February 18-24, 2019 / Adar 5779
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THIS WEEK______________________________________
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Friday, February 22
7:30 p.m.
The oneg is sponsored by Dani and Rich Fox, in honor of their daughter Naomi's Bat Mitzvah.
Please bring your food and toiletry donations for Mom's Pantry and Women4Women Tempe.
See the complete service schedule here.
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BAT MITZVAH of NAOMI JANE SHRADER FOX 
Saturday, February 23
10:00 a.m.
Please join us as Naomi Fox is called to the Torah.
Parents are Dani and Rich Fox.
For her Mitzvah project, Naomi is doing her part to end food insecurity in her community by coordinating a food drive to donate to the Just 3 Things food pantry, which supports Jewish Family and Children's Service's Real World Job Development Program. She is also coordinating the donation of gifted Girls Scouts cookies for her troop to benefit the pantry. Most importantly, she is developing a cookbook that will be printed and distributed at the pantry to encourage the patrons to make new, different, and healthy foods with the most common items from the pantry shelves.
Naomi's hobbies include Girl Scouts, piano, drawing,reading, yoga, and animals.
While Bar/Bat Mitzvahs are not private affairs -- as services they are open to all -- we do request that you RSVP to help us plan for attendance.
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The next YEP! session after this one is March 10. See below for the complete YEP! schedule.
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FINAL WEEK TO BUY YOUR TICKETS
Sunday, February 24
6:30 p.m.
Our 10th anniversary celebration continues with Sababa in Concert, featuring our own Cantorial Soloist, Scott Leader.
$20 for non-members
No charge for YEP! students
Buy your tickets now:
Purchase seating through our
secure website. Choose "General Fund" from the drop-down menu. Include "Sababa" in the memo and number of people attending.
Underwriting & reserved seating available; contact Renee for details.
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UPCOMING______________________________________
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Friday, March 8
6:30 p.m. - Geography of the Synagogue
7:30 p.m. - Services begin
The oneg is sponsored by Francine Ebersman in honor of Lin Katzenstein's 70th birthday.
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Aaron Pratt
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At Geography of the Synagogue, Rabbi Sharfman will present an exploration of what a synagogue is and what happens in a synagogue. Please join us for this opportunity.
At services, we'll welcome guest speaker Aaron Pratt, Director of the Arizona office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
In this role, Aaron is responsible for
building the pro-Israel community in Phoenix, Tucson, and northern Arizona, and ensuring that the community has strong relationships with Arizona's congressional delegation.
He has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Southern California, a Master of Arts degree in Jewish Nonprofit Management from Hebrew Union College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dickinson College.
The topic of Aaron's presentation will be "Advancing the U.S.-Israel Relationship in Challenging Times."
Please bring your food and toiletry donations for Mom's Pantry and Women4Women Tempe.
See the complete service schedule here.
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TORAH TALK
Saturday, March 16
Be part of an amazing 4,000-year-old conversation, as relevant today as when it began. Torah Talk is led by Rabbi Sharfman and is one of Kehillah's most-loved traditions -- a morning filled with questions, conversation, and laughter. No prior knowledge is needed to enjoy Torah Talk; all are welcome.
Please RSVP by Thursday, March 14.
Would you like email reminders about Torah Talk? Just let Ellen know! See below for the complete Torah Talk schedule. The next Torah Talk after this is April 6.
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Late morning/early afternoon
Movie Time meets on the third or fourth Sunday of most months; click here for updated information and
to get on the Movie Time email reminder/update list, or send your name and email address to Leona. Open to all Kehillah adults and their guests. The next Movie Time after this is April 14.
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 BOOK GROUP
Monday, March 18
1:00 p.m.; RSVP for location information
Book Group is open to all Kehillah adults and their guests.
At our March meeting, we'll discuss My Ántonia, by Willa Cather. Please
click to RSVP
and for location information. To get on the Book Group mailing list, please email Sherry.
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7:30-9:00 a.m.
Join Renee at her table at the JNF Breakfast for Israel, which will be held at the Fairmont Scottsdale
Princess (7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ). There is no cost to attend; donations will be solicited.
Click here
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Jewish National Fund's Breakfast for Israel in Arizona |
or on the video at right for information about the event and
guest speaker, Member of Knesset Sharren Haskel.
Member of Knesset Sharren Haskel is one of the youngest members of the 20th
Knesset.
Described as a "firebrand," MK Haskel is a strong, passionate, and accomplished leader. Born in Canada to an Israeli father and Moroccan mother, she moved to Israel as a young child. She is a humanitarian and a veterinary nurse by trade. MK Haskel served as a First Sergeant class commander in the Border Guard during the second intifada. In her current capacity, she serves on the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, the Internal Affairs and Environment Committee and the Special Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. She also chairs the Lobby for Medical Cannabis.
