New album out everywhere now!

Spike’s latest album ‘From Strength to Strength’ comes out next month. A project in two parts, the front half of the album is high energy pop rock, while the back half is a joyful jazz folk. The first four tracks are currently available everywhere.

Upcoming Dates

January 10, 2025

Bolton Street Synagogue

Baltimore, MD

February 7, 2025

Temple Beth-El

Great Neck, NY

April 4, 2025

Temple Shalom

Newton, MA

April 25, 2025

Bnai Israel

Fairfax, VA

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  • "I must tell you that it has been a transformative experience for our congregation."

    Rabbi Paul Yedwab, Temple Israel (Michigan)

  • "When Jacob ‘Spike’ Kraus joined our music team, words like ‘energizing’, ‘inspiring’, and ‘electrifying’ became a part of our daily conversation."

    Cantor Neil Michaels, Temple Israel (Michigan)

  • "Spike brings experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm to his work...he has a deep understanding of Judaism and he is helping to write the next chapter."

    Rabbi Liz Hirsch, Temple Anshe Amunim (Massachusetts)