This Saturday! Tisha B’av - at MaTovu - central reform congregation

Saturday, August 2 | 8:00 PM

A Community Collaboration of MaTovu, Central Reform Congregation, and United Hebrew Congregation.

Join us for a powerful and reflective Tisha B’Av observance as we gather in community to confront and hold the weight of Jewish grief across generations.

At MaTovu* – 4200 Blaine Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110

MaTovu hosts a variety of spiritual, cultural, and social programming — including Shabbat services, concerts, readings, neighborhood meetings, simchas, youth programming, adult Jewish education courses, and more. MaTovu also seeks to connect Jews with other diverse communities in our region by providing an inclusive gathering place for both Jewish and non-Jewish programming.

This year’s service will offer a deeply musical and mournful experience, featuring readings from the Book of Lamentations (Eicha) along with music and teachings from Rabbi Daniel Bogard (Central Reform Congregation), Cantor Shirel Richman (United Hebrew Congregation), poetry and readings from MaTovu Builders, and the CRC’s own Avi Mazzeo.

We will collectively mourn for the devastations throughout Jewish history, for human suffering, and for the brokenness of the world through ritual, music, and candlelight.

Please arrive early for candle lighting and a simple pre-fast offering of hard boiled eggs. All are welcome.

*Please note: There will be no separate Tisha B’Av service at CRC. Our Tisha B’av will be held at MaTovu this year. Their address is: 4200 Blaine Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

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