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Week of May 16, 2016 / Iyar 5776
THIS WEEK___________________________________
Join us on Friday, May 20
wine and cheese
Open House
and Prospective Member
Wine & Cheese
with activities for
Families with Young Children (FYC)
Youth Education Program (YEP!)
beginning at 6:45 p.m. 
followed by
Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:30 p.m. 


Join us at 6:45 p.m. to enjoy this congregation-wide get-together! Kehillah members, please bring a friend or two for this prospective member Open House!  

We'll have wine & cheese for the adults and special activities for children of all ages. Come get to know us, if you don't already. You'll also get to meet members of our Education team, including Debbie Sobel, Jonathan Seelinger, and Ilene Malka (Kehillah Vice President for Education). We look forward to sharing this wonderful evening with you.
ALSO THIS WEEK_____________________________
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Women in Religion Panel: FAITH AND THE FEMALE
Tuesday, May 17
11:30 a.m. at Arizona Jewish Historical Society
122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Rabbi Sharfman will be part of a panel discussion exploring the topic of women in today's ever-changing religious landscape.

How do various faiths view women and their roles within that faith? What is their place in the home and family? In society and the world? Are they second class citizens? To what level can women rise in their faiths? Can they become church leaders? Has there been a shift in these roles over the years?
Click here for more information.  
 
GIRLS' NIGHT OUT
Wednesday, May 18
6:15 p.m. at Carrabba's Italian Grill
17027 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Girls' Night Out Italian Fest! 

With Passover in the rear view mirror, it's time to indulge in some Italian food!  
 
Carrabba's offers 50% off appetizers until 7:00 p.m. So join us for dinner, schmoozing and sisterhood! Please RSVP to Renee by Monday, May 16 at info@congregationkehillah.org. 
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MOVIE TIME
Sunday, May 22, early afternoon
Note: This is a different day than our usual third Sunday of the month.

We had a terrific time on April 16 seeing Hello, My Name is Doris and then grabbing some food at Pita Jungle - it was our best turnout yet and we each gave the movie an enthusiastic thumbs-up! So join us for our May movie! Send your movie suggestions to Marilyn. We'll pick the movie, plus the the time and location, closer to May 22.
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 rodonmi@aol.com (or call her at 602-494-2800). We usually attend the Harkins Shea or 101, and discuss the movie afterwards over coffee or lunch. Open to all, and we'd love to have you join us!
UPCOMING EVENTS___________________________
BROTHERHOOD - ALL WELCOME!
Self-Defense Workshop
Monday, June 13, 7:00 p.m.
Valley Martial Arts Academy, 9419 E. San Salvador Dr., #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

This month we are happy to be organizing a self-defense clinic at Valley Martial Arts Academy, which is operated by the son of Brotherhood member Dave Goldfarb.  For $10, attendees will receive professional self-defense instruction along with snacks and beverages afterwards. This event is open to male and female guests of Brotherhood members! We look forward to seeing you. Please RSVP to Rich Fox (phoks1@hotmail.com) by Thursday, June 9.
Torah Talk
TORAH TALK
Saturday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
At the home of Barbara Sharfman

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 Barbara at seastarma@cox.net even if you are a regular attendee.
OUR KEHILLAH FAMILY
Mazal Tov to . . . 

Paul and Luann Lavin on the engagement of their son, Albert, to Paige Logan.

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!

We send prayers of healing to . . .

Gail Beckerman
Sandy Myslis
Kitty Nagy
Penny Wolkis
Leslie Goldman
Collen Carney
Robin Holden
Jack Tomsicek
Shoshanna bat Phyllis
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
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.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
JNF Tree Planting
An orchard of trees has been planted by Danny & Evelyn Simon and Irma Gottlieb in honor of Barbara Sharfman's special birthday

Gottlieb Music Fund
Chloe Leibowitz, in memory of Davie Glaser's mother, Anne Elizabeth Landau Hochberg

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 shiny-tree-button.jpg 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.
ATTENTION, STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-12!
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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INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
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.
INFORMATION and HELP    
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.
OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE
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 jschesnol@azjh.org.

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 . 
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 info@congregationkehillah.org or 602-369-7667.


Kabbalat Shabbat   <>    Torah Talk   <>    YEP!

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KABBALAT SHABBAT

Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  
   
 
May 20 - THIS WEEK - OPEN HOUSE
at 6:45 p.m.

June 10
- our last Kabbalat Shabbat until August 
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 .  
   
June 18
July 16
August 20
YEP! 

YEP! is now accepting registrations for next year!
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. 
             
DATES MENTIONED IN THIS ISSUE
For details, please see the corresponding items on the left.
Holidays are shown
in italics.


Tuesday, May 17
Women in Religion Panel

Wednesday, May 18

Girls' Night Out

Friday, May 20
Open House
Kabbalat Shabbat

Sunday, May 22
Movie Time

Thursday, May 26
Lag Ba'omer

Sunday, June 5
Yom Yerushalayim

Friday, June 10
Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday, June 11
Erev Shavuot

Monday, June 13
Brotherhood

Saturday, June 18
Torah Talk

Saturday, July 16
Torah Talk

Saturday, Aug. 20

Torah Talk

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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? 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 phoks1@hotmail.com. 

















































































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Scottsdale, AZ 85255