Tag: Texting Tuesdays

Texting Tuesdays: A Taste of Israeli Literature

With Marcia Moskowitz February 18 & 25 Israeli literature past and present is a lens into the culture of the society. Works by A.B. Yehoshua, Amos Oz, David Grossman, Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, and poetry since October 7 will be highlighted in the class. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend.

Texting Tuesdays: The Season of Love

Celebrating Jewish Love Stories with Rabbi Rachel Bearman Tuesday, February 11 Valentine’s Day may have been named after a saint, but that doesn’t mean we can’t embrace the season of love by celebrating some of the most inspiring Jewish love stories. We’ll dive deep into biblical romances between Isaac and Rebecca, David and Jonathan, and […]

Texting Tuesdays: Cooking for Tu B’Shevat

Tuesday, February 4 Lorry Blath is a Shaare Emeth member and the owner and chef of ‘Lorry’s Fine Foods to Go.’ Lorry will share a delicious recipe with us related to fruits that grow on trees. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend.

Texting Tuesdays: The Arc of the Moral Universe

A Look at the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 21 & 28 Join Rabbi Goldstein as we compare the sermons and essays of two of the 20th century’s greatest moral leaders, uncovering teachings to inspire us in our own ethical and moral strivings. RSVP at […]

Fact-Checking the Story of Chanukah: Part 2

Texting Tuesdays with Rabbi Jim Bennett • The ancient and beloved story of Chanukah celebrates the second-century CE Jewish warriors known as the Maccabees. According to legend, the Maccabees rejected assimilation and defeated the Assyrian army, rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem, rekindled the menorah, and then, a great miracle happened there – The oil lasted […]

Fact-Checking the Story of Chanukah: Part 1

Texting Tuesdays with Rabbi Jim Bennett • The ancient and beloved story of Chanukah celebrates the second-century CE Jewish warriors known as the Maccabees. According to legend, the Maccabees rejected assimilation and defeated the Assyrian army, rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem, rekindled the menorah, and then, a great miracle happened there – The oil lasted […]

Everyday Wisdom: Lessons from Proverbs and Pirkei Avot

Texting Tuesdays with Rabbi Lori Levine • Jewish wisdom literature has existed for thousands of years, but so many of the texts feel as if they could have been written yesterday. From advice on business ethics and self-care to how we treat each other and how to parent, these texts are supposed to show us […]

We Were Strangers in a Strange Land

Texting Tuesdays: Join Rabbi Bearman to explore the historical records of Jewish immigrants in America and learn how Jews were welcomed (or not) to this continent. We’ll study the three main waves of Jewish immigration, the settlement patterns of these new arrivals, and the ways different groups of Jewish immigrants interacted with one another. Register […]

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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.