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Contribute to Our Annual Appeal

Shanah Tova! We wish you a very happy and healthy new year.

We are grateful for everyone who has shown up for our community in all the ways they could. Whether that meant contributing financially to the success of our mission, participating in educational programming, volunteering, or celebrating holidays and life cycle events, you contributed to the strength and health of our community. It is with your generosity that we continue to thrive.

In this new year, Shaare Emeth’s Clergy, Staff, and Leadership look forward to seeing you at our numerous educational, spiritual, and community-service-oriented programming, which we strive to make accessible to all members of the community.

We are proud that our clergy continue to be present for our members, helping them to celebrate in times of joy and providing comfort in times of need. We thank each of you for your participation and support. Without you, the vibrancy of our community would be diminished, and this work would not be possible.

As we reach the new year and think about the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in 5785, we hope you will choose to contribute to our Annual Appeal in order that we may continue our innovative work in serving our community. We ask that you consider a gift of $250. All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. As you know, we rely on the generous support of our friends and members to continue to provide programming and services to our community.

Thank you for your consideration and past support. We have seen time and again that it is people like you who help make Shaare Emeth the vibrant, thriving community it is.

Dana DeBlasi, President

Rabbi Jim Bennett & Rabbi Andrea Goldstein

Make a Donation

Donation Options

You may use the button above to fill out our online form and pay via credit card, or charge the card on file in your ShulCloud account. Please note that a 3% fee is applied to all credit card transactions to cover payment processing costs.

Other options include:

  • Venmo us @Shaare-Emeth (comment ‘Annual Appeal’)
  • Send a check to:
    Congregation Shaare Emeth
    11645 Ladue Road
    St. Louis, MO 63141
  • IRA distributions & stock transfers are also available. Contact Beth Kodner via e-mail or at (314) 692-5306 for more information.

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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.