February 12-18, 2018 / Shevat-Adar 5778
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THIS WEEK______________________________________
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Please click on underlined items throughout this newsletter for more information and to RSVP.
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Thursday, February 15
6:00 p.m.
at Barrio Queen, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050
(Desert Ridge Marketplace)
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Saturday, February 17
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
See the complete Torah Talk schedule
here.
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Sunday, February 18
late morning/early afternoon
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UPCOMING_____________________________________
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
See the complete service schedule
here.
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9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
See the complete YEP! schedule
here.
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PURIM PICNIC and MEGILLAH
Wednesday, February 28
6:00 p.m.
Purim Picnic and activities - fun for all ages!
Bring your own dairy/vegetarian dinner and join us on the patio for a picnic. Afterwards we will move inside for some Purim fun and creative Megillah reading. Costumes are encouraged!
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WOMEN'S PASSOVER SEDER
Thursday, April 5
6:00 p.m.
Save the date, and watch for a flier from Renee for more details.
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES Additions and Corrections
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February 13 - Sharon Agopian
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JOIN US IN ISRAEL IN 2019
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Come to Israel with us in 2019!
We are getting ready to plan our next Kehillah trips to Israel!
A family trip to Israel is being planned for right after school ends May 2019 and an adult-only trip is being planned for fall 2019.
Dozens of Kehillah members and their friends have already visited Israel with Rabbi Sharfman, discovering the beauty, culture, history, religion, spirituality, and modernity that is unique to Israel. These Kehillah travelers will assure you that Rabbi Sharfman's contagious joy and breadth of knowledge will help make your Israel trip most memorable, whether it's your first visit or a return visit. Rabbi lived in Israel for many years and was a licensed tour guide there!
We can't wait to share more fabulous Israel experiences with you!
Let us know of your interest, so we can keep you posted on important developments as planning begins.
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Welcome to Judaism: A Course for Beginners & Those Who Love Them
This class begins TONIGHT, February 12
Rabbi Sharfman will be teaching this introductory course through the BJE (Bureau of Jewish Education).
The course will provide a foundation in the basic tenets of Judaism: History, holidays and observances, life observances, life cycle events, theology, prayer, and communal life will be explored through Jewish texts, beliefs, and customs.
T
his course is open to non-Jews, non-Jews with their Jewish partners, and Jewish adults interested in further exploring Judaism.
Classes will be held on five Mondays, February 12 through March 19 (no class Feb. 19), from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Cost: $36
Register here or contact the BJE at 480-634-8050 or jewished@bjephoenix.org.
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PASSOVER - SHABBAT SERVICE and YIZKOR
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Special Shabbat Morning Service and Passover Yizkor
Kehillah will hold a special Shabbat morning service and Passover Yizkor on Saturday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. Please
RSVP to Renee
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Remember "Mom"!
Reminder: There are hungry neighbors and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Valley, throughout the year -- even if we can't always see it. Our food collection bin for
Mom's Pantry is always in our lobby.
Please bring food donations whenever you come to Kehillah.
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We send prayers of healing to . . .
Ellen Lerman
Emmie Riffle
Davie Glaser
Meir ben Chanah
Kimberlie Rich Jeff and Denise Noll Shmuel Ben Chaim Mary Beth Pratt (Miriam Elisheva) Mark Engelsman HaRav Shlomo ben Rut
Kitty Nagy
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Bonnie Karfeld
David Stern
Howard Glick Gittel bat Deborah
Tom Bartkus
Colleen Carney
Shoshanna bat Phyllis
Gedalya Nachum bar Bayla Rivka
Rose Sobel,
mother of Bruce Sobel
Judy Sahid,
sister of Cathy Michel
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I am available to all Kehillah members in times of joy and sadness. Please let me know when I can extend support and comfort to you and your family.
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Kehillah's "Helping Hearts and Hands" (HHH) volunteers are
ready to assist you with life's complexities. Click here to find out how HHH can help you -- and how you can volunteer to become part of Kehillah's caring brigade.
