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Chadeish Yameinu Community School
A Commitment to Life Long Learning
Embracing Young Children Youth, Families & Adults

Chadeish Yameinu Community School...Growing a Jewish Renewal Community through hands-on earning, building strong connections and having fun together.

  • Family-Centered events, programs, and services throughout the year.
  • Engages & supports children's emergent spirit.
  • Small class size & dynamic teaching staff
  • Flexible individualized program
  • B'nai Mitzvah students help shape their own service
  • Develop your Jewish identity an a lifelong love of learning
  • Direct mentoring with Rabbi Eli, who connects and inspires
  • Jewish Studies Classes

    Kitah Aleph
    Sept-May, for 9-10 year olds
    Kitah Aleph is the first year class.
    A sweet place for study to begin. This is a fun and nurturing place to learn basic Hebrew and Judaica.

    Schedule: 5:45-645 PM Thursdays, Meets Twice Monthly, Sept-May

    *CY membership is necessary to enroll.

    Kitah Bet
    Sept-May, for 9-10 year olds

    Kitah Bet is the second year class.
    A sweet place for study to begin. This is a fun and nurturing place to learn basic Hebrew and Judaica.

    Schedule: 6-7:00PM Every Other Thursday, Sept.-May

    *CY membership is necessary to enroll.

    B'nai Mitzvah
    Preparation for Bar/Bat Mitzvah
    For 11-13 year olds Sept-May

    Jewish studies are offered in an engaging, supportive environment. Requires basic Hebrew reading and assessment of your child's skills prior to registration. In the 6 months prior to B'nai Mitzvah, students will also need to pursue private tutoring in conjunction with this class.

    Schedule: 7-8:30PM Weekly on Thursdays
    Tuition: Early(by Aug. 15): $550 Regular(by Sept 1): $600 Late(after Sept 1): $625*
    *CY membership is necessary to enroll.


    Parents' Meetings
    Monthly meetings with Rabbi Eli provided to support families, held during class time.


    Family Learns
    Celebrating Jewish Culture and Holidays

    TBD


    Friday Family Shabbat
    With Rabbi Eli Cohen
    3rd Friday of the Month, Sept. - May

    Held in the Fireside Lounge, FCC, 900 High Street

    6:30-7:30PM Family Shabbat Dinner Potluck Bring a vegetarian main dish, side dish, or salad to share

    7:30-8:30PM Family Shabbat Service & Shabbat Sing Leadership opportunities for ages 9-12+.

    High Holidays
    Children's Services, Activities, & Childcare

    Advanced signup & extra fee required


    Who to Contact

    Jewish Studies & Youth Program: Debra Sloss, (831) 426-4800, dsloss[at]pacbell[dot]net

    Friday Family Shabbat: Batya Kagan
    (831) 419-6574, lchaim[at]jps[dot]net

    Preschool Program Camp Shabbat: Lynn LeRose
    (831) 688-0393 lerosedelmar[at]hotmail[dot]com

    Saturday Camp Shabbat: Michelle Hodah Newman
    (831) 475-5554, michelle_newman18[at]surfnetusa[dot]com

    Family Learn Events: Alisun Thompson
    (831) 464-9179, alisun[at]earthlink[dot]net

    Adult Education: Jeanne Rosen
    (831) 685-8350 jeannerosen[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

    Membership: Shira Belford
    (831) 426-9271 karenbelford[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

    General CY Information: Rabbi Eli Cohen
    (831)429-6936 rebeli[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

    CY Family Membership Information

    CY Family Membership: $750 - $2000/year
    Membership fees go towards supporting our Rabbi, services, programs, most events, facilities, and our quarterly newsletter. Friday Family Shabbat, Camp Shabbat, Family Learns, & Weekly Adult Education are included in all membership fees.

    NEW Introductory Family Membership (For Families with Children): $450/year
    For first year members only - This introductory membership fee offers new families access to everything provided to full members for a full uear. Exceptions: Access to he Jewish Studies Classes and member-cost for Youth Programs are for full members only.

    Membership forms may be downloaded here.


    Additional Information
    Location
    The CY School is located at First Congregational Church (FCC) Fireside Lounge & Education Buildings at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz 95060


    Sponsorship
    Would you like to sponsor a Friday or Saturday Shabbat? Friday Family Shabbat: $100 Contact Debra Sloss, 831-426-4800, dsloss[at]pacbell[dot]net

    Guests
    Guests are Welcome! All CY members are encouraged and welcomed to bring guests to our Family Learn Events and Friday Family Shabbats

     

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    CY Membership Form

    CY School Calendar

     

    Site last updated Wednesday May 25, 2011
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