Core Values

Kehillah Core Values
Scroll over the Hebrew words for its English definition…. see below for a list of the Core Values

Shema! – Actively listening, hearing
Tikkun Olam – Healing the World
Achrye’ut – Accepting responsibility as part of the community
Derech Eretz – Treating each other respectfully
Gemilut Chasadim – Performing acts of lovingkindness
Hishtatfut – Participating in the life and work of the community
Hitorerut Nafsheet – Cultivating Spiritual Development
Hachnassat orchim – Welcoming guests
Kavannah – Developing Consciousness and acting with intentionality
Kibud – Honoring the sacredness of relationships within the community and with God
Kibud Ha-bri’ot – Caring for all of Creation, including that which appears to be separate from us, but in reality, is not
Menschlichkeit – Living Jewishly
Rodef Tzedek – Pursuing Social Justice
Rachamim – Treating others with Compassion
Shiru Shir Chadash – ‘Singing a New Song’/Creative expression as a means of connecting
Talmud Torah – Life Long Learning
T’michat Yisrael – Supporting Israel
Zehut yehudit – Cultivating Jewish Identity

In the spirit and tradition of Judaism, we welcome you to be part of KEHILLAH!

An Open Letter to Klal Yisrael, Members of the Jewish People, here and in Israel:
Rabbi Sharfman's Blog

The Prophet Micah taught: God has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what is required of you – to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8)   Despicable acts are being committed against women and children, from the Egged Bus discrimination to the ongoing violence in [...]

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Rabbi Sharfman's Blog

Few things in the life of a congregation can bring its members together quite as much as a shared trip to Israel under the guidance of its leaders. Experience a moment of prayer at the Western Wall, see Masada and reflect on the tragic events that took place there two thousand years ago, witness the [...]

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THIS PURIM: AN ENDURING LESSON
Rabbi Sharfman's Blog, Uncategorized

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