Thursday, July 31st on Long Island
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10TH YAHRZEIT
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New Jersey Barbecue
Tuesday, July 29th
Address Provided Upon Registration
6:15 PM
Siyum and program at 7 PM
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Click here for donor advised fund, check or stock transfer
Long Island Barbecue
Thursday, July 31st
Address Provided Upon Registration
6:15 PM
Siyum and program at 7 PM
Click here for credit card
Click here for donor advised fund, check or stock transfer
BIOS
Alise Reicin
Alise Reicin, MD, is currently the CEO of Tectonic Therapeutic, a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to the development of biologic therapies for high unmet need, underserved patient populations. Prior to Tectonic Therapeutic she was President, Global Clinical Development, for Celgene where she oversaw the development and approval of drugs across their pipeline in Oncology, Hematology and Autoimmune diseases and Fibrosis. She currently serves on the board of directors of Sana Biotherapeutics and Immatics, gene and cellular therapy companies. Alise has also served on the board of directors of Sharsheret since 2020. Alise has extensive early and late clinical development experience working across a broad range of therapeutic areas, including playing a leadership role which contributed to the approval of 10 novel medicines. Alise previously served as Head of Global Clinical Development, for EMD Serono. Prior to this, Alise served as Vice President, Oncology at Merck. In this capacity, she led Merck’s Keytruda (anti-PD-1) program and oversaw the initial development and filing activities worldwide for melanoma and non small cell lung cancer, and the initiation of development plans in 7 additional indications including breast cancer. In 2021, Alise was named one of the Top Women Leaders in Biopharma. Prior to Merck, Alise was a faculty member at Columbia Medical School and a physician and researcher at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. She has a B.S. in biochemistry from Barnard College of Columbia University and received her M.D. from Harvard Medical School, where she was enrolled in the Health Sciences and Technology program with MIT. Her prior nonprofit board work includes serving as a founding member of the JCC of the Upper West Side, a member of Barnard’s Scientific Advisory Committee and a member of the NJ chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. She is married to Robert Boiarsky, the mother of three sons and two daughters in law and a grandmother to three.
Sara Zakheim
Sara Zakheim is a passionate breast cancer survivor and dedicated Sharsheret volunteer. Having been a steadfast supporter of Sharsheret for many years, Sara’s involvement has evolved from advocacy to direct engagement, as she personally benefited from the organization’s vital services. As a peer supporter, she offers guidance and strength to others navigating their own cancer journeys.
Sara has chaired Sharsheret’s Tri-State Benefit for several years, playing a crucial role in raising awareness and funds for the organization. She has also participated in events like Pink Day and the NYC Central Park walk, furthering her commitment to spreading hope and empowerment within the breast cancer community. Through her volunteer work, Sara continues to make a significant impact, helping others while inspiring resilience and in the fight against breast cancer.
She is a practicing dentist in New York, a devoted wife and the mother of four children.
Shlomo Mirsky
Shlomo recently graduated from Rutgers Law School and now works as an associate attorney for Castronovo & McKinney LLC.
Shlomo was five years old when his mother, Rochelle Shoretz, founded Sharsheret and he has assisted in a variety of ways since, to help grow Sharsheret. As a child, Shlomo helped pack busy boxes and educational materials for Sharsheret. He also participated and volunteered in at races, walks and other fundraising events. Shlomo also initiated and was the lead coordinator of Pink Day Worldwide at his High School Campus, a day which included a basketball tournament and donut sale in support of Sharsheret, and helped to educate hundreds of students about breast cancer risk. In college, Shlomo was a member of the Sharsheret Club and helped plan, organize and execute cake wars, to educate students at Yeshiva University and Stern College for Women about breast cancer risk. Shlomo is honored to join Sharsheret’s board of directors to help continue Rochelle’s legacy and lifesaving organization.
Shlomo lives in Passaic, New Jersey with his wife, Rachel and two sons, Azi and Manny.
Dovid Mirsky
Dovid was three years old when his mother, Rochelle Shoretz A”H, founded Sharsheret. He remembers vividly when his mother used to go to the print store to print out the very first brochures for Sharsheret. Since then, Dovid has participated and volunteered at walks, at various events, and helped pack boxes and mailed letters at the Sharsheret office. Dovid helped organize Sharsheret Pink Day at his High School and spoke in front of the entire school during his Senior Year, advocating for Sharsheret and telling the story of his mother’s experience leading Sharsheret. In college, Dovid was a member of the Sharsheret Club and helped educate students at Yeshiva University and Stern College for Women about breast cancer risk. Dovid graduated from Yeshiva University in 2022 and currently works as a Senior Tax Associate for PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PwC). Dovid lives in Washington Heights in Manhattan.
