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Elul Jewish Learning Event

Shabbat on Chai (18th Floor)

Rosh Hashanah Dinner

Erev Rosh Hashanah Services- Evening

Rosh Hashanah Morning Services

Yom Kippur Evening Service- Kol Nidre

Yom Kippur Morning Services

Yom Kippur Yoga

Yom Kippur- Text Study on Forgiveness

Yom Kippur Closing Services (Yizkor, Neilah, and Havdalah)

Shabbat in the Sukkah 

Pride Parade w/ AZ Jews for Pride

Mindful Mondays with Mariel

CJP Women's Philanthropy Event

Holbert Trail to Dobbins Lookout Hike

Parking details to be sent 2 days prior. 

Hike Squaw Peak 

Specific meeting details will be sent 2 days prior. 

Hike Shaw Butte with Moishe House Pod

Holy Bodies- Jewish Learning Circle

Gratitude Yoga Flow

This event is at the synagogue. Parking is available on-site at the synagogue. If the lot becomes full, there is parking at the Chruch nearby 5413 East Desert Vista TrailCave Creek, Arizona 85331

Pre-Chanukah Shabbat Oneg

Sedona Day Trip- Wintery Hike and Dinner

Jewlyweds Chanukah Party at Risa's

 Mazelpalooza Classy Cocktail Pre-Game 

Shabbat on Chai- New Years Edition 🥂

Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #1

Apply for Teen Fellowship

Hike - Hackberry Springs Loop

Jewlyweds Game Night

Act in the Purim Spiel

Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #2

Seven Falls Day Hike

Purim Spiel- That's so 70s Edition

Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #3

CKYA - Jewish Young Adults

Hello 2023 👋

Can you feel it? That blank slate, new year feeling? We hope everyone had an exciting new years eve celebration! We enjoyed seeing much of you for Mazelpalooza and New Year's Eve Shabbat. Our community members celebrated a milestone in 2022 - new jobs, new friends, engagements, weddings, new homes, and so much more! We are just in awe of all that you do and accomplish. We can't wait to see what's in store for everyone this next year!!
Speaking of which, we have a new totally TOP SECRET Shabbat series. We're doing something fun and quirky to start the new year off! Each month we will join together for a Shabbat service or meal and then head to check out a local **hidden** speakeasy. The locations will only be disclosed to those who RSVP by the deadline set before the event. 
 Upcoming Events
Fri Jan 6th- Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #1
Sun Jan 15th- Jewlyweds Game Night
Sun Jan 29th- Hike to Hackleberry Springs Loop
Sat Feb 18- Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #2 
Mon March 7th- That's so 70s Purim Spiel
..... and more to come, so keep checking the website lu.ma/ckya and Instagram page.
Before we go, please enjoy some fun pictures from our end-of-year events! We're a pretty good-looking tribe 💁‍♀️

Well, that's all from us! We hope you have a fantastic first week of the year! Don't hesitate to text us with questions or ideas or  to say hey. 
Sending you lots of love,
Madeline and Mat

<div class="mirror-content">​Hello 2023 <a href="https://emojipedia.org/waving-hand/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">👋</a><img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://cdn.lu.ma/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,dpr=2,quality=85,width=266/editor-images/lj/7b439b89-1fa7-45b4-8a73-29579f21c0ff" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:100%;margin:24px auto"/>​Can you feel it? That blank slate, new year feeling? We hope everyone had an exciting new years eve celebration! We enjoyed seeing much of you for Mazelpalooza and New Year&#x27;s Eve Shabbat. Our community members celebrated a milestone in 2022 - new jobs, new friends, engagements, weddings, new homes, and so much more! We are just in awe of all that you do and accomplish. We can&#x27;t wait to see what&#x27;s in store for everyone this next year!!​Speaking of which, we have a new totally TOP SECRET Shabbat series. We&#x27;re doing something fun and quirky to start the new year off! Each month we will join together for a Shabbat service or meal and then head to check out a local **hidden** speakeasy. The locations will only be disclosed to those who RSVP by the deadline set before the event. <h1>​ Upcoming Events</h1>​Fri Jan 6th- <a href="https://lu.ma/speakeasy1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #1</a>​Sun Jan 15th- <a href="https://lu.ma/gamenightjews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewlyweds Game Night</a>​Sun Jan 29th- <a href="https://lu.ma/hackberryhike" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hike to Hackleberry Springs Loop</a>​Sat Feb 18- <a href="https://lu.ma/speakeasy2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #2</a> ​Mon March 7th- <a href="https://lu.ma/purim2023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">That&#x27;s so 70s Purim Spiel</a>​..... and more to come, so keep checking the website <a href="http://lu.ma/ckya" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">lu.ma/ckya</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ckyoungadults/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Instagram page</a>.​Before we go, please enjoy some fun pictures from our end-of-year events! We&#x27;re a pretty good-looking tribe <a href="https://emojipedia.org/woman-tipping-hand/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">💁‍♀️</a><img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://cdn.lu.ma/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,dpr=2,quality=85,width=800/editor-images/gm/b02f84c5-75fc-437f-b54c-f887fb7bd7ef" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/>​Well, that&#x27;s all from us! We hope you have a fantastic first week of the year! Don&#x27;t hesitate to text us with questions or ideas or to say hey. ​Sending you lots of love,​Madeline and Mat</div>

