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SELICHOT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
via ZOOM only at 6:45 p.m.
Based on the RSVP's we received, the Selichot service will be via Zoom only.
A link will be sent to all those who have RSVP'd.
As the High Holy Days are approaching, we ask that you help us with our logistics planning. Please email Renee at info@congregationkehillah which services you will be attending IN PERSON and how many people in your household will be attending*. We are excited to add Family services for our YEP! population in the mornings.
We realize several of you may have changed your minds since we sent out the survey. We encourage you – and welcome you – to attend all services in person. Zoom will be available to those out of town or who can’t physically attend in person.
Since our parking lot has a limited number of spaces, we highly recommend carpooling so we don't have to contract for a shuttle van.
Erev Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, September 25th at 6:45 p.m.
Family Rosh Hashanah service, Monday, September 26th at 8:45 a.m.
Main Rosh Hashanah service, Monday, September 26th at 10:30 a.m.
Kol Nidre, Tuesday, October 4th at 6:45 p.m.
Family Yom Kippur, Wednesday, October 5th at 8:45 a.m.
Main Yom Kippur service, Wednesday, October 5th at 10:30 a.m.
Yom Kippur afternoon, Yizkor, Nelia and Havdalah 3:00 p.m.
We will not be sending out tickets this year and your email response is imperative in order to reserve your spot and serves as your ticket. All members must sign up ahead of time; names will be checked at the door.
*Should you wish to purchase tickets for family members who are not part of your household, please contact Renee.
MACHZORIM
Returning members should have Machzorim at home, from last year's online services. We ask that you please locate your copies now, write your name on the covers, and put them in your car so you will have them for all services. We have a limited number of Machzorim at the synagogue, which will be provided to new members. Thank you in advance.
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Welcome to Judaism
This introductory course, taught by Rabbi Sharfman, provides a foundation in the basic tenets of Judaism. Among areas covered are History, Holidays and Observances, Life Cycle, Theology, Prayer, Israel and Communal Life. Open to non-Jews alone, non-Jews with their Jewish partners and Jewish adults interested in further exploring Judaism. Free of charge for members of CK; please register directly through us. Non-members can register through BJE, https://www.bjephoenix.org/course-events/2022/08/29/welcome-to-judaism-virtual.
Monday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Class dates:
TONIGHT, September 12th
No October classes
November 14th & 21st
December 5th, 12th & 19th
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ISRAEL WITH RABBI SHARFMAN | |
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LAST CALL! The trip you've always wanted!
Join Rabbi Sharfman and others for a trip of a lifetime. Fabulous itinerary and small group!
Looking for two more people to travel with us. You don’t want to miss out an a trip of a lifetime! If you’d Iike to learn more, Rabbi is happy to speak with you. The deadline is upon us.
Dates: October 23rd - November 7th!
For more information and to register, please visit https://congregationkehillah.org/watch-this-space-for-future-trips-to-israel/. If you have any questions, please email us at info@congregationkehillah.org
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During Kabbalat Shabbat, Rabbi presented a powerful D’var Torah on the environment and a Jewish ‘eco-theology.’ She spoke of our commitment to Tikkun Olam and healing social justice issues in our world and also the need to fix our earth itself. It’s one area where we can make a real impact through our own small actions multiplied by the small actions of our congregants and families and those around us. She asked that we all commit to ‘several somethings.’ “Do not doubt for one minute that little things – things of which we are capable - do make a difference. It’s my underlying theme for these High Holy Days.”
By request, here are some of the ideas she shared:
- Turn off the water while you brush your teeth
- Consume local and seasonal products (forget watermelon in winter)
- Limit meat consumption, especially beef
- Select fish from sustainable sources
- Avoid plastic bottles
- Bring reusable shopping bags and avoid products with excessive plastic packaging
- Reduce shower time
- Purchase energy efficient appliances
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BOOK GROUP
Friday, September 30
1:00 p.m.
Private home; location provided with your RSVP
We'll discuss Asymmetry, by Lisa Halliday. 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, please email Rick .
