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POSTPONED: Redefining Masculinity

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With Rabbi Andrew Terkel

“Be a mensch” literally translates to “be a man” but we know it carries a much deeper meaning. Using biblical, rabbinic and modern perspectives, Rabbi Andrew Terkel will lead us in a closer look at masculinity-what it means, how it’s shaped and how it impacts us and society. Rabbi Terkel is the first CEO of Be The Narrative, the national organization that began as Student to Student.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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7:00 pm

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Adults & Teens

Location

Rubin Library Conference Room

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  • Rabbi Andrew Terkel
    Rabbi Andrew Terkel CEO, Be the Narrative
    Rabbi Andrew Terkel
    Rabbi Andrew Terkel
    CEO, Be the Narrative

    Rabbi Andrew H. Terkel joined Be The Narrative as its first CEO in 2022. With a background in Jewish youth, camping, and experiential education, Rabbi Terkel worked for the Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) teen youth group on a national level and was the Director of Year Round Programs at the URJ Greene Family Camp in Texas. Prior to that, he served as an Assistant Rabbi at a congregation in Charleston, SC. He is driven by a desire to make Judaism accessible, engaging, and inspiring, and to help Jewish teens use their voices and grow into leaders. Rabbi Terkel was ordained by the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles, CA where he also earned a Certificate in Jewish Non-Profit Management.

    His wife Hannah is the Assistant Director of Hillel at Washington University in St. Louis. They met in Jerusalem and have two young boys and a goldendoodle. Andrew and his family enjoy baseball (Go Cardinals!), biking, hiking, and exploring their hometown of St. Louis. He is always on the lookout for a great local coffee shop and an excellent taco place.

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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.