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November 22 - November 28, 2021 Kislev 5782


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TONIGHT

RABBI SHARFMAN'S "WELCOME TO JUDAISM" CLASS

Fall Semester: Mondays, 5:00-6:15 p.m.

via Zoom


Sixth class is tonight, November 22nd!



On Rosh Hashanah morning, Rabbi spoke about remembering and exploring who we are as individuals and as Jews. This class will help!


New students are always welcome to join.

 

Are you interested in learning about Judaism? Filling in the gaps in your knowledge? This is how to do it!  

 

"Welcome to Judaism" is an introductory course that provides a foundation in the basic tenets of Judaism. Among the areas covered are History, Holidays and Observances, Lifecycle, Theology, Prayer, Israel, and Communal Life. Jews and non-Jews are welcome. 

 

DATES:

November 22nd and 29th



This course is presented through the Bureau of Jewish Education. For information please visit the BJE or call them at 480-634-8050. CK members may take this course at no charge by contacting the Kehillah office.

LOOKING AHEAD

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NOVEMBER 30TH


With GivingTuesday approaching, we truly appreciate the generosity and support of our members and friends. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for November 30th, and to spread the word about GivingTuesday!


Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 to counteract the spending of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with philanthropic giving to charities in need of support. It started in the U.S. and has quickly made its way across more than 70 countries. This year it also happens to fall on the 2nd day of Chanukah. Please consider making a donation to Congregation Kehillah by clicking here, https://congregationkehillah.org/product/donation/


Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday,December 3rd

5:30 p.m.

via Zoom


We continue to come into your homes for Shabbat via Zoom, with Rabbi Sharfman and cantorial soloists Scott Leader and Erica Erman. PowerPoint slides will be viewable to you to follow along if you don't have your own copy of Gates of Prayer for Shabbat and Weekdays.


A Zoom link with be sent to all congregants during the week. For our non-members who would like to join us for Kabbalat Shabbat, please email Renee.


December birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated during Kabbalat Shabbat.

YEP!

Sunday, December 5

9:30 a.m.

SIPPY CUP SHABBAT

for newborns- 2 year olds

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BOOK GROUP is taking a break until January.


If you'd like to get on the Book Group email list or learn what we'll be reading in 2022, please email Rick . 


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 and their guests.

VISIT ISRAEL 2022

Interested in a fun, small group trip to Israel AFTER school ends in May? Rabbi is already busy making plans for a May 30th departure. 


Please email info@congregationkehillah.org ASAP to let us know you are interested. 

SOCIAL ACTION

2021 has been a very difficult time for many families and our help is needed even more. The following is a suggested list of items needed for the schools we support:
Grocery gift cards
Walmart, Target, Kohls, Old Navy or any other department gift cards
Art supplies 
School supplies
Warm clothing/coats/sweaters for school age children Kindergarten – 8th grade
Sports equipment
Tennis shoes/gym shoes
Gift cards for hair cuts
New, regifted items also welcome


If you would like, you can also donate to Congregation Kehillah Social Action and one of our committee members would be happy to do the shopping. And remember, if you order through Amazon Smile, Congregation Kehillah will receive a percentage of your purchase allowing you a double mitzvah!
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to make arrangements for pickup or dropping off your donations. I can be reached at 602-363-3009 or paulettefraenkel@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Paulette Fraenkel - and your Congregation Kehillah Social Action Committee

CK TEEN TZEDEK PROGRAM



You have an opportunity to support our CK Teen Tzedek Program, which is under the direction of Rabbi and Ian Shore and keep your funds within our synagogue family. Your monetary donations will be donated to an organization chosen by the Teen Foundation Board. Ian and Rebecca Shore will be matching donations up to $2000.

  • Post Bar/Bat Mitzvah students are learning about the mandate to do Tikkun Olam.
  • They are now serving as a Foundation Board seeking to address environmentalism.
  • They are putting out RFPs (requests for proposals) to organizations, soliciting applications for funding – in other words, that WE would be offering one or two significant grants, based on these same organizations applying to and interviewing with our teens to receive funding to further their mission. Interview dates have already been scheduled.
  • You can send a check to our mailing address on Tatum Blvd, or use this link, https://congregationkehillah.org/product/donation/ and choose “Teen Tzedek Fund” (last on the dropdown list)



OUR KEHILLAH FAMILY

Refaeinu...

