January 8-14, 2018 / Tevet 5778
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THIS WEEK_____________________________________
Please click on underlined items throughout this newsletter for more information and to RSVP.
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 KABBALAT SHABBAT
  Friday, January 12
  5:30 p.m. Pre-Oneg
  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.    


UPCOMING_____________________________________
  TORAH TALK 
  Saturday, January 20
  10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
  at the home of Gil and Lynne Blumenthal; click here to RSVP
  See the complete Torah Talk schedule here.
  YEP!
  Sunday, January 21
  9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
  See the complete YEP! schedule here
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  Sunday, January 21
  late morning/early afternoon
  
  GIRLS' NIGHT OUT
  Tuesday, January 23
  6:00 p.m.  
  Women of Kehillah, please watch your inbox for your GNO flier! 
  
  Sunday, January 28
  10:00 a.m.
  at the home of Ellen Lerman; click here to RSVP  
  * see revised schedule
 
  KITCHEN SHOWER TEA PARTY
   Sunday, April 15
   Watch for more information as the date approaches.
 
ADULT EDUCATION
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.

KEHILLAH IN THE NEWS
Yishar koach, Kehillah! 

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  



OUR KEHILLAH FAMILY
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. 

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 
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.
~ Rabbi Sharfman
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

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
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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.
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.) 
General Fund 
Caring Fund 
Torah Fund 
Social Action Fund
Gottlieb Music Fund 
Education Fund 
Oneg & Hospitality Fund 
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund 
Adopt a Prayer Book  
Memorial Plaques 
You can also plant trees in Israel directly through Kehillah, shiny-tree-button.jpg  
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. 
OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE
Arizona Jewish Historical Society, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Limmud AZ 2018, February 11
ASU, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Jewish Community Center, 3-5:00 p.m.
Arizona Biltmore Hotel, 7-9:30 a.m.
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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  
June 8
 
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 
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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IN EVERY ISSUE

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

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Sponsor an oneg  
   
Celebrate a lifecycle event or other wonderful news. To reserve your oneg date, please contact Renee at 602-369-7667 or
   
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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.

 
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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.    
 

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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.

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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
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We love hearing from you!

If we don't respond to your email within 24 hours, it means we did not receive your message. Please call us at 602-369-7667.
 
We take a technology break for Shabbat and Yom T ov. If you have an emergency during these times, please leave a message on the Congregation Kehillah phone and we will get back to you. O therwise, we ask that you please call or email us after the Sabbath or holiday ends.
 
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Congregation Kehillah   
602-369-7667
info@congregationkehillah.org    |     congregationkehillah.org
5858 E. Dynamite Blvd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Mailing Address: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050