 9 -
Luann Lavin
Carter Fleet
March 12 -
Evelyn Simon
Whitney Sobel
March 15 -
Rebekah McCarthy
March 16 -
Alfred Schrott
March 19 - Ike Fox
March 20 - Emma Catalano
March 24 - Bradley Osterweil
March 25 - Ray Hemmert
March 27 - Joshua Barkley
March 28 - Moshe Zohar
Happy Anniversary!
March 16 - Mitch and Lindsay Resnick
March 17 - Mark and Barbara Solow
March 18 - Henry and Lindsay Fleet
March 19 - Scott and Robin Rudin
March 22 - Cantor Howard and Marjorie Tabaknek
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If you have a March birthday or anniversary and your name is missing, please email us so we can update our records. To make a donation in honor of birthdays, anniversaries, "Our Kehillah Family" mentions or any other reason, please use this link or contact us directly. Thank you!
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JOIN US IN ISRAEL IN 2019
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Come to Israel with us in 2019! 
Is visiting Israel with your family on your bucket list?
Well, now is time to make this a reality!
Rabbi Sharfman is busy planning a wonderful family trip to Israel right after school ends in 2019. The dates are
Don't miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime. This is a trip you and your family will remember for years to come!
In addition, an adult-only trip is being planned for fall 2019 or spring 2020.
Dozens of Kehillah members and their friends have already visited Israel with Rabbi Sharfman, discovering the beauty, culture, history, religion, spirituality, and modernity that is unique to Israel. These Kehillah travelers will assure you that Rabbi Sharfman's contagious joy and breadth of knowledge will help make your Israel trip most memorable, whether it's your first visit or a return visit. Rabbi lived in Israel for many years and was a licensed tour guide there!
We can't wait to share more fabulous Israel experiences with you!
Let us know of your interest, so we can keep you posted on important developments as planning begins.
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YEP! prepares for Purim
Some of our YEP! students in 3rd-5th grade, making hamentashen.
Click on the thumbnails, underneath, for larger photos of our 1st and 2nd graders.
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Remember "Mom"! 
Reminder: There are hungry neighbors and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Valley, throughout the year -- even if we can't always see it. Our food collection bin for
Mom's Pantry is always in our lobby.
Please bring food donations whenever you come to Kehillah.
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We send prayers of healing to . . .
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Jennifer Schaeffer
Ellen Lerman
Emmie Riffle
Davie Glaser
Meir ben Chanah
Kimberlie Rich
Jeff and Denise Noll
Shmuel Ben Chaim
Mary Beth Pratt (Miriam Elisheva)
Mark Engelsman
HaRav Shlomo ben Rut
Kitty Nagy
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Bonnie Karfeld
David Stern
Howard Glick
Gittel bat Deborah
Tom Bartkus
Colleen Carney
Shoshanna bat Phyllis
Gedalya Nachum bar Bayla Rivka
Rose Sobel,
mother of Bruce Sobel
Judy Sahid,
sister of Cathy Michel
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I am available to all Kehillah members in times of joy and sadness. Please let me know when I can extend support and comfort to you and your family.
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Kehillah's "Helping Hearts and Hands" (HHH) volunteers are 
ready to assist you with life's complexities. Click here to find
out how HHH can help you -- and how you can volunteer
to become part of Kehillah's caring brigade.
Names are added to the top of the Mishebeirach list
in the order they are received.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
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Oneg & Hospitality Fund
Rich Goldman and David Goldman, in honor of the 90th birthday of their mother, Joanna Lee
Naomi and the Fox family, for their donation of Girl Scout Cookies
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Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Cathy and Alan Michels, in honor of Rebecca and Ian Shore
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General Fund
Dave and Leona Goldfarb, for building beautification
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Trees Planted in Israel
Dave and Sara Fabricant and family, in memory of Dave's aunt, Donna Fabricant
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Your donations in any amount are genuinely appreciated.
Please help support Congregation Kehillah by donating to Kehillah's various funds
-- to celebrate, honor, remember, give thanks, to assist, or simply to do tzedakah.
