CRC Week of Music

Experience a full week of joyful, welcoming Jewish music and community at Central Reform Congregation in St. Louis. CRC Week of Music features participatory services, concerts, learning sessions, jams, and shared meals with Billy Jonas, Eitan Kantor, Eliana Light, Nava Kantor, Rob Koritz, and the CRC music community.

Whether you love to sing, play, clap along, or simply listen and take it all in, every gathering is designed so you can participate as actively—or as passively—as you wish. Come for the music, stay for the food, and connect in community.

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*Asterisked events will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Saturday, February 14

Shabbat Morning Service *
10:00am · CRC
Feat. Billy Jonas & Rabbi Randy
Open the week with a joyful, music-infused Shabbat morning service as Billy Jonas joins Rabbi Randy Fleisher. Lift your voice, listen deeply, or simply be present, followed by a kiddush luncheon that invites lingering and connection.

Havdalah + Concert & Communal Singing
7:00pm · MaTovu
Feat. Eliana Light
Close Shabbat with Havdalah, teaching, and participatory singing in a warm concert-style setting. Join in as much as you’d like—or simply listen—alongside members of the CRC Music Program.

Sunday, February 15

Breakfast Tacos: Choir & Band Brunch Hang
10:00am · CRC
Feat. Bryn Sentnor & the CRC House Band
An easygoing morning of singing, playing, and community. Share breakfast tacos, coffee, and juice while making music together—or just enjoy brunch and the welcoming vibe. Tacos provided by Taco Buddha.

Tuesday, February 17

CRC Night at Joe’s Café
Doors at 6:00pm · Joe’s Café
Feat. Brothers Lazaroff, DG Mando (David Goldenberg), DJ Boogieman (Andrew Warsheur)
Join the CRC community for a relaxed night out featuring original music, bluegrass, klezmer, Brazilian choros, and Jewish musical exploration at a neighborhood St. Louis venue.

Wednesday, February 18

Lunch & Learn
11:30 am Doors and Lunch Served· 12:00pm teaching · CRC
Feat. Eitan Kantor
Bring your appetite and curiosity for a participatory lunch-and-learn exploring Ashkenazi musical modes. Enjoy a deli lunch while discovering how musical traditions shape Jewish prayer and song—no musical background required. Lunch provided from Bengelina Hospitality Group.

Nigun Teaching & Singing
7:30pm · CRC
Feat. Nava Kantor
Learn and sing the wordless melodies that shape CRC’s musical prayer. Enjoy desserts and tea as you join in—or listen—as these beloved nigunim come alive in community.

Thursday, February 19

Percussion Discussion
6:00pm · CRC
Feat. Rob Koritz (Dark Star Orchestra) with CRC drummers Robert Fishbone, Shlomo Ovadya, and Drew Brodsky
Join Rob Koritz for an interactive percussion discussion & workshop!
Open to all ages and all experience levels—no prior music background needed. Instruments are provided. Together, we’ll explore how rhythm works as a language, learn what it takes to build a samba groove, and discover how people communicate, listen, and connect through percussion.
Fun, engaging, and deeply participatory—everyone belongs in the circle.
Tacos from Taco Buddha provided.

Friday, February 20

Shir Shabbat *
5:45pm · CRC
Feat. Rabbi Daniel, Rabbi Karen, and the CRC Crew
An expanded, music-rich Shir Shabbat filled with guest artists and communal song, followed by a potluck dinner that invites everyone to gather, eat, and connect.

Saturday, February 21

Shabbat Morning Service featuring Eitan Kantor & the CRC House Band *
10:00am · CRC
A spirited Shabbat morning blending prayer, teaching, and contemporary Jewish music, followed by a kiddush luncheon and time to connect.

Havdalah Service & Closing Concert *
7:00pm · 6:00pm doors with pre-oneg reception · CRC
Feat. Eitan Kantor & the CRC House Band
Close the CRC Week of Music with Havdalah, a celebratory concert, and shared heavy appetizers and dessert—one final chance to sing, listen, and celebrate the power of Jewish music and community together.

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Please Note Tickets Must be purchased separately for:
• Saturday, February 14 | 7:00 pm — Havdalah, Concert & Community Sing with Eliana Light
• Tuesday, February 17 | 6:00 PM — Brothers Lazaroff @ Joe’s Café with DG Mando & DJ Boogieman

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Support Music Week:

All CRC Week of Music events hosted at CRC are free of charge with a requested donation to help support costs. Please give as you feel you are able.

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