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 →

Words cannot express the positive energy we are feeling here at Sharsheret! In just 8 weeks, Team Sharsheret will once again join thousands of women, men and children in Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure! We already have 100 runners/walkers signed-up to participate on Sunday,… Continue reading →

By: Rebecca Thaler 2009 Sema Heller-Netivot Shalom Summer Intern   This summer, I have the privilege of serving as the Sema Heller-Netivot Shalom intern at Sharsheret. The internship is funded by the family and friends of Sema Heller, a New Jersey mother of two… Continue reading →

Rochelle L. Shoretz Founder Sharsheret   Good afternoon and, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Sharsheret, thank you for being here. I am Rochie Shoretz, Founder of Sharsheret and President of the Board. In these challenging economic times, we so appreciate… Continue reading →

Rochelle Hirsch My Journey Guest of Honor Sharsheret Benefit Luncheon 2009 It was Tuesday, May 28th 2002 For a routine mammogram I was due I will never forget that look of shock and surprise As my doctor couldn’t believe what was before her eyes Breast cancer was… Continue reading →

Naava Parker Guest of Honor Sharsheret Benefit Luncheon 2009 No one asks for breast cancer, I certainly didn’t. I even used to joke that had anyone asked me I would have responded, “No thank you, I’ll pass.” No one ever asked. We don’t know what life has in… Continue reading →

Suffy Rudman Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute Award Sharsheret Benefit Luncheon 2009 Every person has a unique way of expressing their emotion. Some people laugh, some people cry, and some do nothing at all. I sing. It is the way I express my feeling, spirit and character. Music… Continue reading →

By: Diane Becker Krasnick Sharsheret National Advisory Board member I just received a copy of your newsletter and was quite pleasantly surprised at its content. I have no idea how I got on your mailing list, but I'm thrilled to know that a group like yours exists I am BRCA 1… Continue reading →

By: Nira Berry Sharsheret National Advisory Board Member Sharsheret was well represented today at the press conference at the Capitol! It was really moving when Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz gave her background to the press today. There wasn't a dry eye in the room,… Continue reading →

By: Nira Berry Sharsheret National Advisory Board Member Wow! Meeting with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL) today was very interesting and exciting! I'm so happy to learn about this Legislative bill that she is proposing to be passed by Congress. Its nickname… Continue reading →

I am a breast cancer survivor, and recently contacted Sharsheret, because I would like to become a link. Like an invincible teenager, I was never going to get cancer. This mind set led to almost never doing self breast exams, and waiting 3 years between routine… Continue reading →

By: Ellen Kleinhaus, Ed.M., M.A Project Manager, Sharsheret Tomorrow night Sharsheret is presenting a Free National Teleconference, “Take It From Me: Recording My Experiences in My Own Way” from 8:00 – 9:30 P.M. (EST). We are excited to have three guest… Continue reading →

This is my first post on the Sharsheret blog; hopefully it will be my first of many. Sharsheret has gone from being an organization that I always heard about from my mother and read about in the Jewish Standard, to an active part of my life. This past summer I was one of the… Continue reading →

By Niecee Schonberger, MS, CGC, Genetics Program Coordinator, SharsheretAs a Genetic Counselor, part of my job is to construct family trees with information about medical history, ages of onset of various conditions, etc. of family members going back several generations. It’s… Continue reading →

Check out our Neiman Marcus videos, tell us what you think! Watch TV Clip 1 to see Fun With Fashion highlights and Founder Rochelle Shoretz featured as New Jersey Person of the Week. Watch TV Clip 2 for more highlights from Fun with… Continue reading →

Please join us tomorrow evening, Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST), for our Get Connected Link Training Teleconference. During the Teleconference, Sharsheret's Clinical Supervisor, Shera Dubitsky, will offer guidelines for serving as a peer supporter, resources to… Continue reading →

Almost immediately after I recovered from my TRAM (reconstruction) surgery, I knew that I wanted to be a Sharsheret Link. The surgery was the most life altering thing, but getting through it and recovering made it all worth it. I wanted to be able to help prepare another woman… Continue reading →