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Passover Pottery Painting

Purim Spectacular at Congregation Kehillah

CKYA Purim Costume Extraveganza

CKYA Cocktail Hour & Jewish Film Festival

CKYA Tu Bishvat Seder

Melon

New Years Shabbat Hike

OneTable Conversations: Interfaith Couples Shabbat

November Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Apply for the CKYA Board

Ocean

Solidarity Shabbat

Solidarity Shabbat (Join via Zoom)

Yom Kippur Evening Services (Yizkor and Neilah)

Yom Kippur Morning Services

Kol Nidre- Yom Kippur

Rosh Hashanah Morning Services

Erev Rosh Hashanah Services

2023 High Holiday Pass 

Rosh Hashanah on The Rooftop (Dinner)

Selichot - Havdalah and Reflection

FREE Private Film Screening of Golda

CKYA Heads To The Ballgame

New & Returning Member Shabbat

Applications for Meir Young Leaders Fellowship

Volunteer at St Vincent de Paul

Rock Shabbat

Bowling with NowGen

We will begin and end at the Whole Foods on Scottsdale Rd and Mayo Blvd for parking and then determine carpools. 

Lave River Cave (Flagstaff Hike)

Summer Shabbat with Moishe House

Jewlyweds Brunch and Learn

Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #3

Fireside Chat With Howard Lindzon

Jewlyweds Comedy Night 😆

Home-y Shabbat Dinner 

Jewlyweds Game Night

Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #2

Purim Spiel + Hamantaschen Happy Hour

Jewlyweds Mezuzah Making

Tom's Thumb Hike

Act in the Purim Spiel

Hike - Hackberry Springs Loop

Apply for Teen Fellowship

Shhhbat Speakeasy Series #1

Shabbat on Chai- New Years Edition 🥂

Parking details to be sent 2 days prior. 

 Mazelpalooza Classy Cocktail Pre-Game 

Jewlyweds Chanukah Party at Risa's

Sedona Day Trip- Wintery Hike and Dinner

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

Gratitude Yoga Flow

Holy Bodies- Jewish Learning Circle

Specific meeting details will be sent 2 days prior. 

Hike Shaw Butte with Moishe House Pod

Hike Squaw Peak 

Holbert Trail to Dobbins Lookout Hike

CJP Women's Philanthropy Event

Mindful Mondays with Mariel

Pride Parade w/ AZ Jews for Pride

Shabbat in the Sukkah 

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

Yom Kippur- Text Study on Forgiveness

Yom Kippur Yoga

Yom Kippur Evening Service- Kol Nidre

Erev Rosh Hashanah Services- Evening

Rosh Hashanah Dinner

Shabbat on Chai (18th Floor)

Elul Jewish Learning Event

CKYA - Congregation Kehillah Young Adults

Helloooo April!
Springtime is here, and we are excited about our upcoming events this quarter. 
Passover- We're going dark for Passover to take a rest from community events and spend some time with family, so no events this holiday. Please let us know if you are in need of a seder to attend! One of our community members Annette has offered to host young adults for 2nd night, April 7th. Feel free to reach out to her at Asarrazine@gmail.com 
If you are looking for resources to lead a seder, we suggest OneTable as a great wealth of printable information https://onetable.org/passover/

We won't be resting for too long because check out these upcoming events!! 
Friday, April 14th Home-y Shabbat - Trust us, you will want to dig into some delicious challah after Passover. Don't miss this one at the home of one of our community members in Scottsdale!
Sunday, April 23rd Lunch and Learn for Interfaith Couples- Are you in a relationship with 1 Jewish partner and 1 partner of another faith? This will be the first in a series of events where we come together with a community of folks in similar relationships to have unique conversations covering the basic tenants of Judaism! 
Wednesday, April 19th Jewlyweds Comedy Night- ​Get ready to laugh and celebrate together! Join your Jewlyweds crew to support Olami Phoenix, the sponsor of Jewlyweds for a fun night. Tickets are $60 for general admission, and $25 for students. After you RSVP, register here https://arizona.olami.org/comedy
Saturday, May 13th Sunrise Trail Hike- Does anyone else need a tan? It will be a hot, but short hike. Be sure to bring sunscreen! 
Friday, May 20th Shhhhbat Speakeasy- It's time for our last sip! and Shabbat This time we will be meeting up for Shabbat dinner in a home in Biltmore and then head over to a local speakeasy in the area which is sure to delight!
Have a Happy Pesach! 
Love,
Madeline and Mat