The 2023 calendar of events is here! 📅

Hello CKYA fam,
The countdown to Chanukah is here- just 10 DAYS AWAY! Here's what's on the calendar for our community. Event details and RSVP links listed below. 
⭐ Fri. Dec 16th: Kabbalat Shabbat Service with a Pre Chanukah-Oneg (latkes and donuts)
⭐ Sat. Dec 17th: Snowy Sedona Day Trip + Hike
⭐ Wed. Dec 21st: Jewlyweds Chanukah Celebration 
⭐ Sat. Dec 23rd: Mazelpalooza 2022 Pre-game 
** Make sure to also register for Mazelpalooza            https://jcfphoenix.regfox.com/mazelpalooza2022
⭐ Fri. Dec 30th: Shabbat on Chai- New Year's Edition
It's going to be LIT. So hope you'll join us for some fun events!
Best,
Madeline and Mat

<div class="mirror-content">​Hello CKYA fam,​The countdown to Chanukah is here- just 10 DAYS AWAY! Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s on the calendar for our community. Event details and RSVP links listed below. ​⭐ Fri. Dec 16th: <a href="https://lu.ma/hannukahshabbat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kabbalat Shabbat Service with a Pre Chanukah-Oneg (latkes and donuts)</a>​⭐ Sat. Dec 17th: <a href="https://lu.ma/snowyhike" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Snowy Sedona Day Trip + Hike</a>​⭐ Wed. Dec 21st: <a href="https://lu.ma/jewlywedchanukah" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewlyweds Chanukah Celebration </a>​⭐ Sat. Dec 23rd: <a href="https://lu.ma/pregame" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mazelpalooza 2022 Pre-game </a>​** Make sure to also register for Mazelpalooza <a href="https://jcfphoenix.regfox.com/mazelpalooza2022" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://jcfphoenix.regfox.com/mazelpalooza2022</a>​⭐ Fri. Dec 30th: <a href="https://lu.ma/newyearshabbat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shabbat on Chai- New Year&#x27;s Edition</a>​It&#x27;s going to be LIT. So hope you&#x27;ll join us for some fun events!​Best,​Madeline and Mat </div>

It's beginning to look a lot like Chanukah! ⭐

Dear friends,
Have we mentioned lately that we are grateful to you for being a part of the CKYA community? Well... you get gratitude... and you get gratitude... we all get gratitude! Because SERIOUSLY, we truly appreciate your support and most of all friendship for all that we do here at CKYA <3 
Last month, we enjoyed not one, but two hikes! One in partnership with our great friends Rachel and Mat at the Moishe House Pod. If you haven't met them yet, follow their Facebook page to learn about more of their amazing events. We also kicked off our 3-week mindfulness series Holy Bodies with some rockstar women and wow did we get deep exploring the Jewish perspective on breath. Thank you all for an inspiring first class!
As we round out November, it is such an opportune time to re-focus our energy on the work of our souls. We have one last event upcoming in November! We are attending Sutra Studios' donation-based flow class on Thanksgiving morning at Coronado Park. RSVP so we can make sure to coordinate where to meet :)
In December, we have some FUN STUFF planned. It's about to get HYPE. 
Thursday, Dec 15th- Jewish Learning Class on the Story of Chanukah (click to RSVP)Another great opportunity for all my Torah lovers and/or those who enjoy deep conversations. We'll probably have a latke and some gelt too. 
Sunday, Dec 17th- Day Trip to Hike in Sedona (Click to RSVP)Day trip up to Sedona to see the gorgeous red rocks covered in snow, and do a famous hike Devil's Bridge followed by a warm meal. Sedona in winter is a must-see! 
Saturday, Dec 24th- Mazelpalooza Classy Cocktail Pre-Game (Click to RSVP)On Christmas eve, we will be attending the annual Mazelpalooza event hosted by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy. It's going to be an amazing night of dancing. We'll be hosting a classy-as-f**ck pre-game before heading over to The Duce where the event is being held. If you have ever felt nostalgia for your college nights, now is the chance to relive them, though we promise to provide some nice remedies to prevent hangovers
Friday, Dec 30th Shabbat on Chai- New Years Edition (Click to RSVP)Shabbat on Chai is BACK! This time we'll be popping bottles of champagne as we celebrate the Sabbath and the "almost" new year on Dec 30th. Consider this a pre-new year's celebration, Kosher-style. Party will be disco-theme so dress in your best disco glam or 70s outfits. 
Chanukah- CALL FOR EVENTS! Chanukah goes from Sun 12/18-Sun 12/25. We wanted to see if any of YOU were interested in hosting a casual Chanukah night event... if so, hit us up! We'll bring everything you need to you- the people, decorations, and food. And the best part, is you don't even have to leave your house to get there! ;) 
As always, call me/beep me/text me with questions! The # number to reach us is Madeline's cell 602-686-3010. 
Have a happy thanksgiving, merry and bright, and full of appreciation!
Love,
Madeline and Mat

