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January 30 - February 5, 2023 / Shevat 5783


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Fall in love with Israel this Fall
(mid October - early November)
Have you wanted to visit Israel with Rabbi? Wanting a trip with great experiences at a bit of a slower pace? Let us know ASAP so we can start working on a fabulous itinerary to accommodate those who are interested. Email Renee: info@congregationkehillah.org

Tax Statements for 2022 were emailed to all members of Congregation Kehillah on Friday, January 27, 2023. If you didn’t receive yours in your inbox, please check your spam folder as well as trash folder. Still missing it? Let Renee know and she will email you another copy.

ADULT EDUCATION

ADULT EDUCATION

Welcome to Judaism

Monday, January 30

5:00-6:15 p.m.


TONIGHT


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/2023/01/09/welcome-to-judaism-virtual



February 6

February 13

February 27

UPCOMING

Tu B'Shevat


Survey time! If we were to offer a

Tu B'Shevat Seder on Monday, February 6, early evening, would you participate? Please let Renee know by Tuesday, January 31st. info@congregationkehillah.org




BOOK GROUP

Friday, February 10

1:00 p.m.

Private home; location provided with

your RSVP


We'll be discussing Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, by Trevor Noah. 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. To get on the Book Group email list or to RSVP, please email Rick.

KABBALAT SHABBAT

Friday, February 10

6:30 p.m.


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


Rabbi Sharfman and Cantorial soloists Eric Goldman and Scott Leader will be together on the bima, and February 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.


Masks are no longer required. The first few rows of the sanctuary will be reserved for mask wearers who prefer to sit next to other mask wearers. Otherwise, mask wearers may sit anywhere in the sanctuary.


We look forward to welcoming Shabbat with you!


TORAH TALK

Saturday, February 11

10:30 a.m.

via Zoom



Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at Mount Sinai. God descends amidst fire, smoke, thunder, and the blast of a shofar and gives the Ten Commandments.


Come join our discussion on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out during the week before the session. Please RSVP to Renee.

MOK (MEN OF KEHILLAH)

The first meeting of MOK was a success!!


Shaina Rose’s Baby Naming 

February 19

11:00 a.m.

Zoom only


RSVP to info@congregationkehillah.org.


A Zoom link will be sent out to all CK members on Friday February 10th.


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YEP!

Our 2nd Annual Purim Carnival is being planned for Sunday, March 5. Mark your calendars now and tell your family and friends! Watch this space for further information. Interested in volunteering? Please let us know,  info@congregationkehillah.org

TOK!

We are excited to kick off our TOK! College Prep Fellowship, on Sunday, February 5th. The teens who were accepted into the program will create their college dream list, explore majors, meet professionals in their career field of choice, experience Jewish life on a college campus, learn tips to ace the application, + get matched with their own personal mentor. 

 

Dates:

·  4 Classroom Sessions meet on Sundays 9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. at Congregation Kehillah

o February 5

o March 5

o April 2

o May 7

·  2 Field trips to Hillel and career panel event- Dates TBD based on teens' schedules

·  2 Mentor Meetings- Based on the mentor/teens schedules once assigned 



Questions? Email Madeline and Mat at ckyoungadults.com or text at 602-686-3010. 

CONGREGATION KEHILLAH 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.



To view all upcoming events, please click here, https://lu.ma/ckya/events.


Upcoming events:




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CKYA - Jewish Young Adults....
Hello 2023
The 2023 calendar of events is here!
Can you feel it? That blank slate, new year feeling? We hope everyone had an exciting new years eve celebration! We enjoyed seeing much of you for Mazelpalooza and New Year's Eve Shabbat. Our community members celebrated a milestone in 2022 - new jobs, new friends, engagements, weddings, new homes, and so much more! We are just in awe of all that you do and accomplish. We can't wait to see what's in store for everyone this next year!!
​Speaking of which, we have a new totally TOP SECRET Shabbat series. We're doing something fun and quirky to start the new year off! Each month we will join together for a Shabbat service or meal and then head to check out a local **hidden** speakeasy. The locations will only be disclosed to those who RSVP by the deadline set before the event.

 Upcoming Events

​Sat Feb 18- Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #2
​Mon March 7th- That's so 70s Purim Spiel
​..... and more to come, so keep checking the website lu.ma/ckya and Instagram page.
​Before we go, please enjoy some fun pictures from our end-of-year events! We're a pretty good-looking tribe 💁‍♀️
​Best,
​Madeline and Mat

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Birthday!

Yom Huledet Sameach!


