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16
November
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Behind the Book: Robert Colton Talks with Cantor Warner about Mitzvah of Repentance

Join us for a celebratory wine and cheese reception, a dramatic reading from Mitzvah of Repentance, and a lively conversation between Cantor Warner and Robert Colton, our Director of Operations and author of this captivating new novel. Set in post-World War II St. Louis, Mitzvah of Repentance follows a woman who volunteers to translate for […] ...

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17
November
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

November Senior Lunch & Program

November 17, 2025 12–2 p.m. Congregation Shaare Emeth Free to attend; $10 in advance if ordering lunch This event is SOLD OUT. Contact Valerie Cundy at 314-692-5304 for questions. Join United Hebrew, Shaare Emeth, Temple Israel, and Temple Emanuel for our November Senior Lunch & Program!  St. Louis’s Culinary Reflections with Harley Hammerman Join us […] ...

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20
November
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

A Thanksgiving Story of Hope and Belonging

A Thanksgiving Story of Hope and Belonging Join Shaare Emeth, Parkway United Church of Christ and The Turkish America Society of Missouri for a special evening. Our TASOM friends will share their powerful journey from Turkey to the United States. We will share in story, food and friendship. RSVP by November 13 ...

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21
November
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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22
November
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
November
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Gathering For Gratitude

A Morning of Giving Back Deeds of giving are the very foundation of the world. – Pirke Avot 1:2 All ages are welcome to this intergenerational program as we gather in a communal expression of gratitude and giving back, benefiting multiple nonprofit organizations doing vital work in our community. We will once again have special projects […] ...

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28
November
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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29
November
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
December
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Rubin Library Conference Room

Judah & Judith: An Exploration of Leadership in Times of Crisis

In this two-part series, on December 2 & 9, Rabbi Bearman will lead an exploration of Judah and Judith, two leaders who the Jewish tradition associates with the holiday of Chanukah. We’ll begin by investigating what the tradition says about both figures, then move on to more contemporary interpretations of their identities and legacies. Register […] ...

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5
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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6
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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9
December
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Rubin Library Conference Room

Judah & Judith: An Exploration of Leadership in Times of Crisis

In this two-part series, on December 2 & 9, Rabbi Bearman will lead an exploration of Judah and Judith, two leaders who the Jewish tradition associates with the holiday of Chanukah. We’ll begin by investigating what the tradition says about both figures, then move on to more contemporary interpretations of their identities and legacies. Register […] ...

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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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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
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. ...

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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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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.