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October 11 - October 17, 2021 /Cheshvan 5782
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MEN OF KEHILLAH (MOK) DINNER
The Grapevine
Tuesday, October 12th, 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Grapevine
RSVP to Rich Fox
Join us for dinner and conversation at The Grapevine, 4013 N.Brown Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251. If you have questions about MOK or this dinner, please email Rich Fox.
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TORAH TALK
Saturday, October 16
10:30 a.m.
via Zoom
We resume our monthly meetings (still on Zoom) on Saturday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m. with Parashah Lech-Lecha. Genesis 12:1 - 17:27.
Our reading begins with: "God said to Abram, “Go forth from your homeland to the land that I shall show you. I will make of you a great nation and I will bless you and make your name great..."
Also in this portion: God changes Abram’s name to Abraham. Abraham has a child with Hagar and names him Ishmael. God then promises Abraham’s barren wife, Sarah, that she will have a child.
Looking forward to seeing you all for our first meeting of the year.
Please RSVP to Ellen.
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YEP!
Sunday, October 17th
9:30 a.m.
We will be back in-person!
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Any chance you have one of these pop up canopies you are no longer using? We’d love to take it off your hands and repurpose it for our outdoor classrooms. Please let Renee know ASAP!
This Sunday, October 17 we are looking for volunteers to help us with setting up and taking down classrooms as well as directing traffic. You do not need to have a child in YEP! to help with this Mitzvah. Please contact Renee, info@congregationkehillah.org for more information.
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We invite you to join us outside, in our front parking lot, on Saturday, November 20th at 10:00 a.m. for Shabbat morning services. We are still working on the logistics, but we do ask that all participants be fully vaccinated (ages twelve and over) and masks must be worn. Please let us know if this is a service you would like to attend. | |
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RABBI SHARFMAN'S "WELCOME TO JUDAISM" CLASS
Fall Semester: Mondays, 5:00-6:15 p.m.
via Zoom
On Rosh Hashanah morning, Rabbi spoke about remembering and exploring who we are as individuals and as Jews. This class will help!
New students are always welcome to join.
Are you interested in learning about Judaism? Filling in the gaps in your knowledge? This is how to do it!
"Welcome to Judaism" is an introductory course that provides a foundation in the basic tenets of Judaism. Among the areas covered are History, Holidays and Observances, Lifecycle, Theology, Prayer, Israel, and Communal Life. Jews and non-Jews are welcome.
DATES:
October 18th and 25th
November 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd
December 6th
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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Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, October 22
5:30 p.m.
via Zoom
We continue to come into your homes for Shabbat via Zoom, with Rabbi Sharfman and cantorial soloists Scott Leader and Erica Erman. PowerPoint slides will be viewable to you to follow along if you don't have your own copy of Gates of Prayer for Shabbat and Weekdays.
A Zoom link with be sent to all congregants during the week. For our non-members who would like to join us for Kabbalat Shabbat, please email Renee.
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BOOK GROUP
Friday, November 19
1:00 p.m.
via Zoom
Join us for our next meeting! We'll be discussing Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. 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 mailing list or to RSVP and receive your Zoom meeting information, please email Rick .
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Interested in a fun, small group trip to Israel AFTER school ends in May? Rabbi is already busy making plans for a May 30th departure.
Please email info@congregationkehillah.org ASAP to let us know you are interested.
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Are You Connected With a Local Non-Profit?
Congregation Kehillah Tzedek Teen Initiative
CK's newest program is a philanthropic leadership program for 8th-12th graders to learn about how to be better leaders and activists in the Jewish and Greater Phoenix communities. We are looking for local non-profit organizations to partner with so we can offer teens hands-on learning opportunities with the local organizations working to make Phoenix a better, healthier community. If there is an organization that you work for, volunteer with ornate just passionate about, please reach out to Rabbi or Renee, info@congregationkehillah.org with a contact who we can speak with there!
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Marsha Joffe
John Woods
Judith Clancy
Gil Blumenthal
Beth Hirshenson
Brad Osterweil
Merle Miller,
sister-in-law of Reisa Miller
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Maureen Dragula,
sister-in-law of Leona Goldfarb
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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General Fund
Ellin Chariton - with heartfelt thanks to Rabbi, Renee, Scott and everyone involved in the High Holy Days
Rick & Sharon Cohen
Marilynne Hartstein -with thanks for providing her the opportunity to attend High Holy Days via YouTube
Sandra Krisch
Joyce Sitz - for the wonderful experience she had watching our High Holy Day services
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.)
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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
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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 OCTOBER PROGRAMS
The Center for Senior Enrichment has released its October 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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PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR | |
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SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat morning
B'nai Mitzvah
October 22
November 5
November 13th -B'nai Mitzvah of Brian and Eli Hemmert, 4:30 p.m.
November 20 - Shabbat morning service
December 3 & 17
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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.
October 16
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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.
October 17 & 31
November 7 & 21
December 5 & 12
2022
January 9 & 23
February 13 & 27
March 13 & 27
April 10 & 24
May 1 & 15
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QUICK LOOK CALENDAR
Saturday, October 16
Torah Talk
Sunday, October 17
YEP!
Friday, October 22
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, October 31
YEP!
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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 Janet Arnold Rees, Senior Concierge, at 480-599-7198 or janet.rees@jfcsaz.org.
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
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
Finance Committee Chair
Mark Solow,
Finance Manager
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