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.
They say that wherever there are two Jews, you'll find three synagogues. So, if you have one Jewish artist - how many identities, stories and artistic styles will you find? In a series of four lectures, we'll look at works by some of the most influential modern Jewish artists. From the 19th Century Reform Mauritz Oppenheim via 20th-Century Socialist Ben Shahn to our contemporary Mizrahi Feminist Shula Keshet, and many more in between, we'll track the events that shaped their lives - and ours, as well...
Dana G. Peleg (danagpeleg@gmail.com) holds an MA in Art History from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. As part of her studies, she researched the works of Israeli Jewish artists. Peleg is also a published author in Israel, a Hebrew/English translator, and a Hebrew teacher. She lives in Santa Cruz with her partner Mimi and their son Boaz. Check out her bilingual website danagpeleg.net and blog danagpelegcom.wordpress.com ~~~~
4 Sundays in August (7th, 14th, 21th, 28th), 7:00 pm at TBE, 3055 Porter Gulch Road
$12 per session / $40 per series ($10 per session / $35 for the series for members of TBE & CY)
To RSVP, contact Sarah Clarkson at sclarkson@tbeaptos.org
Chadeish Yameinu had a wonderful year of Tikun Olam (Social Action). Our main focus was with the Interfaith Shelter suppers, bringing meals to folks taking shelter at local churches. But more than just bringing the meals, we stayed and enjoyed the meals together, conversing and getting to know each other. We are now looking to consider what will be our focus for the coming year. If you would like to join our TIkun Olam committee, please contact Lynn LeRose (lerosedelmar@hotmail.com) or Rose Ashford (rose50@me.com). Our next meeting will be on Thursday, August 25th, at 11 AM in Aptos.