February 7 - Arlene Rosenberg

February 7 - Jared Erman

February 7 - Phillip Menashe

February 8 - Cathy Michels

February 9 - Tom Hrlevich

February 10 - Sherry Siegel

February 13 - Sharon Agopian

February 15 - Linda Feldman

February 21 - Alisa Brodkowitz

February 26 - Ellen Lerman

February 26 - Judith Clancy

Happy Anniversary!

Mazel Tov!


February 8 - Howard & Megan Schatzberg

February 28 - Allen & Scarlett Allison

OUR KEHILLAH FAMILY

Welcome new members...

Maxine & Steve Sukenik


Mazel Tov...

to our administrator, Renee Joffe-Hrlevich who will be starting her 9th year with us on February 2nd.

Refaeinu . . .

Kathleen (Katie) Cullen-Todora,

mother of Debra LeBlanc

Karen Thursby

Craig Golub

Debbie Koren,

niece of Marsha Joffe

Rick & Sharon Cohen

Dvora Krischer

Ellen Lerman

Reisa Miller

Eydee Schultz

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

Marsha Joffe

Judith Clancy

Stanley Rosen,

father of Robin Rudin

Cathy Michels

Davie Glaser

SOCIAL ACTION

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


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

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Rabbi Sharfman's Discretionary Fund

Rich Goldman - in honor of David Goldfarb & Daisy Zhu, Bob & Amy Bessen, Erica & Jared Erman and Renee & Tom Hrlevich: wishing everyone Mazel Tov and congratulations to you on the births and marriages you are celebrating in your lives.

Sandra Krisch - in loving memory of her lifelong friend Janet Truman


Education Fund

Reisa Miller - in honor of the wedding of Renee & Tom Hrlevich and Mazel Tov to Erica & Jared Erman on the birth of Shaina Rose


JNF Trees In Israel

Jane Neely - an orchard of 10 trees will be planted in honor of the birth of Shaina Rose Erman

Sandra Krisch - a ring of 3 trees will be planted in memory of Janet Truman

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.


OF INTEREST ELSEWEHERE

Camp Scholarships
The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix is pleased to announce limited, need-based camperships for Jewish children from Maricopa County to attend Jewish summer camp in North America. Please make note that funding priority is given to overnight, immersive experiences.
In order to be eligible for summer camp assistance, campers must:
* be entering grades K-12 in Fall 2023
*Be enrolled in a program hosted by a non-profit organization.
Programs in Israel, even those sponsored by camps, are not eligible for this funding. Israel funding can be accessed at: phoenixcjp.org/teenisrael
Funding is made possible by generous grants from the Molly Blank Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, The Harold and Jean Grossman Camping Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Gloria and Sidney Kasper Endowment Fund, The Labe Eric Targovnik Endowment Fund, The Jack Bromfield Endowment Fund, The Kenneth Maltenfort Endowment Fund as well as very generous donors to the Center for Jewish Philanthropy.
Go to www.phoenixcjp.org/camp for more information and the campership application. Completed applications are due by noon on March 6,2023. All questions regarding camp scholarships should be directed to Andrea Cohen at 480-481-1784 summercamp@phoenixcjp.org

APPLY HERE


There's still time for 9th- to 12th-graders 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. Tuesday nights, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the JCC in Scottsdale. Scholarships available.  www.hhphx.org 

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The Phoenix Holocaust Association  

The February newsletter is out. Click here for news of upcoming programs and lots more.

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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


Friday, February 10 - 6:30 p.m. KS

Friday, February 24 - 6:30 p.m. KS


Friday, March 17 - 6:30 p.m. KS

Friday, March 31 - 6:30 p.m. KS


Thursday, April 13 - Passover Yizkor

Friday, April 14 - 6:30 p.m. KS

Friday, April 28 - 6:30 p.m. KS

Saturday, April 29 - Bar Mitzvah of

Benjamin Scherer


Friday, May 12 - 6:30 p.m. KS

Saturday, May 27 - Shavuot/Yizkor

on Zoom only

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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.

    


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.



Second Semester Dates:


February 5 & 26

March 5 & 19

April 2, 16 & 30

May 7

IN EVERY ISSUE

QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR

(subject to change)



Monday, January 30

Rabbi's class


Sunday, February 5

YEP!


Monday, February 6

Rabbi's class


Friday, February 10

Kabbalat Shabbat


Saturday, February 11

Torah Talk


Monday, February 13

Rabbi's class


Monday, February 13

MOK dinner


Friday, February 24

Kabbalat Shabbat


Sunday, February 26

YEP!

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 may have not received 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

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

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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