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December 6 - December 12, 2021Tevet 5782
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YEP!
Sunday, December 12
9:30 a.m.
This will be our last session for this semester. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Sunday, January 9th.
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On Sunday, December 5th our YEP! students enjoyed three Chanukah stations.
On our patio, the children enjoyed playing several rounds of dreidel with
Mr. Fox. Moreh Bob taught our students how to make origami dreidels and in
the sanctuary (not pictured) Rabbi led the students in a fun and creative
scavenger hunt. Everyone had a great time!
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You have an opportunity to support our CK Teen Tzedek Program, which is under the direction of Rabbi and Ian Shore and keep your funds within our synagogue family. Your monetary donations will be donated to an organization chosen by the Teen Foundation Board. Ian and Rebecca Shore will be matching donations up to $2000.
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Post Bar/Bat Mitzvah students are learning about the mandate to do Tikkun Olam.
- They are now serving as a Foundation Board seeking to address environmentalism.
- They are putting out RFPs (requests for proposals) to organizations, soliciting applications for funding – in other words, that WE would be offering one or two significant grants, based on these same organizations applying to and interviewing with our teens to receive funding to further their mission. Interview dates have already been scheduled.
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You can send a check to our mailing address on Tatum Blvd, or use this link, https://congregationkehillah.org/product/donation/ and choose “Teen Tzedek Fund” (last on the dropdown list)
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Here you see our high schoolers yesterday serving as the foundation's board, interviewing potential grant recipients. They have put out RFPs. Interviews for this round concluded yesterday.Off to the side is one of our teachers, Ian Shore and Rabbi provided the picture. | |
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, December 17th
6:30 p.m.
In-person and via Zoom
We are excited to be offering a multi-access service on Friday, December 17th at 6:30 p.m.
Here are the important details:
This multi-access both (in-person and via Zoom) service will take place indoors and requires your RSVP by Tuesday, December14th. We will be limiting the number of people in our sanctuary and are not able to accommodate walk-ins.
For those who wish to participate at home, a Zoom link will be sent at the end of next week.
For the safety of all, if you have travelled or been in a crowd recently, please join us via Zoom and we’ll look forward to welcoming you in person another time.
At this time, our services will be for congregants only who are:
· • Fully vaccinated, including a booster if eligible (those 12 and older)
• Wearing masks
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SIPPY CUP SHABBAT
for newborns- 2 year olds
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BOOK GROUP
Friday, January 14 or 21 (tbd)
1:00 p.m.
location to be determined
Start reading now and join us in January! We'll discuss A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles. You don't have to be a regular to enjoy Book Group; you can join in for any book you like, any time. Book Group is open to all Kehillah adults and their guests. To get on the Book Group email list or to RSVP and receive location information, please email Rick .
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RABBI SHARFMAN'S "WELCOME TO JUDAISM" CLASS
Winter Semester: Mondays, 5:00-6:15 p.m.
via Zoom
Tentative Dates - subject to change
January 3, 10, 24, 31
February 28
March 7
This course is presented through the Bureau of Jewish Education. For information please visit the BJE or call them at 480-634-8050. CK members may take this course at no charge by contacting the Kehillah office.
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ISRAEL 2022 - TRIP UPDATE | |
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We are going in October right after Sukkot/Simchat Torah! Rabbi is excited to share that we’ve moved the dates for the small group, custom trip as they are expecting a new baby – and a bris, Gd willing, in the family at the time we had scheduled in May. Same itinerary!
Please let us know that you are interested and we are happy to share more information. Email us at info@congregationkehillah.org
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Chanukah was made brighter by the very generous Congregation Kehillah members who so generously contributed to a Jewish Family and Children’s Services Family. A mother, father, toddler, and grandmother received a lot of love and kindness this year.
Our Kehillah community also supported Pioneer School with numerous donations during the Thanksgiving food drive including huge boxes of cereal. Two generous members donated numerous small gifts for younger age children.
Whispering Winds Academy is asking for Family Friendly board games to be given out for their Holiday Drive. Gift cards can also be donated until December 13th. The commitment to Social Action Projects for these two schools is a yearlong effort. Sincere thank you to all that have contributed.
An amazing donation of five bags of feminine hygiene products was donated by a wonderful new Kehillah member! One bag was donated to Pioneer School for teen students. One bag went to a group home. The remaining bags will be donated to Women 4 Women.
We are a small but mighty congregation and our presence in the community is enormous. Thank you for your continued support of Kehillah’s Social Action Projects.
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If you would like, you can also donate to Congregation Kehillah Social Action and one of our committee members would be happy to do the shopping. And remember, if you order through Amazon Smile, Congregation Kehillah will receive a percentage of your purchase allowing you a double mitzvah!
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to make arrangements for pickup or dropping off your donations. I can be reached at 602-363-3009 or paulettefraenkel@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Paulette Fraenkel - and your Congregation Kehillah Social Action Committee
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Marsha Joffe
Judith Clancy
Beth Hirshenson
Merle Miller,
sister-in-law of Reisa Miller
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Rachel Segal
Joe Ettinger
Arlene Maletta
Stanley Rosen,
father of Robin Rudin
Cathy Michels
Davie Glaser
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT | |
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Rabbi Sharfman's Discretionary Fund
The Hemmert Family - thanking Rabbi for the beautiful B'nai Mitzvah service
Debra Todora-LeBlanc - in gratitude
Torah Fund
Sharon Agopian
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Your donations in any amount are genuinely appreciated.