<div class="mirror-content">​Helloooo April!​Springtime is here, and we are excited about our upcoming events this quarter. ​Passover- We&#x27;re going dark for Passover to take a rest from community events and spend some time with family, so no events this holiday. Please let us know if you are in need of a seder to attend! One of our community members Annette has offered to host young adults for 2nd night, April 7th. Feel free to reach out to her at <a href="mailto:Asarrazine@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Asarrazine@gmail.com</a> ​If you are looking for resources to lead a seder, we suggest OneTable as a great wealth of printable information <a href="https://onetable.org/passover/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://onetable.org/passover/</a><img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://images.lumacdn.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,dpr=2,quality=85,width=800/editor-images/zg/70c10a9d-5a1e-4e8f-afd9-f9c0ed83ba02" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/>​We won&#x27;t be resting for too long because check out these upcoming events!! ​Friday, April 14th <a href="https://dinners.onetable.org/events/da5f1aec-e386-46e3-85ab-45535ac423cf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Home-y Shabbat</a> - Trust us, you will want to dig into some delicious challah after Passover. Don&#x27;t miss this one at the home of one of our community members in Scottsdale!​Sunday, April 23rd <a href="https://lu.ma/interfaithlunch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lunch and Learn for Interfaith Couples</a>- Are you in a relationship with 1 Jewish partner and 1 partner of another faith? This will be the first in a series of events where we come together with a community of folks in similar relationships to have unique conversations covering the basic tenants of Judaism! ​Wednesday, April 19th <a href="https://lu.ma/comedynight3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewlyweds Comedy Night</a>- ​Get ready to laugh and celebrate together! Join your Jewlyweds crew to support Olami Phoenix, the sponsor of Jewlyweds for a fun night. Tickets are $60 for general admission, and $25 for students. After you RSVP, register here <a href="https://arizona.olami.org/comedy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://arizona.olami.org/comedy</a>​Saturday, May 13th <a href="https://lu.ma/no748b1z" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sunrise Trail Hike</a>- Does anyone else need a tan? It will be a hot, but short hike. Be sure to bring sunscreen! ​Friday, May 20th <a href="https://lu.ma/speakeasy3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shhhhbat Speakeasy</a>- It&#x27;s time for our last sip! and Shabbat This time we will be meeting up for Shabbat dinner in a home in Biltmore and then head over to a local speakeasy in the area which is sure to delight!​Have a Happy Pesach! ​Love,​Madeline and Mat</div>

Springtime is here, and we are excited about our upcoming events this quarter. 

 We're going dark for Passover to take a rest from community events and spend some time with family, so no events this holiday. Please let us know if you are in need of a seder to attend! One of our community members Annette has offered to host young adults for 2nd night, April 7th. Feel free to reach out to her at 

If you are looking for resources to lead a seder, we suggest OneTable as a great wealth of printable information 

We won't be resting for too long because check out these upcoming events!! 

Trust us, you will want to dig into some delicious challah after Passover. Don't miss this one at the home of one of our community members in Scottsdale!

- Are you in a relationship with 1 Jewish partner and 1 partner of another faith? This will be the first in a series of events where we come together with a community of folks in similar relationships to have unique conversations covering the basic tenants of Judaism! 

- ​Get ready to laugh and celebrate together! Join your Jewlyweds crew to support Olami Phoenix, the sponsor of Jewlyweds for a fun night. Tickets are $60 for general admission, and $25 for students. After you RSVP, register here 

- Does anyone else need a tan? It will be a hot, but short hike. Be sure to bring sunscreen! 

- It's time for our last sip! and Shabbat This time we will be meeting up for Shabbat dinner in a home in Biltmore and then head over to a local speakeasy in the area which is sure to delight!

