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Rabbi Yitzhak Miller

Schedule of Fees

 

 

RebYitzi@yahoo.com     831-594-YITZ(9489)

 

 

(click to jump to the section that interests you):

 

Ceremonies

Study

Conversion

Counseling

 

 


 

No person should EVER delay or be denied access to Judaism because of finances.  I will always do my best to find an arrangement that can work.

PLEASE ASK WITHOUT HESITATION OR EMBARASSMENT.

 

Note:  All fees are plus materials/expenses if applicable

 


Counseling / Spiritual Direction:

Money Back Guarantee:
After 1st session if you are not fully-satisfied

Discounts:
            Weekly sessions:  20% discount
            Every-other-week sessions:  10% discount

            Monthly prepay:  10% discount

            additional 10% and 20% reductions available for those in financial need

            All Discounts MAY be combined together

            10% surcharge for evening & weekend appointments


Basic Single Session Rates:
            60-minute session:  $105
            90-minute session:  $155
            120-minute session:  $200

 

Couple's Counseling Packages:

            PreMarriage (eight 60-minute sessions in 2-3 months): $750
               guided exploration of key foundations of a successful marriage

            Marriage TuneUp (six 90-minute sessions in 2 months): $750
               focused exploration of 2-3 areas of challenge in your relationship

            Marriage-Saver (eight 60-minute sessions in 1 month): $625
               intensive intervention for couples in crisis

            A New Era for Us (eight 90-minute sessions in 2-3 months): $1050
               re-exploring the foundations of your marriage in natural transition

 

Cancellation Policy:
    
Session changes / cancellations require 72 hours notice
          except in the event of an unforeseeable emergency

     All payments are due 72 hours before the 1st session of any series

 


 

Study

 

 

Individual Jewish Study:           

Note:  These are also the fees used for people who wish to pursue individualized Jewish education for the purpose of exploring conversion to Judaism
            $85 per session (approx 50min)
            $75 & $65 session rates available for those in financial need
            80 minute session--$120;  110 min--$150

Custom Group Study:

            1 person: $85 per session (approx 50min)
            2 people: $60 per session per person
            3 people: $45 per session per person
            Each additional person: add $15 per session per person

 

Cancellation Policy:
    
Session changes / cancellations require 72 hours notice
          except in the event of an unforeseeable emergency

     All payments are due 72 hours before the 1st session of any series

 

Webinars & Classes:

# in your group

Number of Sessions

4

8

12

1

$40

$75

$110

2-4

$35pp

$65pp

$95pp

5-9

$30pp

$55pp

$80pp

10+

$25pp

$45pp

$65pp


*note: all webinars & classes require a minimum of 8 total people (combined from all participating locations).  Per-person rates decrease as each location’s group size increases reflecting reduced registration, administrative, & setup time.

 

Introduction to Judaism:

# in your group

Number of Sessions 
(1, 2, or 3 trimesters)

7

14

21

1

$100

$175

$250

2-4

$90pp

$155pp

$225pp

5-9

$80pp

$135pp

$200pp

10+

$70pp

$115pp

$150pp

 

*note: all webinars & classes require a minimum of 8 total people (combined from all participating locations).  Per-person rates decrease as each location’s group size increases reflecting reduced registration, administrative, & setup time.

 

Retreats & Study Tours:

            See Specific Event Information

 

Scholar-in-Residence:

            One lecture: $250

            One day of programming: $500

            Shabbat (Fri-Sat): $750

            Weekend (Fri-Sun): $1000

                        *plus expenses

                        *assumes standard programs

 

Curriculum Guidance:

            $85 per session (45-50min)
            $75 & $65 session rates available for those in financial need
            80 minute session--$120;  110 min--$150

 

Teacher Training:

One session or workshop: $250

Multiple sessions: $150 each

One day workshop: $500

 

 


Ceremonies

 

Weddings:

            Ceremony:  sliding scale, $850-$3000

            Decision of fee is left completely up to the couple within above guidelines.
            I handle wedding fees this way because of the vast difference in
               financial realities for each couple and the scope of each wedding.
               One guideline couples often use is 7.5% of the wedding's cost
               (e.g. $12,000 total wedding cost = $900 Clergy fee)

            Discounted fees can be discussed for those in financial need.

            *assumes three 45-50 minute prep sessions
            *couple is responsible for reasonable and actual travel expenses
                   for weddings beyond the San Francisco & Monterey Bay Areas

 

            Click here for Information on Pre-Marriage Programs

 

            Destination Weddings:  No fee for the wedding itself since
           
there are usually substantial travel expenses involved.  
            Also included for free is one or two 1-hour programs for your group 
            about Judaism in the area of your wedding 
            (for example, History of the Jews of Mexico for a wedding in Cancun).
            The couple is expected to provide 2 round trip plane tickets 
            (we will work together to find lowest possible cost) 
            and a minimum of 3 nights lodging at the hotel the guests are using 
            or any middle-of-the-road hotel.