<div class="mirror-content">​Dear friends,​Have we mentioned lately that we are grateful to you for being a part of the CKYA community? Well... you get gratitude... and you get gratitude... we all get gratitude! Because SERIOUSLY, we truly appreciate your support and most of all friendship for all that we do here at CKYA &lt;3 ​Last month, we enjoyed not one, but two hikes! One in partnership with our great friends Rachel and Mat at the Moishe House Pod. If you haven&#x27;t met them yet, follow their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/moishepoddtphx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook page </a>to learn about more of their amazing events. We also kicked off our 3-week mindfulness series Holy Bodies with some rockstar women and wow did we get deep exploring the Jewish perspective on breath. Thank you all for an inspiring first class!​As we round out November, it is such an opportune time to re-focus our energy on the work of our souls. We have one last event upcoming in November! We are attending <a href="https://lu.ma/thankful" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sutra Studios&#x27; donation-based flow class </a>on Thanksgiving morning at Coronado Park. RSVP so we can make sure to coordinate where to meet :)​In December, we have some FUN STUFF planned. It&#x27;s about to get HYPE. <ul><li>​<a href="https://lu.ma/hannukahlearning" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thursday, Dec 15th- Jewish Learning Class on the Story of Chanukah </a>(click to RSVP)<ul><li>​Another great opportunity for all my Torah lovers and/or those who enjoy deep conversations. We&#x27;ll probably have a latke and some gelt too. </li></ul></li><li>​<a href="https://lu.ma/snowyhike" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sunday, Dec 17th- Day Trip to Hike in Sedona (Click to RSVP)</a><ul><li>​Day trip up to Sedona to see the gorgeous red rocks covered in snow, and do a famous hike Devil&#x27;s Bridge followed by a warm meal. Sedona in winter is a must-see! </li></ul></li><li>​<a href="https://lu.ma/pregame" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Saturday, Dec 24th- Mazelpalooza Classy Cocktail Pre-Game (Click to RSVP)</a><ul><li>​On Christmas eve, we will be attending the annual Mazelpalooza event hosted by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy. It&#x27;s going to be an amazing night of dancing. We&#x27;ll be hosting a classy-as-f**ck pre-game before heading over to The Duce where the event is being held. If you have ever felt nostalgia for your college nights, now is the chance to relive them, though we promise to provide some nice remedies to prevent hangovers</li></ul></li><li>​<a href="https://bit.ly/3XktwCu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friday, Dec 30th Shabbat on Chai- New Years Edition (Click to RSVP)</a><ul><li>​Shabbat on Chai is BACK! This time we&#x27;ll be popping bottles of champagne as we celebrate the Sabbath and the &quot;almost&quot; new year on Dec 30th. Consider this a pre-new year&#x27;s celebration, Kosher-style. Party will be disco-theme so dress in your best disco glam or 70s outfits. </li></ul></li></ul>​Chanukah- CALL FOR EVENTS! Chanukah goes from Sun 12/18-Sun 12/25. We wanted to see if any of YOU were interested in hosting a casual Chanukah night event... if so, hit us up! We&#x27;ll bring everything you need to you- the people, decorations, and food. And the best part, is you don&#x27;t even have to leave your house to get there! ;) ​As always, call me/beep me/text me with questions! The # number to reach us is Madeline&#x27;s cell 602-686-3010. ​Have a happy thanksgiving, merry and bright, and full of appreciation!​Love,​Madeline and Mat</div>

December Events - Cocktails, Chanukah, & Chilly Hikes

Hello friends,
Winter is setting in and we're excited about the upcoming secular holiday season! In case you didn't know, Chanukah overlaps Christmas this year, so hopefully, those of us in secular jobs will have some time off to celebrate the Jewish festival of lights 🕯️
We will kick off our Jewish Learning Circle- Holy Bodies in just over a week. There are still two spots left, so if you were hoping to apply, please do so here by Sunday, 11/13!!  Apply for Learning Circle listed under "Madeline Dolgin-Phoenix, AZ" 
We won't have Shabbat this month 😢 so we hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to spend Shabbat with our friends at Moishe House Phoenix who have an upcoming Friendsgiving Shabbat on Friday, 11/11. RSVP here. 
We also have two hikes (count it two!!) coming up in November. Make sure to register for them on the links below!
Saturday, November 12th - Squaw Peak
Saturday, November 19th- Joint hike with Moishe House Pod to Shaw Butte
Have you heard yet about the annual Christmas Eve celebration Mazelpalooza hosted by the Jewish org NowGen?!?! This year, it will be happening at a venue DOWNTOWN. Therefore we will be hosting a classy as f**k cocktail party pre-game in our apartment before walking over to The Duce for the event. Make sure to get your pre-sale tickets for the event here before prices go up on Dec 21st. 
Last but not least, make sure to take some time this week to thank any veterans in your network! 🇺🇸
Enjoy the weekend!
Love always,
Madeline and Mat
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<div class="mirror-content">​Hello friends,​Winter is setting in and we&#x27;re excited about the upcoming secular holiday season! In case you didn&#x27;t know, Chanukah overlaps Christmas this year, so hopefully, those of us in secular jobs will have some time off to celebrate the Jewish festival of lights <a href="https://emojipedia.org/candle/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">🕯️</a>​We will kick off our Jewish Learning Circle- Holy Bodies in just over a week. There are still two spots left, so if you were hoping to apply, <a href="https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScKbAH3OrkRjR.../viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">please do so here by Sunday, 11/13!!</a> Apply for Learning Circle listed under &quot;Madeline Dolgin-Phoenix, AZ&quot; ​We won&#x27;t have Shabbat this month <a href="https://emojipedia.org/crying-face/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">😢</a> so we hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to spend Shabbat with our friends at Moishe House Phoenix who have an upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/532843221507975/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friendsgiving Shabbat </a>on Friday, 11/11. RSVP <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-ECW8PlLUYoIQoKKvrThDsfKGqz4xQsP9FXLh9bxncVnW2w/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here. </a>​We also have two hikes (count it two!!) coming up in November. Make sure to register for them on the links below!<ul><li>​<a href="https://lu.ma/hike3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Saturday, November 12th - Squaw Peak</a></li><li>​<a href="https://lu.ma/hike2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Saturday, November 19th- Joint hike with Moishe House Pod to Shaw Butte</a></li></ul>​Have you heard yet about the annual Christmas Eve celebration Mazelpalooza hosted by the Jewish org NowGen?!?! This year, it will be happening at a venue DOWNTOWN. Therefore we will be hosting a <a href="https://lu.ma/pregame" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">classy as f**k cocktail party pre-game</a> in our apartment before walking over to The Duce for the event. Make sure to get your pre-sale tickets for the event <a href="https://jcfphoenix.regfox.com/mazelpalooza2022?fbclid=IwAR1FPQjz0kb8G3LlrJOktOwVqSYcOD7dZyzh4fcDS8OzLYEvY0EYxH8jDJM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here </a>before prices go up on Dec 21st. ​Last but not least, make sure to take some time this week to thank any veterans in your network! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/flag-united-states/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">🇺🇸</a>​Enjoy the weekend!​Love always,​Madeline and Mat​** If you no longer wish to receive emails from CKYA, please unsubscribe below **</div>