April + May Events for Young Jewish Adults! 

Hello friends,
We had such a fantastic time on Purim singing the songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Bravo to our amazing cast- Mat, Julia, David, Amber, Jacquelyn, and Jaclyn. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to putting on such a fantastic show! The Congregation had rave reviews!!

We are excited to share TWO upcoming Shabbat dinner events coming up in the next few weeks as well as a Jewlyweds Game Night. 
 🌟 Friday, March 17th Shhhhbat Speakeasy Series #2- Join us on St Patrick's day! We will have dinner and drinks on Shabbat in a cool hidden speakeasy. This time we have a reservation booked for 12 people at a speakeasy in Old Town Scottsdale, but you have to RSVP to find out the exact location. Get those RSVPS in before we fill up! 
​Hint on the location: With flavors from around the world, you will surely find something to delight in! Sip on your favorite spirits while enjoying a local singer-songwriter. Just be sure you don't miss the entrance, as it can be entirely hidden.
🌟 Friday, March 24th Home-y Shabbat - We're excited to bring you a fun and educational Shabbat dinner! We're partnering with a good friend to discuss a very important topic- home buying! Are you in the market to buy a home or looking to in the future? We'll have Shabbat dinner and discuss an "adult-ish" topic over dinner in the home of a community member, Daniel Fischpan. Daniel is a mortgage lender who will provide insight into the home-buying process! Hang out with your peers and discuss a vital life topic. RSVP here. 
 🌟 Sunday, March 26th Jewlyweds Game Night- Join other newly married and engaged couples for a little friendly game night competition. RSVP here. 
Passover is coming up in April. We are not sure of our plans for CKYA yet, but please fill out this form to let us know if you are looking for a seder to attend on the 1st or 2nd night so we can start planning! You can also let us know in this form if you are interested in hosting a seder.
Shabbat Shalom!
Madeline and Mat

<div class="mirror-content">​Hello friends,​We had such a fantastic time on Purim singing the songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Bravo to our amazing cast- Mat, Julia, David, Amber, Jacquelyn, and Jaclyn. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to putting on such a fantastic show! The Congregation had rave reviews!!<img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://images.lumacdn.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,dpr=2,quality=85,width=800/editor-images/er/2ea9ac4f-b1a6-43f2-b123-c705d82d6286" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/>​We are excited to share TWO upcoming Shabbat dinner events coming up in the next few weeks as well as a Jewlyweds Game Night. ​ 🌟 Friday, March 17th <a href="https://dinners.onetable.org/events/1cee5d0a-4e0c-4b29-9e4f-7279a71b35e3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shhhhbat Speakeasy Series #2</a>- Join us on St Patrick&#x27;s day! We will have dinner and drinks on Shabbat in a cool hidden speakeasy. This time we have a reservation booked for 12 people at a speakeasy in Old Town Scottsdale, but you have to RSVP to find out the exact location. <a href="https://dinners.onetable.org/events/1cee5d0a-4e0c-4b29-9e4f-7279a71b35e3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get those RSVPS in </a>before we fill up! ​​Hint on the location: With flavors from around the world, you will surely find something to delight in! Sip on your favorite spirits while enjoying a local singer-songwriter. Just be sure you don&#x27;t miss the entrance, as it can be entirely hidden.​🌟 Friday, March 24th <a href="https://dinners.onetable.org/events/da5f1aec-e386-46e3-85ab-45535ac423cf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Home-y Shabbat </a>- We&#x27;re excited to bring you a fun and educational Shabbat dinner! We&#x27;re partnering with a good friend to discuss a very important topic- home buying! Are you in the market to buy a home or looking to in the future? We&#x27;ll have Shabbat dinner and discuss an &quot;adult-ish&quot; topic over dinner in the home of a community member, Daniel Fischpan. Daniel is a mortgage lender who will provide insight into the home-buying process! Hang out with your peers and discuss a vital life topic. <a href="https://dinners.onetable.org/events/da5f1aec-e386-46e3-85ab-45535ac423cf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP here.</a> ​ 🌟 Sunday, March 26th <a href="https://lu.ma/gamenightjew" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewlyweds Game Night</a>- Join other newly married and engaged couples for a little friendly game night competition.<a href="https://lu.ma/gamenightjew" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> RSVP here. </a>​Passover is coming up in April. We are not sure of our plans for CKYA yet, but please <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv9vZUp119wH4zpge0ElAjxSuH4TqMqXXciqhAKCSXK1sZrw/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fill out this form</a> to let us know if you are looking for a seder to attend on the 1st or 2nd night so we can start planning! You can also let us know in this form if you are interested in hosting a seder.​Shabbat Shalom!​Madeline and Mat</div>

