February 17 - February 23, 2020 / Shevat 5780
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OCTOBER 19-NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Isn't it time for you to travel to Israel - for the first time
or for a return visit?
The only thing better than visiting Israel is visiting Israel with Rabbi Sharfman and your Kehillah friends!
Click here for trip details.
~ Kehillah members receive $200 off by using memberk200
when registering and paying ~
If you're interested -- from "just curious" to "ready to pack RIGHT NOW!" --
email us for the latest updates.
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YEP!
Sunday, February 23
9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
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KABBALAT SHABBAT 
Friday, February 28
Kabbalat Services will begin at 7:30 p.m
Join us to welcome Shabbat.
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GAME NIGHT
Saturday, February 29
6:15 p.m.
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MEN OF K
EHILLAH (MOK)
Dinner
The Capital Grille
Tuesday, March 3rd, 7:00 pm
RSVP to Rich Fox
Join us for dinner and conversation at The Capital Grille, 16489 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. If you have questions about MOK or this dinner, please
email Rich Fox.
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 MOVIE TIME
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Late morning/early afternoon
Movie Time meets on the third Sunday of most months, and is open to all Kehillah adults and their guests.
Click here for updated information and to get on the Movie Time email reminder/update list, which lets you help decide what movie to see; or send your name and email address to
Leona.
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 TORAH TALK
Saturday,March 21, 2020
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
No prior knowledge is needed to enjoy Torah Talk; all are welcome. Be part of an amazing 4,000-year-old conversation, as relevant today as when it began. Torah Talk is one of Kehillah's most-loved traditions -- a morning filled with questions, conversation, and laughter. This session will be led by Rabbi Sharfman.
Please RSVP by Thursday, March 5, and please park in the back when you arrive on Saturday. Would you like email reminders about Torah Talk? Just
let Ellen know!
See below for the complete Torah Talk schedule.
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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
Please bring food
and toiletry donations whenever you come to Kehillah.
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Refaeinu . . .
Frances Schneeweis LeRoy, mother of Scott LeBlang
Stanley Rosen,
father of Robin Rudin
Cathy Michels
Ethan Miller, son of Reisa Miller
Abbott Miller, son of Reisa Miller
Hinda
Sterling
, sister-in-law of Reisa
Miller
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Kimberlie Rich, sister of Pamela Miller
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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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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General Fund
Feli Van Deman - to help support Leap Day Game Night
Jewish National Fund
A tree has been planted in Israel by Bonnie & Arthur Cikins in memory of Monica Schuster
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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 are other great ways 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 2020, we are aiming to have every Oneg sponsored. To reserve your Oneg, please
email Renee or call her at 602-369-7667.
Use Amazon Smile when you buy on Amazon
You can sign up for Amazon Smile and choose Congregation Kehillah as your charity.
 It's simple, costs nothing, and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to Kehillah. Here's how to sign up:
Visit smile.amazon.com and select Congregation Kehillah. That's it! After you're signed up, shop on Amazon by visiting smile.amazon.com (your Prime account goes with you) and continue as usual. The website
will remember you selected Congregation Kehillah, and every eligible purchase you make at
smile.amazon.com
will result in a donation.
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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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Current Exhibit
Jewish Treasures of the Caribbean
January 12, 2020 - March 26, 2020 at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, 122 E. Culver Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Open Mondays through Thursdays 10-4 p.m.
1st & 3rd Fridays 6-9 p.m. and by appointment.
A stunning photographic tour of Jewish historical sites in Barbados, Curacao, Jamaica, Nevis, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. Eustatius, and Suriname. Presentation by photographer Wyatt Gallery. Free.
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SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
B'nai Mitzvah
Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
February 28
March 13
March 27
March 28 - Bar Mitzvah of Isaac Hemmert, 10:00 a.m.
April 17
May 1 - Bar Mitzvah of Noah Sunshine-Barinbaum, 6:30 p.m.
May 15
June 12
June 13 - Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Heller, 10:00 a.
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TORAH TALK
Torah Talks are led by Rabbi Sharfman (except where noted) and are held monthly on Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 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.
March 21
April 4
May 2 (
depending on weather)
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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. Please
use this registration form. Questions? Please contact
Renee.
February 23
March 15
March 29
April 5
April 19
May 3
May 17
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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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Sunday, Feb. 23
YEP!
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Rosh Chodesh
Game Night
Friday, March 13
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, March 15
Movie Time
Monday, March 16
Book Club
Saturday, March 21
Torah Talk
October 19-Nov. 2
Kehillah's Fabulous Trip to Israel
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 you come to Kehillah.
Congregation Kehillah Leadership
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Gil Blumenthal,
President
Scott Leader,
Cantorial Soloist
Renee Joffe,
Administrator
Board of Directors:
Rich Goldman,
Immediate Past President
Joseph Ettinger,
Member at Large
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
Dan Sommer,
Member at Large
Paul Stein,
Member at Large
Additional Support:
Scarlett Allison,
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. O
therwise, we ask that you please call or email us after the Sabbath or holiday ends.
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