Passover

Passover L’Dor VaDor:
A Seder for All Generations

Thursday, April 2

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Seder begins promptly at 6 p.m.

Led by Rabbi Andrea Goldstein, Rabbi Lori Levine, Cantor Seth Warner, Zoey Waldman-Schein, and the Shaare Emeth Religious School’s Seder Singers. Appropriate for individuals and families of all ages. Reserve tables of eight or individual seats. Bring your own family seder plate and we will provide the seder items.

RSVP by March 24 by 10 p.m.

Menu:

  • Chicken Soup with Matzah Balls
  • Chicken
  • Vegetarian / Vegan Entrée: Stuffed Bell Pepper
  • New Potatoes
  • Mixed Vegetables
  • Dessert

Pricing:

  • Adults (Ages 10+): $55 for members • $60 for non-members
  • Children (Ages 3–10): $30 for members • $35 for non-members
  • Children Under 3: Free
  • Financial assistance for members is available; email Craig Neuman.
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Passover Resources

Traditionally, Passover is a time for family and friends to gather together to retell the story of our people’s liberation and redemption. Below you can find resources to bring to your Passover table to express concerns, fears, and hopes as we continue to pray for peace in our broken world.

We encourage everyone to gather together this year with curious minds, open hearts, and ears attuned to all the varied voices around our tables. Chag Pesach Sameach.

Thematic Supplements

Below you’ll find links to different Haggadot! Find one that fits with your family’s approach to Passover and the Seder.

About Passover

April 1–8, 2026

Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is a major Jewish spring festival celebrating freedom and family as we remember the Exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. The main observances of this holiday center around a special home service called the seder, which includes a festive meal, the prohibition on eating chametz, and the eating of matzah. Click here to learn more.

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.