AmazonSmile
Make all your Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile and choose Congregation Kehillah as your charity. It's simple, costs you nothing, and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to Kehillah.
We've raised $73.45 in donations through the Amazon Smile program between October 1 and December 31, 2020.
HOW TO SIGN-UP FOR AmazonSmile:
Scroll down to and click on "Get Started"
Login with your current Amazon or Amazon Prime Account
At "Select Charitable Organization" enter Congregation Kehillah
You can now start purchasing items you want and a portion of the purchase price will be donated to Kehillah.
Android owners can use the Amazon App to setup Amazon Smile.
Always login to Amazon via "Smile.Amazon.com" for the donation process to work.
|
|
 WELCOME TO JUDAISM
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman, Instructor
SPRING TRIMESTER STARTS TONIGHT, MONDAY, APRIL 5
New students are always welcome to join.
New students welcome! 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.
Classes meet at 5:00 p.m.
Spring course dates are:
April 5, 12, 26
May 3, 10 and 24
|
Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, April 9
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.
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.
April birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated during Kabbalat Shabbat. |
YEP!
Sunday, April 11
10:00 a.m.
via Zoom
|
|
|
OPPORTUNITY FOR ATTORNEYS TO RECEIVE CLE CREDITS: And for all congregants to learn.
Congregation Kehillah members are most welcome and for our members who are attorneys, this is a CLE opportunity.
|
BOOK GROUP
Monday, April 19
1:00 p.m.
via Zoom
We'll be discussing Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens.
If you're going to buy the book on Amazon, please remember to use Amazon Smile for Kehillah. Here is the link:
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. To get on the Book Group mailing list or to RSVP and receive your Zoom meeting information, please email Rick .
|
Looking for ways to support those in need? Please consider supporting Mom's Pantry or Just 3 Things which is a part of JFSC. Mom's Pantry is accepting food donations dropped off at their location, Mom's Pantry, 13440 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022 as well as monetary donations which can be mailed directly to them.
Click here for more information at Just 3 Things and how to donate to them.
|
| APRIL BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES |
Happy Birthday!
Yom Huledet Sameach!
April 2 Hudson Deutsch 
April 6 Joshua Schaeffer
April 7 Avi Schaeffer
April 14 Arlene Maletta
April 17 Marilyn Morris
April 17 Leona Goldfarb
April 18 Bella Abrams
April 18 Ava Abrams
April 19 Roger Morris
April 24 Cari Hemmert
April 26 Richard Fox
April 27 Joshua Edelstein
April 30 Ellen Spielman
April 30 Avery Fleet
April 30 Stella Hendricksen
Happy Anniversary! 
Mazel Tov!
April 2 Alan & Catherine Michels
April 15 Jeffrey & Beth Hirshenson
April 21 Scott & Joanna LeBlang
|
EMELIA MERRITT
My name is Emelia Merritt, and I will be having my Bat Mitzvah on May 8th. I've always loved animals, and I have 2 cats and an adorable dog at home.
For my Mitzvah project, I decided to collect donations for shelters throughout The Valley. I contacted several shelters and was told that they need towels and blankets for the dogs and cats. I have arranged a drive through event at Congregation Kehillah on Sunday, April 18th from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for our community to drop off gently used blankets and towels.
In addition, if you would like to offer any treats, food, leashes, collars, pet toys, etc., we will gladly add them to our donations for the shelters. Some of the shelters that we will be donating to include: HALO, Animal Benefits Club and Sun Valley Animal Shelter. Thank you in advance for your time and donations.
|
 |
Rabbi Sharfman on her election as Vice Chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council. Rabbi was instrumental in founding the current JCRC several years ago and has served on its leadership team since.
|
Patsy Koren, aunt of Renee Joffe
Maureen Dragula, sister-in-law of Leona Goldfarb
Rachel Segal
Reisa Miller
Joe Ettinger
|
Sandra Krisch
Stanley Rosen, father of Robin Rudin
Cathy Michels
Davie Glaser
Kimberlie Rich, sister of Pamela Miller
|
|
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
|
Gottlieb Music Fund
Annette Sarrazine - in memory of all her Loved ones no longer on Earth
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Your donations in any amount are genuinely appreciated.
Please help support Congregation Kehillah by donating to Kehillah's various funds
-- to celebrate, honor, remember, give thanks, to assist, or simply to do tzedakah.
You can donate through our website in any amount or send a check. Congregation Kehlllah is a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax-exempt to the fullest extent allowable by law. (Please consult with your tax adviser.)
|
|
General Fund
Caring Fund
Torah Fund
Social Action Fund
Gottlieb Music Fund
|
Education Fund
Oneg & Hospitality Fund
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Bookplates
Memorial Plaques
|
|
More great ways to support Kehillah
Sponsoring an Oneg is normally a great way to celebrate lifecycle events and other wonderful news with your Kehillah family. Until we can once again gather in person, please consider supporting Kehillah in other ways.
|
|
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. |
|
BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION EVENT
|
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
|
|
|
|
|
SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
B'nai Mitzvah
Kabbalat Shabbat, via Zoom, begin on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. A Zoom link will be sent out in advance.
April 9 & 23
May 7
May 8 - Emelia Merritt Bat Mitzvah
May 21
May 22 - Avery & Ella
Fleet B'not Mitzvah
June 5 - Ally Melhado
Bat Mitzvah
|
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.
April 17
May 15
|
YEP!
Youth Education Program
YEP! sessions are held on Sunday mornings during the school year. Read about YEP! here. Questions? Please contact Renee.
|
|
|
|
|
Friday, April 9
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, April 11
YEP!
Saturday, April 17
Torah Talk
Monday, April 19
Book Group
Friday, April 23
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, April 25
YEP!
Sunday, May 2
YEP!
Friday, May 7
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, May 8
Bat Mitzvah of Emelia Merritt
Sunday, May 16
YEP!
Friday, May 21
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, May 22
B'not Mitzvah of Avery and Ella Fleet
Monday, May 24
Book Group
Saturday, June 5 Bat Mitzvah of Ally Melhado
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 [email protected].
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
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.
Congregation Kehillah Leadership
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Gil Blumenthal, President
Scott Leader, Erica Erman
Cantorial Soloists Renee Joffe, Administrator
Board of Directors:
Rich Goldman,
Immediate Past President
Henry Fleet, Member at Large
Rich Fox,
Member at Large
MOK President
David Goldfarb,
Member at Large
Building Chair
Leslie Goldman,
Member at Large
Arlene Maletta,
Member at Large Hospitality Co-Chair Ilene Malka,
Education Chair
Jane Neely,
Member at Large
High Holy Days Chair Hospitality Co-Chair Dr. Bruce Sobel,
Member at Large Paul Stein,
Member at Large
Additional Support:
Scarlett Allison, Beth Hirshenson,
Margi Tabaknek,
Caring Committee Amy Bessen, Webmaster Rick Cohen,
Book Group
Paulette Fraenkel, Social Action
Leona Garza,
Movie Time Dr. Stephanie Kirklin,
OLC Director Ellen Lerman, Torah Talk and Special Projects Vicki Mardell,
Membership Co-Chair
Reisa Miller, Sherry Siegel
Newsletters
Mark Solow,
Finance Manager
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.
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Copyright © 2021. All Rights Reserved.
|
|
|
|
Services
