September 16-22, 2019 / Elul 5779
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE __________________________
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Dear Friends,
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Gil Blumenthal |
Gearing up: Preparations for the High Holy Days are underway. You can check Kehillah
of work required to make everything look so "effortless."
At our last Board meeting, the majority of time was spent discussing ways to continue to
make the Kehillah experience relevant and meaningful. When you think about it, that's no
small task. Each of us wants something different from a synagogue. For some, it's purely
transactional - i.e., you pay your dues, come to services and life is good. Tradition! Others yearn for spirituality as they seek a deeper relationship with G-d. The beauty of the High Holy Days season is that it offers the opportunity for everyone to find, or in some cases renew, their Jewishness that somehow was misplaced over the long Arizona summer.
This is the season for reflection and It's heartening to see how our community has evolved through the years. Lynne and I "joined" shortly after Kehillah of Arizona (note the name) was organized. Little, other than the 18 Core Values established by the founders, remains. There was no membership, no dues, just a small group and a Rabbi seeking a better way to practice their faith and create community. It was that consistent focus on community that has allowed Kehillah to evolve and grow. Through it all, including many places that we've called "home," Kehillah has developed a comfortable niche and along with it, a reputation for being welcoming and inclusive.
The High Holy Day season brings us together like no other time of the year. We've grown and you will see some new faces along with some you haven't seen for a while. Let's take advantage of our time together to renew our sense of community. Take that extra minute to say more than Shana Tovah. We are, after all, Congregation Kehillah.
B'Shalom
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Gil
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THIS WEEK______________________________________
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Saturday, September 21
6:30 p.m. - refreshments
7:00 p.m. - Havdalah and program
Selichot and ... Albert Brooks??
What does Albert Brooks (pictured at right) have to do with Selichot? Find out at our Selichot program, where we'll show clips from
Defending Your Life, starring Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep.
Selichot helps us prepare intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually for the High Holy Days. During the evening, we'll hear phrases from our most beloved High Holy Days prayers and melodies, change our Torah cover from its everyday garb to holiday white, and explore what Albert Brooks - and
Defending Your Life
- can teach us. Please RSVP if you have not already done so.
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YEP!
Sunday, September 22
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The next session of YEP! after this one will be October 6.
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UPCOMING______________________________________
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ROSH HASHANAH
Sunday, September 29 and Monday, September 30
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9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Join us for Café Kehillah beginning at 9:30 a.m. and meet and greet our Online Education Director, Stephanie Kirklin.
The next session of YEP! after this one will be October 27.
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YOM KIPPUR
Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9
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Late morning/early afternoon
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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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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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 join us in welcoming
Patti Kaplan
Rachel Segal
We look forward to getting to know you!
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Our Memorial Board honors your loved ones who have  passed away. To make sure your engraved plaques arrive in time for the High Holy Days, now is the time to arrange your order. For a donation of $360*, individual names, with dates of birth and death, will be engraved on a plaque and added to our board.
*This fee includes a listing in our annually published
Yizkor
Book, distributed on Yom Kippur and at yizkor services on festivals.
If you have any questions, please contact Renee.
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For complete information about High Holy Days 5780, please click
here
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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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We send deepest condolences to . . .
the Bessen family: Marjory Bessen, beloved mother of Bob (Amy) Bessen and grandmother of Erika, Jeffrey, and Samuel, passed away in the early morning of September 9, 2019. The funeral was held in Florida. Shiva will be held Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Renee for the address.
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We send prayers of healing to . . .
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Bonnie Cikins
Dan Simon
Marc Melhado
Denice Whiteside
Karen Thursby
Marion Krepcio
Cathy Michels
Ethan Miller
Ted Fink
Abbott Miller
Brian Skiba
Rivka bat Sarah
Mort Berkowitz
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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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General Fund
Alan and Karen Thursby, for Yom Kippur
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David and Ruthie Asher, for receiving the honor of opening the Ark during a Kabbalat Shabbat
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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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Torah Talk |
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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.
September 29
Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 30
Rosh Hashanah
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
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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.
September 22
October 6
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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Saturday, Sept. 21
Selichot
Sunday, Sept. 22
YEP!
Sunday, Sept. 29
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Monday, Sept. 30
Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, Oct. 6
YEP!
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 Jacqueline 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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