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SHUSHAN PURIM / KABBALAT SHABBAT
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Comedy Ventriloquist Chuck Field
(at right)
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Friday, March 22
Watch your inbox for more information!
5:30 p.m. ~ dinner
6:00 p.m. ~ Purim program featuring
comedy ventriloquist Chuck Field
7:00 p.m. ~ Kabbalat Shabbat
Please bring your food and toiletry donations for Mom's Pantry and Women4Women
Tempe. See the complete service schedule here.
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, April 12
6:30 p.m. ~ Pre-Oneg
7:30 p.m. ~ Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by Oneg
Please join us as David Goldfarb (right) is presented with the 2018 Dr. Earl Sharfman Congregational Service Award.
Please bring your food and toiletry donations for Mom's Pantry and Women4Women Tempe.
See the complete service schedule here.
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We are looking for two more travelers 
for our trip leaving on May 27.
like to learn more.
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Connect, learn, and have fun! 
The Bureau of Jewish Education (BJE) offers multiple opportunities
for your teens.
Click on the underlined link to find out more about this opportunity!
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We send prayers of healing to . . .
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Joanne Donnelly
Cathy Michels
Ethan Miller
Ted Fink
Abbott Miller
Brian Skiba
Marsha Joffe
Rivka bat Sarah
Mort Berkowitz
Lynne Blumenthal
Pamela Miller
Bonnie Karfeld
Davie Glaser
Meir ben Chanah
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Kimberlie Rich
Jeff and Denise Noll
Shmuel ben Chaim
Mary Beth Pratt (Miriam Elisheva)
HaRav Shlomo ben Rut
Kitty Nagy
David Stern
Howard Glick
Gittel bat Deborah
Colleen Carney
Shoshanna bat Phyllis
Gedalya Nachum bar Bayla Rivka
Rose Sobel,
mother of Bruce Sobel
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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.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
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Please note: 2018 Tax Statements have been emailed. If you do not see yours, please check your spam/junk folders. If you haven't received one, please email Renee so she can generate one to you.
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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.
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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
Bookplates
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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Here's another great way to support Kehillah:
celebrate with an Oneg!
Sponsoring an Oneg is a great way to celebrate your lifecycle events
and other wonderful news with your Kehillah family.
For 2019, we are aiming to have every Oneg sponsored.
To reserve your Oneg, please email Renee
or call her at 602-369-7667.
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Through February 24. For tickets, film schedules, and more, visit gpjff.org.
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 Kabbalat Shabbat |
Torah Talk |
YEP!
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
and B'nai Mitzvah
Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Feb. 23 (Sat.)
Naomi Fox Bat Mitzvah
Mar. 8, 22
Apr. 12, 26
May 10, 17
June 14
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TORAH TALK
Torah Talks are held Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon; locations vary. If you would like to host, by providing challah and a light snack, please let Ellen Lerman know.
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YEP!
Youth Education Program
YEP! sessions are held on Sundays during the school year from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon unless otherwise noted. Read about YEP! here. Questions? Please contact Renee.
Feb. 24
Mar. 10, 24
Apr. 14, 28
May 5, 19
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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 T
ov. If you have an emergency during these times, please leave a message on the Congregation Kehillah phone and we will get back to you. O
therwise, we ask that you please call or email us after the Sabbath or holiday ends.
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Friday, Feb. 22
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, Feb. 23
Bat Mitzvah of Naomi Jane Shrader Fox
Sunday, Feb. 24
Sababa in Concert
Friday, Mar. 8
Kabbalat Shabbat with guest speaker Aaron Pratt
Saturday, Mar. 16
Torah Talk
Sunday, Mar. 17
Movie Time
Monday, Mar. 18
Book Group
Friday, Mar. 22
JNF Breakfast for Israel
Shushan Purim / Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Apr. 6
Torah Talk
Friday, Apr. 12
Kabbalat Shabbat with Dr. Earl Sharfman Congregational Service Award presentation
Sunday, Apr. 14
Movie Time
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].
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 Men of Kehillah a shout! MOK members are ready to help out. Email Rich Fox at
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
and toiletry donations whenever you come to Kehillah.
Congregation Kehillah Leadership
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Rich Goldman, President
Renee Joffe, Administrator
Board of Directors:
Gil Blumenthal,
Immediate Past President
Joseph Ettinger,
Member at Large
Henry Fleet,
Member at Large
Rich Fox,
Member at Large and
Brotherhood President
David Goldfarb,
Member at Large and
Building Chair
Leslie Goldman,
Programming Chair
Arlene Maletta,
Hospitality Co-Chair
Ilene Malka,
Education Chair
Jane Neely,
Hospitality Co-Chair
High Holy Days Chair
Dr. Bruce Sobel,
Member at Large
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,
Helping Hearts and
Hands Co-Chair
Davie Glaser,
Helping Hearts and
Hands Co-Chair
Ellen Lerman,
Torah Talk and Special
Projects
Leona Garza,
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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