Yizkor Services

High Holiday Yizkor Services

Kever Avot v’Imahot Memorial Service of RemembranceAdults & Teens

New Mount Sinai Cemetery, Congregation Shaare Emeth and Temple Israel’s joint cemetery, will present a Kever Avot v’Imahot service – A Memorial Service Honoring Those Who Came Before Us – in the cemetery’s Community Mausoleum. This service of remembrance is meditative and prayerful, providing comfort and solace for all. Led by clergy of the member […]
Sun Sep 28
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Mausoleum at New Mt. Sinai Cemetery
New Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 8430 Gravois Rd, Affton, MO 63123

Yom Kippur Yizkor Healing Neilah ServiceAdults & Teens

Our closing service includes Yizkor (honoring lost loved ones), Healing (prayers and music for wholeness), and Neilah (a powerful conclusion as we step into the new year). Following the service, enjoy a sweet gift with our wishes for a sweet and healthy new year. Best for Adults & Teens • Duration: 2 hours • ASL […]
Thu Oct 2
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Stiffman Sanctuary
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141

Simchat Torah YizkorAdults & Teens

Jewish mourning is both a private and public practice, and Yizkor services are public observances for the community of the bereaved. Yizkor means “may God remember” and it is recited four times a year on Yom Kippur, Simchat Torah, Passover, and Shavuot. All are welcome to join us for this service in memory of our […]
Tue Oct 14
9:00 am
B'nai El Chapel
11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
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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.