Press Releases and Quotes

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• Shabbat Alive! Service
• Family Concert
• Teen Concert
• Kids Concert (or Religious School Concert)

What Are Folks Saying About the Rick Recht Experience?

"Rick’s music is just like what our Jewish youth listen to everyday on the radio with an amazing educational and Jewish flare. Rick is the Jewish ‘Dave Matthews’!"
- Jennifer Stofman
Director, Ramah Day Camp, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"Rick Recht is a Jewish singer/ songwriter to watch. His style is contemporary, fresh, powerful, touching and sassy all at the same time. His songs will reel you in and have you singing and moving along in no time. 'Tov' is one CD I will listen to and sing along with again and again."
- Judy Caplan Ginsburgh
Award Winning Singer/Music Specialist, Alexandria, Louisiana

"Rick Recht’s music opens the hearts, moves the feet, and touches the souls of all who listen."
- Rabbi Eric Cytryn
Senior Rabbi, Congregation B’nai Amoona Conservative Synagogue St. Louis, MO

“Rick Recht was wonderful! His performance energized our convention and invigorated our USYers. I would recommend Rick to anyone seeking a moving and inspirational celebration of Jewish music."
- Benji Bearman
Regional Director, United Synagogue Youth, Minneapolis, Minnesota

“Rick Recht has an incredible way of making music inviting, exciting, and fun for children of all ages."
- Ronnie Brockman
Director of Family Education, Congregation Shaare Emeth Reform temple, St. Louis, MO. Former Regional Director, MOVFTY

"Hearing my children sing ‘Jewish music’ with enthusiasm and love does my heart good! Rick’s energy and love of this kind of music is exceeded only by his talent as a musician. That he can pass this on to my children as a songleader, teacher, and role-m odel is truly a blessing for our community."
- Marsha Weisel
Mom, St. Louis, MO

Herzl loved having Rick up at camp this summer. He really involved the kids. He's a true talent and a mensch!"
-Steve Mintz
Director, Herzl Camp Webster, WI

"Rick and the band added energy and ruach to both camps. Kids enjoy the integration of songs they know into a Jewish context. Rick and the band put on a ‘real’ concert. Throughout the rest of camp, the kids kept asking if there was going to be another night like the Rick Recht concert."
-Deborah Fagan
Assistant Director, UAHC Camp Newman/Camp Swig Sarasota/Santa Rosa, CA

"Rick’s concert was a highlight of our camper’s summer. He got the camp involved in the concert and made our kids feel positively about the music and being Jewish. Rick performed for our special needs camp, and helped make it a memorable evening. He’s terrific!"
-David Friedman
Assistant Executive Director, Roundlake Camp Lake Como, PA

"Rick Recht was electrifying, his combination of Judaica and rock is innovative and moving. It really gets you up and out of your seat. Thanks for the music. Tov is awesome!"
-Danielle Litt
Assistant Director, Beber Camp Mukwonago, WI

"Rick is a terrific guy, the kids connect instantly to his music. Great energy and enthusiasm. An incredible package of music, energy, and connection with kids. Everyone is still talking about the show."
-Jim Mittenthal
Director, Camp Barney Cleveland, GA

"Everyone ages 4-65 instantly got into Rick's performance. He really knows how to work a crowd. He will stay up and do jam sessions with the staff. He does great stuff with songleaders. We loved having him at camp."
-Bobby Harris
Director, Camp Coleman Cleveland, GA

"Rick and the band made this year’s Zimriyah spectacular! Our campers and staff have been learning Rick’s fabulous music all summer. Although Rick is a ‘warm and fuzzy’ kind of guy, we were all a bit ‘star struck’ by his presence. Rick Recht is a creative genius whose enthusiasm and love for Jewish music is infectious!"
-Jennifer Stofman
Director, Ramah Day Camp Blue Bell (Philadelphia), PA

"The Rick Recht concert was the highlight of the summer. An incredible ruach builder. The band members are very personable and warm. They get everyone involved. The concert is exciting, fun, and educational as well. We have incorporated Rick’s song Mi Chamocha into our daily spiritual experience."
-Steven Low
Director, Camp Ben Frankel Carbondale, IL

"The kids are still talkiing about the concert last week! Not only have they added to their shira repitoire, they have learned that Jewish music can be ‘cool.’ What a great way to balance their ‘camp worlds’ and their ‘real world."
-Todd Zeff
Assistant Director, Camp Ramah Pochonos Lake Como, PA

"The Rick Recht concert was a wonderful and exciting evening program at Camp Wise. There was a good mix of English and Hebrew songs so that those who were less accustomed to Hebrew were not left out. Rick Recht was also very accomodating and incorporated requested “Camp Wise" songs into his concert. Both the campers and the staff had a fabulous time at the concert, which was appropriate for all of our age groups, grades 3-9. We hope to have Rick back next year for both sessions and for him to lead some workshops for our camp."
-Brian Lefkoff
Director, Camp Wise Chardon, OH