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August Senior Lunch & Program

Monday, August 31 at 12 p.m.
At Congregation Shaare Emeth

THIS PROGRAM IS NOW SOLD OUT: If you want to be added to the waiting list, please contact Valerie Cundy at 314-692-5304.

Monthly senior programs are held in partnership with Congregation Temple Israel, Temple Emanuel, and United Hebrew Congregation. Each of these programs begins at 12 noon with a delicious lunch, followed by a speaker or entertainer.

Neil Diamond: His Music and Legacy Presented by Ken Weintraub

Join Ken Weintraub for a musical journey through the life, music, and enduring legacy of Neil Diamond, one of America’s most beloved singers and songwriters. Enjoy the stories behind his remarkable career, his musical collaborations, and his place among legendary artists of the era, including Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones.

The program will feature renditions of unforgettable hits including “Sweet Caroline,” “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” “America,” and many more. Enjoy the music, memories, and fascinating story of an artist whose songs helped define a generation!

About Our Presenter: A graduate of SUNY Binghamton with a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, Ken spent more than 45 years working in the Jewish communal field, including serving as CEO of the St. Louis Jewish Community Centers and working with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.

The monthly joint senior programs and Seniors on the Move are made possible through the Kahn Fund.

Additional Upcoming Senior Lunch Dates:

  • October 19: Temple Israel
  • November 16: United Hebrew
  • December 14: Temple Israel
  • January 11, 2027: Shaare Emeth
  • February 8, 2027: United Hebrew
  • March 8, 2027: Shaare Emeth
  • April 12, 2027: Temple Israel
  • May 17, 2027: Shaare Emeth
  • June 14, 2027: United Hebrew
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Date
Monday, August 31, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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Harvey and Leanne Schneider have devoted their lives to strengthening both the Jewish and broader St. Louis communities through leadership, service, education, and a deep commitment to bringing people together.

A St. Louis native, Harvey Schneider attended local public schools before earning both his undergraduate business degree and law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Following graduation, he moved to Washington, D.C., where he served as a trial attorney in the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. After five years of federal service, he returned to St. Louis and became a partner in private law practice. Over a legal career spanning more than five decades, Harvey represented family-owned businesses and private individuals in a wide range of business matters.

Harvey’s commitment to civic and Jewish communal life has been equally extensive. He has served as President of Congregation Shaare Emeth, the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis, the Central Agency for Jewish Education, the Little Symphony Concerts Association, and the Forever Young Club at the Missouri Athletic Club. In addition, he dedicated 26 years to public service on the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Town and Country, including three years as chairman.

After graduating from Washington University, Leanne Schneider spent a year studying in France. Upon her return to St. Louis, she became deeply involved in international student exchange programs, first with the Experiment in International Living and later with AFS, fostering cross-cultural understanding and lifelong connections among people of different backgrounds. This commitment to building bridges naturally extended to her involvement with the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis.

Leanne also taught French and Spanish at Brittany Junior High School before she and Harvey started their family. Throughout the years, she has shared her passion for education and community service by tutoring New Americans through the English Language School, serving on Congregation Shaare Emeth’s first Caring Committee, and volunteering as a reader with Ready Readers. Today, she continues to nurture her love of learning and literature through a book club that includes many members of Congregation Shaare Emeth.

Together, Harvey and Leanne have exemplified a lifetime of generosity, service, and leadership. Their dedication to education, interfaith understanding, civic engagement, and Jewish communal life has enriched countless lives throughout St. Louis. They are the proud parents of three children and grandparents of four, and their enduring legacy continues to inspire future generations.