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Mailing address: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Week of September 19, 2016 / Elul 5776
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BREAKING NEWS - -
KEHILLAH PURCHASES DYNAMITE LOCATION!
A note from Rabbi Sharfman -
We are extremely excited to let you know that we have the keys to our Dynamite new home, eight minutes from our current location. This is an enormously significant and profoundly transformational accomplishment! None of this would have been possible without the extraordinary and visionary generosity of three congregant families who have extended themselves and stepped forward. Kehillah president Rich Goldman will share more information with you over the next two weeks.
Previously, Rich wrote and asked all of us to
"...dream big about what it means to have a new home that is truly ours. Try and imagine some of the opportunities for spiritual growth, educational programming, social action, community building, and group activities we can experience together. A great deal of money will be needed to do all that and offer what we aspire to achieve. As you know, Congregation Kehillah does not have a building fund assessment on its members. We do not intend to institute one, either; however, our need for financial support is very real.
Please think about building Congregation Kehillah into a life-changing Jewish wellspring of goodness in our lives; look deep within yourselves and ask what you can offer in the way of help to make that happen."
All services will continue to be in our current location through November.
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ONLY THREE SPACES REMAINING!
The 4th Fabulous Trip to Israel
With Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman and Congregation Kehillah
May 1 - May 14, 2017
Don't wait, register now!
If you are at all interested, let us know asap as only three spaces remain
and we are getting inquiries from non-members.
Get a $200 discount if you're a Kehillah member.
Get 5% off
when you pay by cash or check.
Now accepting deposits online!
$250 deposit - click on the red "Book Now" button on the right side
The sights, the tastes, the pride...your heritage. Isn't it time you visited Israel?
Whether it's your first trip or a return trip, traveling with Rabbi Sharfman and your Kehillah friends is an experience you will treasure forever. Rabbi Sharfman is fluent in Hebrew and formerly a licensed Israel tour guide....All that's missing is YOU!
Photo at right: the stunning skyline of Jerusalem
Contact Rabbi Sharfman or Renee Joffe to let them know you're interested!
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THIS WEEK___________________________________
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Selichot
Saturday, September 24, 7:00 p.m.
Please join us for a most special and engaging evening for Selichot. We'll enjoy tasty desserts before Havdalah and our program, "What makes a Mensch?" We will end the evening with some traditional Selichot poems and prayers. Please RSVP to Renee at [email protected] by Thursday, September 22.
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ALSO THIS WEEK______________________________
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 YEP!
Sunday, September 25, 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon
At VOSJCC
After this session, the next YEP! get-together will be our Sukkot celebration on October 16. (Please see Sukkot information below.)
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UPCOMING_____________________________________
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 BROTHERHOOD
Monday, September 26, 7:00 p.m.
At Zinc Bistro
Kierland Commons, 15034 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Men of Kehillah, join us for food & friendship. Please RSVP to Rich Fox by Sunday, September 25, at [email protected]. Questions? Contact Rich or Renee in the Kehillah office.
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 KEVER AVOT MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, October 9 / 7 Tishrei 5777, 10:00 a.m.
Mt. Sinai Cemetery
24210 N. 68th St., Phoenix, AZ 85054
Please join us to remember and honor loved ones buried here or anywhere in the world. Rabbi Sharfman will be one of the rabbis participating. Please RSVP with the number attending to [email protected] or 480-585-6060
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 BOOK GROUP
Sunday, October 9, 10:00 a.m.
At the home of Sherry Siegel
All are welcome to attend, even if you haven't finished (or started!) the book. At our October meeting we'll discuss
The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah. Please RSVP to Sherry at [email protected].
Read ahead!
