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January 8 - January 14, 2024 / Tevet-Shevat 5784
The office will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Email and voicemail will be monitored in case of emergency.
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Please look for future Israel action updates in this space as we become aware of them.
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FOR THE SOLDIERS OF THE IDF | |
During Kabbalat Shabbat, Rabbi includes this reading for the soldiers of the IDF. By request, here it is. | |
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We ache and our hearts are broken over the horrific attack on October 7th and for those still being held hostage in Gaza. Many have asked what they can do. Here is something potentially impactful that will take only a moment or two of your time.
https://stories.bringthemhomenow.net/
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ADULT EDUCATION
Welcome to Judaism
Winter trimester begins TONIGHT
Monday, January 8
5:00-6:15 p.m.
via Zoom
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
Winter semester dates:
January 8, 15, 22 & 29
February 5, 12 & 26
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Torah Talk
Saturday, January 20
10:30 a.m.
via Zoom
Exodus 10:1 - 13:16
In this Torah portion, God sends the eighth and ninth plagues, locusts and darkness, but Pharaoh still refuses to free the Israelite slaves. God tells Moses that the 10th plague will be killing all the firstborn Egyptians. God commands each Israelite home to slaughter a lamb and spread the blood on their doorposts, in order to protect their firstborns. After the death of the firstborns, Pharaoh demands that the Israelites leave.
RSVP directly to TT chair, Ellen Lerman, lermanell@aol.com by Thursday,
January 18 in order to receive the Zoom link.
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Shabbat Morning Service/Shabbat Shira
The Sabbath of Song
Saturday, January 27
10:00 a.m.
Kiddish Luncheon afterwards
Please join us for in-person and multi-access
Shabbat morning.
Please join Rabbi Sharfman and our Cantorial Soloists for in-person and multi-access Shabbat Morning service.
Reservations are required for the Kiddish luncheon. Kindly respond to Renee by Tuesday, January 23.
We encourage you – and welcome you – to attend services in person. We are happy to send you a Zoom link if you would like to participate but cannot attend in person – just let us know.
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, February 2
6:00 p.m. Pre-Oneg
6:30 p.m.
It is important to be together in community-we strengthen one another. Please bring friends!
Please join Rabbi Sharfman and our Cantorial Soloists for in-person and multi-access
Kabbalat Shabbat.
February birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated.
We encourage you – and welcome you – to attend services in person. We are happy to send you a Zoom link if you would like to participate but cannot attend in person – just let us know.
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Invite your friends to check out why YEP! was voted the BEST OF HebrewSchools in the Jewish News 2023 Readers'Choice Awards! Registration is always open.
Second semester dates:
January 28
February 11 & 25
March 10 & 24-YEP! & Purim Carnival
April 7 & 14
May 5-final YEP! session
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CONGREGATION KEHILLAH YOUNG ADULTS | |
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CKYA - Jewish Young Adults
Winner of the “BEST“ Young Adult Programing: Congregation Kehillah Young Adults (CYKA) – Jewish News, 2023
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January 13, 2024 - Shabbat New Years Hike at 11 a.m. at the Barrier Free Nature Trail and then out to lunch afterwards.
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CKYA - Congregation Kehillah Young Adults
New Years Shabbat Hike
Saturday, January 13
11:00 a.m.
Come and join us for the first CKYA hiking of 2024, take some fresh air and connect with the community.
Barrier Free Nature Trail - Parking Lot, Barrier Free Nature Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85050
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/reach-11-barrier-free-nature-trail
**Optional: Join us for lunch at Mellow Mushroom at High Street after the hike. 5350 E High St, Phoenix, AZ 85054
https://www.mellowmushroom.com
RSVP here:
New Years Shabbat Hike
Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST
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SOCIAL ACTION - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | |
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Are you looking to give back to your Kehillah (community) in 2024? We are seeking volunteers to help our Co-Chairs meet the needs of our congregants. Volunteers are needed to make phone calls, cook/provide meals, offer rides to services or doctor appointments, etc. If you are interested in joining in this important endeavor please email either Margie Tabaknek, margita@q.com or Beth Hirshenson, bghirshenson@cox.net. Thank you in advance.
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES | |
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Happy Birthday!
Yom Huledet Sameach!
January 1 - Norman Resnick
January 3 - Shaina Rose Erman
January 3 - Zoey Lee Kirklin
January 6 - Capitola (Cappy) Seeliger
January 7 - Rebecca Allison
January 8 - Eric Andrew Goldman
January 8 - Gil Blumenthal
January 9 - Ruthie Asher
January 14 - Dan Simon
January 15 - Lauren Merritt
January 15 - Judith Rotenberg
January 21 - Lynn Blumenthal
January 23 - Adalise Kirschner
January 23 - Jane Neely
January 23 - Brock Merritt
January 24 - Scarlett Allison
January 25 - Beth Hirshenson
January 26 - Barry Bernell
January 31 - Amy Bessen
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Happy Anniversary!
Mazel Tov!
