Join Temple Emanuel for a special weekend filled with music and joy! We are delighted to welcome Jacob “Spike” Kraus as TE’s Musician in Residence this year – here’s the full schedule of events.
Friday, February 5th at 6:30 pm – Family Shabbat Service
Saturday, Feb 6th at 7pm – Havdalah and Concert, with participation from Temple Emanuel Band.
Sunday, Feb 7th, 11:30 am – mini concert with students of TE religious school.
All events are free and open to public! Spike’s first full-length studio album ‘Shake off the Dust’ will be available for sale at the concert.
About the artist
Jacob “Spike” Kraus is an up and coming singer/songwriter. He is currently touring his first full-length studio album, “Shake Off The Dust,” which dropped in April 2015. Twenty-four years old and currently based out of Astoria, NY, Jacob is in his third year as the Assistant Director of Youth Engagement at Temple Sinai of Roslyn, where he also serves as the Music Director. Jacob has been song leading for over a decade at synagogues, day schools, and summer camps. He was the Head Songleader at URJ Eisner Camp for several summers and currently serves as Head Songleader at the URJ Kutz Camp.
Jacob graduated from Muhlenberg College in the spring of 2013 with a degree in Music Performance. A member of the Jewish A Cappella group Six13, JSK believes in music’s power as a community-builder. He travels the country singing with communities and using Jewish music as a tool to educate and engage the next generation of Jews.
Find out more about Jacob and his music at www.jacobspikekraus.com.