There are many ways you can support Kehillah financially. When you are celebrating, honoring, remembering, giving thanks, or simply doing tzedakah, please consider these options:
OUR FUNDS
You can donate through our website in any amount or send a check. Congregation Kehillah is a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax-exempt to the fullest extent allowable by law. (Please consult with your tax adviser.)
Our mailing address is: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Caring Fund
Education Fund
General Fund
Gottlieb Music Fund
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Oneg & Hospitality Fund
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Social Action Fund
Torah Fund
Teen Tzedek Fund
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Also available:
Book Plates
Memorial Board
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JNF TREES IN ISRAEL
Plant a tree in Israel for any occasion. Contact Renee to place your order. The cost is $18 per tree and a portion of all sales benefit Kehillah.
NETWORK FOR GOOD
You can set up a fundraiser through Facebook and the money will be donated to Kehillah.
AMAZON SMILE
If you make purchases through Amazon, please use smile.amazon.com, and select Congregation Kehillah as your charity. It's simple, costs you nothing, and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to Kehillah.
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BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION'S NEW FALL 2021 WISE AGING SPEAKERS SERIES
BJE will present a Wise Aging Speakers Series this fall. Click here for information and to register.
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JFCS CENTER FOR SENIOR ENRICHMENT'S DECEMBER PROGRAMS
The Center for Senior Enrichment has released its December schedule, which includes Zoom and in-person events. For information, contact Jennifer Brauner at seniorcenter@jfcsaz.org or 602-343-0192; or see all JFCS programs here.
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ASU JEWISH STUDIES PUBLIC PROGRAMS: Thinking through literature after Auschwitz
They are all presented by ASU Jewish Studies and will take place in November and December. All programs are free and available via Zoom. Click here for complete information. These programs are offered by the Center for Jewish Studies at Arizona State University.
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PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR | |
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SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat morning
B'nai Mitzvah
Times/location/in-person/
multi access all to be determined
December 17
2022
January 7 & 21
February 11 & 25
March 11 & 25
March 26 - Bat Mitzvah
of Olivia Edelstein
April 8 & 22
May 6 & 20
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TORAH TALK
Torah Talks are led by Rabbi Sharfman (except where noted) and are held monthly on Saturday mornings via Zoom. They are among Kehillah's most-loved traditions -- mornings filled with questions, conversation, and laughter as we explore that week's Torah portion. No prior knowledge is needed to enjoy Torah Talk; all are welcome. For more information, contact Ellen Lerman.
TBD
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YEP!
Youth Education Program
YEP! sessions are held on Sunday mornings during the school year. Read about YEP! here. Questions? Please contact Renee.
Here is the link to the YEP registration form.
December 12
2022
January 9 & 23
February 13 & 27
March 13 & 27
April 10 & 24
May 1 & 15
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QUICK LOOK CALENDAR
Friday, December 17
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sundays, December 12, January 9 & 23
YEP!
Mondays, January 3, 10, 24, 31
Rabbi Sharfman's class
Fridays, January 7 & 21
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, January 8
Sippy Cup Shabbat
Friday, January 14 or 21 (tbd)
Book Group
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Information for Seniors
The Senior Concierge Project (through Jewish Family and Children's Service) can provide information and help with socialization, education, transportation, home care, living facilities, legal assistance and more for those over age 60. Contact Kathy Rood at 602-762-7319.
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 Men of Kehillah a shout! MOK members are ready to help out. Email Rich Fox at phoks1@hotmail.com.
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Remember "Mom" and the other women!
Reminder: There are hungry neighbors and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Valley, throughout the year -- even if we can't always see it. And there are women who can't afford basic feminine products. Our food collection bin for Mom's Pantry is always in our lobby, and our Kehillah Cares bag for women4women tempe is in our ladies' room.
Please bring food
and toiletry donations whenever we are able to come back to Kehillah.
For now, please consider giving directly to Mom's Pantry, which accepts donations on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are located at 13440 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix. Call 602-992-0083 for other times.
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Congregation Kehillah Leadership
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Jane Neely,
President
Scott Leader, Erica Erman
Cantorial Soloists
Renee Joffe,
Administrator
Board of Directors:
Gil Blumenthal,
Immediate Past President
Rick Cohen,
Member at Large
Rich Fox,
Vice President for Program
and Communications
MOK President
Dave Goldfarb,
Vice President for Building
& Facility
Mark Solow
Finances
Leslie Goldman,
Member at Large
Steve Kanefsky,
Member at Large
Arlene Maletta,
Member at Large
Ilene Malka,
Education Chair
Paul Stein,
Member at Large
Additional Support:
Beth Hirshenson, Margi Tabaknek,
Caring Committee
Amy Bessen,
Webmaster
Paulette Fraenkel,
Social Action
Leona Garza,
Movie Time
Dr. Stephanie Kirklin,
YEP! Director of
Curriculum
& Online Learning Center
Ellen Lerman,
Torah Talk and Special
Projects
Vicki Mardell,
Membership
Reisa Miller, Sherry Siegel
Newsletters
Scott Rudin
Finances
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