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March 13 - March 19, 2023 / Adar 5783
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PLEASE BRING YOUR PASSOVER FOOD ITEMS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT OR SUNDAY, MARCH 26TH DURING YEP! HOURS. | |
Help Local Families in Need During Our Passover Food Drive
In the past year, we've seen a startling increase in the number of people experiencing food insecurity. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food prices climbed nearly 10% in 2022.
Our Passover Food Drive, in collaboration with the Bureau of Jewish Education, provides local families in need with traditional kosher for Passover food to observe the holiday. Join us in helping ease the burden for local Jewish individuals and families, so that together all may celebrate Passover with dignity and pride, by donating to our Passover Food Drive.
Here’s how it works:
• Your donation goes to purchase grocery gift cards for kosher for Passover fresh meat and vegetables.
• The gift cards are combined with donated packaged kosher foods such as matzah, gefilte fish, and candy, cookies and cake mixes from the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix.
• Volunteers assemble and pack the grocery gift cards and Passover foods into boxes and distribute them to individuals and families in need right here in our community during Passover.
Donate Today!
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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: info@congregationkehillah.org or Rabbi: rabbi@congregationkehillah.org
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ADULT EDUCATION
Welcome to Judaism
Monday, March 20
5:00-6:15 p.m.
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 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
Pre-Oneg at 5:45 p.m.
Services at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for in-person and multi-access Kabbalat Shabbat.
We are having a Pre-Oneg beginning at 5:45 p.m. Come share a nosh before services and mix and mingle on the patio with friends.
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.
Don't forget that you can drop off your Passover foods to donate.
We look forward to welcoming Shabbat with you!
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Here are the dates for YEP! classes for the rest of the school year.
March 26 (Bring Passover food to drop off)
April 2, 16 & 30
May 7
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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 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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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!!
Upcoming Shabbat dinners in March 🍽️
We are excited to share TWO upcoming Shabbat dinner events coming up in the next few weeks as well as a Jewlyweds Game Night.
🌟 Friday, March 17th Shhhhbat Speakeasy Series #2- Join us on St Patrick's day! We will have dinner and drinks on Shabbat in a cool hidden speakeasy. This time we have a reservation booked for 12 people at a speakeasy in Old Town Scottsdale, but you have to RSVP to find out the exact location. Get those RSVPS in before we fill up!
Hint on the location: With flavors from around the world, you will surely find something to delight in! Sip on your favorite spirits while enjoying a local singer-songwriter. Just be sure you don't miss the entrance, as it can be entirely hidden.
🌟 Friday, March 24th Home-y Shabbat - We're excited to bring you a fun and educational Shabbat dinner! We're partnering with a good friend to discuss a very important topic- home buying! Are you in the market to buy a home or looking to in the future? We'll have Shabbat dinner and discuss an "adult-ish" topic over dinner in the home of a community member, Daniel Fischpan. Daniel is a mortgage lender who will provide insight into the home-buying process! Hang out with your peers and discuss a vital life topic. RSVP here.
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!
🌟 Sunday, March 26th Jewlyweds Game Night- Join other newly married and engaged couples for a little friendly game night competition. RSVP here.
Passover is coming up in April. We are not sure of our plans for CKYA yet, but please fill out this form to let us know if you are looking for a seder to attend on the 1st or 2nd night so we can start planning! You can also let us know in this form if you are interested in hosting a seder.
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 aleeza@onetable.org 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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We had such a fantastic time on Purim singing the songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Bravo to our amazing cast- Madeline, Mat, Julia, David, Amber, Jacquelyn, and Jaclyn. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to putting on such a fantastic show! The Congregation had rave reviews!! | |
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
Alternative shabbat *
Hebrew School *
Young Adult programing *
‘Family friendly shabbat
Please vote for us!!!
Beginning March 15 all our friends, family, employees and fans can head to www.jewishaz.com and click on the contest link and start voting for Congregation Kehillah in each category.
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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, info@congregationkehillah.com for more information. Thank you in advance. | |
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Mia Grafwallner, great niece of
Marsha Joffe
Lisa Samuels
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
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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
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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 paulettefraenkel@gmail.com
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT | |
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Congregation Kehillah has been issued a $124.99 donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between October 1 and December 31, 2022.
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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 summercamp@phoenixcjp.org
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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
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.
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 26
April 2, 16 & 30
May 7
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QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR
(subject to change)
Monday, March 13
MOK
Friday, March 17
Book Group
Friday, March 17
Kabbalat Shabbat
Monday, March 20
Rabbi's class
Sunday, March 26
YEP!
Monday, March 27
Rabbi's class
Friday, March 31
Kabbalat Shabbat
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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 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 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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