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Mailing address: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Week of February 20, 2017 / Shevat 5777
The Kehillah office will be closed Monday, February 20, for Presidents Day.
The phone will be checked for emergencies only.
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Funeral services on Monday
We offer our deepest condolences to the family of David Leon Shapiro, father of congregant Ilene Riffle. David passed away on February 15, 2017 at the age 92. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 20, 8:45 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 10460 N. 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85253. Internment will be at 10:30 a.m. at the National Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85024. Seudat ha-avra'ah (meal of consolation) will begin at 12:00 noon at the home of Ilene Riffle, 9117 E Pine Valley Rd., Scottsdale, 85250. Shiva will be led by Rabbi Sharfman on Monday at 5:30 p.m., also at the home of Ilene Riffle. |
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The big question 
The big question on everyone's mind is ...
"When are we moving?"
We are excited to announce that beginning Friday, March 24, we will hold Kabbalat Shabbat services in our new Dynamite home. Since we are still (yes, still!) waiting for permits and such, we haven't done any major remodeling yet. Our New Building committee has met and sees no reason to wait to invite you into the building to worship with our Kehillah.
We've all seen "Pardon our Dust" signs in businesses and we will ask the same of you. Please come with an open mind on March 24 and join us as we all envision together our future Kehillah. Until then, Kabbalat Shabbat will continue at Pardes.
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THIS WEEK____________________________________
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 BROTHERHOOD
Monday, February 20, 7:00 p.m.
Sonata's Restaurant
10050 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 127, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
All men of Kehillah are welcome to join us. Please RSVP by Thursday, February 16 to Rich Fox at [email protected].
We have our schedule for the year. Please put these dates on your calendar:
Monday, March 27, 7:00 p.m. - Poker Night at Roger Morris's home (Phoenix)
Monday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. - Dinner at the Foxes' home (Gilbert)
Monday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. - Dinner at the Lavins' home (Scottsdale)
Tuesday, June 20, time tbd - Top Golf
July - break for summer
Monday, August 29, time tbd - Man Cave at Dave Goldfarb's
September - break for High Holy Days; break the fast support
October - tbd
Monday, November 11, time tbd - Chinese food curated by George Rosenberg
December - tbd
Contact Rich Fox with any Brotherhood questions.
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 KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.
Services will be held at Pardes Jewish Day School, at the VOSJCC campus
12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Please join us to welcome Shabbat. Services will also include birthday and anniversary blessings for those who are celebrating in February.
Your friends and guests are always warmly welcomed!
Driving and parking directions: When you enter the VOSJCC campus from Scottsdale Rd., continue driving straight towards the back of the campus. Look for the painted mural on the building that houses their sanctuary. There is plenty of open parking. Please leave the parking spots closest to the building for those requiring a shorter walk. We will have greeters to show you where to go once you come through the gates. The sanctuary is located to the left side of the building with the mural on it.
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YEP!
Sunday, February 26, 9:45 a.m.-12:00 noon
at the VOSJCC (in our regular BJE classrooms)
The next YEP! session after this is Sunday, March 12.
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 BOOK GROUP
Sunday, February 26, 10:00 a.m.
At the home of Sherry Siegel
all are welcome to attend, even if you haven't finished (or started!) the book. At our February meeting we'll discuss
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik. Please RSVP to Sherry at
[email protected]
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For general questions about the Book Group, contact Sherry Siegel at [email protected].
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 GIRLS' NIGHT OUT 
Monday, February 27, 6:30 p.m.
at Cantina Laredo
7361 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260;
cantinalaredo.com
Join us at Cantina Laredo for authentic, modern Mexican cooking and authentic conversation! All Kehillah women and their guests are welcome. Please RSVP to Renee by Friday, February 24, at [email protected]
Do you have ideas for restaurants or activities
for Girls' Night Out? Please let Renee know!
Meanwhile, put these future GNO dates on your calendar!
Monday, March 27
Wednesday, April 5 - Interfaith Seder with the Arizona Jewish Historical Society
Thursday, May 25
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UPCOMING____________________________________
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TORAH TALK
Saturday, March 18, 10:30 a.m.
at the home of Jane Neely
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 by Thursday, March 16, to Jane at [email protected] so the host may prepare.
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MOVIE TIME
Sunday, March 19, early afternoon
Open to all, and we'd love to have you join us! We pick the movie, plus the time and location, closer to each date. 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 [email protected] (or call her at 602-494-2800).
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INTERFAITH SEDER with the ARIZONA JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.
at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center
Save the date for this very special seder experience, led by Rabbi Sharfman!
More information will be available soon.
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Please help us welcome our newest member,
Louise Harkinson
We look forward to getting to know you!
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MEET THE KEHILLAH LEADERSHIP
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This week, meet Stephanie Kirklin, Kehillah's Online Learning Center Director.
"Over the past two years, I have worked as YEP!'s Online Learning Center
 Director. I have a strong passion for using online tools and resources to enhance learning and engagement in the classroom and out of the classroom. I set up, manage, post, and reply to students on Edmodo, our chosen learning platform for this year's Jewish content.
"In addition to working for YEP!, I am also the new parent of a wonderful six-month-old baby girl. She takes up a lot of my time during the day that I otherwise devote to my Doctoral classes in educational leadership. I love Jewish education and I look forward to continuing to grow the OLC content and connections for YEP!
Todah rabah!"
And
todah rabah to you, Stephanie!
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PENCIL DRIVE
We are collecting #2 pencils for Arrowhead Elementary School. Please bring your donations to Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, February 24.
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Kehillah's Caring Committee is ready to assist you with life's complexities.
so the Caring Committee can respond.
