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Cancer Nutrition 2022: Confidence and Clarity with the Beller Method™
2022-01-10 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join Rachel Beller, MS, RDN, the go-to cancer nutrition expert for Good Morning America and creator of the Rachel Beller Nutrition Masterclass. Rachel will offer evidence-based cancer-fighting nutrition information and she’ll demonstrate some simple, delicious treats along with some new products for you to look out for in 2022. This program is part of the “Sharsheret in the Kitchen” series, which brings nutritious kosher meal options to help empower all of us at risk for breast and ovarian cancer to make healthier diet choices. Recipes will be sent out a few days in advance of the webinar. Please contact 1 for more information.
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Genetics and “Genomics": The Ins and Outs of Testing for Patients with Gynecologic Cancer
2022-01-20 13:00 (America/New_York)
The words genetics and “genomics” are sometimes used interchangeably, but what exactly do these two terms mean and how are they different? Join Sharsheret’s community partner SHARE for a program that will help unpack the confusion surrounding these very different forms of testing. Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC, Sharsheret’s genetic counselor and Dr. Roisin O’Cearbhaill, Research Director of the Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) will explain the types of tests you may have had and what tests you should consider.
Contact Peggy Cottrell for more information.
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COVID-19 and Cancer: Two Years Into This Pandemic, What We Know Today and What You Need to Know to Protect Your Health
2022-01-25 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for the latest update from infectious disease and cancer experts: WHO advisor and Former CDC advisor, Dr. Arthur Reingold and Dr. Catherine E. Pesce, Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology Program Director, Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship, NorthShore University HealthSystem. For questions or more information, please contact 1. Register 1.

Paint With Me
2022-02-01 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Whether you were diagnosed 10 days, 10 months or 10 years ago, join us for a fun night with others who have been personally affected by breast and ovarian cancer.
PAINT WITH ME! offers an amazing step-by-step Zoom painting class. Meet your inner artist, and leave with a masterpiece. No art experience necessary! Paint kit materials will be mailed to you upon registration. (Registration deadline to receive a paint kit is January 24th.)
For more information please email Eve Kleinerman.
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Broadway's Best for Breast Cancer
2022-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join Sharsheret Community Partner, the Marlene Meyerson JJC Manhattan, and amazing Broadway entertainers for a virtual series celebrating life and fostering learning. Hear top health and wellness experts discuss how life is affected during and after cancer—all without leaving your sofa! Cancer treatment is overwhelming enough, without having to worry about paying for it. Learn how to navigate the healthcare system and keep your finances intact with Joanna Morales from Triage Cancer.
Beneficial for everyone, but geared specifically to those living with or recovered from breast cancer, this special program is cosponsored by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Dr. Alison Estabrook, co-founder of Breastlink New York, and Sharsheret. It is endorsed by The Nia Technique, and the American Cancer Society.
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Sharsheret Pink Day
2022-02-09 | Worldwide
Sharsheret Pink Day is a worldwide initiative spearheaded by students, communities and organizations. This year events are in person and virtual!
Individuals and students wear pink as a way to generate conversations; they engage in Tikkun Olam – repairing the world – through a wide range of educational and fundraising events. Join thousands of others sharing information about Sharsheret’s vital programs and services in person and on social media. You can make a difference! Click here to check-out this years’ media toolkit and here to register to tell us what you are planning. For more information, please contact Ellen Kleinhaus at ekleinhaus@sharsheret.org.

Pressure Luck Cooking with Jeffrey Eisner
2022-02-09 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
SPECIAL SHARSHERET PINK DAY PROGRAM – Curious about cooking with an electric pressure cooker? Join national bestselling cookbook author, 1, @pressureluckcooking, as he demonstrates his delicious step-by-step recipes using the “Instant Pot.” This program is part of the “Sharsheret in the Kitchen” series, which brings nutritious kosher meal options to help empower all of us at risk for breast and ovarian cancer to make healthier diet choices. Recipes will be sent out a few days in advance of the webinar.
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Beatrice Milberg Campus Program made possible with support from Sherry and Neil Cohen