November Hikes and Cocktail Party!

This Fall we are running our 2nd learning circle focused on the topics of mindfulness and gratitude starting on Nov 20th. In this class, you will have the opportunity to learn alongside like-minded people about this messy, awesome, confounding, outrageous thing we call life!  
Read on for more details about the class and how to apply.....
What are the topics?
Week 1: Breath How does breath show up as an integral part of human beings? How might we express gratitude for something inherent to our existence? What Jewish spiritual technologies are offered?
Week 2: Rest In an ever-going world, what might taking meaningful rest look like and how might it change our well-being? How might we interact with the idea of a Sabbath as Jewish tradition’s spiritual technology? Is a time of rest inherently counter-cultural? Or could it support us holistically in our modern lifestyles and pursuits? How can the essence of Shabbat help us create a “rest practice” in our modern lives?
Week 3: Mindful Eating What does it mean to eat mindfully? How might connecting to the source of our food open up spiritual opportunities for us? What infrastructure does Jewish practice provide in developing a wellness practice around mindful eating?
Who are the sponsors?
IYUN learning circles are an eclectic collection of folks who gather over a few weeks for a new kind of conversation and to deepen their understanding of Judaism — on their own terms. 
At the Well We create spaces of belonging to learn about our bodies and to connect with transformative Jewish rituals.
Congregation Kehillah Young Adults An offshoot of local synagogue Congregation Kehillah,CKYA is an effort to give "post college pre family" young adults a synagogue to belong to and a community to join of like-minded peers.  
When is it? 
3 Sundays in November - 11/20, 11/27, and 12/4. Plus 1 Shabbat dinner on 12/9.
What if I can't make ALL of the sessions, but still want to participate? Please apply anyway! 
But I’m so busy.
Oh, trust and believe, we get that. We... really really get that. But let’s be real, you probably scroll on social media at least 2 hours a week right? You’ll be able to pat yourself on the back for spending this same amount of time, unplugged. You owe this to yourself :)
Do I need experience with Hebrew or Torah? I never went to/been a while since /hated Hebrew School…
CKYA Learning Circles are for an eclectic collection of folk. No prerequisite experience is necessary. Just a willingness and desire to learn, grow, and ask. We make no claims about the “right” way to practice or not to practice Judaism. Our job is to help you explore the tradition in a safe space and find your own place Jewishly on your terms.
Do I need experience with meditation?  This will be a great class for beginners and experts alike! We will provide guided meditations and instruction for those who are new to these types of contemplative practices. 

How is this course different from other Jewish learning programs?
If you want to learn more about Jewish tradition, a lot of people offer world-class, incredible classes, and experts are more accessible than ever through online lectures and public events. Here in Phoenix, we’re doing something different. We’re trying to build people who really get to know each other, and we’re really into exploring our tradition in a modern way. Yes, I mean looking at the Torah (aka the millennia-old big Jewish conversation) and its uncanny ability to hold up a mirror to our lives. 
Do I have to wear a black hat or grow out a long beard to participate?
We usually wear jeans, but you do you.

I still have questions!
Great! I would love to answer them. Email me at madeline.dolgin@gmail.comor let’s grab coffee.

I would be into this. What do I do now?
Applications for our Holy Bodies Learning Circle will be accepted on a rolling basis through Nov 6th and I would urge you to apply as soon as possible - spots fill up quickly. You can apply right here.

