October 12 - October 18, 2020 /Tishrei 5781
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As we keep striving to find new ways to stay connected to one another, we have started a private Facebook Group. Only members can join this group and we will be able to chat with other congregants through this venue. If you have Facebook, please become friends with Renee, https://www.facebook.com/renee.joffe/. Questions? Email Renee, info@congregationkehillah.org.
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A REMINDER TO VOTE
Registered voters have two ways to get a ballot by mail. Click here to find out how to do that:
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Here's your chance to get epic new deals and promotions and increase donations to Congregation Kehillah!
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, October 16
5:30 p.m.
via Zoom
We continue to come into your homes via Zoom beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Rabbi and cantorial soloists Scott Leader and Erica Erman. The Power Point 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.
A Zoom link with be sent to all congregants during the week. For our non-members who receive our Connections and wish to view our Kabbalat Shabbat, please message Renee, info@congregationkehillah.org for this link.
We will be celebrating those with September and October birthdays and anniversaries during services!
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The next session is scheduled for Sunday, October 18th at 10:00 am.
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WELCOME TO JUDAISM
Monday evenings
October 19 through November 16
5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $50 (no charge for CK
members)
Are you interested in learning about Judaism? This is the place to do it! Jews and Non-Jews are all welcome to learn with Rabbi Bonnie.
This introductory course provides a foundation in the basic tenants of Judaism. Among areas covered are: History, Holidays and Observances, Life Cycle, Theology, Prayer, Israel and Communal Life.
This will be a virtual class through The Bureau of Jewish Education. There will be no charge when Congregation Kehillah members sign up by emailing to Renee here.
You can also sign up here:
https://www.bjephoenix.org/course-events/2020/10/19/welcome-to-judaism
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PEOPLE ARE STARVING...
All over Maricopa County, people wait in lines for hours at food banks to get food for their families. Those of us fortunate not to be in this situation need to step up and really help. This is a reminder that Mom's Pantry takes donations on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They're located at 13440 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix.
Monetary donations might be easier to manage during the current pandemic. You can send a check, written out to Mom's Pantry, to Renee and she will make sure it gets to Mom's Pantry. Food is so basic and children, especially, can't function in school on an empty stomach. Please be as generous as you can.
Thank you to those who already sent in gift cards and checks during the High Holy Days. As of October 8th, we haver collected $391 which has been turned over to Mom's Pantry. Let's see if we can double our efforts during the month of October. Thank you in advance.
If you are able to drop off items, these are the products they currently need:
Boxed Mac and cheese Cereal
Canned tuna Canned pasta sauce
Canned soup Toilet paper
toothpaste/toothbrush Shampoo/conditioner
Peanut butter
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NOW EVEN YOU CAN MAKE MASKS!
All you need is a sewing machine, a pair of scissors, and some pins. We give you a complete kit with an easy-to-follow pattern and the material. Even beginners can sew these masks! And when you take a kit - one kit or as many as you want - you'll become part of the faith-based community effort called AZ Masks for Medical Workers. This project will deliver a whopping 600,000 masks to Arizona hospitals. Kehillah has committed to making 100 masks between September 18-October 18. We can do this, and you can do this! Contact Ellen Lerman at lermanell@aol.com to get your kit(s) or for more information.
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PHOTOS, WE WANT PHOTOS!
Did you enjoy seeing the photos of your Kehillah friends & their families? Do you wish you had sent in some photos?
It's not too late. We'd like to incorporate more in our services and events so send in some of your favorites now for inclusion in the future. It's a great way for members, new and old, to put names to faces.
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Mazel Tov to...
Vicki Bates & Jack Bertch on their engagement
Condolences to...
Marsha Joffe on the passing of her cousin, Seymour Koren
Refaeinu...
Bonnie Cikens
Sarah Bayla bar Miriam v' Yitzchak and Yosef Dov ben Rachel Feyga, mother and father of Jackie Shore
Marilyn Morris
Joe Ettinger
Arlene Maletta
Sandra Krisch
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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
Davie Glaser
Kimberlie Rich, sister of Pamela Miller
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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Rabbi Sharfman's Discretionary Fund
Ellin Chariton - Yizkor
General Fund
Joel Shapiro - in honor of Gil Blumenthal and the wonderful work he is doing for the congregation
Torah Fund
Ann Baumrind - in memory of her mother, Rose Rokeach Baumrind and her Yahrzeit
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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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JNF TREES IN ISRAEL
Please consider planting a tree in Israel for any occasion. Contact Renee and she will place the order on your behalf. Trees cost $18 per tree and a portion of all sales benefit Congregation Kehillah.
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Here are other great ways to support Kehillah
Normally, we'd invite you to 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.
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But while we're currently not gathering, and you are (we hope!) spending most of your time at home, remember to use Amazon Smile when you buy on Amazon.
We've raised $45.81 in donations through the Amazon Smile program between April 1 and June 30, 2020.
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:
. 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.
ANOTHER WAY TO USE AMAZON SMILE!
Good news! AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon Shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones.
AmazonSmile customers can now support Congregation Kehillah in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
- Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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Jewish Marriage University
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Because nothing says "Living Well" better than engagement in the Arts!
Due to circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), participation for all Creative Aging classes will be online through the digital platform, ZOOM. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Rees at (480) 599-7198 or Janet.Rees@jfcsaz.org.
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Kabbalat Shabbat | Torah Talk | YEP!
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SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
B'nai Mitzvah
Kabbalat Shabbat, via Zoom, begins on Fridays at times listed below.
October 16: 5:30 p.m.
November 6: 5:30 p.m.
November 20: 530 p.m.
December 4: 5:30 p.m.
December 18: 5:30 p.m.
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TORAH TALK
Torah Talks are led by Rabbi Sharfman (except where noted) and are held monthly on Saturday mornings beginning at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom (for the time being.)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.
October 31
November 14
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YEP!
Youth Education Program
During the school year, YEP! sessions are held on Sunday mornings. See body of Connections for summer programs via Zoom. Read about YEP! here. Questions? Please contact Renee.
October 18
November 8 & 22
December 6 & 13
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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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Friday, October 16
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, October 18
YEP!
Saturday, October 31
Torah Talk
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.
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.
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.
None of that is possible at the moment, but Mom's Pantry 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 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. 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 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.
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