Tag: Families with Young Children

All Aboard Shabbat

Start your Shabbat morning on the right track! We’ll gather for a brief but fun-filled Shabbat celebration, then hop aboard the museum’s train! Families are welcome to stay and explore all the vehicles around the museum with new and old friends afterwards. Free and open to all! RSVPs are required – click here to RSVP […]

Shavuot Sinai Stroll

Families with children ages 0–8 are invited to re-enact the Israelites’ journey and wander in the “wilderness” of the park (on a stroller-friendly path) and find our own creative Torah along the way. We might even meet an animal friend or two along the way. Once we wrap up our adventures, we will gather for […]

Purim in Oz: Spectacular Spiel & Emerald City Carnival

An illustration of a yellow brick road leading to an Emerald City, with text: Purim in Oz: Emerald City Spectacular on March 9

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 […]

Boker Tov Shabbat: Tu B’Shevat Edition

Families with children ages five and under are invited to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees, with a musical service, continental kid-friendly breakfast, and more. We’ll pray, sing, and share the joy and peace of Shabbat together while celebrating trees! Free and open to all. RSVPs are appreciated at https://sestl.co/bokertov225

Summer in January Pool Party

For 0–5-Year-Olds & Their Grown-Ups It may be cold outside, but at Shaare Emeth we are always dreaming of summer! This is a great opportunity to learn about our summer camps: Camp Micah (infants-PreK) and Camp Emeth (K-8th grade). Space is limited! RSVP at https://sestl.co/pool125

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. Have a late napper and can’t make it right at 3:30? No problem! We’ll light the menorah together around 4:15 then the party keeps rocking until 5. Please […]

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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.