January 8-14, 2018 / Tevet 5778
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THIS WEEK_____________________________________
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Please click on underlined items throughout this newsletter for more information and to RSVP.
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
6:00 p.m. Services, including aufruf for Rebecca Morris and Ian Shore
See the complete service schedule
here.
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman and Roger Morris and Howard and Jackie Shore
warmly invite members of Kehillah to join them for the aufruf of their children,
Rebecca Morris and Ian Shore,
during Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, January 12, 2018.
A special pre-Oneg sponsored by Danny and Evelyn Simon and Irma Gottlieb
in honor of the bride and groom will begin at 5:30 p.m. (for those who previously RSVP'd).
Kabbalat Shabbat for all will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING_____________________________________
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Saturday, January 20
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
See the complete Torah Talk schedule
here.
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9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
See the complete YEP! schedule
here.
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Sunday, January 21
late morning/early afternoon
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GIRLS' NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, January 23
6:00 p.m.
Women of Kehillah, please watch your inbox for your GNO flier!
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Sunday, January 28
10:00 a.m.
* see revised schedule
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KITCHEN SHOWER TEA PARTY
Sunday, April 15
Watch for more information as the date approaches.
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Welcome to Judaism: A Course for Beginners & Those Who Love Them
This class begins February 12
Rabbi Sharfman will be teaching this introductory course through the BJE (Bureau of Jewish Education).
The course will provide a foundation in the basic tenets of Judaism: History, holidays and observances, life observances, life cycle events, theology, prayer, and communal life will be explored through Jewish texts, beliefs, and customs.
T
his course is open to non-Jews, non-Jews with their Jewish partners, and Jewish adults interested in further exploring Judaism.
Classes will be held on five Mondays, February 12 through March 19 (no class Feb. 19), from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Cost: $36
Register here or contact the BJE at 480-634-8050 or jewished@bjephoenix.org.
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Kehillah was recognized by
Jewish News for the durable medical supply project run by our Helping Hearts and Hands volunteers. Read all about:
Jeff Kronenfeld, Staff Writer
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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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We send prayers of healing to . . .
Dan Lipski
Davie Glaser
Meir ben Chanah
Ethan Miller
Joe Ettinger
Kimberlie Rich Jeff and Denise Noll Gary MacMilla Marsha Joffe Shmuel Ben Chaim Mary Beth Pratt (Miriam Elisheva) Mark Engelsman HaRav Shlomo ben Rut
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Kitty Nagy
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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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
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Education Fund
Bruce and Debbie Sobel, in recognition of our YEP! teachers
General Fund
Francine Ebersman, in honor of her 2017 Israel "sisters" and for their sponsoring the Oneg in honor of her birthday; and in honor of her Kehillah family and the support received during her brother Will's illness and passing
In response to Kehillah President Rich Goldman's year-end letter
Anonymous
Joseph and Sandy Barnett
Gil and Lynne Blumenthal
Richard and Sharon Cohen
Friedel Family Foundation
Rich Goldman
Ellen and Elliott Lerman
Arlene Maletta
Andrew and Ashlyn Pohl
Norman and Lonnie Resnick
Adam and Kari Stafford
Paul and Margie Stein
Thank you as well to all who donated throughout the year to help with our new building. We apologize for any names inadvertently omitted from this list.
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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 Jewish Historical Society, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Jewish Community Center, 3-5:00 p.m.
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Arizona Biltmore Hotel, 7-9:30 a.m.
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Kabbalat Shabbat |
Torah Talk |
YEP!
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
January 12 - Pre-Oneg
(5:30 p.m.) followed by Kabbalat Shabbat (including aufruf)
at 6:00 p.m.
January 26
February 9 & 23
March 9 & 23
April 13 & 27
May 18
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TORAH TALK
Torah Talks are held Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at congregants' homes. Please RSVP to Ellen Lerman at lermanell@aol.com by the Thursday before each Torah Talk so hosts can prepare.
January 20 February 17 March 17 April 17 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.
January 21 February 11 & 25 February 28 (Wednesday) - Picnic and Purim, 6:00 p.m. March 4 & 25 April 8 & 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.
Friday, Jan. 12
Kabbalat Shabbat with pre-Oneg/Aufruf
Saturday, Jan. 20
Torah Talk
Sunday, Jan. 21
YEP!
Movie Time
Tuesday, Jan. 23
Girls' Night Out
Friday, Jan. 26
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, Jan. 28
Book Group
Friday, Feb. 9
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, Feb. 11
YEP!
Saturday, Feb. 17
Torah Talk
Friday, Feb. 23
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, Feb. 25
YEP!
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Picnic and Purim
Sunday, April 15
Kitchen Shower Tea Party
Celebrate a lifecycle event or other wonderful news. To reserve your oneg date, please contact Renee at 602-369-7667 or
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.
Email Rich Fox at TheRichFox@gmail.com.
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 janet.arnold@jfcsaz.org.
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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