October 7-13, 2019 / Tishrei 5780
The Kehillah office will be closed for the following holidays:
Yom Kippur closure: from s
undown Tuesday, October 8 through sundown Wednesday, October 9.
Sukkot closure: from sundown Sunday, October 13 through sundown Monday, October 14.
Shemini Atzeret closure: from sundown Sunday, October 20 through sundown Monday, October 21.
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THIS WEEK______________________________________
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YOM KIPPUR
Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9
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HELP BUILD OUR SUKKAH!
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Last year's sukkah and some of our builders
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Sunday, October 13
9:00 a.m.
Join Sukkah Master Scott Rudin and build our sukkah!
All help is welcome; no experience needed!
We will be building and decorating our sukkah this Sunday.
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UPCOMING______________________________________
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1:00 p.m.
Please note - this is a changed date.
You don't have to be a "regular" to enjoy Book Group; you can come to any meeting for any book you like, any time.
Book Group is open to all Kehillah adults and their guests. At our October meeting, we'll discuss Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Click to RSVP and for location information. To get on the Book Group mailing list, please email Rick .
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Late morning/early afternoon
Movie Time meets on the third Sunday of most months. 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. Open to all Kehillah adults and their guests.
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Join us for a fun and challenging program!
5:00 p.m. - Yizkor
5:30 p.m. - Dinner
Bring your own dairy/kosher dinner; no meat, please! Dessert and drinks will be provided.
6:15 p.m. - Simchat Torah Scavenger Hunt
Low impact for the body, high impact for the mind!
The entire program will be held outdoors on the patio,
so please dress accordingly.
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TORAH TALK
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October 26 Torah Talk
Parashat Bereshit
Genesis 1:1-6:8
In this Torah
portion, God creates the world. After
Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit, they are banished from the Garden of Eden.
Later Cain kills Abel. God then considers destroying all of Creation.
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Saturday, October 26
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, October 24, 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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9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The next session of YEP! after this one will be November 10.
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, November 8
7:30 p.m.
Join us to welcome Shabbat.
Please remember to bring your food and toiletry donations for Mom's Pantry and womenforwomen Tempe. Your donations are always appreciated.
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BAT MITZVAH of JACQUELYN AVA LeBLANG 
Saturday, November 9
10:00 a.m.
Please join us as Jacquelyn Ava LeBlang is called to the Torah
as a Bat Mitzvah.
Jacquelyn, pictured at right, is the daughter of Joanna and Scott LeBlang.
For Jacquelyn's Bat Mitzvah project, she is making friendship bracelets. All of the proceeds
from the sale of these bracelets are going to a Phoenix-based organization called Childhelp,
a non-profit organization dedicated to helping abused, neglected and at-risk children.
Childhelp's programs and services include residential treatment services, children's
advocacy centers, therapeutic foster care, group homes, and child abuse prevention,
education, and training.
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OCTOBER 19-NOVEMBER 2, 2020
The only thing better than visiting Israel is visiting Israel with Rabbi Sharfman and your Kehillah friends!
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 so we can keep you updated.
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Please help us welcome our new members:
Jill Higgins
Heather Sunshine and her son, Noah Sunshine-Barinbaum
Adam and Kim Cohen and their children, Max and Samantha
We look forward to getting to know you better!
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES
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Happy Birthday!
Yom Huledet Sameach!
October 2 - Lindsay Resnick 
October 4 - Paulette Morgenstern
October 5 - Jonathan Seeliger
October 6 - Kenneth Goldstein
October 9 - Howard Shore
Tatum Scheinerman
Ryan Scheinerman
October 10 - Richard Goldman
Olivia Edelstein
October 11 - Jake Stafford
October 12 - Becky Morris Shore
October 17 - Alexandra Ariemma
October 19 - Kim Cohen
October 20 - Jill Higgins
October 21 - Marshall Price
October 25 - Debbie Sobel
October 31 - Lindsay Fleet
Eva Kanefsky
Happy Anniversary! 
October 26 - Alan and Karen Thursby
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If you have an October birthday or anniversary and your name is missing,
please
email us
so we can update our records.
To make a donation in honor of birthdays, anniversaries, "Our Kehillah Family" mentions
or any other reason, please
use this link
or contact us directly.
Thank you!
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In Jewish life, one of our most meaningful roles is fulfilling 
mitzvot
by helping each other when we are in need.