<div class="mirror-content">​This Fall we are running our 2nd learning circle focused on the topics of mindfulness and gratitude starting on Nov 20th. In this class, you will have the opportunity to learn alongside like-minded people about this messy, awesome, confounding, outrageous thing we call life! ​Read on for more details about the class and how to apply.....​What are the topics?​Week 1: Breath How does breath show up as an integral part of human beings? How might we express gratitude for something inherent to our existence? What Jewish spiritual technologies are offered?​Week 2: Rest In an ever-going world, what might taking meaningful rest look like and how might it change our well-being? How might we interact with the idea of a Sabbath as Jewish tradition’s spiritual technology? Is a time of rest inherently counter-cultural? Or could it support us holistically in our modern lifestyles and pursuits? How can the essence of Shabbat help us create a “rest practice” in our modern lives?​Week 3: Mindful Eating What does it mean to eat mindfully? How might connecting to the source of our food open up spiritual opportunities for us? What infrastructure does Jewish practice provide in developing a wellness practice around mindful eating?​Who are the sponsors?<ul><li>​<a href="http://www.iyun.us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">IYUN</a> learning circles are an eclectic collection of folks who gather over a few weeks for a new kind of conversation and to deepen their understanding of Judaism — on their own terms. </li><li>​<a href="https://www.atthewellproject.com/circles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">At the Well</a> We create spaces of belonging to learn about our bodies and to connect with transformative Jewish rituals.</li><li>​<a href="https://www.ckyoungadults.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Congregation Kehillah Young Adults</a> An offshoot of local synagogue Congregation Kehillah,CKYA is an effort to give &quot;post college pre family&quot; young adults a synagogue to belong to and a community to join of like-minded peers.  </li></ul>​When is it? ​3 Sundays in November - 11/20, 11/27, and 12/4. Plus 1 Shabbat dinner on 12/9.​What if I can&#x27;t make ALL of the sessions, but still want to participate? Please apply anyway! ​But I’m so busy. Oh, trust and believe, we get that. We... really really get that. But let’s be real, you probably scroll on social media at least 2 hours a week right? You’ll be able to pat yourself on the back for spending this same amount of time, unplugged. You owe this to yourself :)​Do I need experience with Hebrew or Torah? I never went to/been a while since /hated Hebrew School… CKYA Learning Circles are for an eclectic collection of folk. No prerequisite experience is necessary. Just a willingness and desire to learn, grow, and ask. We make no claims about the “right” way to practice or not to practice Judaism. Our job is to help you explore the tradition in a safe space and find your own place Jewishly on your terms.​Do I need experience with meditation? This will be a great class for beginners and experts alike! We will provide guided meditations and instruction for those who are new to these types of contemplative practices. How is this course different from other Jewish learning programs? If you want to learn more about Jewish tradition, a lot of people offer world-class, incredible classes, and experts are more accessible than ever through online lectures and public events. Here in Phoenix, we’re doing something different. We’re trying to build people who really get to know each other, and we’re really into exploring our tradition in a modern way. Yes, I mean looking at the Torah (aka the millennia-old big Jewish conversation) and its uncanny ability to hold up a mirror to our lives. ​Do I have to wear a black hat or grow out a long beard to participate? We usually wear jeans, but you do you. I still have questions! Great! I would love to answer them. Email me at <a href="mailto:madeline.dolgin@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">madeline.dolgin@gmail.com</a>or let’s grab coffee. I would be into this. What do I do now? Applications for our Holy Bodies Learning Circle will be accepted on a rolling basis through Nov 6th and I would urge you to apply as soon as possible - spots fill up quickly. You can apply right <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKbAH3OrkRjRdNWqygEqcJpcCZ7MYRXeMbckgih0b-qluCmw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here.</a></div>

Our next Jewish learning circle (with added bonus of meditation!)

Hello everyone,
It was so fantastic to gather under the Sukkah this past Friday. We enjoyed reuniting with friends from the past and meeting new people as well. 
Our next gathering will be a hike up to Dobbins Lookout in South Mountain on Sunday, October 30th. We will also begin a 3-session Jewish learning class called "Holy Bodies."  In this series, we will open with meditation and explore the topics of breath, rest, and mindful eating as we prepare ourselves for the secular holiday of gratitude- Thanksgiving. You can signup and apply here.  
We also have a community women's event we will be attending called Power of the Purses hosted by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy. The event is $54 and it is a fundraiser for our local Jewish organizations. Please RSVP at https://lu.ma/cjpwomen and pay at this link.
We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!  In order to stay updated on our upcoming events, follow us on Instagram or join our email list/bookmark our events at lu.ma/ckya . 
If you have any ideas of what other events you would like to see, please don't hesitate to reach out and speak up. This community is for ALL of us and your ideas are welcome.
Cheers,
Madeline and Mat
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<div class="mirror-content">​Hello everyone,​It was so fantastic to gather under the Sukkah this past Friday. We enjoyed reuniting with friends from the past and meeting new people as well. ​Our next gathering will be a hike up to Dobbins Lookout in South Mountain on Sunday, October 30th. We will also begin a 3-session Jewish learning class called &quot;Holy Bodies.&quot;  In this series, we will open with meditation and explore the topics of breath, rest, and mindful eating as we prepare ourselves for the secular holiday of gratitude- Thanksgiving. You can signup and apply <a href="https://lu.ma/holybodies" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>. <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://*20https:/*www.instagram.com/ckyoungadults/__;JS8!!BhJSzQqDqA!QB_jwGGIabE-s4e-XfTB-quXaV_J6A-n93bNCAr8WklgBFNbwXDhr0CarqOgTk-V_FXztUwZ6_P5U_Z3oJo$" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a>​We also have a community women&#x27;s event we will be attending called Power of the Purses hosted by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy. The event is $54 and it is a fundraiser for our local Jewish organizations. Please RSVP at <a href="https://lu.ma/cjpwomen" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lu.ma/cjpwomen</a> and pay at this <a href="https://jcfphoenix.regfox.com/power-of-the-purse-wip-fall-2022" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">link</a>.​We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!  In order to stay updated on our upcoming events, follow us on <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://*20https:/*www.instagram.com/ckyoungadults/__;JS8!!BhJSzQqDqA!QB_jwGGIabE-s4e-XfTB-quXaV_J6A-n93bNCAr8WklgBFNbwXDhr0CarqOgTk-V_FXztUwZ6_P5U_Z3oJo$" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> or join our email list/bookmark our events at <a href="http://lu.ma/ckya" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">lu.ma/ckya </a>. ​If you have any ideas of what other events you would like to see, please don&#x27;t hesitate to reach out and speak up. This community is for ALL of us and your ideas are welcome.​Cheers,​Madeline and Mat​** If you no longer wish to receive CKYA emails, please unsubscribe below**</div>

