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12
December
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Join Shaare Emeth’s Clergy and musicians as we usher in Shabbat each Friday evening at our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Nosh is before services at 5:15 p.m. in the South Lobby. Live streaming is available for this service. ...

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13
December
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Join us on Shabbat mornings at 9 a.m. for a breakfast nosh, followed by a lively discussion about the Torah portion of the week with one of our clergy team members. All are welcome – no experience is necessary, and no RSVP is required. Unless otherwise noted, please use the north entrance. ...

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15
December
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Temple Israel
#1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141

December Senior Lunch & Program

December 15, 2025 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Congregation Temple Israel Free to attend; $10 in advance if ordering lunch Join United Hebrew, Shaare Emeth, Temple Israel, and Temple Emanuel for our December Senior Lunch & Program! More details coming soon. This program is made possible by Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting […] ...

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15
December
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Gift Wrap for Good

Help bring joy to the children of Oak Hill Elementary School in St. Louis City this holiday season! Together, we’ll wrap all of the gifts donated by members of Shaare Emeth that are destined for the students who might not otherwise receive presents for the holidays. ...

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19
December
5:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Chanukah Kabbalat Shabbat with Lucy Greenbaum

Celebrate Shabbat and the sixth night of Chanukah with a delightfully musical service! Shaare Emeth’s Rabbis, Cantor Seth Warner, and Zoey Waldman-Schein will be joined by Lucy Greenbaum, our special guest, who will lead us in a Sermon-in-Song and share insights from her time in Israel on her journey to becoming a cantor. Before the […] ...

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19
December
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Join Shaare Emeth’s Clergy and musicians as we usher in Shabbat each Friday evening at our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Nosh is before services at 5:15 p.m. in the South Lobby. Live streaming is available for this service. ...

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20
December
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Join us on Shabbat mornings at 9 a.m. for a breakfast nosh, followed by a lively discussion about the Torah portion of the week with one of our clergy team members. All are welcome – no experience is necessary, and no RSVP is required. Unless otherwise noted, please use the north entrance. ...

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20
December
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Or Zarua – A Shabbat of Light and Song

The Shabbat during Chanukah has a special quality of hope and joy. Join Rabbi Goldstein and Lucy Greenbaum for this combined worship and study experience, presented by the Jewish Mindfulness Center of St. Louis, that will be filled with music, learning, and light. 9 a.m. Light Breakfast 9:30–11 a.m. Program Jewish Mindfulness Center Register Here ...

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20
December
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Chanukah Glow Party

Families with 0-5 year-olds: Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a lively dance party complete with Chanukah treats and glow sticks galore! Free and open to all. Register Here ...

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20
December
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Lucy, Latkes & Libations

A special event for members of Shaare Emeth’s Emet Society and Ner Tamid Society. See the invitation for details. ...

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26
December
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Join Shaare Emeth’s Clergy and musicians as we usher in Shabbat each Friday evening at our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Nosh is before services at 5:15 p.m. in the South Lobby. Live streaming is available for this service. ...

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27
December
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Join us on Shabbat mornings at 9 a.m. for a breakfast nosh, followed by a lively discussion about the Torah portion of the week with one of our clergy team members. All are welcome – no experience is necessary, and no RSVP is required. Unless otherwise noted, please use the north entrance. ...

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2
January
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Join Shaare Emeth’s Clergy and musicians as we usher in Shabbat each Friday evening at our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Nosh is before services at 5:15 p.m. in the South Lobby. Live streaming is available for this service. ...

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3
January
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Join us on Shabbat mornings at 9 a.m. for a breakfast nosh, followed by a lively discussion about the Torah portion of the week with one of our clergy team members. All are welcome – no experience is necessary, and no RSVP is required. Unless otherwise noted, please use the north entrance. ...

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9
January
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Join Shaare Emeth’s Clergy and musicians as we usher in Shabbat each Friday evening at our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Nosh is before services at 5:15 p.m. in the South Lobby. Live streaming is available for this service. ...

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10
January
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Join us on Shabbat mornings at 9 a.m. for a breakfast nosh, followed by a lively discussion about the Torah portion of the week with one of our clergy team members. All are welcome – no experience is necessary, and no RSVP is required. Unless otherwise noted, please use the north entrance. ...

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11
January
9:30 am
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Reflections on Memory, Justice, and Belonging with Vivian Gibson

Congregational Book Read “The Last Children of Mill Creek” by Vivian Gibson Shaare Emeth’s REDI committee is pleased to present a congregational book read of “The Last Children of Mill Creek,” by Vivian Gibson, the bestselling memoir of a vibrant childhood spent in a thriving St. Louis African American community before “urban renewal” changed everything. […] ...

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12
January
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
United Hebrew Congregation
13788 Conway Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141

January Senior Lunch & Program

January 12, 2026 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. United Hebrew Congregation Free to attend; $10 in advance if ordering lunch Join United Hebrew, Shaare Emeth, Temple Israel, and Temple Emanuel for our January Senior Lunch & Program! More details coming soon. This program is made possible by Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting […] ...

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14
January
7:00 pm
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Reflections on Memory, Justice, and Belonging with Vivian Gibson

Congregational Book Read “The Last Children of Mill Creek” by Vivian Gibson Shaare Emeth’s REDI committee is pleased to present a congregational book read of “The Last Children of Mill Creek,” by Vivian Gibson, the bestselling memoir of a vibrant childhood spent in a thriving St. Louis African American community before “urban renewal” changed everything. […] ...

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16
January
All Day
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shabbat

Ms. Gibson will be our featured speaker during shabbat on Friday, January 16, 2026 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will be available for book signing during a dessert reception following services. ...

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16
January
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Join Shaare Emeth’s Clergy and musicians as we usher in Shabbat each Friday evening at our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Nosh is before services at 5:15 p.m. in the South Lobby. Live streaming is available for this service. ...

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17
January
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Join us on Shabbat mornings at 9 a.m. for a breakfast nosh, followed by a lively discussion about the Torah portion of the week with one of our clergy team members. All are welcome – no experience is necessary, and no RSVP is required. Unless otherwise noted, please use the north entrance. ...

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23
January
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Join Shaare Emeth’s Clergy and musicians as we usher in Shabbat each Friday evening at our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Nosh is before services at 5:15 p.m. in the South Lobby. Live streaming is available for this service. ...

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ABOUT

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.