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
2009-10
School Year
Download the CY
School Brochure and Brochure
Insert & Calendar
(PDF files)

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:
6-7:00PM Every Other Thursday, Sept.-May
Tuition: Early(by Aug. 15): $350 Regular(by
Sept 1): $400 Late(after Sept 1): $425*
*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
Tuition: Early(by Aug. 15): $450 Regular(by
Sept 1): $500 Late(after Sept 1): $525*
*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.
| Monthly meetings with Rabbi Eli provided
to support families, held during class time. |

Family Learns
Celebrating Jewish Culture and
Holidays
Sukkot
October 8, 6:30-8PM Held at The Garden,
3070 Prather Ln, Santa Cruz
Chanukah December 17,
6:30-8PM Held at CY School
Purim Skate Party February
25, 7:15-9PM Held at Santa Cruz Roller
Palladium
Shavuot & End of School Year
Gathering May 20, 6:30-8:30PM
Held at Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz |

Camp Shabbat
Empowering
Families in Creating a Rich Jewish Tradition
1st Saturday of each month*
Sept-May
*The January 2010 Camp Shabbat will be on January
9.
| Why
wait for summer camp? Come
explore alongside your children at Camp
Shabbat. Experiential learning activities,
hikes, social action, services, & celebration
for young children, youth, & families.
Please refer to our Monthly Camp Shabbat
Schedule for themes that guide our Saturday
programs.
Camp Shabbat is held at CY School unless
otherwise noted.
Typical
Morning Schedule
Come as you can - come to some
or come to all of the morning...But
come!
9:30-10:00
Bagels & Schmooze
10:00-10:20
Community Gathering
10:30 - 11:15
Shabbat Program
Preschool Program w/Parent
(ages 3-5)
School-Aged Program (ages 6-9+)
Student Service Preparation (ages
9-12+)
For Parents: Meaningful Judaism
for your Family
11:15-11:30
Break
11:30-Noon
Student-Led Service
Noon-1:00
Kiddush & Vegetarian Potluck
Community Lunch
Bring a main dish, side dish, or
salad to share
|
Camp Shabbat Monthly
Schedule
1st Saturday of Each Month
Empowering Families in Creating a Rich
Jewish Tradition
| Exploring
together and connecting families
through he traditions and holidays
of the Jewish year. For more details
and a typical Saturday schedule
please refer above, or to the inside
of our brochure.
Camp Shabbat is held
at CY school unless otherwise noted.
September:
Camp Shabbat Kick-Off
October: Sukkot:
Gathering Community in the Wilderness
*Held in the Sukkah at the Garden,
3070 Prather Lane, Santa Cruz.
November:
The Essence of Shabbat:
Moving nto the Spirit Family Hike
- weather permitting.
December:
Chanukah: Manifesting Light in the
Darkness
January: Tu
B'Shevat, Judaism & The Earth
February:
The Joy of Celebrating
Shabbat with Family & Community
March: Purim:
Joyfully Preparing for Spring Family
Hike - weather permitting
April: Passover:
Making Freedom Meaningful
May:
Lag B'Omer Celebration: Making Our
Days Count & End of Camp Activities |
|

Youth Program
For Ages 13-18, Sept.-May
Tikun Olam
Service Projects, Social Action, &
Mentor Opportunities
1st Thursday of the month, 7-8:30PM
3 Weekend
Trips a Year
Fall Camping, Winter Skiing & Spring River
Trip
Fall Camping: Sat-Sun, Nov. 14-15
CY member fee: $60 Nonmember fee:$75
Winter Ski w/ Temple Beth El:
Fri-Sun, Feb. 26-28 CY Member Fee: TBA Nonmember
fee: TBA
Spring River Trip: Sat-Sun May
22-23 CY Member Fee: TBA Nonmember Fee: TBA
For trip details, questions and sign-up contact:
Matt Brower, (831) 460-9228 mabrower (at) ucsc
(dot) edu |

Friday Family Shabbat
With Rabbi Eli Cohen
3rd Friday of the Month, Sept. - May
Held in the Fireside
Lounge, FCC, 900 High Street
6-6:30 PM Munchkin
Minyan Service (ages 0-5+)
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 (ages 6-9+).
Leadership opportunities for ages 9-12+.

High Holidays
Children's Services, Activities, & Childcare
Advanced signup &
extra fee required

Tuition & Fees Schedule
Jewish Studies
Classes*
| Class/ Group |
Early Bird |
Reg. Fee |
Late Reg. |
| Kitah Aleph |
$350 |
$400 |
$425 |
| Kitah Bet |
$450 |
$500 |
$525 |
| B'nai Mitzvah |
$550 |
$600 |
$625 |
-Early Bird tuition must be received
by August 15.
-Registration fees must be received by September 1.
-Late Reg fees apply if tuition received after September
1.
*CY Membership is required to enroll in Jewish studies
classes.
Tikkun
Olam Tuition (see individual Youth
Trip fees here.)
| CY Member Fee |
$100 |
| Non-Member Fee |
$150 |

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? Camp Shabbat: $180 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 |
Downloads
(PDF files)
CY
School Brochure
CY
School Brochure Insert
CY
Membership Form
CY
School Calendar
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