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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.
Chadeish Yameinu Capital Campaign For Our Future
$60,00 for 30 years - Celebrating Our 30 years in Santa Cruz, and Building For Another 30.
Our Campaign Goal: $60,000.00
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In order to plot the next chapter in the story of our congregation, we want to ensure that we have the financial resources necessary to grow, build and secure our current home and our future.
Please contribute today!
You can also make a donation via check to Chadeish Yameinu, P.O. Box 3578, Santa Cruz, CA. 95063.
(Please add ‘Capital Campaign’ in the memo.)
We have services at our physical shul!
And we still have an array of exciting virtual classes and services available via Zoom. Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services, Saturday morning services.
See our calendar below for events, join our mailing list for Zoom links, or email us at rsvp@cysantacruz.com for questions
A note from the Board
As events continue to unfold in Israel and Gaza, the board wishes to address the congregation. We appreciate the diversity of perspectives and experiences of our congregation and we sincerely hope that the range of emotions and opinions can serve to both strengthen and support each other in the coming months. Most of us are struggling with so many mixed emotions: our desire for security in Israel and freedom for Israeli hostages, anger at Hamas, anger at Israel’s government and military response, sympathy for the struggles and lost lives of Palestinians in Gaza, desires for peace and compassion, and sadness, and outrage for lost lives on both sides. These conflicting emotions come from our love for Israel, peace, a just world, and our values as Jewish People. It is the board’s desire to strive for Chadeish Yameinu to help nurture these Jewish values and as a place where everyone can feel safe and supported as we all struggle through these tumultuous times.
B'shalom u'v'brachot,
CY Board of Directors - November 9, 2023
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