Lynnie’s Light for Life
Hand in Hand, Lifted Together
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Mirowitz Performing Arts & Banquet Center
6:30 p.m. Doors Open | 7:15 p.m. Program Begins
Please join us for our annual gathering as we shine a light on the work of The Hamsa Wellness Community and Nishmah, the St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project
Questions? Contact Chelsea Leon at cleon@jccstl.org.
RSVP to Attend
General Admission – Free | Donations of all levels are appreciated
RSVP requested by September 3 | Walk-ins are welcome
Light refreshments will be served | Dressy Casual attire suggested
Donation & Sponsorship Opportunities
Together, we lift one another through life’s most difficult moments. By supporting Lynnie’s Light for Life, you help provide comfort, guidance, and community to those impacted by cancer and hereditary cancer risk. Your generosity honors Lynnie’s enduring legacy while strengthening the programs and services that bring hope and healing to so many. Donations of all levels are appreciated.
Hand of Support
Purchase a Hand of Support for $118 in honor or in memory of someone touched by cancer, or someone who walked hand-in-hand with you on your journey.
Together, our hands will create a meaningful display that represents the power of community and connection.
Hand of Support – $118
Pillar Sponsorships
Become a pillar of connection, hope, education, strength, and support for others!
Each Pillar includes a Hand of Support.
Pillar of Connection – $10,000
Pillar of Hope – $5,000
Pillar of Education – $2,500
Pillar of Strength – $1,000
Pillar of Support – $500
To RSVP, Donate, or Sponsor Lynnie’s Light:
Thank You to the Lynnie’s Light for Life Committee!
Co-Chairs and General Committee
Marcie Brook, Amy Burman, Lisa Cohen, Nikki Goldfeder, Ricki Tischler, Marcia Lisker, Amy Miller, Debbie Polinsky, Sue Rich, Sheri Schneider-
Dicker, Vickie Shuchart, Tracey Singer, Stacy Siwak, Mindy Strauss
Staff
Chelsea Leon, Director, The Hamsa Wellness Community
Avital Kadosh, Director, Jewish Experience & Innovation
Emilie Brockman, Manager, Jewish Community Engagement
About Lynnie’s Light
Lynnie’s Light for Life shines 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.
In 2013, the J established Sharsheret Supports STL as 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 with, or at increased genetic risk, for breast or ovarian cancer.
Inspired by the success of this program, the J spun off and launched the Hamsa Wellness Community in 2023. This expansion has allowed for the continuation of our current activities while broadening our restoration programming to address a wider range of cancers impacting both women and men. We are proud of our free psychosocial support for those facing a cancer diagnosis, at risk of developing a hereditary cancer, and even those who have already rung the bell yet continue to face lasting physical and emotional effects.
Lynne Isaacs Palan (Lynnie) was a pioneer and leader of both Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project and Sharsheret Supports STL. 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.
Questions? Contact Chelsea Leon at cleon@jccstl.org.
About The Hamsa Wellness Community at the J
About Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project
