Are you a mikvah attendant? An administrator or halachic guide? Do you volunteer in another way? Then this training is not to be missed! Sharsheret’s annual National Mikvah Training will guide all who are involved with providing a comfortable, meaningful mikvah experience for those impacted by cancer. Participants will learn about the concerns and needs […]
Join Sharsheret for our fourth annual discussion about men’s health and hereditary cancer risks. This year we will address a variety of ways to reduce risk including genetic testing, cancer screenings, and lifestyle behaviors. For mutation carriers, and others, these behaviors may reduce the risk of several cancers, including pancreatic, prostate, melanoma, colon, and male […]
Health and wellness is important for everyone, especially for those recovering from illness. Join Sharsheret to relax and rejuvenate through movement with our new yoga series, led by yoga teacher and coach, Emily Elizabeth Steinberg. This series is catered to those affected by cancer and will help bring awareness to the body. The following items […]
Being an Anglo in Israel can impact the cancer experience. Sharsheret Israel Advisory Committee Members and volunteers are invited to join this special training to learn how to be a Sharsheret Israel Ambassador, and how to assist and support those impacted by cancer. Contact Pnina Mor at [email protected] or Liora Tannenbaum at [email protected] for more […]
Discover practical strategies for maintaining emotional well-being, fostering communication with your partner, and finding time for self-care. Hear from expert, Dr. Lisa Blum Psy.D,and fellow caregivers who share their experiences, tips, and resources to help you navigate this complex journey with grace and resilience. Whether you’re currently caregiving or preparing for the future, this webinar […]
Did you know there are clinical trials for those who haven’t been diagnosed with cancer? For those whose treatment is long finished? Clinical trials are no longer just for those in treatment and there are many exciting opportunities to consider. Join Maryam Lustberg, MD, MPH, the Chief of Breast Oncology at Yale Cancer Center, and […]
Although the risk of lymphedema after mastectomy never truly goes away, movement can reduce the risk significantly. Additionally, physical therapy, and exercise in general assist in many aspects of recovery from surgery and cancer treatment. Join Tracey Hecht, Cancer Exercise Specialist, and Amy Shapses, Physical Therapist, to explore how movement can support immediate and long […]
Financial toxicity refers to the financial challenges that cancer patients and their families encounter due to the high costs associated with cancer treatment. This issue is one of the most pressing burdens facing cancer patients today. Join us to hear from Dr. Margaret Liang, MD, MS, Associate Professor, Gynecologic Oncology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, about research […]
Join Pickles Group, Sharsheret, and Imerman Angels for this informative webinar about how we can support the entire family when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. Learn practical strategies for communicating with kids about cancer and hear about available support services for yourself, your partner/loved ones, and your children throughout your cancer diagnosis, treatment, […]
Join us for an opportunity to rest and reset at Sharsheret’s quarterly Shalom, Shabbat! program, this time with a bit of Chanukah spirit and light! However you celebrate, and whatever your experience with Shabbat, we can all use an opportunity to recenter ourselves in the midst of treatment, survivorship, or just the normal chaos of […]