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Keeping Your Bones Strong During and After Cancer Treatment
2022-02-15 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Tune in for a discussion on bone health with Dr. Joy Wu, Associate Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) at Stanford University School of Medicine. Learn how to keep your bones healthy and strong before and after cancer treatment. This webinar is the first in a series of three on Bone Health and Medicine, Bone Health and Nutrition, and Bone Health and Fitness.
For more information, please email Becky Koren bkoren@sharsheret.org
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Shalom, Shabbat!
2022-03-04 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us for an opportunity to rest and reset at Sharsheret’s Shalom, Shabbat! program. However you celebrate, and whatever your experience with Shabbat, we can all use an opportunity to recenter ourselves in the midst of treatment, survivorship, COVID 19, or just the normal chaos of life well lived. Come enjoy music, insights and inspiration for the week ahead. For questions, or more information, please contact 1.
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Sharsheret in the Kitchen - Shabbat Around the World with Naomi Nachman
2022-03-10 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join Sharsheret in the Kitchen as renowned cookbook author Naomi Nachman @naominachman, The Aussie Gourmet, shows us how to bring healthy world cuisine into your Shabbat meal. This program is part of the “Sharsheret in the Kitchen” series, which brings nutritious kosher meal options to help empower all of us at risk for breast and ovarian cancer to make healthier diet choices. Recipes will be sent out a few days in advance of the webinar. For more information, please contact 1.
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The Siegmund and Edith Blumenthal Memorial Fund, and The Cooperative Agreement DP19-1906 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Boosting Bone Health Through Nutrition
2022-03-15 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Learn the latest information on boosting bone health through nutrition with Tamar Rothenberg, a registered dietitian specializing in recovery after breast cancer. This webinar is the second in the series on Bone Health and Medicine, Bone Health and Nutrition, and Bone Health and Fitness. For more information, please contact 1.
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At-Home Facial 101 with Beauty Bus
2022-03-23 13:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Learn the latest tips and tricks in skincare! Whether you’re in treatment, a thriver, or caregiver, this program will help you care for your skin from the comfort of your home. This virtual tutorial will be led with Beauty Bus expert, Dana Baze, who is an esthetician trained in oncological skincare.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Beckoff.
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Thank you to our generous sponsors:
The Siegmund and Edith Blumenthal Memorial Foundation

Mindfulness and Acupressure: Effective Health-Care Strategies
2022-03-29 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us to explore evidence-based complementary medicine techniques with Dr. Dana Fine of Dana Fine Acupuncture, Dr. Anat S. Geva of No Shame on U, and Dr. Benjamin Scheier, MD, Hematology/Oncology at Kaiser Permanente. Learn how to incorporate acupressure and mindfulness into your self-care routine in ways that can enhance traditional treatment plans. For more information, please contact 1
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The Siegmund and Edith Blumenthal Fund, The Cooperative Agreement DP19-1906 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
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Thank you to our partners: No Shame on U and Dana Fine Acupuncture