Names are added to the top of the Mishebeirach list
in the order they are received.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
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Education Fund
Leona Garza, in appreciation of our YEP! students and the Oneg Shabbat baskets they created
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Gottlieb Music Fund
Cantor Howard and Margie Tabaknek, in memory of Harry Higgins
Ilene Malka, in memory of Harry Higgins
Margie Tabaknek, in memory of Will Ebersman
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Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Cantor Howard and Margie Tabaknek, in honor of Rebecca Morris and Ian Shore
General Fund
Penny Celmins, in honor of Rebecca Morris and Ian Shore
Margie Tabaknek, in honor of Francine Ebersman's birthday
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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.)
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General Fund
Caring Fund
Torah Fund
Social Action Fund
Gottlieb Music Fund
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Education Fund
Oneg & Hospitality Fund
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Adopt a Prayer Book
Memorial Plaques
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You can also
plant trees in Israel directly through Kehillah,
and Jewish National Fund will send a certificate out on your behalf.
Each tree is $18 and a portion of your donation stays with Kehillah.
Contact Renee for more information or to place your tree order.
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Peoria, Scottsdale, and Tempe theater locations
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Jewish Community Center, 3-5:00 p.m.
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Arizona Biltmore Hotel, 7-9:30 a.m.
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Kabbalat Shabbat |
Torah Talk |
YEP!
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
February 23
March 9 & 23
April 13 & 27
May 18
*Final Kabbalat Shabbat before we take a break for summer
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TORAH TALK
Torah Talks are held Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at congregants' homes. Please RSVP to Ellen Lerman at lermanell@aol.com by the Thursday before each Torah Talk so hosts can prepare.
February 17 March 17 April 21 May 20 (Sunday) - Congregational Shavuot
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YEP!
Youth Education Program
YEP! sessions are held on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon unless otherwise noted. Schedule listed below is subject to change.
February 25 February 28 (Wednesday) - Picnic and Purim, 6:00 p.m. March 4 & 25 April 8 & 22 May 6 May 20 - Shavuot for YEP! and Congregation
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QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR
For details, please see the corresponding items on the left.
Thursday, Feb. 15
Girls' Night Out
Saturday, Feb. 17
Torah Talk
Sunday, Feb. 18
Movie Time
Friday, Feb. 23
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, Feb. 25
YEP!
Book Group
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Purim Picnic
Thursday, April 5
Women's Passover Seder
Saturday, April 7
Shabbat service and Passover Yizkor
Celebrate a lifecycle event or other wonderful news. To reserve your oneg date, please contact Renee at 602-369-7667 or
Information for Seniors
The Senior Concierge Project (through Jewish Family and Childrens 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, Senior Concierge, at 480-599-7198 or janet.arnold@jfcsaz.org.
Send your news to Connections
Please send your news or photos to Renee in the Kehillah office before Shabbat for the following Monday's issue.
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 Kehillah Brotherhood a shout! Brotherhood members are ready to help out.
Email Rich Fox at TheRichFox@gmail.com.
Congregation Kehillah Leadership
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Rich Goldman, President
Renee Joffe, Administrator
Board of Directors:
Rich Fox,
Member at Large and
Brotherhood President
David Goldfarb,
Member at Large and
New Building Chair
Leslie Goldman,
Programming Chair and
Girls' Night Out Co-Chair
Arlene Maletta,
Hospitality Co-Chair
Ilene Malka,
Education Chair
Jane Neely,
Hospitality Co-Chair
Paul Stein,
Member at Large
Additional Support:
Paulette Fraenkel,
Social Action
Stephanie Kirklin,
OLC Director
Paul Lavin,
Finance Manager
Vicki Mardell,
Membership Co-Chair
Elaine Schiff,
Membership Co-Chair
Judith Clancy, Davie Glaser,
Ilene Riffle,
Helping Hearts and
Hands Co-Chairs
Ellen Lerman,
Torah Talk and Special
Projects
Marilyn Morris,
Movie Time
Sherry Siegel,
Newsletters and Book
Group
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Congregation Kehillah
602-369-7667
Mailing Address: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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