November 13:
Charms for the Easy Life, by Kaye Gibbons, at the home of Ilene Riffle
December 11:
The Warmth of Other Suns, by Isabel Wilkerson, at the home of Arlene Rosenberg
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MOVIE TIME
Sunday, October 16, early show
Open to all, and we'd love to have you join us! We'll pick the movie, plus the time and location, closer to September 18. We usually attend the Harkins Shea or Harkins 101, and sometimes 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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 SUKKOT CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 16
4:00 p.m. - Special YEP! session with FYC invited
5:15 p.m. - Full congregation
Mark your calendars now
for our Sukkot Celebration!
Sukkot begins at sundown on Sunday, October 16, and ends at sundown on Sunday, October 23.
Our 4:00 p.m. YEP!/FYC gathering will be a specially geared towards kids of all ages.
At 5:15 p.m., the entire congregation is invited to join the fun for a dairy/vegetarian potluck, with singing and games.
Please RSVP to Renee ( [email protected]) for the address (private home) and to let Renee know what potluck food you will bring.
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TORAH TALK
Saturday, November 12, 10:30 a.m.
at the home of Ilene Riffle
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 Ilene at [email protected] by Thursday, November 10, even if you are a regular attendee, so the host(s) can prepare.
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Happy Hour, Fleming's DC Ranch
On Monday, September 12, the ladies of Kehillah took some time out of their busy lives to get together to relax and reflect on the past year. GNO will not meet in October, but all are invited to the Sukkot Celebration on Sunday, October 16th at 5:15 pm. Please RSVP to Renee, [email protected], and let her know what delicious dairy/vegetarian dish you wish to bring to the pot luck dinner; she in turn will give you the name and address of our hosts for the event. All of the ladies of CK wish everyone a L'Shana Tova!
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Please help us welcome our newest members to Congregation Kehillah!
Joseph and Sandy Barnett
We look forward to getting to know you!
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High Holy Days 5777 are right around the corner and tickets for services have now been mailed out. All Kehillah members in good standing or who have made arrangements for dues payments receive tickets for the High Holy Days as part of their membership. No one is turned away due to financial constraints! Adjustments can be arranged through a confidential call to our office (602-369-7667). You will be treated with absolute respect and discretion. For your convenience, here are all the necessary forms for
ordering extra tickets and for participating in the
Yizkor Book and
congregational email greeting.
Here's a summary of High Holy Days information.
Complete information was sent with your tickets.
WHEN
SELICHOT:
Saturday, September 24, 7:00 p.m.
Please RSVP to Renee by Thursday, September 22.
ROSH HASHANAH:
Sunday, October 2, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, October 3, 10:00 a.m.
Children's program will be offered during Torah service
YOM KIPPUR / Kol Nidre:
Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. (morning service)
Children's program will be offered during Torah service
Wednesday, October 12, 3:00 p.m. (afternoon service/Yizkor/Neilah)
Break the Fast is held on Wednesday, October 12 immediately following Neilah. Please RSVP for Break the Fast by October 5 to [email protected].
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"I invite you to share this High Holy Day season of teshuva (return) with Congregation Kehillah - returning to community, hope, possibility, G-d, prayer, love,
and the best that is in each of us.
Your presence and participation will enhance our Holy Days, and we, in turn, hope to provide you with a truly meaningful, uplifting, inspirational and transformative
High Holy Days experience."
~
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
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Everyone can make a difference
Kehillah senior founding member Irma Gottlieb is shown below with one of her creations: Irma crochets blankets of her own design made entirely from plastic supermarket bags. The blankets are distributed to the homeless - and the plastic bags get recycled and put to good use!
Anyone with the desire can find a way to make the world a better place. Are you doing something that might inspire us? Please let us know!
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We send prayers of healing to . . .