The Caring Committee of Congregation Kehillah works
as an extended family, to organize and mobilize aid
and
assistance for our community.
Our Caring Committee
- sends cards for simchas and milestones, including birthdays, anniversaries, and B'nai Mitzvah
- visits the ailing at home or in the hospital
- shops for groceries or delivers meals
- makes phone calls
- participates in activities with the Social Action Committee.
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Please email Scarlett Allison
(or call her at 949-510-3379) if you are interested in volun
teering
, if you have ideas for how we can further assist each other, or if you would like any of the above.
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Condolences to . . .
Sheryl Chariton Kirschenbaum on the death of her grandmother, Blanche Kahn, in Las Vegas this past Sunday morning
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Mazel tov to . . .
Bob and Amy Bessen on the recent marriage of their son, Jeffrey Bessen, to Danielle Malfitano
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We send prayers of healing to . . .
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Masha bat Fanya
Stanley Rosen,
father of Robin Rudin
Bonnie Cikins
Dan Simon
Marc Melhado
Denice Whiteside
Marion Krepcio
Cathy Michels
Ethan Miller
Ted Fink
Abbott Miller
Brian Skiba
Rivka bat Sarah
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Mort Berkowitz
Davie Glaser
Meir ben Chanah
Kimberlie Rich
Jeff and Denise Noll
Shmuel ben Chaim
Mary Beth Pratt (Miriam Elisheva)
David Stern
Howard Glick
Gittel bat Deborah
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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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
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Robin and Scott Rudin, in memory of Joe and Bunny Goldfarb
Ellen and Elliott Lerman, in appreciation of the High Holy Days honor
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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 2019-2020, 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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For ages 8-13: Three hours of jump time at Altitude Trampoline Park plus pizza and more. $15 entrance fee.
Click here for the flier and register by October 17 at vosjcc.org/pjglo.
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This program for engaged, serious, and recently-married couples will be held Sunday mornings, October 16 and November 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with an extra session for mixed-faith couples on Wednesday, October 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn ways to enhance your relationship, including communication and conflict resolution skills; planning for your financial future; how Judaism can help build strong relationships and marriages; along with many other topics.
$45.00 per couple. Register at
www.bjephoenix.org
or email
[email protected].
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Keren Leibovitch, Israeli Paralympic Gold Medalist, will be the featured speaker at this luncheon on Thursday, November 14. Please
click here for the flier.
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The Arizona Israel Technology Alliance will lead a Trade Delegation to Israel, November 17-24, 2019,
with attendance from business executives, Economic Development professionals, municipality leaders, and local State Legislators. Click here to obtain trip information.
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SERVICES
Kabbalat Shabbat
High Holy Days
B'nai Mitzvah
Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
October 8
Kol Nidre
October 9
Yom Kippur
October 25
November 8
November 9 - Bat Mitzvah of Jacquelyn LeBlang, 10:00 a.m.
November 22
December 6
December 20
2020
January 10
January 24
February 14
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.m.
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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.
October 26
November 16
December 14
2020
January 18
February 8
March 21
April 25
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.
October 27
November 10
November 24
December 8
December 15
2020
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 23
March 15
March 29
April 5
April 19
May 3
May 17
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Tuesday, Oct. 8
Kol Nidre
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Yom Kippur
Friday, Oct. 25
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, Oct. 26
Torah Talk
YEP!
Friday, Nov. 8
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, Nov. 9
Bat Mitzvah of Jacquelyn LeBlang
Sunday, Nov. 10
YEP!
Saturday, Nov. 16
Torah Talk
Friday, Nov. 22
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, Nov. 24
YEP!
Friday, Dec. 6
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, Dec. 8
YEP!
Saturday, Dec. 14
Torah Talk
Sunday, Dec. 15
YEP!
Friday, Dec. 20
Kabbalat Shabbat
October 2020
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 and
Brotherhood President
David Goldfarb,
Member at Large and
Building Chair
Leslie Goldman,
Member at Large
Arlene Maletta,
Member at Large
Ilene Malka,
Education Chair
Jane Neely,
Member at Large and
High Holy Days 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
Stephanie Kirklin,
OLC Director
Ellen Lerman,
Torah Talk and Special
Projects
Vicki Mardell,
Membership Co-Chair
Elaine Schiff,
Membership Co-Chair
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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Congregation Kehillah
602-369-7667
Mailing Address: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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