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WOK BUNCO NIGHT
NEW DATE: Tuesday, October 11
6:00 p.m.
Roll-out party on enclosed CK patio
Bunco anyone? Do we have any Bunco players? We are looking to start a WNO Bunco group on the second Tuesday of the month. Please email Renee, info@congregationkehillah.org, to sign up! We need at least 12 players each time. If more women register, we will rotate players. Join in on the fun and a chance to get to know other Women of Kehillah better.
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday,October 14
6:30 p.m.
Please join us for in-person and multi-access Kabbalat Shabbat.
Rabbi Sharfman and Cantorial soloists Scott Leader and Erica Erman will be together on the bima, and October birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated.
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You are welcome to join us for in person services. We appreciate your RSVP ahead of time. A Zoom link will be sent to members who cannot attend in person but wish to participate via Zoom. Non-members who would like to join us for services (either in-person or through Zoom), please email Renee.
- We encourage all those attending in person to wear a mask.
- During services, several rows in the front of the sanctuary will be reserved for congregants and potential new members who wish to wear masks.
- The reserved rows are for those who feel safer sitting next to other mask wearers. Otherwise, mask wearers may sit anywhere in the sanctuary.
We look forward to seeing you!
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FALL SEMESTER DATES
October 2nd, 16th & 30th
November 6th & 20th
December 4th & 11th
Please remember to fill out this brief secure form for each child you are enrolling: Online YEP! registration form. You can pay the $125/per child YEP! supply fee here: YEP! supply fee
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS....
Barbara Knight
Lori Nisson
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Zackary Dawson
Jon Berlin
Shari Marcus, niece of Reisa Miller
Ethan Miller, son of Reisa Miller
Yaffa Pollack, cousin of Marsha Joffe
Chana bas Rasche
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Marsha Joffe
Judith Clancy
Joe Ettinger
Stanley Rosen, father of Robin Rudin
Cathy Michels
Davie Glaser
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MEET OUR STAFF
Debbie Sobel
4th and 5th grade Judaics teacher
I am excited to be teaching Judaica Studies to the 4th & 5th grade students once again. I am a former Elementary School Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Education. I taught 5th & 6th Grades as well as tutored in the past. I have been teaching Religious School since I was in college. I grew up in Omaha, NE and attended the U of A. I moved to Washington, D.C where I worked on Capitol Hill, but I always wanted to move back to sunny Arizona. My daughter, Whitney is a Sundevil following in my footsteps, she graduated in May in Elementary Education and is attending ASU for graduate school. I am delighted that Whitney will continue to teach with me. I enjoy baking, gardening, creative projects, traveling and spoiling my dog.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT | |
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Education Fund
Ellen and Elliott Lerman, in honor of their son, David Harris Lerman, having completed his Ph.D. in Community College Leadership
General Fund
Rick & Sharon Cohen - in memory of beloved dog, Phoebe
JNF Trees in Israel
Marsha Joffe, Renee Joffe & Tom Hrlevich - in memory of Rick & Sharon's beloved doggy
Memorial Plaques
Thank you to the family and friends of the following for purchasing memorial plaques:
Barbara Sharfman
Captain Shawn Braaten
Janet Malka
John Woods
Lillian Stitzer
Mitchell Schwam
There is still time to purchase a memorial plaque in memory of your loved ones. Please fill out this form and return it to Renee.
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CONGREGATION KEHILLAH FUNDS
Your donations are greatly appreciated.
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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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OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT KEHILLAH:
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 - FACEBOOK
You can set up a fundraiser through Facebook and the money will be donated to Kehillah.
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER PHOENIX
Will receive gifts of stock on behalf of Congregation Kehillah.
CONGREGATION KEHILLAH CAN ACCEPT A GIFT THROUGH YOUR IRA-QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION.
PURCHASING YOUR FINAL RESTING PLACE AT MT. SINAI CEMETERY BENEFITS CONGREGATION 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.