            Three 45-50 minute prep sessions are also included
            as with any wedding ceremony.

 

            Elopement / Small Ceremonies:  $500
            Maximum 10 attendees

            *assumes two 45-50 minute prep sessions


        

            Pre-Marriage Counseling: $600*

            *for couples where I am also officiating the wedding
            *assumes eight 50 minute sessions

             Information on Pre-Marriage Programs

 

            Spiritual/Religious Counseling: $400* 

            *for couples where I am also officiating the wedding
            *assumes five 50 minute sessions

             Information on Pre-Marriage Programs

 

*Those requiring substantial preparation &/or support beyond what is specified are asked to utilize the guideline of $85/session

 

Bar/Bat Mitzvahs:

            Basic Tutoring: $875 

*assumes 40 weekly (15-minute) or
                 20 biweekly (30-minute) sessions over 1 year

 

            Family Exploration: $875 

            *assumes 12 monthly one-hour sessions

 

            Bar/Bat Mitzvah service:

                        Saturday AM only: $1000 

                        Friday eve & Saturday AM: $1500  

 

            Basic Judaism Training: $85/session
            $75 & $65 session rates available for those in financial need

 

*Those requiring substantial preparation &/or support beyond what is specified are asked to utilize the guideline of $85/session

*Any travel expenses are the responsibility of the family, but are kept to a minimum

 

Funerals/Memorials: 

            Basic Chapel or Graveside Service

            $450 Santa Cruz County

            Beyond Santa Cruz County:
            $550 to Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Hollister, Salinas
            $600 to Daly City, Oakland, Livermore, Carmel
            $650 to San Francisco, Richmond, Martinez, Tracy, Los Banos, King City
            $700 to Novato, Napa, Vacaville, Antioch, Stockton, Modesto, Merced
            Rates beyond based on travel time from Santa Cruz

 
            *assumes one 45-50 minute prep session--add'l prep/counseling at $25 per quarter-hour

            *With Eulogy includes 2 prep sessions and add $150
            *Chapel service plus travel to graveside location for secondary service add $100
            *See Hospital Visitations for time surcharges for meetings or service

 

 

House Blessings / Shiva Services:  $100 within Santa Cruz County

            Rates beyond based on travel time from Santa Cruz

            *assumes one 1-hour service with no prep session
            prep sessions / counseling see counseling rates

 

Hospital Visitations:   

            Basic Visit$75 Scotts Valley-Aptos, $100 remainder of Santa Cruz County

            Rates beyond based on travel time from Santa Cruz


            *assumes one visit up to 45 minutes, M-Th 9-5, Fr 9-4 with at least 24 hours notice

            After Hours Surcharges:
            Less than 24 hours notice--$50
            Less than 6 hours notice--$100
            Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm--$50
            Mon-Thu 10pm-9am--$150
            Sat 1-5, Sun 10-5--$50
            Sat-Sun 5pm-10pm--$100
            Fr 4pm-Sat 1pm, Sat-Sun 10pm-9am--$250

 

Bris/Baby Namings: 

            $300 Santa Cruz County

            Beyond Santa Cruz County:
            $350 to Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Hollister, Salinas
            $400 to Daly City, Oakland, Livermore, Carmel
            $450 to San Francisco, Richmond, Martinez, Tracy, Los Banos, King City
            $500 to Novato, Napa, Vacaville, Antioch, Stockton, Modesto, Merced
            Rates beyond based on travel time from Santa Cruz

 

            *assumes one 45-50 minute prep session

 

*Those requiring substantial preparation &/or support beyond what is specified are asked to utilize the guideline of $85/session

 

Unveilings: 

            $300 Santa Cruz County

            Beyond Santa Cruz County:
            $350 to Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Hollister, Salinas
            $400 to Daly City, Oakland, Livermore, Carmel
            $450 to San Francisco, Richmond, Martinez, Tracy, Los Banos, King City
            $500 to Novato, Napa, Vacaville, Antioch, Stockton, Modesto, Merced
            Rates beyond based on travel time from Santa Cruz

 

            *assumes one 45-50 minute prep session

 

*Those requiring substantial preparation &/or support beyond what is specified are asked to utilize the guideline of $85/session

 

 

Conversion

 

There is no fee for conversion to Judaism.
Prospective converts are welcomed with open arms.

 

Conversion to Judaism does require educational and spiritual exploration and preparation.  
This preparation may be obtained in numerous ways from numerous sources. 

Usually the best way to engage in this exploration is to join a physical synagogue near you.
However, I am happy to provide services to those people for whom being part of a physical synagogue is not realistic.

 

For people who choose to utilize my educational and spiritual services--similar to most physical synagogues--I do charge for individualized study services which may be a typical part of exploring conversion to Judaism.
click here for fees related to study.

Also similar to most synagouges, these fees can be adjusted in the case of financial need, as do everything I can to ensure that financial circumstances should never be a barrier to Jewish life.