Sharsheret in the Kitchen - A Simple Sephardic Passover
2022-04-04 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join Sharsheret in the Kitchen as the Sephardic Spice Girls (@separdicspicegirls) serve up some simple, flavorful, perfect for Passover recipes. This program is part of the “Sharsheret in the Kitchen” series, bringing nutritious and delicious kosher ideas to empower all of us at risk for breast and ovarian cancer to make healthier diet choices. Recipes will be sent out in advance of the webinar. Contact 1 for more information.
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Sharsheret UNSeder 2022
2022-04-08 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us as we come together for our 3rd Annual Pre-Passover experience! At this year’s UNSeder, we’ll share deliciously unique matzah recipes you can add to your celebration, traditions you can bring to your Seder table, and discuss how matzah can change its form when it comes together with other ingredients, similar to how we can change our perspective when we have the support we need.
For more information, contact Melissa Rosen.
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Tips for Safely Gathering for the Spring Holidays
2022-04-11 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join Sharsheret to learn how women facing breast or ovarian cancer and may be immunocompromised can safely navigate gathering with loved ones over the spring holidays (Passover, Easter, etc).
Dr. Hilary Shapiro-Wright, Lynn Women’s Institute / Lynn Cancer Institute, Baptist Health, will discuss best practices to protect your health as you celebrate with family and friends. For more information please contact 1.
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Sharsheret in the Kitchen with The Cuban Reuben
2022-05-11 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join Sharsheret in the Kitchen for Cuban made healthy, a cooking demo with Jennifer Stempel, The Cuban Reuben. Jennifer will be demonstrating healthy recipes featuring rich Cuban flavors you won’t want to miss! **Special gift of the spice Sazon Tropical will be sent to the first 100 registrants. This program is part of the “Sharsheret in the Kitchen” series, bringing nutritious and delicious kosher ideas to empower all of us at risk for breast and ovarian cancer to make healthier diet choices. Recipes will be sent out a couple of days in advance of the webinar. Contact Jessica Jablon for more information.
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The Cooperative Agreement DP19-1906 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Sharsheret's National Book Club - My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me - A conversation with author Jason B. Rosenthal
2022-05-16 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join Sharsheret for an inspiring discussion about love, loss, community and resiliency with Jason B. Rosenthal, author of My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me. Pose your own questions and be inspired by his message. Please contact 1 for more information.
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Exercise to Fight Osteoporosis and Protect your Bones
2022-05-23 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join Sharsheret and Buff Bones® Founder Rebekah Rotstein to learn the latest information on fighting osteoporosis and protecting bone health through exercise. Rebekah is an industry leader in Pilates, bone health, and movement education. This webinar is the third in the series on Bone Health and Medicine, Bone Health and Nutrition, and Bone Health and Fitness.
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Clinical Trials: New Options and Opportunities
2022-05-31 20:00 (America/New_York)
The landscape of clinical trials has changed dramatically in recent times. No longer a last-resort option, cancer clinical trials provide patients with access to new therapies: the next generation of treatment. There are even trials for those who are living with higher risk, but have not been diagnosed. By joining a trial, you can help move cancer treatment forward and provide real hope for a better future.
Join Dr. Brian Slomovitz, Board Certified Gynecologic Oncologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center, South Florida, as we collaborate with Cancer Support Community to explore new risk reduction and treatment opportunities for anyone diagnosed with cancer or living with higher diagnostic risk.
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Music and Movement Therapy
2022-06-02 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us on Thursday, June 2nd at 8:30pm EDT/5:30pm PDT for a structured but instruction-less dance experience for cancer patients and survivors that will meet their needs for joy, healing, connection, emotional expression, and appreciation of what the body can do, as well as a new way of exercising. All movement abilities, including lying in bed, and all bodies are welcome.
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Hormone Usage and Cancer Webinar
2022-06-09 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Learn from Dr. Shari Snow about hormone usage before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis. Topics will cover birth control usage as well as hormone therapy for relief of menopause related symptoms.
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The Cooperative Agreement DP19-1906 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sharsheret in the Kitchen - Finding Umami with Jamie Wei
2022-06-16 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join Sharsheret in the Kitchen for “Finding Umami,” a cooking demo with Jamie Wei (@chopsticksmeetfork). Jamie’s inspired recipes highlight Asian flavors in unique dishes that look beautiful and taste incredible. This program is part of the “Sharsheret in the Kitchen” series, bringing nutritious and delicious kosher ideas to empower all of us at risk for breast and ovarian cancer to make healthier diet choices. Recipes will be sent out a couple of days in advance of the webinar.
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Thank you to our generous sponsors:

The Cooperative Agreement DP19-1906 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Embrace: Beauty Bus Eyebrow and Lash Workshop
2022-06-28 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join the Sharsheret Embrace community on Tuesday, June 28th at 8pm EDT/5pm PDT for an exclusive webinar eyebrow and eyelash application tutorial with Beauty Bus!

Free eyebrow pencils and eyelashes will be sent to the first 40 registrants courtesy of Catrice Cosmetics

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This program is for women in the Embrace community, for those diagnosed with advanced breast and ovarian cancer. To join the Sharsheret Embrace Facebook group, 1.

