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Chadeish Yameinu
Jewish Renewal of Santa Cruz
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Dear Beloved CY Community,
We’re writing to you with some important–and difficult–news about our home at the Center for Spiritual Living. Some major safety issues have arisen, as will be explained below, that make our continued residence there presently untenable.
As we so deeply acknowledged during our Sukkot holiday, our structures and dwelling places are inherently fragile and temporary, and we never know for how long we will have them. And yet, we have a history, as a Jewish people and in our congregation, of resilience and opening up to new possibilities.
The administration at the Center for Spiritual Living recently discovered that their plumbing system is in serious disrepair and will need to be completely replaced. At the same time, they learned of suspected mold in the building. Last week, after thorough inspection and sampling, they received a report indicating elevated levels of mold spores inside the building. On Friday afternoon we were informed that, out of an abundance of caution, they have decided to close the building, effective immediately. They have stressed that they hold everyone’s health and safety as the highest priority.
All events at the Center are postponed until further notice and they strongly advise that we do not enter the building for any reason. Their own community is going virtual for now, with online services only.
Our Chadeish Yameinu Board met this morning to look into immediate next steps for both the short-term and beyond, and will report back as soon as possible. We take this on with heavy hearts, as our time in our home at CSL has been a tremendous blessing. And… we also open ourselves to new possibilities.
Chadeish Yameinu K’kedem…. We renew and renew, as we always do.
Shabbat Services
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Services
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Held the First and Second Friday
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7:30 pm at CY Shul (unless otherwise listed)
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8:45 pm - Oneg (refreshments)
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Consider bringing something to share!
Shabbat Morning Services
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Held the Second and Third Saturday
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10:00 am at CY Shul (unless otherwise listed)
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11:00 am - Torah Service
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12:15 pm - Potluck lunch (vegetarian)
Shabbat for Families and Everyone
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Held the Third Friday
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5:45 pm at CY Shul (unless otherwise listed)
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6:00 pm - Kabbalat Service
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6:45 pm - Soup, pasta, and challah
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Everyone is always welcome at any service.
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Shul in the Galleria
740 Front Street, Suite 170, Santa Cruz, CA
Sponsor a Shabbat Service
Chadeish Yameinu's policy is that we don't turn away members who cannot afford full membership dues. The flip side of that commitment, of course, is the need for those who can pay to step up, so our services can be available to all who need them. CY's membership dues are not quite enough to meet the full costs of Reb Eli's compensation, let alone our services.
One way that members and friends can perform this mitzvah of accessibility with us is to sponsor a Shabbat service.
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Sponsorship involves $100 per service. In return, sponsoring individuals receive both the satisfaction of their good deed, and public recognition and thanks during the service and in CY's newsletter.
It is said that even as we have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jewish people. For the price of a dinner out, members can perform these important mitzvot with us. Interested individuals should contact Shabbat coordinator Shefa Rich changhua.rich@gmail.com.