Our office will be closed today in honor of Martin Luther King Day
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TU B'SHEVAT IS COMING!
Spread some love this Tu B'Shevat!
Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for Trees, is January 28, 2021
Did you know it is customary to plant a tree for Tu B'Shevat?
Missing your friends and family?
Wishing you could see them, hug them, spend time with them?
We have a little something that can help brighten their day. This year, plant trees for the people you care about. Now, it's more important than ever to let them know they are in your heart and mind.
Plant Trees Today...
* As a gift for yourself;
* For the important people in your life;
* As a memorial to someone who passed away;
* In honor of a health care provider
Trees cost $18 each and a portion of all sales benefits CK.
Ordering a tree is simple. Have all the necessary information handy; here are your options:
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, January 22
5:30 p.m.
via Zoom
We continue to come into your homes for Shabbat via Zoom, with Rabbi Sharfman and cantorial soloists Scott Leader and Erica Erman. PowerPoint 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 would like to join us for Kabbalat Shabbat, please email Renee.
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BABY NAMING
Saturday, January 23
2:00 p.m.
via Zoom
With great joy, parents Erica and Jared Erman, grandparents Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman, Roger Morris, and Dr. Russ and Anat Erman, and great grandparents Barbara Sharfman, Marilyn Morris, Dr. Seneca Erman, and Tammy Gill invite you to Deborah Lily Erman's virtual baby naming on Shabbat afternoon, January 23rd at 2 pm, Arizona time, where she will receive her Hebrew name. Kindly RSVP here to receive the Zoom link and additional information.
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YEP!
Sunday, January 24
10:00 a.m.
via Zoom
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Torah Talk
Saturday, January 30
10:30 a.m.
via Zoom
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BOOK GROUP
Monday, February 8
1:00 p.m.
via Zoom
We'll be reading & discussing anything by or about Justice Louis D. Brandeis. Brandeis - for whom Brandeis University was named - was the first Jew on the U.S. Supreme Court and became known as The People's Attorney because of his positions on labor and financial institutions.
Read ahead! In March we'll be reading and discussing Old School, by Tobias Wolff. You don't have to be a regular to enjoy Book Group; you can join in for any book you like, any time. Book Group is open to all Kehillah adults and their guests. To get on the Book Group mailing list or to RSVP and receive your Zoom meeting information, please email Rick . |
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, February 25 (TBD)
PURIM CELEBRATION via Zoom
Featuring a concert with Scott Leader and
Rabbi Sharfman retelling the story of Purim.
More information will be forthcoming.
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WELCOME TO JUDAISM
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman, Instructor
new students 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.
Course dates for this trimester:
January 25th
February 1st, 8th, and 22nd
March 8th
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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.
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Congregation Kehillah is featured in an Israeli museum exhibit.
Rabbi was invited to offer a submission in sharing our story and some images, and it was accepted. (Thank you, Renee, for your help.) See our exhibit here.
And, you can read an article about it here in the Jewish News.
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Condolences to...
Gil (Lynne) Blumenthal on the passing of their nephew, Neil Finkel
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Maureen Dragula, sister-in-law of Leona Goldfarb
Jane Neely
Rachel Segal
Reisa Miller
Joel Bartak, brother of Bonnie Bartak
Marilyn Morris
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Joe Ettinger
Arlene Maletta
Sandra Krisch
Stanley Rosen, father of Robin Rudin
Cathy Michels
Davie Glaser
Kimberlie Rich, sister of Pamela Miller
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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Gottlieb Music Fund
In loving memory of Irma Gottlieb
Cantor Howard & Margie Tabaknek
Paulette & Rudy Fraenkel
William & Phyllis Lyders
William & Eleanor Pendleton
Gary Mihalik & Frank Pieri
General Fund Margie Tabaknek - in honor of Rebecca Allison's Bat Mitzvah
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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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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.
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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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AMAZON SMILE
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.
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GREATER PHOENIX JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL - 2021
February 14 - March 3, 2021
WHAT: The 25th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
WHEN: Sunday, February 14, 2021 -- Wednesday, March 3, 2021
WHERE: for more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.gpjff.org
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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.
January 22
February 12 & 26
March 5 & 19
March 5 - Stone Abeyta baby naming
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
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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.
January 30
February 27
March 13
April 24
May 15
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YEP!
Youth Education Program
YEP! sessions are held on Sunday mornings during the school year. Read about YEP! here. Questions? Please contact Renee.
January 24
February 7 & 21
March 7 & 21
April 11 & 25
May 2 & 16
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Congregation Kehillah
602-369-7667
Physical Address: 5858 E. Dynamite Blvd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(Please note that no mail is received at this address.)
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Friday, January 22
Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, January 23 Deborah Lily Erman baby naming Sunday, January 24 YEP! Saturday, January 30 Torah Talk
Sunday, February 7 YEP! Monday, February 8 Book Group Sunday, February 21 YEP!
Thursday, February 25
Purim Celebration
Saturday, February 27 Torah Talk Friday, March 5 Stone Abeyta baby naming Saturday, May 22 Avery and Ella Fleet B'not Mitzvah Saturday, June 5 Ally Melhado Bat Mitzvah
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.
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.
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
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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