We had such a fantastic time on Purim singing the songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Bravo to our amazing cast- Mat, Julia, David, Amber, Jacquelyn, and Jaclyn. Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to putting on such a fantastic show! The Congregation had rave reviews!!

We are excited to share TWO upcoming Shabbat dinner events coming up in the next few weeks as well as a Jewlyweds Game Night. 

 Join us on St Patrick's day! We will have dinner and drinks on Shabbat in a cool hidden speakeasy. This time we have a reservation booked for 12 people at a speakeasy in Old Town Scottsdale, but you have to RSVP to find out the exact location. 

​Hint on the location: With flavors from around the world, you will surely find something to delight in! Sip on your favorite spirits while enjoying a local singer-songwriter. Just be sure you don't miss the entrance, as it can be entirely hidden.

- We're excited to bring you a fun and educational Shabbat dinner! We're partnering with a good friend to discuss a very important topic- home buying! Are you in the market to buy a home or looking to in the future? We'll have Shabbat dinner and discuss an "adult-ish" topic over dinner in the home of a community member, Daniel Fischpan. Daniel is a mortgage lender who will provide insight into the home-buying process! Hang out with your peers and discuss a vital life topic. 

 Join other newly married and engaged couples for a little friendly game night competition.

 We are not sure of our plans for CKYA yet, but please 

 to let us know if you are looking for a seder to attend on the 1st or 2nd night so we can start planning! You can also let us know in this form if you are interested in hosting a seder.

Upcoming Shabbat dinners in March 🍽️ 

Happy Wednesday,
Purim is on the horizon (March 6th!!) and we are getting excited to tell you the story of Purim in a spectacular and fun way 🎭
We hope you will join us for a Hamantaschen Happy Hour and to see your peers perform in Shushan Boys, a Purim spiel based on the musical Jersey Boys and set to the tunes of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons! We can’t wait for you to see our show. Bring your boo’s and graggers and join us for some laughs and fun!
Introducing our incredibly talented cast on video here and in name below: 
⭐Mat Sherman as King Ahashverosh
⭐Julia Katz as Queen Esther
⭐Amber Mills as the Second Narrator
⭐David Kurtzman as Haman
⭐Jaclyn Easton as Mordechai
⭐Jacquelyn Null as Zeresh
⭐Madeline Sherman as Frankie Valli/Vashti
 ⭐Rabbi Bonnie as the Rabbi
Purim is Monday, March 6th. Happy Hour starts at 6pm. Showtime is 6:30pm-7:30pm, leaving plenty of time to head out to celebrate with other amazing organizations. 
RSVP at Lu.ma/purim2023
Best,
Vashti and the King (Madeline and Mat)

<div class="mirror-content">​Happy Wednesday,​Purim is on the horizon (March 6th!!) and we are getting excited to tell you the story of Purim in a spectacular and fun way 🎭​We hope you will join us for a Hamantaschen Happy Hour and to see your peers perform in Shushan Boys, a Purim spiel based on the musical Jersey Boys and set to the tunes of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons! We can’t wait for you to see our show. Bring your boo’s and graggers and join us for some laughs and fun!​Introducing our incredibly talented cast on <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/AFlK7s8GpHU?feature=share" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">video here </a>and in name below: ​⭐Mat Sherman as King Ahashverosh​⭐Julia Katz as Queen Esther​⭐Amber Mills as the Second Narrator​⭐David Kurtzman as Haman​⭐Jaclyn Easton as Mordechai​⭐Jacquelyn Null as Zeresh​⭐Madeline Sherman as Frankie Valli/Vashti​ ⭐Rabbi Bonnie as the Rabbi​Purim is Monday, March 6th. Happy Hour starts at 6pm. Showtime is 6:30pm-7:30pm, leaving plenty of time to head out to celebrate with other amazing organizations. ​RSVP at <a href="http://Lu.ma/purim2023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lu.ma/purim2023</a>​Best,​Vashti and the King (Madeline and Mat)</div>

