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May 22 - May 28, 2023 / Sivan 5783


Our office will be closed on Friday, May 26th in observance of Shavuot. The office phone and email will be monitored for emergencies.

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Shavuot morning service with Ten Commandments and Yizkor

Saturday, May 27th at 10:00 a.m.

Zoom only


We hope you’ll join Rabbinical Student, Erica Erman, via Zoom for Shavuot morning services, the reading of the Ten Commandments and the 4th and final time during 5783 that we come together as a community to remember our loved ones for Yizkor. To ensure that we will have a minyan, we kindly ask that you RSVP, info@congregationkehillah.org, by Wednesday, May 24th. The Zoom link will be sent out on Thursday, May 25th


Yizkor is also an appropriate time to make a donation in memory of your loved ones. If you wish to do so you may use our secure website, https://congregationkehillah.org/product/donation/ or mail a check to 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Unit 1630, #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050.

Shabbat Morning Service

Saturday, June 10th

10:00 a.m.


Please join us for in-person and multi-access Shabbat morning.


Rabbi Sharfman, Rabbinical Student, Erica Erman and Cantorial soloist Eric Goldman will be together on the bima, and June birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated.


We encourage you – and welcome you – to attend services in person. Zoom will be available to those out of town or who can’t attend in person.


After services we will be offering a Kiddush lunch. If you wish to enjoy the Kiddish lunch,you must RSVP, info@congregationkehillah.org by Wednesday, June 7th

THIS WEEK

UPCOMING

YEP!

YEP! has wrapped up its school year and what a terrific year it was, full of high energy learning and being in community with other Jewish children.


We hope our students and families have a great summer and look forward to seeing you in August. Keep an eye on your inbox for registration information.

 

CONGREGATION KEHILLAH YOUNG ADULTS

CKYA - Jewish Young Adults


CKYA - Jewish Young Adults 



CKYA is an effort to give "post college pre family" young adults a synagogue to belong to and a community to join of like-minded peers. To visit their website, please click here, https://www.ckyoungadults.com/. For more information regarding CKYA, email Madeline Dolgin, madeline.dolgin@gmail.com.

That’s a wrap on CKYA final Shhhhbat Speakeasy! We enjoyed checking out these hidden spots around the valley!

BETEAVON! A JEWISH WOMEN'S COOKBOOK


Which is your favorite - Babka, Rugelach, Apple Strudel, Krembo, Moufleta, Kanafeh or Mandelbrot?

Let me know in the comments.

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While your mouth is watering, picturing all these fabulous desserts it's a great time to think back to the last time you ate your favorite.

Was it with your Grandparents on Rosh Hashanah? Or with your cousins in Israel?

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Beteavon! A Jewish Womens Inspired Cookbook is a labor of love where we are gathering the recipes AND the stories that come together to form the memories you won’t forget around the table.

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You get to be a founding member - Deadline to submit your recipe is 5/26/23.


Everyone who submits a recipe will receive access to the cookbook, upcoming opportunities may be a demo class featuring recipes and a hard copy of the book to purchase for your family and friends.

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This digital cookbook is a way to share your story, memories and love you felt when you ate that food.


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M0yi7fQtYBDnsRqWlCv5PW1NDbYtg5kmSyy_2m_uebs/edit

FAMILIES with YOUNG CHILDREN

Our Families with Young Children (FYC) program is gearing up with Sippy Cup Shabbats, new activities, puzzles, and play sets for little ones to use during services so that families will be able to join in, and catered and delivered Shabbat dinners to welcome new babies and care for tired parents. If you have young children or grandchildren, or have friends with young children, we would love them to be part of our Kehillah and want to make it warm and welcoming. Please contact Rabbinical Student/FYC Program Director Erica Erman (at Morris.ericaa@gmail.com) for more information! 

OUR KEHILLAH FAMILY

Mazel Tov to...

Leslie Goldman and Richard Goldman on the occasion of their daughter Jessica’s marriage to Bennett. 


Refaeinu . . .

