March 22 - March 29, 2021/Nissan 5781
 
The office will be closed from sunset Friday, March 26 until sunset Monday, March 29 for Shabbat and Yom Tov. 
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.

PASSOVER IS THIS WEEK!
Pesach begins at sundown on Saturday, March 27th.

We will be having a second night Seder on Sunday March 28 at 5:45 p.m. please rsvp to Renee no later than 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24. The Zoom link will be emailed on Thursday ONLY to those who have signed up. Remember the office will be closed from sunset Friday through Sunset Monday. 

 Here's the Haggadah Rabbi would like for all participants to have. Don't let the name fool you, The Kveller Haggadah: A Seder for Curious Kids (and their Grownups), as this is NOT a children's Haggadah. Remember to use your AmazonSmile account to order your copies and support Congregation Kehillah.


 

For more fun information about Passover, click the link below to our wonderful Special 2021 Passover Connections.



MAZON: A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER
Every year on Passover, we proclaim, "Let all who are hungry come and eat." As we reflect on a year of suffering for so many and begin to recover, this proclamation is more important than ever. The pandemic has exposed many harsh realities in our country, including one that MAZON has known to be true for their entire 36-year existence: too many Americans are either facing hunger, or are at risk of experiencing food insecurity.

MAZON is committed as ever to solidifying a world where no one faces hunger - regardless of their racial, social, or economic background.

This Passover, we invite you to join MAZON in asking a new Fifth Question during the Seder: "How will we retell the story of this past year, and all it has wrought? How will we retell the story of this past year, and all we have learned?"
 
 For more information about MAZON'S Fifth Question or hosting a Hunger Seder and more, you can click here.
LOOKING AHEAD
YIZKOR
Sunday, April 4
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Via Zoom

Join us for Yizkor as we remember our loved ones and recite the Memorial Prayers together (virtually). Please RSVP to Renee at info@congregationkehillah.org by Tuesday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. in order for us to know that we will have a minyan that morning.

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. 

ADULT EDUCATION
WELCOME TO JUDAISM
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman, Instructor
Spring trimester starts on 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

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.
SOCIAL ACTION
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.
OUR KEHILLAH FAMILY
Refeinu...
Maureen Dragula, sister-in-law of Leona Goldfarb
Rachel Segal
Reisa Miller
Joe Ettinger 
Arlene Maletta
Sandra Krisch
Stanley Rosen, father of Robin Rudin
Cathy Michels
Davie Glaser
Kimberlie Rich, sister of Pamela Miller





THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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 
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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.
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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.  
  
April 11 & 25
May 2 & 16
 
 
 
 
 
 
IN EVERY ISSUE

QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR       
 

Friday, April 9
Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday, April 17
Torah Talk

Monday, April 19
Book Group

Friday, April 23
Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, May 7
Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday, May 8
Bat Mitzvah of Emelia Merritt

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 
    
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 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.
 
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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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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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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

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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.


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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.