Welcome to Chai Chaf
Chai (CY = Chadeish Yameinu = chet yod) Chaf (Chavurah for Families)
This new group is to help serve the needs of CY families with children. Membership in the group is not restricted to families with children. It is for a) Families of CY (or those considering CY) who would like to join in discussions and developing programming to meet the needs of families of children as a whole, and b) Those who are interested in supporting/serving the needs of families with children. The programs are for the entire family. That is, they are not "drop off" programs; as many family members as wish can join in the fun. The group is not a promise of programming for families. It is a means for families to work together and with Reb Eli to meet the needs of families at CY. What's offered will depend on what our members are moved to contribute.
The idea of the group is to support lifelong learning, celebrate living Jewishly and strengthen community through volunteer programming. Rabbi Eli is excited to work with volunteers who will serve as his co-pilot for each event/program planned. Reb Eli will provide the rabbinic roots and trunk of the gathering. Michelle Leah Gomez will attempt to facilitate this process by assisting online during the wee hours of the night when her children (Aviel, Adoniyah & Asayah) are asleep.
The group will also provide a means for a CY voice regarding the needs of families with children. If you have made it this far -- and are interested in joining us, please PM the group's host (Michelle Leah Gomez) or email michelleleahgomez@gmail.com or follow the "request to join this group" link on our page
Please provide 1) Your name, 2) Your FB name, if different, 3) A few lines (that we can cut and paste to share with the group) ~ about your family (if you wish -- names, children's ages, community where you live, etc.), ~ what you would like to see from the group and ~ what you might like to contribute.
In this time of strife, our prayers and songs will focus on our common humanity, unity and core values. Shira Belford, Michele Newman & Tom Rooth will lead a special Kabbalat Shabbat / Friday Evening service This coming Friday, August 19th at our new location, The Veteran's Memorial Building 846 Front Street in Santa Cruz, 2nd Floor (next to the main Post Office) An oneg (refreshments) follows at 8:45 pm. You are invited to bring something to share. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Beginning in August,
we will gather for
Friday evening Kabbalat Shabbat services
at 7:45 pm,
at the Veterans Memorial Building,
846 Front Street in downtown Santa Cruz (2nd Floor)
An oneg (refreshments) follows at 8:45 pm.
You are invited to bring something to share.
NOTE: Parking is readily available one block away at the public lot at River & Front Streets. If you do not use money on Shabbat,
please contact Rabbi Eli at rabbiasst@gmail.com for alternatives.
Note: Chadeish Yameinu generally holds Shabbat evening services on the first three Fridays of each month. (Shabbat morning services are held at 10 am on the second Saturday of each month. Currently, we hold these services at Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Road in Aptos.)