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Treating the Non-Medical Side Effects of Cancer
2022-07-07 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Studies show that when patients have their non-medical needs met, they have better medical outcomes. Join us as we take a deep dive into some cosmetic services of cancer treatment that can be critical to a woman’s quality of life and self-esteem. Topics including wigs (cranial hair prosthesis), cold caps (scalp cooling treatment), and tattooing* (three-dimensional micropigmentation of the nipple and areola), and tattooing of the eyebrows (microblading), as well as holistic offerings such as meditation and yoga.
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Speakers include:
The Sauler Institute – Mandy Sauler, Founder & Owner, Medical Tattooist, Teion Milbourne, Medical Tattooist specializing in Scalp Micropigmentation and a Scar Camouflage specialist
Hair To Stay – Bethany Hornthal, Co-Founder and Executive Director
CG Wigs – Charna Goldsmith, Founder
JCC St.Louis – Emily Steinberg, Yoga Instructor
For information on Sharsheret’s Best Face Forward 2.0 program which offers financial subsidies and non-medical services to qualifying individuals, 1. Contact 1 for more information.

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The BFF 2.0 program is made possible with generous support from the Bella Chachky Diamond and Sylvia Diamond Geller Fund, Project Accelerate, and Best Face Forward 2.0 Lead Donors.

Medical Breakthroughs from ASCO
2022-07-20 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Highlights from the latest findings from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting with Dr. Elissa Krill-Jackson of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Thank you to our generous sponsors:

The Cooperative Agreement DP19-1906 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The Siegmund and Edith Blumenthal Memorial Foundation

Wisdom of the Heart: Mindfulness Through Art for Cancer Thrivers
2022-08-08 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
“Imagination is the deepest voice of the soul and can be heard clearly only through cultivation and careful attention. A relationship with our imagination is a relationship with our deepest self.” Pat Allen, Art is a Spiritual Path
Ignite your creativity and access your imagination as we explore the power of art making as a spiritual practice. Drawing on the Jewish Studio Process and mindfulness meditation, we will engage in a facilitated, intuitive use of art materials and a process of inquiry through reflective writing. Together we’ll explore the potential of this Process to:

Access inner wisdom and insight

Strengthen our capacity to process what is and imagine what might be, and

Help us to feel more connected and whole even in moments of transition and uncertainty.

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The first 35 registrants located in the Los Angeles area will receive a free watercolor kit.
No specific materials or experience needed, just a willingness to listen to the wisdom of your own heart. This is about process, not product and is appropriate for absolute beginners and experienced artists.
Suggested Materials: Items that you have in your home- colored pencils, markers, paints, magazines, tape/glue, etc. as well as unlined blank paper or a journal and a pencil or pen.
For questions, please contact Aimee Sax at 1.
This program is made possible with generous support from The Cooperative Agreement DP19-1906 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Hormone Usage and Cancer Webinar Part 2
2022-08-11 20:00 (America/New_York)
Learn from Dr. Jovana Lekovich about hormone usage for fertility before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis. Topics will cover fertility preservation in cancer patients prior to the start of treatment, as well as pursuing family/infertility treatment for postvivors.

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Thank you to our generous sponsors:
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The Cooperative Agreement DP19-1906 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Speaker Training Program
2022-09-07 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Attention men and women! Are you interested in sharing your story to help others? Planning on speaking this Breast Cancer Awareness Month? This webinar will explore the goals of speaking on behalf of Sharsheret, simple tricks to make your presentation impactful and how sharing your story can be empowering. This training is open to anyone with impacted by cancer, including those who carry a genetic mutation, caregivers, and others.
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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with 1, Sharsheret’s Director of Training and Education.

Recent Updates and Advances in the field of Ovarian Cancer
2022-09-14 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join the Sharsheret community for this important update on advances in the field of ovarian cancer. Dr. Lauren Carcas of Miami Cancer Institute is a specialist in the field of breast and gynecologic malignancies.

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This webinar is made possible with generous support from:

and The Siegmund and Edith Blumenthal Memorial Foundation

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