Shai and Florie Gasner
Shai and Florie Gasner have built a life rooted in family, resilience, and a deep commitment to community. Shai, born and raised in Monsey, NY, was profoundly influenced by his parents, Meyer and Miriam Gasner. Meyer was a visionary community builder, founder, and supporter, while Miriam dedicated decades of service to the Yeshiva sisterhood. Florie grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, as the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Minde and Jack Diamond. Her father was a true hero who courageously saved many Jewish lives during the Holocaust, instilling in Florie a strong sense of compassion, strength, and responsibility to others.
From 1980 until 2016, Shai and Florie made their home in Monsey, NY, where they raised their children Avi, Tamar, Daniella, and Yonina with the same values of kindness and community that were passed down to them. In 2016, they relocated to Woodmere, NY to be closer to their two eldest children.
The Gasners’ connection to Sharsheret is deeply personal and meaningful. They were first introduced to the organization through its founder, Rochelle Shoretz Z”L, when they hosted a fundraiser at their home in Monsey. For Shai, his connection to the cause is particularly unique. His family’s experience with breast cancer began decades ago, when his father underwent a mastectomy in the late 1970s—an unusual and deeply impactful experience for a man at that time. In recent years, Sharsheret has played an even more critical role in the Gasners’ lives, providing invaluable guidance and support to their daughter Tamar before and after her prophylactic double mastectomy. The gratitude they feel for the organization’s compassionate assistance and guidance is immeasurable.
Tamar Abikzer
Tamar Abikzer is a dedicated aesthetician and cosmetologist, a career she has passionately pursued since the age of 16. Known affectionately as a “fairy godmother” to her clients, Tamar has a gift for not only enhancing outer beauty but also uplifting the inner spirit. With a warm heart and skilled hands, she has built a reputation for making her clients feel confident, cared for, and radiant.
Living in Woodmere with her husband, David, and their two children, Nathan and Avi, Tamar seamlessly balances her family life with her professional calling. Her work goes far beyond traditional beauty services — she is always ready to volunteer her time and expertise to support women and children undergoing cancer treatment. Whether it’s helping a woman restore her confidence after hair loss or offering makeup application tips following chemotherapy, Tamar’s compassion shines through in every interaction.
As a BRCA carrier, Tamar has embraced her journey with strength and purpose, serving as an ambassador for Sharsheret and using her personal experience to educate and empower others. Her openness and advocacy create a safe space for others to ask questions, seek support, and find hope. Through her work and personal mission, Tamar remains deeply committed to supporting other women facing similar paths.
Erica Giller
Erica is a dedicated educator with 29 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education. Currently serving as an Early Childhood Instructional Coach, she mentors teachers and supports 3K and Pre-K for All programs in Brooklyn. This past year, she embarked on a research sabbatical in Italy, studying early childhood philosophies and exploring ways to enhance and expand Jewish early childhood programs in New York.
Beyond her professional work, Erica is deeply engaged in her community. She volunteers at her synagogue, serves on the Sharsheret Advisory Board, and collaborates with local organizations. She spearheaded the first Five Towns Sharsheret Mahjongg Fundraiser, a groundbreaking event that has become a model for similar fundraisers nationwide.
Family is at the heart of everything Erica does. She is an avid crocheter and crafter, loves to travel, and cherishes time with her husband, Bryan, and their children: Andrew & Daniella Giller, Abby & Adam Nayowitz, and Hannah & Jordan Appel. And, of course, she never misses a chance to play Mahjongg!
Erica is profoundly grateful for Sharsheret, having witnessed firsthand the impact of its work on friends and family. She is honored to contribute to such a meaningful organization and to support its vital mission.
