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Week of June 20,
2016 / Sivan 5776
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THIS WEEK___________________________________
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Sunday, June 26, early afternoon
Note - this is not our usual 3rd Sunday of the month
Open to all, and we'd love to have you join us! We'll pick the movie, plus the the time and location, closer to June 26. We usually attend the Harkins Shea or Harkins 101, and discuss the movie afterwards over yogurt, coffee or lunch.
You are always welcome to come even without an RSVP, but if we expect you we can let you know if there are any changes and try to save seats. To receive final details for our movie plans, and to offer your suggestions, get on our Movie email list by sending your name and email to Marilyn Morris at [email protected] (or call her at 602-494-2800).
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UPCOMING___________________________________
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 BOOK GROUP
Sunday, July 10, 10:00 a.m.
at the home of Chloe Leibowitz
All are welcome to attend, even if you haven't finished (or started!) the book. At our July meeting we'll discuss
Everything I Never Told You, by Celeste Ng, about a Chinese-American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. The book was named a best book of the year by numerous critics and publications. Please RSVP to Chloe at [email protected]. If you have questions about the Book Group in general, please contact Sherry Siegel at [email protected].
Read ahead for our next meetings!
August 7:
This is Where I Leave You, by Jonathan Tropper; at the home of Linda Brill
September 11:
The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah, at the home of Ellen Lerman
October 9:
Charms for the Easy Life, by Kaye Gibbons, at the home of Ilene Riffle
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TORAH TALK
Saturday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
At the home of Jane Neely
Co-sponsored by Sherry Siegel
Discover why Torah Talk is one of Kehillah's most-loved traditions! Torah Talk is a morning filled with questions, conversation, laughter, and the opportunity to get up-close and personal with Rabbi Sharfman and your fellow CK members and seekers. No prior knowledge is needed to enjoy Torah Talk; all are welcome. Please RSVP to Jane at [email protected] even if you are a regular attendee - it makes it so much easier for hosts to prepare.
This Torah Talk will be lay-led.
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Please welcome our newest members!
Dan Sommer and Joanne Donnelly
We look forward to getting to know you!
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Dear Kehillah members,
We invite you to rejoin us for a wonderful year of High Holy Days,
Kabbalat  Shabbatot, Torah Talk, Youth and Adult Education, spiritual growth, joy and festivities with Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman and our Kehillah!
You should have received an email from Renee inviting you to rejoin for 2016-2017. Along with her message was a letter from Kehillah president Rich Goldman, which you can also read here. Thank you!
If you're not a member yet....
we warmly invite you to join Kehillah!
Please contact the office at 602-369-7667 or
visit our website for membership information. Thank you!
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YEP!, our Youth Education Program, is seeking your old laptops (eight years or less)
 and iPads for our Online Learning Center (OLC). We are planning on installing Google Chrome on the old laptops so the students can utilize the OLC. The Google Chrome program we will be using will wipe your old computer clean. New donations are also welcome!
Please contact Renee to arrange pick up of your donation. Thank you in advance for your donation and commitment to helping our students learn.
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We sure do - multiple dates, in fact! The 2016-2017 Kehillah Calendar is filling up with dates for Kabbalat Shabbat, YEP!, Adult Ed, Girls' Night Out, Brotherhood, holidays, and so much more! 
We've included all the dates for Kabbalat Shabbat, YEP!, and Torah Talk below - but please continue to check Connections for last-minute changes and adjustments. And of course, we'll still provide you with a printable monthly calendar; the link for that will continue to be on the top left of each Connections. And we'll continue to include "Dates Mentioned In This Issue," for upcoming events, in the gray column on the right. We are looking forward to a busy, jam-packed year!
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Mazal Tov to . . .
You?
Let us know of your simchas so we can share in your joy!
Do you have children or grandchildren graduating this year?
Engagements or other news to announce? Please let Renee know!
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We send prayers of healing to . . .
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Warren Miller
Julie Miller,
brother of Warren Miller
Cathy Michels
Madelyn Keirman,
granddaughter of Chloe Leibowitz
Gail Beckerman
Sandy Myslis
Kitty Nagy
Penny Wolkis
Leslie Goldman
Collen Carney
Robin Holden
Jack Tomsicek
Shoshanna bat Phyllis
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Olivia Adair Steele
Gedalya Nachum bar Bayla Rivka
Judith Clancy
Stisha Steigmann,
friend of Marsha Joffe
Rose Sobel, mother of Bruce Sobel
Ethan Miller,
son of Reisa and Warren Miller
Arlene Rosenberg
Bess Taubman
Joanna Lee, mother of Rich Goldman
Mariam Ahuvah bat Batsheva,
daughter of Barbara Goldman
Judy Sahid, sister of Cathy Michels
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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
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HIPPA PRIVACY RULE:
Hospitals won't notify us about your stay, nor will Jewish chaplains visit or share your information with us unless you specifically give permission and request that they do so. Rabbi Sharfman and Congregation Kehillah want to support Kehillah members - so many emotions and issues arise during illnesses requiring hospitalization. Please call the office and give us your name, hospital name/room number and any health details you can share to enable us to be responsive to you and your needs.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
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You can help support Congregation Kehillah
and express your core values by making donations to Kehillah's various Funds - to celebrate, honor, remember, give thanks, to assist . . . or simply to do
tzedakah.
