A Jewish Presence in the City of St. Louis
A Jewish Presence in the City of St. Louis
Join us for a joyful and spirited Shabbat as we celebrate Simchat Torah and mark the Consecration of our youngest learners. On this special morning, we gather as a community to rejoice in the gift of Torah—dancing, singing, and celebrating as we complete one cycle of reading and begin again anew. At the heart of […]
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Yizkor and Neila bring Yom Kippur to a deeply moving and powerful close. In Yizkor, we pause to remember those we have loved and lost, holding their memories close as we reflect on the enduring impact of their lives. In Neila, the final service of the day, we gather for one last opportunity to turn
Yom Kippur Morning invites us into the heart of the Day of Atonement—a time for deep reflection, honesty, and spiritual renewal. Through prayer, music, and communal confession, we continue the sacred work of turning inward and reconnecting with our highest selves. Together, we wrestle with who we have been and who we hope to become.
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Kol Nidre (“all vows”) opens Yom Kippur with one of the most powerful and moving services of the year. As we gather in community, we enter a sacred 24-hour journey of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Through stirring music, ancient liturgy, and our first communal confessions, we begin the deep inner work that defines this
This shorter, earlier Kol Nidre service offers a meaningful, accessible and family-friendly way to begin Yom Kippur. Kol Nidre (“all vows”) marks the opening of this sacred day, inviting us into a time of reflection, release, and renewal. Through prayer, music, and moments of quiet intention, we begin the work of turning inward—letting go of
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Welcome the New Year in a more intimate and uplifting setting with this musical Second Day Rosh Hashanah service. Through song, reflection, and community, we continue the journey of the High Holy Days—creating space to breathe, connect, and deepen our experience of the season. Led by CRC clergy and musicians, this informal service offers a
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Rosh Hashanah morning invites us to gather in community at the start of a new year—awakening to possibility, reflection, and renewal. Through prayer, music, and the sounding of the shofar, we are called to pay attention, to take stock of our lives, and to begin again with intention. At CRC, we offer two distinct service
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Slichot is a special late-night service held the Saturday before the High Holy Days, designed to gently guide us into the rhythm of the Days of Awe. Join us September 5 at 8:00 pm for a dessert reception to mingle and enjoy CRC hospitality, concluding with Havdalah. The 9:00 pm service will feature our first
As the sun sets and a New Year begins, we gather to kindle the flames of joy, hope, forgiveness, and renewal. Erev Rosh Hashanah invites us to pause at the threshold of the year ahead—reflecting on where we have been and opening ourselves to who we are becoming. Through music, prayer, and community, we welcome
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