Chadeish Yameinu
Jewish Renewal of Santa Cruz
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Our location at the Center for Spiritual Living is Closed. As of now, Friday Services are at the SC Zen Center and Saturday services are at Temple Beth El. Check our calendar for locations for various events
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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.
Chadeish Yameinu's Hebrew School
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Our new school year begins Sunday, October 1 in our Beautiful Sukkah 1818 Felt Street, Santa Cruz, 95062
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Growing a Jewish Renewal Community through hands on learning, building strong connections and having fun together.
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Family Centered events, programs & services throughout the year
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Engages & supports children’s emergent spirit
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Small class size & dynamic teaching staff
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Flexible, individualized program
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B’nai Mitzvah students help shape their own service
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Develop your Jewish identity & a lifelong love of learning
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Direct mentoring with Rabbi Eli, who connects and inspires
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Chadeish Yameinu, an open, egalitarian Jewish Renewal Community, represents diversity.
Our school provides flexible alternatives for all families, including “traditional,” single-parent, gay/lesbian and interfaith.
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CY Community School offers classes in Jewish holidays, Hebrew Play/Reading, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Family learning, and much more!
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We help our young people become critical thinkers, empowered to develop personal perspectives.
Our youth integrate Jewish values with the challenges facing today’s global community.
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Rabbi Eli Cohen is a wonderful bridge between religious traditions & progressive values,
carrying the depth and joy of Jewish spirituality into our emerging paradigm.
Children, Families & Adults, Join Our Commitment to Lifelong Learning & Renewal!
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CY Hebrew School Please invite all families you know!
2023–2024 Schedule
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Our new school year begins Sunday, October 1 in our Beautiful Sukkah 1818 Felt Street, Santa Cruz, 95062
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Our wonderful morah (teacher), Danit Reitman, taught last year with us and is continuing with us this year. She will be receiving her degree in Jewish Education for young children from Jewish American University.
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Starting Oct 8, our groups will be in our great new classroom.
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Kitah Aleph: (KA - Class 1) First year students on the B’Mitzvah track
4-5:30pm (15 min recess) Every Sunday
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Hebrew Play (HP) Hebrew letter games & projects, holidays and learning more about Judaism.
4:45-5:30PM Every other Sunday
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We offer private tutoring for all students at different levels, including ready to become B’Mitzvah
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Please contact Hebrew School Chair:
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