General Fund
Building & Beautification
Caring
Education
Gottlieb Music Fund
Oneg & Hospitality
Social Action
Torah
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
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Memorial Board
Adopt a Prayer Book
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.
Supporting Kehillah and expressing your Core Values is easy!
You can
donate on our website, in any amount or send a check. Your donations in any amount are greatly appreciated! Congregation Kehlllah is a 501(c)(3) organization; your donations are tax-exempt to the fullest extent allowable by law. Please consult with your tax adviser.
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ATTENTION, STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-12!
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Hebrew High of Greater Phoenix offers three campuses, lots of programs & classes, Jewish Identity, Jewish Values, & Jewish Friendships! Financial assistance is available - and you can also take Hebrew and earn high school credit!
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GET A RIDE!
Jewish adults over age 65 who are no longer able to drive themselves now have a new transportation option: 
Call Envoy America at 602-687-6345 and mention the Friedel Transportation Fund or Smile on Seniors. Rides should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, and can be used for any purpose.
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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].
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Wedding Objects & Photos Sought!
Arizona Jewish Historical Society is planning an exhibit of wedding objects, artifacts, and related ceremonial items for February-June 2017 and would like to borrow your items for display. Items such as gowns, veils, bonnets, men's wedding coats, Chuppah decorations, Ketubot, bouquets, bride's bibles, etc. from Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Mizrahi, and Lemba Jews as well as from cross-cultural communities (German, Polish, Chinese, Mexican, etc.) are desired. Wedding stories and photos are also of interest. Contact Jeffrey Schesnol at 602-241-7870 or [email protected].
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Etchings, Sacred Objects, and Artifacts
The newly opened Ira Moskowitz Exhibit at the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center is available for tours now through August 18 for people of all ages, backgrounds and denominations. To arrange a private docent-led tour of the Gallery, contact Jeffrey Schesnol at 602-241-7870 or [email protected].
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Tours of Camp Daisy and Harry Stein
Camp Stein in Prescott is offering tours for prospective families to visit camp for an afternoon and see this Jewish summer camp in action. Tours will be held on six Sundays in June and July and will last for approximately 90 minutes. To RSVP for a summer tour,
click here
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Let's celebrate together - at the Oneg!
Sponsoring an Oneg is a great way to celebrate your lifecycle events
and other wonderful news. For information and to reserve your Oneg date, please contact Renee at
[email protected]
or 602-369-7667.
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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.
August 19
September 16
October 2
Erev Rosh Hashana
October 3
Rosh Hashana
October 11
Kol Nidre
October 12
Yom Kippur
October 28
November 19
December 9
2017
January 13 and 27
February 10 and 24
March 10 and 24
April 14 and 28
May 19
June 9
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TORAH TALK
Torah Talks are held Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in members' homes. Please RSVP so our hosts know how much food & drink to prepare.
July 16
August 20
September 10
October 22
November 12
December 17
2017
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
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YEP!
YEP!, our Youth Education Program, is fun, educational, and creative - your children and grandchildren will love it. YEP! is free for Kehillah member families and open to non-Kehillah members as well. YEP! is designed for children from age 5 and up.
YEP! sessions are typically held on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Jewish Community Campus.
September 11 and 25
November 6 and 20
December 4 and 18
2017
January 8 and 22
February 5 and 26
March 12 and 26
April 9 and 23
May 7 and 21
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DATES MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE
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For details, please see the corresponding items on the left.
Holidays are shown
in italics.
Sunday, June 26
Movie Time
Sunday, July 10
Book Group
Saturday, July 16
Torah Talk
Sunday, Aug. 7
Book Group
Saturday, Aug. 13
Torah Talk
Erev Tisha B'Av
Friday, Aug. 19
Tot Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, Aug. 20
Torah Talk
Sunday, Aug. 21
Movie Time
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Girls' Night Out
Saturday, Sept. 10
Torah Talk
Sunday, Sept. 11
YEP!
Book Group
Monday, Sept. 12
Girls' Night Out
Friday, Sept. 16
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, Sept. 18
Movie Time
Saturday, Sept. 24
Selichot
Sunday, Sept. 25
YEP!
Sunday, Oct. 2
Erev Rosh Hashana
Monday, Oct. 3
Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, Oct. 9
Book Group
Tuesday, Oct. 11
Kol Nidre
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Yom Kippur
Sunday, Oct. 16
YEP!
Movie Time
Saturday, Oct. 22
Torah Talk
Congregational Sukkot
Friday, Oct. 28
Kabbalat Shabbat
Do you have information for Connections?
Please send your news or photos to Renee in the Kehillah office before
Shabbat for the following Monday's issue.
Need a hand? The Kehillah Brotherhood is here to help you.
Need a ride to services or to an event? Have an odd job that might need an extra hand or two? Give the Brotherhood a shout! Email Rich Fox at [email protected].
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Congregation Kehillah | 602-369-7667
7430 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Ste. 132
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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