Become a Member
Who We Are
We are a Reform Jewish congregation that represents the coming together of a diverse and inclusive group of individuals who accept the responsibility of maintaining a community through respect and friendship. As a diverse and inclusive community, we extend our welcome and affirmation to people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, and relationships. Our membership is inclusive to those of all ages, abilities, and racial/ethnic identities, those with interfaith families, and Jews by choice.
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Why choose Membership?
- Build lifelong friendships
- Receive pastoral care and support from our caring rabbis and community
- Access member opportunities for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, worship and socializing.
- Engage in social justice initiatives and advocacy.
- Share in Jewish holidays and traditions in an inclusive space.
- Ensure a home for all who are seeking connection to the Jewish faith and tradition
- Commemorate Simchas and remember loved ones with community.
- Build the next generation of Jewish children and families.
- Preserve and grow a unique Jewish presence in the city of St. Louis.
- Lay the foundation of fiscal security that enables CRC's mission to thrive.
- Connect with a community that inspires you to be your best self.
As a CRC Member, you support -
Equality &
Jewish Diversity
- Provide a shelter of peace for ALL
- Accessibility for people of all abilities
- Honor Reproductive Freedom Shabbat
- Engage youth in political advocacy through annual CRC 9th grade trip to D.C.
- March in St. Louis City Community Pride Parade
- Testify in Jefferson City with PROMO Missouri
- Observe Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Recognition of Juneteenth
- Dismantling Racism Education
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)
We regularly advocate for values such as:
- LGBTQIA+ Rights
- Reproductive Freedom
- Supporting our unhoused & food insecure neighbors (Mitzvah Farm, Room at the Inn)
- Refugee Resettlement
- Urban Renewal
- Sustainability (Green Faith Congregation)
Social Programs and Support Groups
We have inspiring programs and support available.
Social / Volunteer Programs:
- "Mitzvah Corps" - Members helping members.
- Ruach Choir
- 20's & 30's Young Adults Social Group
- CRC Cooks!
- Challah Bakers
- CRC Men's Group
- Lay-led Book Club
- "Mensch Makers" Parent/Child Community Service
- High School Youth Group (BBYO)
- CRC Winter Retreat
Support Groups:
- Grief Support Group
- "Shande Means Shame: There is None" Mental Health Virtual Support Group
- Shalvah Support for Recovery from Substance Abuse/Addiction
Jewish Lifelong Learning
- Rainbow (Parents w/ Children 0- 4)
- Shabbat School
- Religious School
- Teen Education
- 10th Grade Confirmation
- Torah Study
- Talmud Study
- Tanach Study
- Hebrew Language
- Introduction to Judaism
- Jewish Living (Text Study Tuesday)
- Beit Midrash
- Community Conversations on Challenging Topics & Current Events
Worship Services
- Kabbalat Shabbat
- Family Service
- Shabbat Morning Service
- Havdalah
- High Holy Days
- Hanukkah: First Night, First Light
- Tu B'Shevat Seder
- Purim Megillah Reading
- Passover Seders
- Counting the Omer/Lag B'Omer
- Shavuot
- Tisha B'Av
Life Cycle Events
- Weddings, Aufrufs
- Our weddings are inclusive to LGBTQ+ and interfaith couples.
- Aliyahs
- Funerals/Memorials
- Yahrzeit Remembrances
- Celebratory Onegs
- Yizkor Services
- Bris/Baby Naming
- Beit Mitzvah
- Adult Beit Mitzvah