Purim is on the horizon (March 6th!!) and we are getting excited to tell you the story of Purim in a spectacular and fun way 🎭

We hope you will join us for a Hamantaschen Happy Hour and to see your peers perform in Shushan Boys, a Purim spiel based on the musical Jersey Boys and set to the tunes of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons! We can’t wait for you to see our show. Bring your boo’s and graggers and join us for some laughs and fun!

Introducing our incredibly talented cast on 

Purim is Monday, March 6th. Happy Hour starts at 6pm. Showtime is 6:30pm-7:30pm, leaving plenty of time to head out to celebrate with other amazing organizations. 

Bring your boo's and graggers for Purim on 3/6 🎭

Hello everyone,
It's been a minute but we hope that everyone is settling into a groove for 2023! We are continuing to meet new Jewish young adults everywhere we turn- it's madness. Who let out the secret of how cool Arizona is becoming?!?! Just kidding, we're excited to see that our community is growing 😎
We have a few exciting events ahead of us that you hope you will enjoy!
​⭐ Saturday, Feb 25th-  Hiking Thom's Thumb, a local favorite!
​⭐ Monday, Feb 27th - Jewlyweds D.I.Y. Mezuzah Making for newly married  (within 1-3 years of marriage) and engaged couples.
​⭐ Friday, March 3rd- Our second Shhhhbat Speakeasy Series where we surprise you by trying out a cool hidden speakeasy in Old Town Scottsdale.
​⭐ Monday, March 6th- Watch your peers put on a hysterical Purim Spiel to the tunes of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (a little "who loves you pretty baby" and "let's hang on to what we've got") and enjoy a Hamantaschen happy hour. 
​⭐  Join us for St Patrick's Day for the third installment of our Shhhhbat Speakeasy Series.
Lastly, I wanted to give a quick shoutout to one of our INCREDIBLE members, Aleeza Kaplan who is now the official 🤘 Phoenix Community Hub manager 🤘 for the organization OneTable. OneTable provides funding  and empowers folks (21-39ish) to find, share, and enjoy Shabbat dinners, making the most of their Friday nights.
If you have an interest in hosting a Shabbat dinner for your peers, please reach out to her at aleeza@onetable.org or sign up at OneTable.org.  More details to come on this opportunity!

As always, text/email us with any questions or great ideas for new events at 602-686-3010. 
Best,
Madeline and Mat

