Jillian Wolfman, Congregation Temple IsraelFor her mitzvah project, Jillian wanted to do something sustainable and meaningful and to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Daughter of Natalie and Neil Wolfman of Creve Coeur, Jillian loves music...
Jeremy Alport, Temple EmanuelResidents at the Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield’s nursing home had the good fortune to hear Jeremy play the piano and clarinet several times a month. Son of Stephanie and Richard Alport of Chesterfield, Jeremy wanted to...
When Madeline was researching possible mitzvah projects, she wanted it to be hands-on as well as something she could do long term. Project Backpack fit the bill; she has been volunteering with the organization for over a year and a half and plans to continue...
Every Thanksgiving and winter vacation Blake’s family travels to Florida to visit his grandparents. Because holidays are a difficult time for people who are not as fortunate as he, Blake likes to give back during that time to help the needy. Blake...
As her mother put it, “Eleanor LOVES to play soccer.” She plays on three different teams, including a select team, Gallagher – Team Bolton.Eleanor knew she had a mitzvah project she could sink her teeth into when she learned about SPENSA, Special...
Every Monday afternoon during this past school year you would find Lauren at the Agape Academy and Child Development Center in University City. It was through the Ready Readers program that she got to share her love of books by reading to the young children. Ready...
Marc and Nancy Sokolik will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 13, 2014. They met as students at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. As Marc tells the story, they were at separate tables at the Merry-Go-Round Restaurant in 1959...
Josh Thomeczek, Congregation Temple IsraelAn avid reader, Josh decided he wanted to make sure other children could have access to books, so they might learn to love them as much as he does. He decided to collect books for Lydia’s House, a transitional...
Michael Schmitz, Congregation B’nai AmoonaMichael is totally committed to the significance and urgency of the world water problem and has become very involved in fundraising for water.org. This organization was co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White...
Mitzvot from the Heart is compiled by Elise Krug
• Published June 25, 2014
Kati Prince, Congregation Shaare EmethKati knew early on, at age six, that she wanted to become a veterinarian. She has always loved animals and has been devoted to them for years. For example, in lieu of all birthday gifts from her friends, Kati requested...
Tali Feen, Young IsraelTali, whose full name is Talya, meaning dew from Hashem, wanted her project to connect with water, like her name. Daughter of Adi and Eli Feen of University City, Tali collected shoes for the Shoeman Water Projects.Headquartered...
Jessica Goldberg, Congregation Shaare EmethWhen Jessica was a Girl Scout in elementary school, her troop often volunteered at the Project Backpack warehouse. It was a fun, rewarding time for her, and she would always ask her parents whether she could...
