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Mailing address: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050  

This is a double issue of Connections,
covering the weeks of October 17 and October 24, 2016 / Tishrei 5777

UPCOMING____________________________________
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, October 28, 7:30 p.m.  

Please join us to welcome Shabbat! Services will include Birthday and Anniversary blessings for those who are celebrating in October.

Your friends and guests are always warmly welcomed.  
 
GIRLS' NIGHT OUT
Wednesday, November 2, 6:30 p.m
The Haymaker Restaurant Co.
4717 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032 
 
 

THE VOTE IS IN! 
We will be dining at the locally owned Haymaker restaurant.
They pride themselves on their home recipes. Isn't it time we all found a little
comfort in our food? Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 1 to Renee, info@congregationkehillah.org.
 
 
NEXT STEPS DIALOGUE
Thursday, November 10, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

What is spiritual transformation?
How does your faith tradition challenge and guide you to become a better person?

Explore these questions and more at the The Arizona Faith Network's  Next Steps Dialogue

Transformation is a central vision of  all religions. Come participate in this "Next Steps" open dialogue where you will find a safe space to share the gifts, insights and practices of your faith with people from Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Mormon, Baha'i and Christian faith traditions. Those who engage in honest open dialogue find themselves transformed, so Next Steps Dialogue goes beyond basic information about faith traditions provided in AFN's "101" events to delve more deeply into ways in which faith transforms daily life.

A box meal will be available at 6pm. A $10 donation is requested to defray the cost of the evening, including the meal. The dialogue begins at 7pm, at a central Phoenix location. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in interreligious dialogue and digging deeper, please request an invitation from Rabbi Sharfman by contacting Renee,info@congregationkehillah.org. Rabbi Sharfman will be part of this program. Those attending will be expected to actively participate in the dialogue.

Torah Talk
TORAH TALK
Saturday, November 12, 10:30 a.m.
at the home of Ilene Riffle

Discover why Torah Talk is one of Kehillah's most-loved traditions! Torah Talk is a morning filled with questions, conversation, laughter, and the opportunity to get up-close and personal with Rabbi Sharfman and your fellow CK members and seekers. No prior knowledge is needed to enjoy Torah Talk; all are welcome. Please RSVP to Ilene at ileneriffle@gmail.com by Thursday, November 10, even if you are a regular attendee, so the host(s) can prepare.
BOOK GROUP
November 13, 10:00 a.m.
At the home of Ilene Riffle
 
All are welcome to attend, even if you haven't finished (or started!) the book. At our October meeting we'll discuss Charms for the Easy Life, by Kaye Gibbons. Please RSVP to Ilene at ileneriffle@gmail.com.

Read ahead!
December 11: The Warmth of Other Suns, by Isabel Wilkerson, at the home of Arlene Rosenberg
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MOVIE TIME
Sunday, November 20, late morning/early afternoon

Open to all, and we'd love to have you join us! We'll pick the movie, plus the time and location, closer to November 20. We usually attend the Harkins Shea or Harkins 101, and sometimes discuss the movie afterwards over yogurt, coffee or lunch.

You are always welcome to come even without an RSVP, but if we expect you we can let you know if there are any changes and try to save seats. To receive final details for our movie plans, and to offer your suggestions, get on our Movie email list by sending your name and email to Marilyn Morris at rodonmi@aol.com (or call her at 602-494-2800).

ONLY THREE SPACES REMAINING!

The 4th Fabulous Trip to Israel
With Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman and Congregation Kehillah
May 1 - May 14, 2017

Don't wait, register now!
If you are at all interested, let us know asap as only three spaces remain
and we are getting inquiries from non-members.

Click here for the complete itinerary or visit
http://tinyurl.com/FabulousIsraelTrip 

Get a $200 discount if you're a Kehillah member.  
Get 5% off
when you pay by cash or check. 
Now accepting deposits online!  
$250 deposit - click on the red "Book Now" button on the right side

The sights, the tastes, the pride...your heritage. Isn't it time you visited Israel?

Whether it's your first trip or a return trip, traveling with Rabbi Sharfman and your Kehillah friends is an experience you will treasure forever. Rabbi Sharfman is fluent in Hebrew and formerly a licensed Israel tour guide....All that's missing is YOU!   

  Israel Dome
Photo at right: the stunning skyline of Jerusalem
 
Contact Rabbi Sharfman or Renee Joffe to let them know you're interested!

602-369-7667
info@congregationkehillah.org


PHOTO ALBUM

Sukkot

YEP! students in the Sukkah listening to YEP! teacher 
Debbie Sobel read a Sukkot story


YEP! teacher Stephanie Farber decorating the Sukkah


A Prospective Member?


