A Jewish Presence in the City of St. Louis
A Jewish Presence in the City of St. Louis
Shir Shabbat in the Garden was a deeply grounding and joy-filled evening — a reminder of what it means to be rooted in community, tradition, and one another. Families gathered across the CRC greenspace as music, movement, laughter, and prayer flowed together naturally, transforming the garden into sacred space alive with connection. There was something
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CRC’s Confirmation Service on May 8 was an evening filled with honesty, music, reflection, and deep connection. Our remarkable Confirmation Class of 5786 shared powerful personal essays exploring what Judaism means to them — wrestling with identity, spirituality, community, justice, grief, music, friendship, and belonging. Again and again, the students returned to a central truth:
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This past Friday, Shir Shabbat filled our sanctuary—a beautiful testament to the power of gathering in song. Congregants swayed and moved together, carried by the rhythms and melodies as they wove us into a shared experience of joy and presence. In this sacred season of the Omer—between Passover and Shavuot, between liberation and obligation—we are
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CRC’s mighty 7th Grade Mitzvah class spent the morning learning about the impactful work of Beyond Housing in North County. After touring their “24:1” footprint—24 municipalities within a single school district—students had the chance to connect more personally by playing Bingo with residents at one of their housing communities. We are so proud of these
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A huge thank you to Mensch Makers and our CRC 8th and 9th graders for their help at the Mitzvah Farm this Saturday! Everyone jumped in to make signs, weed, and plant, and their energy and care made a real difference. We’re so grateful to be part of another season of growing—both in the garden
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As our 9th graders return home from New Orleans, we’re reflecting on what was an extraordinary and meaningful journey—one filled with learning, connection, and powerful experiences. From the moment they arrived, they were immersed in the spirit and history of the city. The trip began with a classic stop at Café Du Monde, followed by
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A Sweet Night to Remember: Mimouna at CRC Last Friday, April 10, Mimouna, a cherished Moroccan Jewish tradition popular in Israel marking the end of Passover, came alive at CRC through story, song, flavor, creativity, and connection. Led beautifully by Rabbi Susan Talve and Rabbi Jim Goodman, the service set a meaningful tone for the
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Our Second Night Seder this year was nothing short of extraordinary—so much so that we filled (and even stretched) our space to welcome everyone who came to the table. Guided by Rabbi Randy’s thoughtful leadership, the evening invited us to go beyond simply retelling the Exodus story and instead to ask hard questions, to see
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Our Passover Bake Sale was a huge success! Thank you to all of our talented bakers who created beautiful, Passover-friendly treats to share with the community. Together, we raised nearly $600 to support CRC’s engagement programs—we’re so grateful for your generosity and creativity!
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Our Confirmation group recently returned from an unforgettable journey to New York City—an experience filled with learning, reflection, celebration, and plenty of classic NYC moments. The trip began with excitement as our students arrived in the Big Apple, ready to explore the history, culture, and Jewish life that make New York such a meaningful destination.
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