We offer our deepest condolences . . .
to the family of David Leon Shapiro, father of congregant Ilene Riffle. Please see information about the funeral, internment, meal of consolation and shiva at the top of this newsletter.
to Barbara Sharfman and Rabbi Sharfman on the passing of their nephew and cousin, Andrew Parness.
We send prayers of healing to . . .
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Leona Goldfarb
Sandy Barnett
Elliott Lerman
Chloe Leibowitz
HaRav Shlomo ben Rut
Kitty Nagy
Bonnie Karfeld
David Stern
Brett Rudin
Irv Koren, brother of Marsha Joffe
Howard Glick
Gittel bat Deborah
Marsha Joffe
Barbara Liss
Tom Bartkus
Hace Pearl/Debra Koren,
cousin/niece of Renee & Marsha Joffe
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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.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
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General Fund
Paulette and Rudy Fraenkel, with wishes for good health to Leona Goldfarb Paulette and Rudy Fraenkel, with wishes for good health to Marsha Joffe
Penny Celmins, in memory of beloved parents, Audrey and Al Wallack
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Your donations in any amount are genuinely appreciated.
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.
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General Fund
Caring Fund
Torah Fund
Social Action Fund
Memorial Board
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Gottlieb Music Fund
Education Fund
Oneg & Hospitality Fund
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Adopt a Prayer Book
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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.
Supporting Kehillah and expressing your Core Values is easy! You can
donate on our website in any amount or send a check. 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.
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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.
For 2017, we are aiming to have every Oneg sponsored!
Dates are filling up, so to reserve your Oneg, please contact Renee at
[email protected]
or 602-369-7667.
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Love and Marriage: Wedding Gowns and Paraphernalia
This Arizona Jewish Historical Society exhibit, featuring dresses, ketubot, letters, ritual items, photographs, objects and artifacts, from heirloom and vintage to modern, runs through June 30, 2017. AZJHS is located at 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602-241-7870.
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Frank Meeink: A Former Skinhead Speaks Out against Hate
Sponsored by AZ ADL Young Leadership and NowGen. Thursday, February 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Cost is $25 per person. For security purposes, tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be available on the day of the event or at the door. Purchase tickets
here. For more information, contact ADL, 602-274-0991.
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Mix. Mingle. Match: A Jewish Speed Dating Experience
Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 6:45 p.m. check-in, 7:00 p.m. start time.
Event is co-produced by AZ Schmooze, Our Jewish Generation, and Project Jewish Love. Open to all ages; registrants may choose the appropriate age category for their speed dates.
Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Cost is $18 per person. Register at http://mixminglematch.com/
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Jewish National Fund Arizona Annual Breakfast for Israel
Featuring guest speaker Ronald S. Lauder, JNF Chairman of the Board and listed at number 15 on the Jerusalem Post's list of the 50 Most Influential Jews of 2016. There is no cost to attend. Dietary laws observed; RSVP required. Friday, March 17, 2017, 7:00 a.m., Arizona Biltmore Resort. Register at jnf.org/azbreakfast17.
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Maccabi Games, July 30-August 4, 2017
The Maccabi Games, considered the Jewish Olympics for teenagers ages 13-16, will be held in Birmingham, AL from July 30-August 4, 2017. Last year, more than 50 teenagers from Phoenix participated. For information on helping out with or participating in this year's Maccabi Games, click here for the flier.
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KABBALAT SHABBAT
Kabbalat Shabbat begins on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
February 24 -
THIS WEEK
March 10
March 24 - first service at our new location
April 14 - special prayers for those traveling to Israel
April 28
May 19
June 9
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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.
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
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YEP!
YEP! sessions are held on Sundays from 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon at VOSJCC, in the BJE classrooms.
February 26 -
THIS WEEK
March 12 and 26
April 9 and 23
May 7 and 21
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For details, please see the corresponding items on the left.
Holidays other than Shabbat are shown in italics.
Monday, Feb. 20
Presidents Day
Brotherhood
Friday, Feb. 24
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, Feb. 26
YEP!
Book Group
Friday, March 10
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, March 12
YEP!
Friday, March 24
Kabbalat Shabbat (at our new home)
Monday, March 27
Girls' Night Out
Wednesday, April 5
Interfaith Seder
Girls' Night Out
Friday, April 14
Kabbalat Shabbat (with Israel travel blessings)
Friday, April 28
Kabbalat Shabbat
Monday, May 1
Israel Trip begins
Friday, May 19
Kabbalat Shabbat
Thursday, May 25
Girls' Night Out
Friday, June 9
Kabbalat Shabbat
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.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
Congregation Kehillah Leadership
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman
Rich Goldman, President
Renee Joffe, Administrator
Board of Directors:
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,
Secretary and Girls' Night
Out Co-Chair
Arlene Maletta,
Hospitality Co-Chair
Ilene Malka,
Education Chair
Jane Neely,
Hospitality Co-Chair
Paul Stein,
Member at Large
Additional Support:
Paulette Fraenkel,
Social Action
Stephanie Kirklin,
OLC Director
Paul Lavin,
Finance Manager
Vicki Mardell,
Membership Co-Chair
Elaine Schiff,
Membership Co-Chair
Judith Clancy,
Caring Co-Chair
Davie Glaser,
Caring Co-Chair
Ellen Lerman,
Torah Talk and Special
Projects
Marilyn Morris,
Movie Time
Sherry Siegel,
Newsletters and Book
Group
We love hearing from you!
If we don't respond to your email within 24 hours, it means that our internet provider is having connection problems. Please call us at 602-369-7667.
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5858 E. Dynamite Blvd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
MAILING ADDRESS: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1630 #439, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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