By: Sharsheret Link Program Peer Supporter Seven years after my aunt survived breast cancer, she learned that she was a BRCA2 gene carrier and had the incredible burden of responsibility to share this with our family. We soon learned that not only was my paternal aunt a… Continue reading →

By: Shera Dubitsky, MEd, MA, Sharsheret Clinical Supervisor As I dusted off my Hagaddah in preparation for the upcoming holiday of Passover, I took a few moments to scan the text. I recognized that this ancient story possessed many current themes that can help inspire us as… Continue reading →

Please join us as we collaborate with Jewish organizations in Florida to present “ARE YOU AT RISK Our Community’s Response to Breast Cancer.” Panelists Dr. Alajandra Perez (Memorial Breast Cancer Centers), Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (US House of Representatives), and… Continue reading →

Ethan Zohn, 2002 winner of the reality television show Survivor, will be the Keynote Speaker at Sharsheret’s Annual Benefit Luncheon on Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Teaneck, New Jersey. Select guests will also have the opportunity to meet Ethan at an exclusive pre-program… Continue reading →

  We are excited to introduce the five Team Sharsheret athletes who will compete in the Nautica/NYC Triathlon on July 18, 2010. Our athletes have already begun to train for this Olympic Distance Race that includes swimming, biking, and running! They participated in… Continue reading →

Founder and Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will host a Sharsheret exhibit booth at the 10th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer in Atlanta, Georgia this Friday-Saturday, February 26-27th. Visit Rochelle at Booth 39 to learn about Sharsheret’s new… Continue reading →

JTA and The Fundermentalist, the Forward and its Sisterhood Blog, eJewish Philanthropy, Jewcy, Jewschool, the Jewish Federations of North America, and 31 Days, 31 Ideas, have partnered to publish one new idea each day of February from 28 different Jewish thinkers in an effort… Continue reading →

by: Tzvi Solomon Today, thousands of teenagers stand with the people diagnosed with breast cancer, those who are survivors, and the families and friends who have been affected by breast cancer. We stand with them in 3 different countries, 14 different states and 45 different… Continue reading →

by: Helene Schonbrun My youngest daughter is running around excitedly practicing songs and dances and a one-sentence part for her upcoming Chag HaSiddur (prayer book celebration). This event is a major milestone for Jewish day school first-graders, a culmination of their being… Continue reading →

As we look towards 2010, we are proud to highlight the Best of Sharsheret 2009. Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year. Sharsheret's genetics poster abstract, To Test or Not to Test: The Influence of Ashkenazi Jewish Ethnicity, was chosen for display at the International… Continue reading →

Whether you've raced before or have only dreamed of competing, join Team Sharsheret as we partner with Triathlon Team Full Throttle in the NYC Triathlon, July 18, 2010! We: Provide a coveted slot in the now sold-out Triathlon, race registration, and related fees … Continue reading →

Twice a month, Sharsheret’s Embrace support group for women living with advanced breast cancer meets via teleconference. One group session is topic-driven and the second group session is social, where the members catch up with one another and share information. Last week,… Continue reading →

Follow Sharsheret on Twitter and help us celebrate #charitytuesday today! Put #charitytuesday in a tweet (Twitter status update) along with @Sharsheret. Ask your friends and Twitter followers to join you in spreading the word about… Continue reading →

Sharsheret's national teleconference, New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines: What Do They Mean For Me, recorded on November 24, 2009, featured Sharsheret Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Thomas Kolb (NYC radiologist) and Sharsheret Genetic Counselor Niecee Singer Schonberger,… Continue reading →

In breaking news, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of experts appointed by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, released new guidelines on November 16th, recommending that most women start regular breast cancer screening… Continue reading →

Listen to Sharsheret’s National Teleconference, Breast Cancer And The Next Generation: Caring For Our Children. The teleconference was made possible with generous support from… Continue reading →

Eight years ago, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time, there was no organization dedicated to supporting young Jewish women facing breast cancer. I was 28 years old, raising two young children, and more than anything, I felt alone. I have often said… Continue reading →

by Malki Gartenberg There are two kinds of survivors-those who wish to keep their diagnosis private, and others who share the news. Initially, I was on the private side; but as time progressed, my secret revealed itself in a most natural progression. I guess I thought sharing… Continue reading →

by Susan Hessel (Also posted on Facebook) http://shessel.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/for-other-jewish-women/ I stand with Tevye Do you remember that scene in the musical Fiddler on the Roof when Tevye looks up at the sky and says to G-d, “I know, I know. We are Your chosen… Continue reading →

By: Diana Abehssera Sharsheret Link "If you asked me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you: I CAME TO LIVE OUT LOUD." - Emile Zola Shortly after my cancer diagnosis, I began to receive good-hearted advice from my family and friends. They all wanted me to go… Continue reading →