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Purim in Oz: Spectacular Spiel & Emerald City Carnival

A Family-Oriented Purimspiel, Carnival, & Lunch
Sunday, March 9 at Shaare Emeth

10:30 a.m. Purim in Oz Spiel in the Stiffman Sanctuary

Bring all your munchkins and follow the yellow brick road to our Ozian Purimspiel for families with children ages 0-12. We’ll re-tell the story of Purim with your favorite characters and reimagined songs from Wicked and The Wizard of Oz.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Emerald City Carnival

Then Shaare Emeth will turn into Oz’s Emerald City with fun and food for all ages, including carnival games, inflatables, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, prizes, and more. The amazing Purim Committee will once again be serving up a delicious lunch for purchase.

Costumes are highly encouraged!

Carnival Wristbands

  • Wristbands are required for children ages 3–5th grade.
  • Wristbands allow for unlimited game play and each child receives a large prize, a small prize, and, new this year, a cotton candy!
  • $15 for Shaare Emeth members.
  • $20 for non-members.
  • Advance purchase is recommended!

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Date
Sunday, March 9, 2025
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10:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Ages 0–7 & Family,
Ages 8+ & Family,
All Ages
Location
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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Leanne & Harvey Schneider

2026 Harris Frank Community Service Award Honorees

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.