The professional staff of NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center will learn about the unique issues that impact Jewish women facing breast cancer and the resources Sharsheret has available to support all breast cancer patients and survivors. To bring a cultural competency training to your organization, contact Illinois Regional Director, Eve Kleinerman, at [email protected] or 312.767.2045
Come meet Sharsheret staff and volunteers at the 2019 Breast Cancer Summit at the Carltun at Eisenhower Park. Stop by Sharsheret’s table and get more information about Sharsheret’s programs and services. For more information and to register visit, www.breastcancersummit.com. Sharsheret’s support in this program is made possible with generous support from
Sharsheret’s Illinois Program Coordinator, Rebecca Koren, LCSW, will be discussing the impact of culturally competent cancer care with members of NASW-NJ. Not simply the politically correct thing or something kind during a difficult time, this type of care has a proven impact on survivorship. This training will explore the issues through the example of Jewish […]
Sharsheret Supports Partner, Nishmah at The J in St. Louis will host author Kim Horner. She discovers she has inherited a BRCA gene mutation that puts her at high risk of developing certain cancers, but struggles with the decision to have a surgery to reduce her risk for a disease she doesn’t have and may […]
Don’t miss out on all the fun! The sisters of Alpha Epsilon Phi will host their annual Sugar Phactory event featuring the all-you-can-eat dessert buffet! The event will benefit both of their national philanthropies – Sharsheret and EGPAF. For more information, contact [email protected].
The sisters of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority will host their annual Sharsheret Pink Shabbat on campus. Join them to raise awareness about breast and ovarian cancer and lifesaving conversations! For more information contact them at [email protected].
The Sharsheret Club at Brandeis will host their annual Cake Wars event to raise awareness about Sharsheret. Student will have the opportunity to sign-up as teams and design a cake based on a Sharsheret theme. To get more involved and to sign up contact the Sharsheret Club at Brandeis.
Join Congregation Agudas Achim for breast cancer awareness weekend. Enjoy a pink themed kiddush and life-saving conversation. Sharsheret educational resources will be available as well.
Join Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood for their 4th Annual Sharsheret Pink Shabbat. Learn more about Sharsheret, breast cancer awareness, and action steps you can take. Sharsheret resources will be available as well.
The students of Kedma Hillel will host their annual Sharsheret Pink Shabbat and end the weekend with their annual Cake Wars event. Students will raise awareness, wear pink and generate conversations on campus, and educate their peers to save lives. To participate for either event contact Maryland Hillel.
This October, Alper JCC is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women after skin cancer. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. Help us raise awareness by wearing pink […]
Join Congregation Ohav Shalom for a Sharsheret Pink Shabbat. Learn about breast cancer and the impact on the Jewish Community and hear the inspiring words of congregant and Sharsheret volunteer, Amy Harris. For more information, please email [email protected]. Sharsheret’s support in this program is made possible with generous support from
