Rabbi Yitzhak Miller
Schedule of Fees
RebYitzi@yahoo.com 831-594-YITZ(9489)
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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
Money Back Guarantee:
After 1st session if you are not fully-satisfied
Discounts:
Weekly sessions: 20% discount
Bi-Weekly sessions: 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
30-minute session (existing clients only): $60
Couple's Counseling Packages:
PreMarriage (eight 60-minute sessions in 2-3 months): $750
guided exploration of key foundations of a successful marriage
(see wedding fees for discounted premarriage and spiritual
counseling if I am officiating at your wedding)
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 & Payment 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
Weekly/Bi-Weekly discounts must either be prepaid monthly or
each month's cumuluative discount will be applied to the 1st
session of the following month
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
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
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# in your group
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Number of Sessions
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4
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8
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12
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1
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$40
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$75
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$110
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2-4
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$35pp
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$65pp
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$95pp
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5-9
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$30pp
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$55pp
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$80pp
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10+
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$25pp
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$45pp
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$65pp
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*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.
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# in your group
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Number of Sessions
(1, 2, or 3 trimesters)
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7
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14
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21
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1
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$100
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$175
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$250
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2-4
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$90pp
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$155pp
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$225pp
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5-9
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$80pp
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$135pp
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$200pp
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10+
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$70pp
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$115pp
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$150pp
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*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.
See Specific Event Information
One lecture: $250
One day of programming: $500
Shabbat (Fri-Sat): $750
Weekend (Fri-Sun): $1000
*plus expenses
*assumes standard programs
$85 per session (45-50min)
$75 & $65 session rates available for those in financial need
80 minute session--$120; 110 min--$150
One session or workshop: $250
Multiple sessions: $150 each
One day workshop: $500
Do not let money be the primary reason you choose your Rabbi.
Particularly in these difficult times--we can ALWAYS work something out.
Ceremony: Standard fees: sliding scale, $1000-$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. $15,000 total wedding cost = $1125 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
$750 non-refundable deposit due at time wedding is booked
balance due one week before the wedding
Central and Northern CA Destinations: (Santa Barbara,
Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Mendocino, Napa Valley,
Big Sur/Essalen, San Simeon/Hearst Castle, Cambria, Morro Bay,
San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach, Ventura, Solvang, Sonoma,
Calistoga, Clear lake, Bodega Bay, Pt Reyes, Gold Country, etc
(any resort areas within 6 hrs drive of Santa Cruz)
Add 1 night's lodging for 2 people to the above ceremony fee
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: $750
Maximum 10 attendees
*assumes two 45-50 minute prep sessions
Pre-Marriage Counseling: $650*
*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
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 (approx 50 min)
$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
50% deposit due at beginning of studies
balance due one month before Bar/Bat Mitzvah
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
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
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.
