Jewish Musician RICK RECHT Returns to Temple Sha'arey Shalom

Jewish Musician RICK RECHT Returns to Temple Sha'arey Shalom -  
 We invite the community to a special Shabbat Alive musical service.  
  The service is free and open to the public. 
Rick Recht is the top touring musician in Jewish music, playing over 150 concerts a year in the United States and abroad. Recht is widely recognized for his appeal to youth and family audiences not only as an exceptional musician, singer/songwriter, and entertainer, but also as a role model for involvement in Jewish life. He has become an icon for Jewish youth in the United States, elevating the medium of Jewish music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity among the masses. Recht is known for regularly featuring local musicians, choirs, and vocal soloists, on stage with the band, during his concerts and religious services. Recht has launched unprecedented tours, playing at Jewish day and overnight camps from coast to coast, garnering a feverish following among the national Jewish youth movements unseen in previous years. “The stage is definitely our home,” says Recht. “The energy and voices of the audiences, whether they’re little kids, teens or adults, are indescribable. That’s the magic of Jewish music the interaction, the singing, the dancing, and the powerful community connection. For me, it’s a dream come true to create and share in these powerful experiences.” Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Recht developed a strong Jewish identity attending Traditional Congregation, a conservative synagogue. In high school, Recht joined NFTY, where he was deeply influenced by Jewish music. After graduating college, Recht hit the road touring nationwide from LA to New York playing at clubs, colleges, and amphitheaters. Recht returned to his Jewish roots with his debut Jewish album,Tov, in the summer of 1999. His shift to Jewish music marks the birth of a unique blend of pop, radio-friendly music with Hebrew, Jewish text, and social responsibility. Check out Rick’s “Jewish Rock Radio” at http://www.jewishrockradio.com and also available through free apps for iPhone and Android mobile devices. For more information, contact the Temple office at (973) 379-5387 or office@shaarey.org.  

About Temple Sha'arey Shalom: TSSis a mid-size Reform congregation serving Springfield and the surrounding towns of Union and Essex counties.  The synagogue welcomes children, young adults, singles, seniors, and families of all shapes, ages, and sizes.  There is a wide array of educational, informational, entertaining and social programs to enhance the Temple experience, including lectures, workshops, panel discussions, an active Sisterhood and Brotherhood, community-service opportunities and Youth and Renaissance group activities. There are also adult bar/bat mitzvahs, conversational Hebrew classes, book discussion groups, guest speakers, concerts, and trips. Shabbat services are creative and varied.  There are Family Shabbat services at 7:30pm on the first Friday of each month; Children’s Shabbat morning services for K-3rd grade families are on select Saturdays at 9am; monthly Tot Shabbat services--perfect for pre-school families―take place at 6:00pm on the third Friday of each month; and Adult Study minyans are held on Saturday mornings.  Erev Shabbat services take place from the second through the last Friday of each month at 8pm and ALL ARE WELCOME.  Celebrate your spirituality at Temple Sha’arey Shalom…a place to call home.     www.shaarey.org