Gil Blumenthal

Marsha Joffe

Judith Clancy

Gil Blumenthal

Beth Hirshenson

Merle Miller,

sister-in-law of Reisa Miller

Rachel Segal

Joe Ettinger

Arlene Maletta

Stanley Rosen,

father of Robin Rudin

Cathy Michels

Davie Glaser

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

General Fund

Dave & Ruthie Asher


Teen Tzedek Fund

Bonnie Bartak & Richard Weiland

Your donations in any amount are genuinely appreciated. 

There are many ways you can support Kehillah financially. When you are celebrating, honoring, remembering, giving thanks, or simply doing tzedakah, please consider these options:


OUR FUNDS

You can donate through our website in any amount or send a check. Congregation Kehillah is a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax-exempt to the fullest extent allowable by law. (Please consult with your tax adviser.) 

Our mailing address is: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Caring Fund

Education Fund

General Fund

Gottlieb Music Fund

Oneg & Hospitality Fund

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund

Social Action Fund

Torah Fund

Teen Tzedek Fund

Also available:


Book Plates

Memorial Board

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 

You can set up a fundraiser through Facebook and the money will be donated to Kehillah. 


AMAZON SMILE

If you make purchases through Amazon, please use smile.amazon.com, and select Congregation Kehillah as your charity. It's simple, costs you nothing, and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to Kehillah.

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE

ADL ARIZONA WEBINAR

Wednesday, December 1

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.


Use the link below to register.


https://adl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i66Eq_LOSmSPdJZfaPEKrg

BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION'S NEW FALL 2021 WISE AGING SPEAKERS SERIES

BJE will present a Wise Aging Speakers Series this fall. Click here for information and to register.




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JFCS CENTER FOR SENIOR ENRICHMENT'S DECEMBER PROGRAMS

The Center for Senior Enrichment has released its December schedule, which includes Zoom and in-person events. For information, contact Jennifer Brauner at seniorcenter@jfcsaz.org or 602-343-0192; or see all JFCS programs here.

ASU JEWISH STUDIES PUBLIC PROGRAMS: Thinking through literature after Auschwitz


They are all presented by ASU Jewish Studies and will take place in November and December. All programs are free and available via Zoom. Click here for complete information. These programs are offered by the Center for Jewish Studies at Arizona State University.

PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR

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SERVICES  

Kabbalat Shabbat

Shabbat morning

B'nai Mitzvah



December 3 & 17

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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. They are among Kehillah's most-loved traditions -- mornings filled with questions, conversation, and laughter as we explore that week's Torah portion. No prior knowledge is needed to enjoy Torah Talk; all are welcome. For more information, contact Ellen Lerman.

    

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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.

  

December 5 & 12 

 

2022

January 9 & 23

February 13 & 27

March 13 & 27 

April 10 & 24

May 1 & 15

IN EVERY ISSUE

QUICK LOOK CALENDAR


Mondays, November 22

Rabbi's class


Fridays, December 3 & 17

Kabbalat Shabbat


Sundays, December 5 & 12

YEP!

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 Janet Arnold Rees, Senior Concierge, at 480-599-7198 or janet.rees@jfcsaz.org.



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. 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.












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 we are able to come back to Kehillah. 

 

For now, please consider giving directly to Mom's Pantry, which accepts donations on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are located at 13440 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix. Call 602-992-0083 for other times.


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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 and we will get back to you. Otherwise, we ask that you please call or email us after the Sabbath or holiday ends.

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,

 Caring Committee

Amy Bessen,

 Webmaster

Paulette Fraenkel, 

 Social Action

Leona Garza, 

  Movie Time

Dr. Stephanie Kirklin, 

 YEP! Director of

Curriculum

  & Online Learning Center

Ellen Lerman, 

 Torah Talk and Special   

 Projects

Vicki Mardell, 

  Membership 

Reisa Miller, Sherry Siegel

  Newsletters 

Scott Rudin

  Finances



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