Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah at Congregation Shaare Emeth

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marks a sacred time of reflection, renewal, and hope. As we gather to celebrate the beginning of the High Holy Days, we embrace the opportunity to look inward, seek forgiveness, and set intentions for the year ahead. At Shaare Emeth, we welcome all to join us in meaningful worship, community gatherings, and festive traditions that honor both the spirit and joy of this season. 

3rd Annual Rosh Hashanah Challah Bake

Join us for a heartwarming, intergenerational evening filled with food, fun, and tradition! Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of challah-making from the amazing Carol Rubin — you’ll make a beautiful round challah for our Rosh Hashanah Caring Bags for seniors and prepare your very own dough from scratch to take home and […]
Wed Sep 17
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Simcha Center
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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Erev Rosh Hashanah 20s & 30s Dinner20s & 30s

Cheers to the New Year!  An annual favorite, all 20s and 30s are invited to join for this informal, Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner in Shaare Emeth’s Courtyard, where we’ll get to know one another and welcome the holiday as a community. Everyone is invited to stay after dinner for the Erev Rosh Hashanah service. Register […]
Mon Sep 22
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Congregation Shaare Emeth
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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Erev Rosh Hashanah ServiceAdults & Teens

Join us as we begin the High Holiday season at this moving evening service. With the help of Shaare Emeth’s clergy, the High Holiday choir, the Mishkan Hanefesh Machzor, and a meaningful sermon, we embark on welcoming the New Year. Best For Adults & Teens • Duration: 2 Hours • ASL Interpretation Provided
Mon Sep 22
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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Boker Tov Rosh HashanahAges 0–7 & Family

Geared toward families with 0–7-year-olds, this service is energetic and joyful. We will sing, dance, and welcome in the Jewish New Year together! We hope you’ve been practicing your keepy uppies – your friends from Bluey may even make an appearance. Best for Families with Children Ages 0–7 • Duration: 30 minutes
Tue Sep 23
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Kehillah Center
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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Rosh Hashanah Morning ServiceAdults & Teens

Welcome the New Year with familiar faces, music, and prayers. This service offers a beautiful way to enter the High Holy Day season with participation from our High Holy Day choir, prayers from the Mishkan Hanefesh Machzor, and a thought-provoking sermon. Best for Adults & Teens • Duration: 2 hours • ASL Interpretation Provided Childcare […]
Tue Sep 23
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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Rosh Hashanah L’Dor VaDor ServiceAges 8+ & Family

Our Rosh Hashanah L’Dor VaDor Intergenerational Service is an interactive worship experience filled with blessings, music, and all the main components of a traditional High Holiday Service, but in a more casual setting with a story-based sermon. Best for Families with Children Ages 8+ • Duration: 1 hour Childcare is available during this service for […]
Tue Sep 23
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kehillah Center
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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Tashlich in the ParkAll Ages

Join us at Des Peres Park for this casual, interactive, and meaningful ceremony of Tashlich. Through music, prayers, and poetry, we will cast out what’s weighing us down and make space for a wonderful new year together. Great for All Ages! • Duration 45 minutes
Tue Sep 23
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Des Peres Park
Des Peres Park, Des Peres, MO
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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.