EVENT CHAIRS & COMMITTEES
New Jersey Event Chairs:
Shifra and Dani Bendheim
Robert Boiarsky
Keren and Ziv Ehrenfeld
Joy and Michael Goldsmith
Karen and Daniel Kosowsky
Shari and Nathan Lindenbaum
Dovid Mirsky
Rachel and Shlomo Mirsky
Jordanna and Marc Nadritch
Batya and Nachman Paul
Lauryn and Dr. Kenneth Weiser
Alissa and Sammy Zagha
Keith Zakheim
Linda and Jay Zucker
New Jersey Event Committee:
June and Terry Aranoff
Chani and Michael Barenholtz
Martha Baum
Vivian and Stanley Bernstein
Daniele and Steven Bleier
Barbara and Jonathan Blinken
Tammy and Danny Chesner
Sherry and Neil Cohen
Rena Cole and Ephie Bernstein
Lauren and Alexander Crane
Hattie and Arthur Dubroff
Yaffa Leah and Dr. Jonathan Field
Michal and Dr. Nathan Fox
Amy and Daniel Gibber
Shaina and Matthew Giller
Judy Golowa
Linda and Mark Gruenbaum
Karen and Mottie Guttmann
Yonina and Greg Haber
Debbie and Raz Haramati
Susie Helft and Josh Drazen
Suri and Marc Helwani
Sharon and Matthew Herenstein
Shulamit and Avram Holzer
Esti and Benyamin Kaminetzky
Tammy and Dr. David Katz
Melissa and Ethan Keiser
Dr. Jessica and Laizer Kornwasser
Limor and Manny Levy
Margaret and Andrew Levy
Atara and Eric Mauskopf
Suzy and Lon Merin
Ellen and Michael Muss
Susan and Brett Nadritch
Dr. Dalia and Efraim Nagel
Dawn Orlinsky
Esther and Dr. Harold Perl
Gila and Philip Pfeffer
Stephanie and Richie Pomerantz
Hadas and Dr. Daniel Rabinowitz
Dr. Ilana Ressler and Jared Dinkes
Robin and Joshua Rochlin
Ayelet and Brian Rosen
Elana and Marc Rothenberg
Lisa and Elliot Rothschild
Brenda and David Ruditzky
Tammi and Bennett Schachter
Lisa and Jonathan Schechter
Tamar and Jay Schiffman
Mali and Steven Schwartz
Simone and Mark Semer
Sari and Yaakov Sheinfeld
Sydney and Daniel Silvermintz
Lillian and Bill Silber
Jennifer and Seth Sokol
Joy and Dr. Mark Sultan
Chani and Jason Teigman
Arianne and Moshe Weinberger
Penina and Tommy Weinberger
Elisa and Chaim Wietschner
Becky and Daniel Wolf
Lynne and Aaron Yunis
Rebecca Zagha and Benji Markoff
Dr. Jill Zimmerman and Dr. Michael Stifelman
Tanya and Darren Wolf
Long Island Event Chairs:
David Abikzer
Danielle and Avi Aronovitz
Drs. Tammy and Hillel Bryk
Bryan Giller
Riva and Eli Goldschmiedt
Neera and Michael Kimmel
Iris and Shalom Maidenbaum
Dorit and Larry Schwartz
Shari and David Shapiro
Esther and Dov Zeidman
Long Island Event Committee:
Rivka and Zusha Agin
Hannah and Jordan Appel
Michelle and Yehuda Appel
Eve Baruch
Aliza and Moshe Beer
Amy and Michael Berger
Karen Blatt and Ari Hirt
Amy and Donny Bodner
Shira and Steven Botnick
Reva and Yumi Borgen
Devorah and Ronnie Borochov
Paula and Marc Bruh
Rena and Dr. Bentzy Chill
Rachel and Gregg Duftler
Wendy and Chaim Frucher
Sharon and Dr. Sheldon Genack
Abby and Adam Nayowitz
Daniella and Andrew Giller
Alisa and Brian Glickman
Sara and Duvy Goldberg
Barbara and David Goldenberg
Chani and Jeremy Goldfeder
Debbie and Jeff Gononsky
Suzanne and Barry Gurvitch
Lisa and Elie Hecht
Shani and Shaye Hirsch
Laura and Murray Huberfeld
Bernice and Seme Joszef
Tami and Eytan Lader
Risa and Ian Landow
Lorie and Dani Lasky
Naomi and Steven Levinson
Rachael and Daniel Lifschutz
Julia and Steven Makowsky
Nikki Fuchs Mehl and Dr. David Mehl
Cindy and Jeremy Merrill
Jill and Shalom Motechin
Naomi and Zvi Nachman
Talia and Menachem Ostreicher
Melissa and Baruch Pelcovitz
Sara and Harry Pfeffer
Aviva and Moshe Reich
Leah and Dr. Terry Rifkin
Dr. Elana and Rafi Rosman
Michelle and Eli Salig
Miriam Savetsky and Michael Levine
Melodie and Martin Scharf
Tamar and Robbie Scharf
Alyssa and Josh Schechter
Andrea and Robert Schechter
Bashie and David Simon
Susan and Mendy Sokol
Jessica and Steven Spector
Orly and Alan Steinberg
Melinda and Justin Strauss
Linda and Steven Weissman
Heidi and Glenn Zuckerman
EVENT SPONSORS (IN FORMATION)
Sharsheret does not endorse or promote any specific medication, treatment, product, or service.