Koogle lives with Debbie, Bruce, and Whitney Sobel. If you're interested in learning more about Kehillah, call the number on Koogle's flying disc!
 

OUR KEHILLAH FAMILY

We send prayers of healing to . . .

Gittel bat Deborah
Mildred Finkel,
   sister of Gil Blumenthal
Marsha Joffe
Joe Braslawsce
Barbara Liss
Tom Bartkus
Velva Keene, mother of Rick Keene
Hace Pearl/Debra Koren,
   cousin/niece of Renee & Marsha Joffe Warren Miller
Sandy Myslis
Penny Wolkis


Collen Carney
Shoshanna bat Phyllis
Olivia Adair Steele
Gedalya Nachum bar Bayla Rivka
Stisha Steigmann,
    friend of Marsha Joffe
Rose Sobel, mother of Bruce Sobel
Arlene Rosenberg
Bess Taubman
Joanna Lee, mother of Rich Goldman
Mariam Ahuvah bat Batsheva,
    daughter of Barbara Goldman
Judy Sahid, sister of Cathy Michel
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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.

                                                                                                   ~ Rabbi Sharfman
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HIPPA PRIVACY RULE: Hospitals won't notify us about your stay, nor will Jewish chaplains visit or share your information with us unless you specifically give permission and request that they do so. Rabbi Sharfman and Congregation Kehillah want to support Kehillah members - so many emotions and issues arise during illnesses requiring hospitalization. Please call the office and give us your name, hospital name/room number and any health details you can share to enable us to be responsive to you and your needs.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund 
Susanne & David Sussman, in honor of Barbara Sharfman's speedy recovery.

General Fund 
Marilyn Teplitz, in honor of Dani and Rich Fox and their family  

Trees Have Been Planted in Israel 
Dan and Evelyn Simon, in memory of Carolyn Castaneda  
Arlene and George Rosenberg, in memory of Andy Gray's mother  

Thank you to everyone who contributed and donated to our Break the Fast:

The Ruttenberg family who owns Capriotti's located on Raintree/101, Bethany Home Rd/16th and Old Town Scottsdale for the donated bagels, cream cheeses and cookies.

Scott's Generations for the fabulous catered food.

Art & Bonnie Cikins
Judith Meyer Clancy
Rich & Dani Fox
Dave & Leona Goldfarb
Rich & Leslie Goldman
Russell & Susan Heigh
Rick Keene
Paul & Luann Lavin
Elliott & Ellen Lerman
Arlene Maletta
Fred Missel & Elaine Marks
Roger Morris & Rabbi Sharfman
Jane Neely
George & Arlene Rosenberg
Bruce & Debbie Sobel
Dan Sommer & Joanne Donnelly
Paul & Margie Stein
Bess & Peter Taubman

We apologize for anyone inadvertently left off this list. 

You can help support Congregation Kehillah and express your core values by making donations to Kehillah's various Funds - to celebrate, honor, remember, give thanks, to assist . . . or simply to do tzedakah.
 
General Fund
Building and Beautification Fund
Caring Fund

Education Fund
Gottlieb Music Fund     
Oneg & Hospitality Fund
Social Action Fund
Torah Fund
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund 
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Memorial Board
Adopt a Prayer Book   

You can also plant trees in Israel directly through Kehillah, and Jewish National shiny-tree-button.jpg 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.

Supporting Kehillah and expressing your Core Values is easy!
You can donate on our website, in any amount or send a check. Your donations in any amount are greatly appreciated! Congregation Kehlllah is a 501(c)(3) organization; your donations are tax-exempt to the fullest extent allowable by law. Please consult with your tax adviser.

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. For 2016-2017, we are aiming to have every Oneg sponsored! Dates are filling up, so to reserve your Oneg, please contact Renee at info@congregationkehillah.org or 602-369-7667.

OF INTEREST ELSEWHERE
Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (JWV)
The JWV is looking for new members to keep its 120-year old legacy alive. Founded in 1896, JWV is one of the oldest veterans' organizations in America. The JWV is dedicated to upholding America's democratic tradition and fighting bigotry, prejudice, injustice and discrimination of all kinds.  As a national organization, the JWV represents the voice of America's Jewish Veterans on issues related to Veterans' benefits, foreign policy and national security.  JWV also commits itself to the assistance of oppressed Jews worldwide.
As you may know all Veterans organizations are in need of new members. Many of you served proudly in the military and the camaraderie made it a good experience. It doesn't matter in which service you served, just that you have a desire to join a great organization that provides help and comfort to service members in need.
Arizona has five JWV posts, two that meet at the Veterans Home in Phoenix, one in Chandler and one in Tucson. For more information please contact the Post Commander:
Scottsdale Post # 210 - Michael Chambers, 623-256-0658, cham1981@yahoo.com;
Valley of the Sun Post #194 - Michael Halperin, 602-973-7682, halperin@cox.net;
Chandler Copper State Post # 619 - Paul Herman, 480-659-2998, phermancpa@yahoo.com; 
Tucson Friedman-Paul Post # 201 - Jerry Small 520-617-4848,
  jerrysmall66@yahoo.com.
4th Annual Desert Gathering Jewish Musical Fest
Sunday, November 6, 2016, from 12:00 noon to 5: 00 p.m. at Steele Indian School Park (Amphitheatre area), 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012. Free with advance reservations; VIP Festival packages also available. Visit www.desertgatheringaz.org for information.

