Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7pm
The J, Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur
Please join us for our annual gathering as we shine light on the work of the Hamsa Wellness Community and Nishmah, the St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project, under the umbrella of Jewish Life at the J. Proceeds benefit The Hamsa Wellness Community and Nishmah programming associated with Lynnie’s Legacy Fund. Lynnie’s passion and drive will forever remain grounded in the legacy of the Hamsa Wellness Community and Nishmah.
This is a free event. All donations appreciated; RSVPs requested, walk-ins are welcome.
Lynnie’s Light for Life Committee
Co-Chairs
Marcie Brook & Debbie Polinsky
Committee
Susan Bosse, Judith Isaacs, Pam Lester,
Marcia Lisker, Michelle Mills, Galia Movitz, Rhonda Oberman,
Clare Richardson, Sheri Schneider, Vickie Shuchart, Tracey Singer,
Mindy Strauss, Ricki Tischler, and Valerie Tripi
Avital Kadosh, Director, Jewish Experience & Innovation
Debbi Braunstein, Director, Hamsa Wellness Community
Emilie Brockman, Manager, Jewish Community Engagement
About Lynnie’s Light
In 2013 the J established Sharsheret Supports STL, a program of Nishmah, and a community partner of the national Sharsheret organization. Through personalized support and lifesaving education, this program has improved lives of women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer. Inspired by the success of this program, the J is proud to expand our focus and launch The Hamsa Wellness Community. This expansion allows for the continuation of our current activities while broadening our educational programming to address a broader range of hereditary cancers that impact both women and men. This also allows for the expansion of free psychosocial support to those facing a cancer diagnosis or at risk of developing a hereditary cancer. The Hamsa Wellness Community will focus on pillars of Connection, Hope, Education, Support and Strength.
Lynn Isaacs Palan (Lynnie) was a pioneer and leader of both Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project and Sharsheret Supports St. Louis. Through her passionate volunteerism and professional work in these organizations and many others, she was dedicated to building vibrant communities and changing lives, especially for individuals living with, or at increased genetic risk of developing cancer. Lynnie lost her battle to breast cancer on April 10, 2018, leaving a legacy of philanthropy among her family, friends, and the entire St. Louis community. Lynnie’s passion and drive will forever remain the legacy of The Hamsa Wellness Community and Nishmah.
For more information or to donate to Lynnie’s Legacy, contact Avital Kadosh, 314-442-3172, or Debbi Braunstein, 314-442-3266.