January 14 - Ian & Rebecca Shore
January 27 - Dan & Andrea Zemel
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Mazel tov to Amy and Bob Bessen on the birth of their granddaughter Drew Katherine Bessen born on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Drew’s parents are Jeff & Danielle Bessen. | |
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Our thoughts continue to be with Ellen Lerman whose beloved husband Elliott passed away on December 15.
Our thoughts continue to be with Paulette Fraenkel whose beloved husband Rudy passed away on December 24.
Both Ellen and Paulette are in Sheloshim: This refers to the first 30 days of mourning, starting with the funeral and including the shiva period. Sheloshim is the Hebrew word for “thirty.” Sheloshim is a period of transition between being in deep and complete mourning and, while still mourning, beginning to emerge back into the world.
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Lynn Blumenthal
Marvin Ruttenberg
Abbott Miller, son of Reisa Miller
David Lerman
Stephanie Michelle Bates
Mort Berkowitz
Joyce Van Sciver
Vicki Mardell
Kathleen (Katie) Cullen-Todora
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Karen Thursby
Debbie Koren
Ellen Lerman
Reisa Miller
Zackary Dawson
Ethan Miller, son of Reisa Miller
Chana bas Rasche
Cathy Michels
Davie Glaser
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WELCOME TO OUR KEHILLAH-5784/2023-24 | |
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Jamie Friedman
Dane Traines & Cathie Galle
Richard Gerry
Liz & Stuart Goodman and their children, Elliot and Ashton Goodman
Donna Johnson and her daughter and granddaughter, Alexandra and Wakely
Quinlan
Stacy & Spencer Kirschner and their daughters, Adalise and Elleson
Amber Mills & Seth Messer
Robin & Roger Radol
David & McKenna Romanelli and their children, Remo and Cooper
Judy & Marvin Rotenberg
Sarah Manos Sandlaufer & John Manos
Rick & Amy Smith and their children, Bryn, Brady and Morgan
Dawn & Kelly Weiss and their sons, Jaeden and Ethan
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT | |
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General Fund
Karen Acker - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Karen Acker - Sippy Cup Shabbat
Scarlett Allison - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Anonymous - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Ann Baumrind - Elad's IDF unit
Jill & Joel Bootzin - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Sharon & Rick Cohen - in memory of Rudy Fraenkel
Sharon & Rick Cohen - in memory of Elliott Lerman
Francine Ebersman - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Francine Ebersman - end of year contribution
Leona Garza - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Beth & Jeff Hirshenson - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Marsha Joffe - in honor of Renee & Tom's first wedding anniversary
Lin Katzenstein - in memory of Elliott Lerman
Lin Katzenstein - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Chloe Leibowitz - in memory of Elliott Lerman
Jane Neely - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Jane Neely - in memory of Rudy Fraenkel
Jolene Searcy - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Myra Shindler - in honor of Rabbi and all she does
Jackie & Howard Shore - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Karen & Alan Thursby - in memory of Elliott Lerman
Karen & Allan Thursby - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Karen & Alan Thursby - in honor of all their Kehillah friends
Rabbi Sharfman's Discretionary Fund
Randi & Alan Jablin - in support of Elad's IDF unit
Colleen Espinoza - in honor of Rabbi and Welcome to Judaism class
Caring Fund
Sharon Agopian & Jordy Bock - in memory of Rudy Fraenkel
Social Action Fund
Lynn & Gil Blumenthal - in memory of Rudy Fraenkel
Lin Katzenstein - in memory of Rudy Fraenkel
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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
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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 CENTER FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPY 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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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. For the latest newsletter, click here
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JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment
Click here to find the upcoming calendar of events.
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Look for upcoming dates for our programs below | |
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SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat morning
B'nai Mitzvah
Saturday, January 27, Shabbat morning service/
Shabbat Shira 10:00 a.m.
Kiddish afterwards
Friday, February 2,
Pre-Oneg, 6:00 p.m., KS, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 24
Shabbat morning service, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, March 8
Pre-Oneg, 6:00 p.m., KS, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16
Shabbat morning service, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, March 29, KS, 6:30 p.m.
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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.
January 20, 2024
February 17
March 9
April 6
May 4 or 18 (possibly lay led)
June 22
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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.
January 28
February 11 & 25
March 10 & 24-YEP! & Purim Carnival
April 7 & 14
May 5-final YEP! session
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QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR
(subject to change)
Saturday, January 20
Torah Talk
Saturday, January 27
Shabbat morning service/Shabbat Shira
Kiddish afterwards
Sunday, January 28
YEP!
Friday, February 2
Pre-Oneg, Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, February 11
YEP!
Saturday, February 17
Torah Talk
Saturday, February 24
Shabbat morning service
Sunday, February 25
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 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.
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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, Eric Goldman
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
Rich Goldman,
Social Action
Erica Erman,
YEP! Curriculum Coordinator & FYC Coordinator
Ellen Lerman,
Torah Talk and Special
Projects
Rachel Segal,
Membership
Reisa Miller,
Newsletters
Bob Bessen & Rich Goldman,
Legacy Chairs
Beth Hishenson & Barb Knight,
WNO Co-Chairs
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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
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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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