A Jewish Presence in the City of St. Louis
A Jewish Presence in the City of St. Louis
Twice this summer, the CRC House Band carried Central Reform Congregation’s sound to Camp Sabra — and turned Shabbat, singalongs, and staff nights into something campers won’t soon forget. Some of the best things start with someone in the congregation. The CRC House Band’s summer at Camp Sabra began at home, in the CRC sanctuary, […]
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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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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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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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This year’s CRC Purim Carnival was filled with laughter, costumes, and incredible energy — and we have our 7th Grade Mitzvah Class to thank for making it truly unforgettable. Under Rabbi Randy’s guidance, our students stepped into their roles as leaders, helpers, and role models with enthusiasm and heart. From running games and assisting younger
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Participants of all ages came together to explore the vibrant world of Samba — diving into its history, its origins in resistance and resilience during slavery in Brazil, and powerful Jewish parallels like Miriam’s joyful drumming at the Exodus from slavery. We learned not only about the instruments that shape Samba’s electrifying sound, but how
Our amazing 7th Grade Mitzvah class rolled up their sleeves and harvested 352 pounds of sweet potatoes from CRC’s Mitzvah Farm! All of the produce was donated to our Holy Ground partner, Trinity Episcopal Church, to help stock their food pantry. Just days earlier, the same students served lunch at Trinity’s weekly meal program for food-insecure guests—living out CRC’s values
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We had a wonderful “Machane CRC” Religious School Kick-Off on Sunday. Families enjoyed delicious fresh waffles and a waffle bar, engaged in enriching crafts and activities with our madrichim and teachers, and danced to camp songs with Rabbi Randy. It was great to see everyone, and build up excitement for the new school year! Special
“Machane CRC” Religious School Kick-Off Brings Joy, Laughter and Play to CRC Kids Read More »