Edden Rosenberg| Congregation Shaare EmethWhen Edden was 7 years old, he had his first surgery to correct several genetic disorders. One of these was Köhler disease, a rare bone disorder of the foot in children. It is characterized by limping because...
Zachary Goldstein | United Hebrew CongregationZachary has a great deal of respect for the amazing men and women who serve our country. As a result, he found it fitting to support the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight for his mitzvah project. He was introduced...
Olivia Goldfarb | Congregation Shaare EmethWhat child doesn’t like to celebrate his or her own birthday? Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding and resources, not all are able to. Olivia felt that all children should have the chance to celebrate...
Lizzie BugalskiCongregation Shaare EmethLizzie got the entire Crestview Middle School to have crazy sock day in honor of children with special needs. When she realized she could really make a difference there and in other peoples’ lives, she decided...
Hannah TennenbaumCongregation B’nai AmoonaHannah has often thought of becoming a veterinarian or a marine biologist, wanting to help animals all over the world, not just in the United States, but also in Africa, Antarctica and South America. So, last...
Jack DeutschUnited Hebrew CongregationThe Alzheimer’s Association is an organization near and dear to Jack and his family as several family members have suffered or are suffering with the disease, including his grandmother, Diane. Jack, son of Stacey...
Jonah FeinsteinCongregation Shaare EmethJonah is a student at Wydown Middle School and really likes to help others. Son of Vickie and Eric Feinstein of Clayton, he made sure that his mitzvah projects allowed him to volunteer his time and support to others...
Mikaela SnitzerUnited Hebrew Congregation Mikaela spent her fifth summer at Camp Interlaken in Wisconsin, her home away from home. “Every summer I am lucky enough to water ski, sail, windsurf and more,” she said. “Over the years I have created...
Elizabeth Bleyer, United Hebrew Congregation The residents at Parc Provence, a memory care facility in Creve Coeur, were in for a treat when Elizabeth and her friends performed this past summer. Sabrina and Jillian Wolfman played violin and flute while...
Joey KupferUnited Hebrew CongregationParashat Emor, Joey’s Torah portion, says Jewish farmers are obligated to leave an unharvested corner of their fields for the poor person and stranger. Joey translated this to mean that even today, we are responsible...
Jeremy CohnCongregation Shaare EmethJeremy loves pets and understands the positive impact they have on our lives. Because he really enjoys the company of his own dogs, Maggie, a golden doodle, and Andy, a mini golden doodle, he was inspired to volunteer...
Liam HarirCongregation B’nai Amoona “I chose this project because no one I knew was doing anything to help Israel, and I wanted a project that would help the Israeli people,” said Liam, son of Galit Lev-Harir and Elie Harir of Wildwood. Liam’s...
