Join us for Women’s Philanthropy’s signature event celebrating 125 Years of community, connection, and philanthropic giving.
August 27, 2026 | 5:00 pm
The Brilliance Ballroom at
Ameristar Casino, Resort, & Spa
This year, L’Chaim! isn’t just an event—it’s an experience.
Step into A Night in Monte Carlo. Celebrate alongside an incredible community of women making a real impact. Enjoy wine and our signature cocktail, explore curated food stations, and immerse yourself in an evening of casino-style games*, interactive entertainment, a live mentalist, and unexpected moments throughout the night.
We are planning a night of glitz and glam all in a high-energy atmosphere designed for mixing, mingling, and making the night your own.
Dress up. Bring your friends. Come ready for a night that’s as fun as it is meaningful.
Only Jewish Federation of St. Louis Women’s Philanthropy can create a night like this—where purpose meets style and giving back feels this good.
Come for the experience. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling part of something bigger.
*No additional cost to play or real cash value to “game winnings” for casino-style games for entertainment at L’Chaim!
L’Chaim! 2026—raise a glass to a night unlike any other.
Thank you to Our 2026 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Event Leadership
2026 L’Chaim! Event Co-Chairs
Jennifer Deutsch
Kristin Friedman
Women’s Philanthropy
Amy Lampert, Chair
Cindy Frank, Vice Chair, Development
Event Committee
L’CHAIM! EVENT COMMITTEE
Stacy Abeles, Lauren Abraham, Ellen Alper, Fran Balk, Debbi Braunstein, Marcia Brockman, Amy Fenster Brown, Hannah Callen, Marianne Chervitz, Marcy Cornfeld, Robyn DeNorscia, Laura Ellen, Carolyn Furfine, Amy Gallant, Amy Garland, Laurie Garland, Julie Gibbs, Lori Goldberg, Stephanie Gross, Abigail Hoffman, Avital Kadosh, Samantha Katzman, Jen Klearman, Carly Kleiman, Haley Kodner, Debbie Lefton, Betsy Mehlman, Galia Movitz, Jamie Mufson, Becca Near, Brigitte Rosenberg, Jennifer Rosenthal, Betsy Rubenstein, MaryAnne Smyly Sabin, Caryn Sandweiss, Jess Schatz, Karen Schechter, Bonnie Solomon, Keren Turner, Lisa Warticovschi, Janie Roodman Weiss, Melanie Winograd, Jenny Wolkowitz, Linda Yatkeman, Julie Yawitz, Leslie Yoffie, Debbie Zimmerman
Primary Staff Liaisons
Amy Bornstein, Chief Development Officer
Stacy Wagerman, Senior Director, Women’s Philanthropy & Affinity Groups
Sabrina Gornish, Associate Director, Women’s Philanthropy
Sandra Tempelhoff, Resource Assistant
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Patty Bloom & Abby Goldstein, 2026 Annual Campaign Chairs
Felicia Malter, Vice Chair, Development
Todd Siwak, Board Chair
Danny Cohn, President & CEO