October/November Events- Hikes, learning, and more!

Welcome to Year 5783!
It has been so energizing to come together as a community for several events since we started CKYA this summer. Last year during the high holidays, we remember staring at a computer screen trying to focus on Rosh Hashanah services....on zoom... This year 12 of us gathered for a homecooked meal made by two of our own amazing members (shout out to David and Jaclyn!!), followed by inspiring services from Rabbi Bonnie! We have to say this year was definitely more fulfilling. 
​We have just posted our event calendar for Yom Kippur and the rest of October (7 events in total!!) and wanted to get them out asap so you can save the date. View the calendar here. We hope some of the upcoming events will pique your interest.
Some highlights include: 
**Yom Kippur Yoga -Oct 5th
**Shabbat on Chai (Round 2) - Oct 14th
**Marching in the Pride Parade with the AZ Jews for Pride delegation- Oct 16th
**Finally, a hike on Oct 29th (South Mountain area- Holbert Trail to Dobbins Lookout)
For those on the high holiday membership, remember to use your code to sign up for all the events for free! Otherwise, most events are a small donation of $5-$10 to support the Synagogue and help cover overhead costs. Please always let us know if you are experiencing financial hardship and we can comp your ticket cost. 
​​We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events! If you have any ideas of what other events you would like to see, please don't hesitate to reach out and speak up. This community is for ALL of us and your ideas are welcome.
​​L'Shanah Tovah may this year continue to inspire!
​<3, Madeline and Mat
​​>>> Congregation Kehillah is located at 5858 E Dynamite Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. High holidays will be at the synagogue, but other events will be scattered throughout the valley to accommodate those members who live far from the synagogue.
​​>>> If you have any questions about CKYA, please contact us at madeline.dolgin@gmail.com or by text at 602-686-3010.
​​>>> If you need a discounted price for high holidays, please contact Renee at info@congregationkehillah.org
​​** If you no longer wish to receive CKYA emails, please unsubscribe here **

<div class="mirror-content">​Welcome to Year 5783!​It has been so energizing to come together as a community for several events since we started CKYA this summer. Last year during the high holidays, we remember staring at a computer screen trying to focus on Rosh Hashanah services....on zoom... This year 12 of us gathered for a homecooked meal made by two of our own amazing members (shout out to David and Jaclyn!!), followed by inspiring services from Rabbi Bonnie! We have to say this year was definitely more fulfilling. ​​We have just posted our event calendar for Yom Kippur and the rest of October (7 events in total!!) and wanted to get them out asap so you can save the date. <a href="https://lu.ma/ckya" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View the calendar here.</a> We hope some of the upcoming events will pique your interest.​Some highlights include: ​**Yom Kippur Yoga -Oct 5th​**Shabbat on Chai (Round 2) - Oct 14th​**Marching in the Pride Parade with the AZ Jews for Pride delegation- Oct 16th​**Finally, a hike on Oct 29th (South Mountain area- Holbert Trail to Dobbins Lookout)​For those on the high holiday membership, remember to use your code to sign up for all the events for free! Otherwise, most events are a small donation of $5-$10 to support the Synagogue and help cover overhead costs. Please always let us know if you are experiencing financial hardship and we can comp your ticket cost. ​​​We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events! If you have any ideas of what other events you would like to see, please don&#x27;t hesitate to reach out and speak up. This community is for ALL of us and your ideas are welcome.​​​L&#x27;Shanah Tovah may this year continue to inspire!​​&lt;3, Madeline and Mat​​​&gt;&gt;&gt; Congregation Kehillah is located at 5858 E Dynamite Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. High holidays will be at the synagogue, but other events will be scattered throughout the valley to accommodate those members who live far from the synagogue.​​​&gt;&gt;&gt; If you have any questions about CKYA, please contact us at <a href="mailto:madeline.dolgin@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">madeline.dolgin@gmail.com</a> or by text at 602-686-3010.​​​&gt;&gt;&gt; If you need a discounted price for high holidays, please contact Renee at <a href="mailto:info@congregationkehillah.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">info@congregationkehillah.org</a>​​​** If you no longer wish to receive CKYA emails, please <a href="https://forms.gle/tEJtGhyeJEnxKSd29" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">unsubscribe here</a> **</div>

Yom Kippur + 7 new October Events!