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Marsha Joffe
Joe Braslawsce
Barbara Liss
Tom Bartkus
Fran Kurtz
Velva Keene, mother of Rick Keene
Hace Pearl/Debra Koren,
cousin/niece of Renee & Marsha Joffe Warren Miller
Sandy Myslis
Kitty Nagy
Penny Wolkis
Collen Carney
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Shoshanna bat Phyllis
Olivia Adair Steele
Gedalya Nachum bar Bayla Rivka
Stisha Steigmann,
friend of Marsha Joffe
Rose Sobel, mother of Bruce Sobel
Arlene Rosenberg
Bess Taubman
Joanna Lee, mother of Rich Goldman
Mariam Ahuvah bat Batsheva,
daughter of Barbara Goldman
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
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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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Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Dan and Evelyn Simon, in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary
Rich and Leslie Goldman, in honor of Evelyn and Dan Simon's 40th wedding anniversary
Rich and Leslie Goldman, in honor of the birth of Alana Claire Kirklin
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
Caring Fund
Education Fund
Gottlieb Music Fund
Oneg & Hospitality Fund
Social Action Fund
Torah Fund
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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Here's another great way to support Kehillah -
celebrate with an Oneg!
Sponsoring an Oneg is a great way to celebrate your lifecycle events
and other wonderful news. For 2016-2017, we are aiming to have every Oneg sponsored! Dates are filling up, so to reserve your Oneg, please contact Renee at
[email protected]
or 602-369-7667.
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Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (JWV)
The JWV is looking for new members to keep its 120-year old legacy alive. Founded in 1896, JWV is one of the oldest veterans' organizations in America. The JWV is dedicated to upholding America's democratic tradition and fighting bigotry, prejudice, injustice and discrimination of all kinds. As a national organization, the JWV represents the voice of America's Jewish Veterans on issues related to Veterans' benefits, foreign policy and national security. JWV also commits itself to the assistance of oppressed Jews worldwide.
As you may know all Veterans organizations are in need of new members. Many of you served proudly in the military and the camaraderie made it a good experience. It doesn't matter in which service you served, just that you have a desire to join a great organization that provides help and comfort to service members in need.
Arizona has five JWV posts, two that meet at the Veterans Home in Phoenix, one in Chandler and one in Tucson. For more information please contact the Post Commander:
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Genetic Education & Screening
Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus (12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Registration opens on August 1. For more information, contact [email protected] or 480-668-3347; www.GetScreenedAZ.org.
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2016 Heritage Award to Diamondback President & CEO Derrick Hall
Arizona Jewish Historical Society will honor Derrick Hall, President & CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks, with the 2016 Heritage Award on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Musical Instrument Museum. Read the press release, visit www.azjhs.org or call 602-241-7870 for tickets or more information.
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YEP!
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
October 2
Erev Rosh Hashana
October 3
Rosh Hashana
October 11
Kol Nidre
October 12
Yom Kippur
October 28
November 18
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.
November 12
December 17
2017
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
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YEP!
YEP! sessions are held on Sundays from 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon at VOSJCC, in the BJE classrooms.
September 25 -
THIS WEEK
October 16 - special family learning & Sukkot celebration, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
October 30
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.
Saturday, Sept. 24
Selichot
Sunday, Sept. 25
YEP!
Sunday, Oct. 2
Erev Rosh Hashana
Monday, Oct. 3
Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, Oct. 9
Kever Avot
Book Group
Tuesday, Oct. 11
Kol Nidre
Wednesday, Oct. 12
Yom Kippur
Sunday, Oct. 16
Sukkot Celebration
Movie Time
Saturday, Oct. 22
Torah Talk
Friday, Oct. 28
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, Oct. 30
YEP!
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].
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].
IF YOU DON'T DRIVE, DON'T WANT TO DRIVE, OR SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING,
Envoy America provides transportation and companionship services for Seniors, providing door-to-door, wait-and- return, advanced reservations, and pre-paid services based on time. No cash, no tipping, no surge pricing, and no surprises! Call to go out for shopping, visiting doctors, meeting with friends, running errands, visiting museums or shows, etc. Call Envoy America at 800-375-5558. For more information, visit www.EnvoyAmerica.com.
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Congregation Kehillah | 602-369-7667
7430 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Ste. 132
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MAILING ADDRESS: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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