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...
Katie & Ryan Silver, Congregation Shaare EmethKatie, daughter of Laura and Michael Silver of Olivette, has a passion for feeding people. While she and her family were visiting Philadelphia two years ago, they saw a number of homeless people and her...
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...
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...
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...
Leetal CohnCongregation B’nai AmoonaAs Leetal’s bat mitzvah approached, she wanted to find ways to nasa, orlift people up. Her Torah portion was Naso. Over the years, her family has been involved with many charities and organization, some going back...
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...
Blake SilvermanCongregation Shaare EmethBlake loves to be helpful, especially when he is organizing and moving things. Volunteering with the National Council of Jewish Women’s Back to School! Store and the Jewish Muslim Day of Service gave him the opportunity...
Halle Tucker, Congregation Shaare EmethHalle knew her mitzvah project had to be something meaningful, make a difference in someone else’s life and include her love of art and creativity. Daughter of Aemi and Steve Tucker of Chesterfield, she collected...