Hello all,
​Thank you to everyone who joined us for Shabbat on Chai!  It was so wonderful to spend Shabbat with such a lively crew. Thank you for sharing your voices and delicious baked goods with us- shoutout to Rachel for the delicious homemade challah, Ashley for our pumpkin bread, and David for his yummy orange, olive oil, and almond cakes! 
We wanted to provide more details about CKYA (Congregation Kehillah Young Adults) for those who are considering joining our community.
​We are offering a special high holiday rate of $54 which covers synagogue membership for the month of September and October. Membership includes young adult-only programming ** plus** all high holiday services (in-person and zoom options). You can view our schedule of events and when you are ready, click here to sign up for the high holiday package by Monday 9/19 at midnight. 
​Our next gathering will be Rosh Hashanah dinner at Congregation Kehillah next Sunday, September 24th. We will also begin a 3-session Jewish learning class called "Holy Bodies." More information to come regarding this class. You can also follow us on Instagram for sneak peeks and event sign-ups. 
​We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events! If you have any ideas of what other events you would like to see, please don't hesitate to reach out and speak up. This community is for ALL of us and your ideas are welcome.
​Cheers,
Madeline and Mat
​>>> Congregation Kehillah is located at 5858 E Dynamite Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. High holidays will be at the synagogue, but other events will be scattered throughout the valley to accommodate those members who live far from the synagogue.
​>>> If you have any questions about CKYA, please contact us at madeline.dolgin@gmail.com or by text at 602-686-3010.
​>>> If you need a discounted price for high holidays, please contact Renee at info@congregationkehillah.org
​** If you no longer wish to receive CKYA emails, please unsubscribe here **

<div class="mirror-content">​Hello all,​​Thank you to everyone who joined us for Shabbat on Chai! It was so wonderful to spend Shabbat with such a lively crew. Thank you for sharing your voices and delicious baked goods with us- shoutout to Rachel for the delicious homemade challah, Ashley for our pumpkin bread, and David for his yummy orange, olive oil, and almond cakes! ​We wanted to provide more details about <a href="http://ckyoungadults.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CKYA (Congregation Kehillah Young Adults)</a> for those who are considering joining our community.​​We are offering a special high holiday rate of $54 which covers synagogue membership for the month of September and October. Membership includes young adult-only programming ** plus** all high holiday services (in-person and zoom options). You can <a href="https://lu.ma/ckya" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">view our schedule of events</a> and when you are ready,<a href="https://checkout.stripe.com/pay/cs_live_a16gOC7gTeDWbDGHnZtZfWUrOrvn5HN9QOWmON4KIjkjVy0oqYfL5sEYA1#fidkdWxOYHwnPyd1blppbHNgWjA0SVNIbERBMFxKZ09fX3JBZ31EMG1qQ0ZIPUZrR0Fmf05cZEJ8TklDTmo8Z25USlU1a21zVWJOMlZhbnZdUXNfVmt%2FZnBcU1dDQTdqRGpxXHJAMTJcSTddNTU9MzV8bzJuXycpJ3VpbGtuQH11anZgYUxhJz8nYFNkNTVLM19HMml0Y3xqMnZxJyknd2BjYHd3YHdKd2xibGsnPydtcXF1dj8qKnJycitmbnxqcGtiZGFwaXF2K2ZqaConeCUl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> click here</a> to sign up for the high holiday package by Monday 9/19 at midnight. ​​Our next gathering will be Rosh Hashanah dinner at Congregation Kehillah next Sunday, September 24th. We will also begin a 3-session Jewish learning class called &quot;Holy Bodies.&quot; More information to come regarding this class. You can also follow us on<a href="http:// https://www.instagram.com/ckyoungadults/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Instagram</a> for sneak peeks and event sign-ups. ​​We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events! If you have any ideas of what other events you would like to see, please don&#x27;t hesitate to reach out and speak up. This community is for ALL of us and your ideas are welcome.​​Cheers,​Madeline and Mat​​&gt;&gt;&gt; Congregation Kehillah is located at 5858 E Dynamite Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. High holidays will be at the synagogue, but other events will be scattered throughout the valley to accommodate those members who live far from the synagogue.​​&gt;&gt;&gt; If you have any questions about CKYA, please contact us at <a href="mailto:madeline.dolgin@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">madeline.dolgin@gmail.com</a> or by text at 602-686-3010.​​&gt;&gt;&gt; If you need a discounted price for high holidays, please contact Renee at <a href="mailto:info@congregationkehillah.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">info@congregationkehillah.org</a>​​** If you no longer wish to receive CKYA emails, please <a href="https://forms.gle/tEJtGhyeJEnxKSd29" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">unsubscribe here</a> **</div>

