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Ending the Silence (For 11th & 12th Graders)

A Special Program Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Young People with Rabbi Andrea Goldstein and Helena Cooper, Director of Youth Engagement

Dear 11th and 12th Graders and Parents,

We imagine that many of you are aware of the mental health crisis that has been escalating on almost every college campus in the country over the past few years. Since the terror attacks of October 7, 2023 and rising antisemitism on college campus, Jewish students have been at even greater risk.

As you are beginning to think more seriously about your futures and the possibility of attending university in the fall of 2025 or 2026, we have invited professionals from NAMI St. Louis to lead two parallel programs – one for specifically designed for 11th and 12th graders and one specifically designed for parents – to help everyone prepare for these exciting and often anxiety-provoking transitions.

These sessions will include information on:

  • Warning signs that someone is need of mental health support
  • Facts and myths about mental health and young people
  • For students: how to reach out for help for oneself or a roommate or friend
  • For parents: how to talk to your children about their mental health and how to work with school staff

Dinner and the programs are open to all Shaare Emeth families with 11th and 12th grade students. If you have friends who are not members of Shaare Emeth who would also like to attend the program, please contact Rabbi Goldstein at agoldstein@sestl.org to see if there is space.

There is no charge for dinner or the program, but registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. To guarantee your spot, please register by Wednesday, November 13th.

We are grateful to a grant from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis for making this program possible. We hope to see you on Monday, November 18th for this very important evening of gathering and learning.

L’shalom,

Rabbi Andrea Goldstein and Helena Cooper

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Monday, November 18, 2024
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5:45 pm - 7:15 pm

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Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

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Madeleine Elkins & Harvey Wallace

2025 Harris Frank Community Service Award Honorees

Madeleine and Harvey have been cherished members of Congregation Shaare Emeth since 1996. Shortly after their wedding, they began “shul shopping” and quickly found a spiritual home at Shaare Emeth—a community whose warmth and values resonated deeply with them. Since then, they have become pillars of both the congregation and the broader St. Louis community.

Madeleine Elkins built a distinguished 45-year career in the corporate world, with leadership roles in medical supply distribution and law firm financial management. Alongside her professional accomplishments, Madeleine has always made time for meaningful volunteer work. She served on the board of the St. Louis Breast Cancer Coalition and was part of the organizing committee for the JCC Senior Olympics in its early years. Her dedication to Jewish community life is evident in her service on various committees for the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, including co-chairing the 2017 L’Chaim Event. In 2022, she and Harvey co-chaired the JCC’s J’la gala, raising vital funds for scholarships. At Shaare Emeth, Madeleine is a compassionate member of the Caring Committee, and in 2025, she joined the board of the American Jewish Committee, continuing her lifelong commitment to advocacy and service.

Harvey Wallace is a trailblazer in the accounting world and a passionate community leader. In 1973, he co-founded Brown Smith Wallace, a firm that grew to become the 77th largest CPA firm in the United States, with 340 team members at the time of its 2021 merger with Armanino LLP. He now brings his expertise to Private Fiduciary Solutions. Harvey’s professional success is matched by his extraordinary record of community service. He has held leadership roles on the boards of numerous organizations, including the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation of St. Louis (where he served as Chairman from 2015 to 2017), Jewish Family Services, The Magic House (Chairman, 2013–2014), Wyman Center, and the Chancellor’s Council at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. His civic engagement also includes board service with the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the St. Louis Community Foundation, and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center. Harvey has been a dedicated member of the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer and was honored with the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants Outstanding Public Service Award.

Madeleine and Harvey are blessed with two sons and daughters-in-law, Brad & Elizabeth Wallace and David & Melissa Wallace, and four grandchildren Emma (23), Katie (19), Miriam (13), and Aaron (11).

Together, Madeleine and Harvey exemplify the spirit of generosity, leadership, and compassion. Their decades of service have touched countless lives and strengthened the fabric of our community. We are proud to honor them with the 2025 Harris Frank Community Service Award.