Marsha Joffe 

Richard Hrlevich

Kathleen (Katie) Cullen-Todora

Karen Thursby

Craig Golub

Debbie Koren

Ellen Lerman

Reisa Miller

Zackary Dawson

Ethan Miller, son of Reisa Miller

Chana bas Rasche

Judith Clancy

Cathy Michels

Davie Glaser

SOCIAL ACTION

Please watch this space for upcoming opportunities. Contact Paulette if you would like to get involved in or support Social Action.


Please call 602-363-3009 or email paulettefraenkel@gmail.com.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

General Fund

Jane Neely - in memory of Stephanie Ruth Ziltzer

Gil & Lynn Blumenthal - in loving memory of Gloria Cohen z"l



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Tzedakah: We all have choices as to who or what we wish to support; why choose your synagogue? Because we are YOUR synagogue. You chose to be a part of this inspirational community that offers a wonderful teacher and spiritual leader in Rabbi Sharfman; superb opportunities for young families to educate their children; programming for all ages; and much, much more, offering impact and value, depth and meaning to your life.


Unlike most synagogues, Congregation Kehillah does not do a High Holy Days Appeal. Dues alone do not cover a synagogue’s operational expenses; we rely on donations of all sizes throughout the year. Did you know . . . that it is customary to donate at the time of Yizkor or when Kaddish is recited in memory of a loved one? It is also customary to make a donation when given an Aliyah (honor) during a service. Jewish Philanthropy: The Concept of Tzedakah is a much-admired practice throughout the world. "In Jewish tradition, tzedakah requires the donor share his or her compassion and empathy along with the money. Judaism teaches the belief that donors benefit from tzedakah as much [as] or more than the recipients." You can find out more about the roots and practices of Jewish philanthropy at Learning to Give. We hope you choose to continue to support your Kehillah by making donations to our various funds, which are listed below and on our website.

CONGREGATION KEHILLAH FUNDS

Your donations are greatly appreciated. 

Caring Fund

Education Fund

General Fund

Gottlieb Music Fund

Oneg & Hospitality Fund

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund

Social Action Fund

Torah Fund


Also available:

Book Plates

Memorial Board

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.


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Congregation Kehillah has been issued a $52.66 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between January 1 and February 20, 2023.



OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE

Jewish Life Television, an English-language, Jewish-themed television network, is now available to Cox Communications subscribers on Cox Channel 184 in Greater Phoenix.

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The Phoenix Holocaust Association  

Click here for information about PHA and news of upcoming programs.

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JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment 

Click here to find the upcoming calendar of events.

Look for upcoming dates for our programs below

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SERVICES  

Kabbalat Shabbat

Shabbat morning

B'nai Mitzvah


Saturday, May 27 - Shavuot/Yizkor

on Zoom only


Saturday, June 10

Shabbat morning service -

10:00 a.m.

followed by a Kiddish luncheon

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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.

    

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.



IN EVERY ISSUE

QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR

(subject to change)


Saturday, May 27

Shavuot/Yizkor

on Zoom only


Saturday, June 3

Sippy Cup Shabbat


Saturday, June 10

Shabbat morning service - 10:00 a.m.

followed by a Kiddish luncheon

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. This mitzvah is offered to all dues-paying members of Congregation Kehillah.

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 might not receive these emails in your inbox.







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.

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, Belle Merwitzer

 Caring Committee

Amy Bessen,

 Webmaster

Paulette Fraenkel, 

 Social Action

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

Bob Bessen & Rich Goldman,

Legacy Chairs

Beth Hishenson & Barb Knight,

WNO Co-Chairs

Dear Friends,

It has come to our attention that once again scam emails are being sent out to various synagogues, from someone claiming to be a member of their board of directors, requesting gift cards.

Please know that Congregation Kehillah’s board members, staff, and committee members will not email any requests for gift card purchases or wiring money.

If you have a question as to the validity of an email, please forward it to us at info@congregationkehillah.org so that we can confirm. 

 

L’Shalom,

 

Renee B Joffe


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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