Justin Goldenberg  Congregation Shaare EmethJustin, son of Kim and Steve Goldenberg of Creve Coeur, really appreciates the education he receives at MICDS. He knows there are other schools in St. Louis that provide wonderful opportunities to its students...

Macy KernerCongregation Shaare Emeth Macy loves the quote, “Throw kindness around like confetti.” So much so, that her bat mitzvah theme was confetti and her mitzvah project was performing 10 random acts of kindness. Daughter of Betsy and Ben Kerner...

Daphne Levy Congregation Shaare EmethDaphne performed for the patients and staff members at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital because she loves playing music and wanted to share it with others. “Having played at nursing homes in the past, this...

Daniel ShermanUnited Hebrew CongregationIt is really hard to lose a parent when you are a young child. Daniel “DJ” lost his mother, Karen Sherman, more than four years ago, but thanks to Annie’s Hope he was given the support he needed during his...

Abby Wallach, Central Reform CongregationSeveral years ago Abby’s mother, Cindy Lander Wallach of Clayton, started Birthday Joy Foundation, which provides presents to children in need on their birthdays. After attending birthday parties with her children,...

Samantha SimonCongregation B’nai AmoonaSamantha is on the junior board of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. She wanted the opportunity to be around kids and make a positive impact on their stay. Daughter of Shelley and Mike Simon of Creve Coeur,...

Amissa BlumenthalCongregation B’nai AmoonaMany of the women who live in Mary Ryder Home do not have local family members to visit them. Therefore, they always welcome new “friends” to stop by on a regular basis. And, that’s just what Amissa did....

Zoe ShachamCongregation B’nai AmoonaZoe wanted to help the cancer patients at Children’s Hospital feel better about themselves, or in her words, “feel happier.” After doing some research, she realized that she was too young to volunteer at the...

Sydney Kolker, United Hebrew CongregationAfter returning home from Union for Reform Judaism Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI) last summer, Sydney, daughter of Debra Klevens and Michael Kolker of unincorporated St. Louis County, decided to organize...

Sara Marks Congregation B’nai AmoonaProject Backpack was the organization Sara supported for her mitzvah project. She was committed to filling 20 backpacks with comfort items that would make a difference in the lives of teens in crisis. What made this...

Jamie Levine United Hebrew Congregation  A love for art runs through Jamie’s family and she has inherited this passion. “I have a strong interest in all areas of art including photography, sketching, painting and pottery,” she said. “Since art...

Alyssa Kalishman, Congregation Shaare EmethAt the age of 6 months old, Ally was diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies. Daughter of Amy and Jim Kalishman of Ladue, she is deathly allergic to eggs, dairy, tree nuts, and shellfish. So much so,...