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November 20 - November 26, 2023 / Cheshvan - Kislev 5784
Our office with be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23rd and 24th, in observance of Thanksgiving. The synagogue phone and emails will be monitored for emergencies. We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
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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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ADULT EDUCATION
Welcome to Judaism
Monday, November 20, 2023
5:00-6:15 p.m.
via Zoom
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
November 20 & 27
December 4, 11 & 18
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, December 8th
Chanukah Pre- Oneg 5:45 p.m. – RSVP requested
Services at 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.
December birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged.
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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Saturday, December 9th
5:30 p.m.
3rd NIGHT
Congregation Kehillah
Havdalah
Participate in the wonderful tradition of Chanukah Havdalah with Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
(While enjoying delicious Mediterranean food provided by Athens on Easy Street)
For complete information, https://chanukahincarefree.com/
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BOOK GROUP
Friday, December 15th
10:00 a.m. - NEW MEETING TIME
Private home
We'll be discussing "Shanghai Girls" by Lisa See. 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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TORAH TALK
Saturday, December 16th
10:30 a.m. on Zoom
Lay Lead
Genesis 41:1 - 44:17
In this Torah portion, Pharaoh has two troubling dreams, and at the suggestion of his cupbearer, who remembers Joseph from prison, Pharaoh brings Joseph to interpret them. Pharaoh is so impressed by Joseph that he makes him his adviser. There is a famine, and Jacob sends his sons, minus Benjamin, to Egypt to buy food. The brothers do not recognize Joseph when they meet him, and Joseph tests them by accusing them of being spies. Joseph arrests Simeon and demands the brothers bring Benjamin to Egypt to prove they are not spies. When Benjamin arrives, Joseph puts a goblet in Benjamin’s bag and accuses him of stealing it.
Yes, we know it's early and Chanukah will be over by the time we get together for this Torah Talk session, but please put it on your calendar now!
Looking forward to seeing you.
PLEASE RSVP Ellen Lerman at Lermanell@aol.com .
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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 still open.
Fall semester dates:
December 3 & 10
January 7 & 28
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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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Interfaith Young Couples are invited to a Shabbat event with Rabbi Sharfman on Friday, December 1st. Click link for the dinner, for more information and to register.
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Friday, December 8th – Chanukah party at a private home. More information coming soon!
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SOCIAL ACTION - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | |
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Please mark your calendars for Sunday, December 17 when we will be volunteering as a group at Mom's Pantry. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about any of this.
rcgoldmanaz@gmail.com
Rich Goldman
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Beth Hirshenson
Abbott Miller, son of Reisa Miller
David Lerman
Stephanie Bates
Bernice Miller, mother of Pamela Miller
Miriam bat Miriam, mother of Karen Roth
Mort Berkowitz
Joyce Van Sciver
Vicki Mardell
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Gil Blumenthal
Kathleen (Katie) Cullen-TodoraKaren Thursby
Debbie Koren
Ellen Lerman
Reisa Miller
Zackary Dawson
Ethan Miller, son of Reisa Miller
Chana bas Rasche
Judith Clancy
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
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
Daniel Cohen Family - YEP! Security
Goodman Family - YEP! Security
Kiselman Family - YEP! Security
Weiss Family - YEP! Security
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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
Friday, December 8, 6:00 p.m.
Pre-Oneg; 6:30 p.m. KS
Saturday, December 9, 10:00 a.m.
Payton Fleet Bat Mitzvah
Friday, January 5, KS, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 27, Shabbat morning service/
Shabbat Shira 10:00 a.m.
Kiddish afterwards
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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.
December 16
Lay Lead
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.
November 19
December 3 & 10
December 10-
Chanukah Happening
January 7 & 28
9:30 a.m.
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)
Friday, December 8
Pre-Oneg, Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, December 9
Payton Fleet, Bat Mitzvah
Friday, December 15
Book Group
Saturday, December 16
Torah Talk
Friday, January 5
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, January 7
YEP!
Saturday, January 20
Torah Talk
Saturday, January 27
Shabbat morning service/Shabbat Shira
Kiddish afterwards
Sunday, January 28
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
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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