Congregation Kehillah has been issued a $69.47 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between January 1 and March 31, 2022.
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Happy end of summer! We got some rest, went to the beach, and thought about new topics for lectures and CLE's. Upcoming this year, we will also have social events, continue with our mentoring program, and support the Collaborative Bar events. Additional events will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
Save the Dates:
September 15 - join us from 12-1:00pm for a Lecture/discussion with Danny Siegel (flyer below)
September 22 - join us for a presentation from Marion Weinzweig at 12:30pm who will speak about her experiences during the Holocaust. Kosher lunch provided. (more information below)
November 8 - join us from 11:30am-1:00pm for a CLE with Paul Eckstein who will discuss the filibuster. Lunch will be provided. (flyer below)
December- join us for a Meet the Bench co-hosted with SABA - date forthcoming
January 19 - join us from 4:00-5:30pm for a presentation from Sheila Polk who will speak about the Holocaust program for prosecutors via Zoom.
Todah Rabah (thank you!) for your continued support! If you are interested in becoming more involved with AJLA and helping us put together these great programs, please email us at azjewishlawyers@gmail.com.
B'Shalom and wishing everyone an early Shana Tova!
The AJLA Board
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Attention 9th-12th Graders! There's still time to register for Hebrew High!
Hebrew High brings all Jewish teens together from across the valley for exciting programs, interesting classes, and special events.
See your friends, make new ones, and have meaningful Jewish experiences!
Electives range from arts and culture to modern issues and beyond.
Come Tuesday nights from 7-9pm to the JCC in Scottsdale. Scholarships available. Click here: www.hhphx.org )
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The Phoenix Holocaust Association The September newsletter is out. Click here for news of upcoming programs and lots more.
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September at the JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment
With temperatures rising outside, it is the perfect time to stay cool inside and take advantage of the Center for Senior Enrichment spring and summer virtual offerings FREE on ZOOM!
Click here to find the September calendar of events.
The Center for Senior Enrichment calendar has been enhanced to help participants find and register for classes. Please see the below instructions for guidance on how to navigate the updated calendar.
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SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat morning
B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday, September 17 - 6:45 p.m. Selichot
Friday, October 14 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 28 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 18 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 2 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 3 - 10:00 a.m.
Friday, December 16 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 17 - 10:00 a.m. Bat Mitzvah of Jacqueline Schatzberg
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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. For more information, contact Ellen Lerman.
September - none
October 15 - will be lay led
November 19
December 10
January 21
February 11
March 11
April & May - 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.
Fall Semester dates:
October 2, 16 & 30
November 6 & 20
December 4 & 11
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QUICK LOOK CALENDAR
Saturday September 17
Selichot
Sunday, September 25
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 26
Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, October 4
Erev Yom Kippur
Wednesday, October 5
Yom Kippur
Sundays, October 2, 16 & 30
YEP!
Tuesday, October 11
Ladies Bunco Night
Saturday, October 15
Torah Talk
Saturday, November 19
Torah Talk
Friday, December 2
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, December 3
Shabbat morning service
Saturday, December 10
Torah Talk
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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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Don't miss any of our emails...
Please make sure that periodically you check your Spam and Junk folders for emails from info@congregationkehillah.org. Some of the emails we send out have several links for you to click on for resources. Depending on your individual computer settings you may have not received these emails in your inbox.
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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 you attend an event or services.
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We love hearing from you!
If we don't respond to
your email within 24 hours, it means we did
not receive your
message. Please call
us at 602-369-7667.
We take a technology break for Shabbat and Yom Tov. If you have an emergency during these times, please leave a message on the Congregation Kehillah phone, 602-369-7667, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Otherwise, we ask that you please call or email us after the Sabbath or holiday ends.
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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,
Newsletters
Scott Rudin
Finances
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Congregation Kehillah
602-369 7667
info@congregationkehillah.org - congregationkehillah.org
5858 E. Dynamite Blvd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Mailing Address: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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