You can donate through our website in any amount or send a check. Congregation Kehlllah is a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax-exempt to the fullest extent allowable by law. (Please consult with your tax adviser.)
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General Fund
Caring Fund
Torah Fund
Social Action Fund
Gottlieb Music Fund
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Education Fund
Oneg & Hospitality Fund
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Adopt a Prayer Book
Memorial Plaques
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You can also
plant trees in Israel directly through Kehillah,
and Jewish National Fund will send a certificate out on your behalf.
Each tree is $18 and a portion of your donation stays with Kehillah.
Contact Renee for more information or to place your tree order.
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Arizona Biltmore Hotel, 7-9:30 a.m.
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Torah Talk |
YEP!
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
March 9:
Oneg sponsored by Rich Goldman and David Goldman, in honor of Joanna Lee
March 23:
Oneg sponsored by Robin and Scott Rudin in honor of their 30th anniversary
April 7:
Shabbat morning service and Passover Yizkor, 10:00 a.m., with
Kiddush luncheon following, in honor of Jared Erman
April 13:
Oneg sponsored by Jen and Pete Catalano in honor of Isabel's Bat Mitzvah on May 5
April 27:
Oneg sponsored by Sara and David Fabricant in honor of Katie's Bat Mitzvah on April 28
May 18:
Pre-service Oneg at 5:30 p.m. sponsored by Renee Joffe and Tom Hrlevich, in honor of Marsha Joffe; service begins at 6:00 p.m.
Final Kabbalat Shabbat before we take a break for summer
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TORAH TALK
Torah Talks are held Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Kehillah members' homes. Please RSVP to Ellen Lerman by the Thursday before each Torah Talk.
March 17
April 21
May 20 (Sunday) - Congregational Shavuot
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YEP!
Youth Education Program
YEP! sessions are held on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon unless otherwise noted. Schedule listed below is subject to change.
February 28 (Wed.): Picnic and Purim, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 4
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 6
May 20:
Shavuot for YEP! and Congregation
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QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR
For details, please see the corresponding items on the left.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Purim Picnic
Saturday, March 17
Torah Talk
Sunday, March 18
Movie Time
Tuesday, March 20
Girls' Night Out
Thursday, April 5
A "Taste" of Passover: Women's Passover Seder
Saturday, April 7
Shabbat morning service and Passover Yizkor
Celebrate a lifecycle event or other wonderful news. To reserve your oneg date, please contact Renee at 602-369-7667 or
Information for Seniors
The Senior Concierge Project (through Jewish Family and Childrens Service) can provide information and help with socialization, education, transportation, home care, living facilities, legal assistance and more for those over age 60. Contact Janet Arnold, Senior Concierge, at 480-599-7198 or [email protected].
Send your news to Connections
Please send your news or photos to Renee in the Kehillah office before Shabbat for the following Monday's issue.
Need a hand?
Need a ride to services or to an event? Have an odd job that might need an extra hand or two? Give Kehillah Brotherhood a shout! Brotherhood members are ready to help out.
Congregation Kehillah Leadership
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Rich Goldman, President
Renee Joffe, Administrator
Board of Directors:
Rich Fox,
Member at Large and
Brotherhood President
David Goldfarb,
Member at Large and
New Building Chair
Leslie Goldman,
Programming Chair and
Girls' Night Out Co-Chair
Arlene Maletta,
Hospitality Co-Chair
Ilene Malka,
Education Chair
Jane Neely,
Hospitality Co-Chair
Paul Stein,
Member at Large
Additional Support:
Paulette Fraenkel,
Social Action
Stephanie Kirklin,
OLC Director
Paul Lavin,
Finance Manager
Vicki Mardell,
Membership Co-Chair
Elaine Schiff,
Membership Co-Chair
Judith Clancy, Davie Glaser,
Ilene Riffle,
Helping Hearts and
Hands Co-Chairs
Ellen Lerman,
Torah Talk and Special
Projects
Marilyn Morris,
Movie Time
Sherry Siegel,
Newsletters and Book
Group
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Congregation Kehillah
602-369-7667
Mailing Address: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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