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February 27 - March 5, 2023 / Shevat 5783
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You won't want to miss these! | |
Please RSVP for the HAMANTASHAN HAPPY HOUR. The Shpiel will NOT be available via ZOOM. | |
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One of the four Mitzvot of Purim is to help out those less fortunate. If you are attending our Purim Carnival or the Purim Shpiel please bring either canned goods or toiletries to be donated to Mom’s Pantry. Thank you in advance.
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LEKET ISRAEL'S PURIM CAMPAIGN | |
Donations can be made online here or via check made payable to “American Friends of Leket Israel” and sent to P.O. Box 2090, Teaneck, NJ 07666. You can also contact me with a Matanot L’evyonim pledge before, or on, Purim day.
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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 small, semi-private group trip with great experiences at a bit of a slower pace? Let us know ASAP. Rabbi is working on a fabulous itinerary to accommodate those who are interested. Email Renee: [email protected] or Rabbi: [email protected]
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ADULT EDUCATION
Welcome to Judaism
Monday, February 27
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
Spring dates for Rabbi's class:
March 6 - Purim Shpiel at the synagogue
March 20, 27
April 3, 17, 24
May 1
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BOOK GROUP
Friday, March 17
1:00 p.m.
Private home; location provided with
your RSVP
We'll be discussing West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. 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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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, March 17
6:30 p.m.
Please join us for in-person and multi-access Kabbalat Shabbat.
Join Rabbi Sharfman and Cantorial Soloists Scott Leader and Eric Goldman on the bimah. March 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!
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We look forward to seeing you at our 2nd Annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 5. We do have YEP! that morning starting at 9:30 a.m. and an early dismissal will take place at 11:30 a.m. so you and your children can enjoy lunch and our carnival.
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Do you have a green thumb and a watering can? We are looking for a volunteer or two who would be willing to visit the synagogue once a week to water our newly planted garden. For Tu B’Shevat our YEP! students planted sunflower seeds and wildflowers on the exterior sides of the patio. The hose is in the back by the shed and ready for you to fill your watering can! Please let Renee know if you are interested in this mitzvah.
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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 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.
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CONGREGATION KEHILLAH YOUNG ADULTS | |
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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, [email protected].
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.
CKYA - Jewish Young Adults
February/March Events for young(ish) Jews
Hello everyone,
It's been a minute but we hope that everyone is settling into a groove for 2023! We are continuing to meet new Jewish young adults everywhere we turn- it's madness. Who let out the secret of how cool Arizona is becoming?!?! Just kidding, we're excited to see that our community is growing 😎
We have a few exciting events ahead of us that we hope you will enjoy!
⭐ Monday, Feb 27th - Jewlyweds D.I.Y. Mezuzah Making for newly married (within 1-3 years of marriage) and engaged couples.
⭐ Friday, March 3rd- Our second Shhhhbat Speakeasy Series where we surprise you by trying out a cool hidden speakeasy in Old Town Scottsdale.
⭐ Monday, March 6th- Watch your peers put on a hysterical Purim Spiel to the tunes of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (a little "who loves you pretty baby" and "let's hang on to what we've got") and enjoy a Hamantaschen happy hour.
⭐ Join us for St Patrick's Day for the third installment of our Shhhhbat Speakeasy Series.
Lastly, I wanted to give a quick shoutout to one of our INCREDIBLE members, Aleeza Kaplan who is now the official 🤘 Phoenix Community Hub manager 🤘 for the organization OneTable. OneTable provides funding and empowers folks (21-39ish) to find, share, and enjoy Shabbat dinners, making the most of their Friday nights.
If you have an interest in hosting a Shabbat dinner for your peers, please reach out to her at [email protected] or sign up at OneTable.org. More details to come on this opportunity!
As always, text/email us with any questions or great ideas for new events at 602-686-3010.
Best,
Madeline and Mat
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MARCH BIRTHDAYS AND ANNVERSARIES | |
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Happy Birthday!
Yom Huledet Sameach!
March 1 - Lin Katzenstein
March 1 - Pete Catalano
March 4 - Alan Michels
March 4 - Andrea Zemel
March 4 - Erica Erman
March 8 - Susan Heigh
March 9 - Carter Fleet
March 11 - Mara Gossack
March 12 - Whitney Sobel
March 12 - Evelyn Simon
March 15 - Rebekah McCarthy
March 17 - Russell Heigh
March 19 - Ike Fox
March 19 - Paula Weitzenberg
March 20 - Emma Paige Catalano
March 24 - Bradley Osterweil
March 29 - Oren Cox
March 30 - Annette Sarrazine
March 31 - Emalyn Kiselman
March 31 - Jordan Bock
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Happy Anniversary!
Mazel Tov!
March 11 - Michael & Pamela Shaffner
March 17 - Mark & Barbara Solow
March 18 - Henry & Lindsay Fleet
March 19 - Scott & Robin Rudin
March 20 - Jordan & Sharon Bock
March 22 - Cantor Howard & Marjorie Tabaknek
March 26 - Oren & Marci Cox
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HAPPY FACES AT OUR RECENT WNO! | |
Mazel Tov to Mat and Madeline Sherman for being the first recipients of ASU Hillel’s Community Enrichment Award. | |
We are saddened by the loss of our former member, Bess Taubman, who passed away on Shabbat. Bess was the wife of Peter and mother of Peri. She will be buried in Aspen, CO. | |
We are looking for some people who are able to do cook meals for a congregant and their spouse at this time. There are several dietary restrictions and those will be provided to you once you respond that you are able to help out. Please email Renee, [email protected] for more information. Thank you in advance. | |
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Abbott Miller, son of Reisa Miller
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
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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
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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 [email protected]
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT | |
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Education Fund
Edyee Schultz - in honor of the birth of Shaina Rose
General Fund
Jane Neely - in memory of Robin Rudin's father, Stanley Rosen
Rabbi Sharfman's Discretionary Fund
Penny Celmins - in honor of the birth of Shaina Rose
Bonnie & Art Cikins - in honor of Erica and Jared and the birth of Shaina Rose
Bonnie & Art Cikins - in honor of the wedding of Renee and Tom
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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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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 [email protected]
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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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Jewish Life Television, the nation’s premier 24-7 English language, Jewish-themed television network, is now available to Cox Communications' subscribers on Cox Channel 184 in Greater Phoenix.
More cultural than religious, JLTV welcomes viewers of all faiths to enjoy its high quality programming, both original and acquired, including Fauda (ranked the 8th best international series of the 2010s by The New York Times), Prisoners of War (ranked the #1 best international series of the 2010s by The New York Times and the inspiration for Showtime’s Homeland) and Servant of the People (starring Ukrainian President and Time Magazine’s Person of the Year Volodymyr Zelensky).
At a time when we are seeing soaring antisemitism, JLTV entertains, educates, and informs its multi-faith audience about the Jewish cultural and religious experience in the United States, in Israel and around the World, through programming across multiple genres, including cooking, children’s, classics, comedy, drama, exercise, history, inspiration, lifestyle, news and talk, travel and so much more.
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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.
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SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat morning
B'nai Mitzvah
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.
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:
March 5 & 26
April 2, 16 & 30
May 7
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QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR
(subject to change)
Sunday, March 5
Purim Carnival
Monday, March 6
Purim Shpiel
Monday, March 13
MOK
Friday, March 17
Book Group
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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 [email protected].
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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 [email protected]. 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.
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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 [email protected] so that we can confirm.
L’Shalom,
Renee B Joffe
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Congregation Kehillah
602-369 7667
[email protected] - 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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