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May 15 - May 21, 2023 / Iyar-Sivan 5783
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READERS' CHOICE NOMINEE-TODAY! | |
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TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO VOTE FOR CONGREGATION KEHILLAH
Jewish News, a 75-year-old newspaper and magazine publisher, has finalized its 6th annual Readers’ Choice Nominations for 2023. Kehillah has been nominated as one of the BEST:
Education category – scroll down to the bottom and choose Hebrew School and then we are the last one in the drop down menu
Kids/Teens/Family category – scroll down to the bottom and choose Young Adult programing – CKYA is the 3rd one listed on the drop down menu
Religious Life category - Alternative shabbat – we are the 5th one listed in the drop down menu
Religious Life category - Family friendly shabbat service – we are the 10th one listed on the drop down menu
Please vote for us!!!
Please head to https://readerschoice.phoenixcjp.org/ and start voting for Congregation Kehillah in each category.
Please remember to hit Save and Go to next until you get to the end of the survey where you will need to provide your name, email and phone number, then please hit Send Vote.
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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.
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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.
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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
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BOOK GROUP
Friday, May 19
1:00 p.m.
Private home; location provided with your RSVP
We'll be discussing The Netanyahus: An Account of a Minor and Ultimately Even Negligible Episode in the History of a Very Famous Family by Joshua Cohen. This book won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
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.
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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.
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CONGREGATION KEHILLAH YOUNG ADULTS | |
FAMILIES with YOUNG CHILDREN | |
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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!
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Condolences to...
Amy (Bob) Bessen on the loss of her mother, Stephanie Ruth Ziltzer, and grandmother of Erika, Jeffrey, and Samuel
Condolences to...
Marsha Joffe on the passing of her beloved cousin, Yaffa Pollack
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Marsha Joffe
Richard Hrlevich
Kathleen (Katie) Cullen-Todora
Karen Thursby
Craig Golub
Debbie Koren
Ellen Lerman
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Reisa Miller
Zackary Dawson
Ethan Miller, son of Reisa Miller
Chana bas Rasche
Judith Clancy
Cathy Michels
Davie Glaser
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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.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT | |
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General Fund
Ilene Malka - in memory of Mary Zamler Mazo
Ilene Malka - in memory of Howard Zamler
Ilene Malka - in memory of Victor Malka
Ilene Malka - in memory of Bess Taubman
Ilene Malka - in honor of Shaina Rose
JNF Trees in Israel
Renee & Tom Hrlevich and Marsha Joffe - a ring of 3 trees have been planted in memory of Judy Colwell
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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, 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.
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QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR
(subject to change)
Friday, May 19
Book Group
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
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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
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
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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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