High Holiday Schedule

Hello all,
Thank you to those who braved the heat and joined us for the Elul Jewish Learning event! We wanted to provide more details about CKYA (Congregation Kehillah Young Adults) for those who are considering joining our community. 
We are offering a special high holiday rate of $54 which covers synagogue membership for the month of September and October. Membership includes all high holiday services (in-person and zoom options) **plus** specific young adult-only programming. You can view our schedule of events here and when you are ready sign up for the high holiday package.
We are continuing to add events such as a 3-session Jewish learning class called "Holy Bodies" and an outdoor hiking event TBD.  
Our next community Shabbat is on 9/16 at our home- register here. 
We hope to see you at our upcoming events! If you have any ideas of what other events you would like to see, please don't hesitate to reach out and speak up. This community is for ALL of us and your ideas are welcome. 
~ Madeline and Mat 
>>> Congregation Kehillah is located at 5858 E Dynamite Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. High holidays will be at the synagogue, but other events will be scattered throughout the valley to accommodate for those members who live far from the synagogue. 
>>> If you have any questions about CKYA, please contact me at madeline.dolgin@gmail.com or 602-686-3010. 
>>> If you need a discounted price for high holidays, please contact Renee at info@congregationkehillah.org
** If you no longer wish to receive CKYA emails, please unsubscribe here **

<div class="mirror-content">​Hello all,​Thank you to those who braved the heat and joined us for the Elul Jewish Learning event! We wanted to provide more details about <a href="http://ckyoungadults.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CKYA (Congregation Kehillah Young Adults)</a> for those who are considering joining our community. ​We are offering a special high holiday rate of $54 which covers synagogue membership for the month of September and October. Membership includes all high holiday services (in-person and zoom options) **plus** specific young adult-only programming. You can view our schedule of events <a href="https://lu.ma/ckya" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> and when you are ready <a href="https://checkout.stripe.com/pay/cs_live_a16gOC7gTeDWbDGHnZtZfWUrOrvn5HN9QOWmON4KIjkjVy0oqYfL5sEYA1#fidkdWxOYHwnPyd1blppbHNgWjA0SVNIbERBMFxKZ09fX3JBZ31EMG1qQ0ZIPUZrR0Fmf05cZEJ8TklDTmo8Z25USlU1a21zVWJOMlZhbnZdUXNfVmt%2FZnBcU1dDQTdqRGpxXHJAMTJcSTddNTU9MzV8bzJuXycpJ3VpbGtuQH11anZgYUxhJz8nYFNkNTVLM19HMml0Y3xqMnZxJyknd2BjYHd3YHdKd2xibGsnPydtcXF1dj8qKnJycitmbnxqcGtiZGFwaXF2K2ZqaConeCUl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sign up for the high holiday package.</a>​We are continuing to add events such as a 3-session Jewish learning class called &quot;Holy Bodies&quot; and an outdoor hiking event TBD. ​Our next community Shabbat is on 9/16 at our home- register <a href="https://lu.ma/shabbatonchai" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>. ​We hope to see you at our upcoming events! If you have any ideas of what other events you would like to see, please don&#x27;t hesitate to reach out and speak up. This community is for ALL of us and your ideas are welcome. ​~ Madeline and Mat ​&gt;&gt;&gt; Congregation Kehillah is located at 5858 E Dynamite Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. High holidays will be at the synagogue, but other events will be scattered throughout the valley to accommodate for those members who live far from the synagogue. ​&gt;&gt;&gt; If you have any questions about CKYA, please contact me at <a href="mailto:madeline.dolgin@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">madeline.dolgin@gmail.com</a> or 602-686-3010. ​&gt;&gt;&gt; If you need a discounted price for high holidays, please contact Renee at <a href="mailto:info@congregationkehillah.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">info@congregationkehillah.org</a>​** If you no longer wish to receive CKYA emails, please <a href="https://forms.gle/tEJtGhyeJEnxKSd29" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">unsubscribe here</a> **</div>

Details for High Holiday Membership

Hello community!
What an incredible start to our Jewish young adult synagogue membership. Thank you to our friends, followers, and supporters for expressing so much enthusiasm about our new initiative. We have also greatly appreciated your feedback and input along the way. Your input is invaluable as we create a community for the young adults of Jewish phoenix. 
We are still working out the price structure so all events through the end of August will be free. We will notify all members when it is finalized. 
If you are new to the community and would like to chat, please email Madeline at madeline.dolgin@gmail.com to Mat at mat@matsherman.com to set up a time for a meeting. We want to hear your input on how to make our community EPIC. 
Our next event is August 30th and you can register at https://lu_ma/elul
For the full calendar of upcoming events, visit ckyoungadults.com. 
We can't wait to see you there!
Cheers,
Madeline and Mat

<div class="mirror-content">​Hello community!​What an incredible start to our Jewish young adult synagogue membership. Thank you to our friends, followers, and supporters for expressing so much enthusiasm about our new initiative. We have also greatly appreciated your feedback and input along the way. Your input is invaluable as we create a community for the young adults of Jewish phoenix. ​We are still working out the price structure so all events through the end of August will be free. We will notify all members when it is finalized. ​If you are new to the community and would like to chat, please email Madeline at <a href="mailto:madeline.dolgin@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">madeline.dolgin@gmail.com</a> to Mat at <a href="mailto:mat@matsherman.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mat@matsherman.com</a> to set up a time for a meeting. We want to hear your input on how to make our community EPIC. ​Our next event is August 30th and you can register at <a href="https://lu_ma/elul" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lu_ma/elul</a>​For the full calendar of upcoming events, visit <a href="http://ckyoungadults.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ckyoungadults.com</a>. ​We can&#x27;t wait to see you there!​Cheers,​Madeline and Mat</div>