<div class="mirror-content">​Hello everyone,​It&#x27;s been a minute but we hope that everyone is settling into a groove for 2023! We are continuing to meet new Jewish young adults everywhere we turn- it&#x27;s madness. Who let out the secret of how cool Arizona is becoming?!?! Just kidding, we&#x27;re excited to see that our community is growing 😎​We have a few exciting events ahead of us that you hope you will enjoy!​​⭐ Saturday, Feb 25th- <a href="https://lu.ma/hike4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hiking Thom&#x27;s Thumb, a local favorite!</a>​​⭐ Monday, Feb 27th - <a href="https://lu.ma/mezuzahmaking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jewlyweds D.I.Y. Mezuzah Making</a> for newly married (within 1-3 years of marriage) and engaged couples.​​⭐ Friday, March 3rd- Our second <a href="https://lu.ma/speakeasy2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shhhhbat Speakeasy Series</a> where we surprise you by trying out a cool hidden speakeasy in Old Town Scottsdale.​​⭐ Monday, March 6th- Watch your peers put on a <a href="https://lu.ma/purim2023" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">hysterical Purim Spiel </a>to the tunes of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (a little &quot;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw5Un2Nc54A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">who loves you pretty baby</a>&quot; and &quot;<a href="https://www.smoothradio.com/features/top-songs/frankie-valli-four-seasons-songs-best/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">let&#x27;s hang on to what we&#x27;ve got</a>&quot;) and enjoy a Hamantaschen happy hour. ​​⭐ Join us for St Patrick&#x27;s Day for the third installment of our <a href="https://lu.ma/speakeasy3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shhhhbat Speakeasy Series</a>.​Lastly, I wanted to give a quick shoutout to one of our INCREDIBLE members, Aleeza Kaplan who is now the official 🤘 Phoenix Community Hub manager 🤘 for the organization OneTable. OneTable provides funding and empowers folks (21-39ish) to find, share, and enjoy Shabbat dinners, making the most of their Friday nights.​If you have an interest in hosting a Shabbat dinner for your peers, please reach out to her at <a href="mailto:aleeza@onetable.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">aleeza@onetable.org</a> or sign up at <a href="http://OneTable.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">OneTable.org</a>. More details to come on this opportunity!<img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://cdn.lu.ma/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,dpr=2,quality=85,width=800/editor-images/zo/b2976b2e-0da4-4e28-898e-a2c59810d3f3" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/>​As always, text/email us with any questions or great ideas for new events at 602-686-3010. ​Best,​Madeline and Mat</div>

It's been a minute but we hope that everyone is settling into a groove for 2023! We are continuing to meet new Jewish young adults everywhere we turn- it's madness. Who let out the secret of how cool Arizona is becoming?!?! Just kidding, we're excited to see that our community is growing 😎

We have a few exciting events ahead of us that you hope you will enjoy!

 for newly married  (within 1-3 years of marriage) and engaged couples.

 where we surprise you by trying out a cool hidden speakeasy in Old Town Scottsdale.

​⭐ Monday, March 6th- Watch your peers put on a 

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​⭐  Join us for St Patrick's Day for the third installment of our 

Lastly, I wanted to give a quick shoutout to one of our INCREDIBLE members, Aleeza Kaplan who is now the official 🤘 Phoenix Community Hub manager 🤘 for the organization OneTable. OneTable provides funding  and empowers folks (21-39ish) to find, share, and enjoy Shabbat dinners, making the most of their Friday nights.

If you have an interest in hosting a Shabbat dinner for your peers, please reach out to her at 

.  More details to come on this opportunity!

As always, text/email us with any questions or great ideas for new events at 602-686-3010. 

February/March Events for young(ish) Jews

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>

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. 

..... and more to come, so keep checking the website 

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. 

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>

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. 

Kabbalat Shabbat Service with a Pre Chanukah-Oneg (latkes and donuts)

** Make sure to also register for Mazelpalooza            

https://jcfphoenix.regfox.com/mazelpalooza2022

It's going to be LIT. So hope you'll join us for some fun events!

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>

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 

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. 

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!

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>

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, 

  Apply for Learning Circle listed under "Madeline Dolgin-Phoenix, AZ" 

 so we hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to spend Shabbat with our friends at Moishe House Phoenix who have an upcoming 

We also have two hikes (count it two!!) coming up in November. Make sure to register for them on the links below!

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 

 in our apartment before walking over to The Duce for the event. Make sure to get your pre-sale tickets for the event 

Last but not least, make sure to take some time this week to thank any veterans in your network! 

** If you no longer wish to receive emails from CKYA, please unsubscribe below **

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>

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.....

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?

 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?

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?

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! 

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.

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?

Great! I would love to answer them. Email me at 

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 

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
** If you no longer wish to receive CKYA emails, please unsubscribe below**

<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>

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 

 We will also begin a 3-session Jewish learning class called 

  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 

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 

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!  In order to stay updated on our upcoming events, follow us on 

 or join our email list/bookmark our events at 

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.

** If you no longer wish to receive CKYA emails, please unsubscribe below**

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>

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. 

 We hope some of the upcoming events will pique your interest.

**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! 

​​L'Shanah Tovah may this year continue to inspire!

​​>>> Congregation Kehillah is located at 