2016 Heritage Award to Diamondback President & CEO Derrick Hall
Arizona Jewish Historical Society will honor Derrick Hall, President & CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks, with the 2016 Heritage Award on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Musical Instrument Museum. Read the press release, visit www.azjhs.org or call 602-241-7870 for tickets or more information.


Kabbalat Shabbat   <>    Torah Talk   <>    YEP!

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KABBALAT SHABBAT

Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  
 
October 28 
November 18
December 9
 
2017
January 13 and 27
February 10 and 24
March 10 and 24
April 14 and 28
May 19
June 9 
TORAH TALK

Torah Talks are held Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in members' homes. Please RSVP so our hosts know how much food & drink to prepare.     
       
November 12
December 17

2017
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17  

YEP! 
   
YEP! sessions are held on Sundays from 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon at VOSJCC, in the BJE classrooms.

October 30
November 6 and 20
December 4 and 18

2017
January 8 and 22
February 5 and 26
March 12 and 26
April 9 and 23
May 7 and 21
       
IN EVERY ISSUE

QUICK-LOOK CALENDAR:
Dates Mentioned in this Issue

For details, please see the corresponding items on the left. Holidays are shown in italics.

Saturday, Oct. 23
Erev Shemini Atzeret

Monday, Oct. 24
Erev Simchat Torah

Friday, Oct. 28

Kabbalat Shabbat
Aufruf

Sunday, Oct. 30
YEP!

Wednesday, Nov. 2
Girls' Night Out

Saturday, Nov. 12
Torah Talk

Sunday, Nov. 6
YEP!

Thursday, Nov. 10
Next Steps Dialogue

Friday, Nov. 18

Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday, Nov. 19
Bar Mitzvah-
Sam Fabricant

Sunday, Nov. 20
YEP!

Sunday, Dec. 4
YEP!

Friday, Dec. 9
Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday, Dec. 17

Torah Talk
Chanukah Party 

Sunday, Dec. 18
YEP!

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Do you have information for Connections?

Please send your news or photos to Renee in the Kehillah office before Shabbat for the following Monday's issue.


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Need a hand? The Kehillah Brotherhood
is here to help you. 


Need a ride to services or to an event? Have an odd job that might need an extra hand or two? Give the Brotherhood a shout! Email Rich Fox at phoks1@hotmail.com. 



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Information for Seniors

The Senior Concierge Project (through Jewish Family and Childrens 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, Senior Concierge, at 480-599-7198 or janet.arnold@jfcsaz.org.


IF YOU DON'T DRIVE, DON'T WANT TO DRIVE, OR SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING,

Envoy America provides transportation and companionship services for Seniors, providing door-to-door, wait-and- return, advanced reservations, and pre-paid services based on time. No cash, no tipping, no surge pricing, and no surprises! Call to go out for shopping, visiting doctors, meeting with friends, running errands, visiting museums or shows, etc. Call Envoy America at 800-375-5558. For more information, visit www.EnvoyAmerica.com.


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Congregation Kehillah Leadership

Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Rich Goldman, President
Renee Joffe, Administrator

Board of Directors:
Daniel Cohen,
  Member at Large
Rich Fox,
  Member at Large and
  Brotherhood President
David Goldfarb,
  Member at Large and
  New Building Chair
Leslie Goldman,
  Programming Chair and
  Girls' Night Out Co-Chair
Susan Heigh,
  Member at Large and
  Girls' Night Out Co-Chair
Arlene Maletta,
  Hospitality Co-Chair
Ilene Malka,
  Education Chair
Jane Neely,
  Hospitality Co-Chair

Additional Support:  
Paulette Fraenkel,
  Social Action

Paul Lavin,
  Finance Manager
Ellen Lerman,
  Torah Talk and Special  
  Projects

Marilyn Morris, Movie Time
Sherry Siegel,
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7430 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Ste. 132
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
MAILING ADDRESS: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050