Whether or not you have already undergone genetic counseling or testing, new genetics information in the media may be difficult to understand. Emerging, yet, often confusing, research is coming at us from many sources. Hear from Sharsheret’s Genetics Program Coordinator, Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC, as she explores the latest critical genetics research, decodes BRCA and […]
Join Anshei Chesed Congregation for a Sharsheret Pink Shabbat. Hear from Sharsheret’s Florida Regional Director, Briana Schwarz, and learn about breast cancer, the BRCA gene, and their impact on the Jewish community. For more information, contact the synagogue at [email protected].
Join Sharsheret Supports Partner of Excellence, the Bikur Cholim Chesed Organization, at their monthly friendship gatherings for frum women who are in treatment or have been in treatment for cancer. The topic is ‘Look Good-Feel better’ with beautician Dina Roth of La La Lipstick. Confidential meetings are free of charge. Come hear interesting guest speakers […]
Join the Young Israel of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale community for its annual Sharsheret Pink Shabbat® to raise awareness and provide resources to community members facing breast cancer. Hear remarks by Briana Schwarz, Sharsheret’s Florida Regional Director, and Dr. Carmen Calfa from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. To learn more about Sharsheret Pink Shabbat in Florida or to […]
Come join in the fun of braiding your pink challah dough! Learn some new braiding techniques from each other. While our challot rise there will be a program designed to educate about the increased risk of hereditary breast cancer among Jewish families, the impact of breast cancer on the Jewish community, and Sharsheret’s breast cancer […]
Sharsheret is proud to partner with The Shabbat Project of Chicago and Myriad to present ‘Know Your Family’s Story.’ Join us at this educational and empowering evening dedicated to women’s health. Dr. Deedee Shiller will be discussing the BRCA gene and will be joined by Nisa Felps, a breast cancer survivor and a representative from […]
Hear from Sharsheret’s Florida Regional Director, Briana Schwarz, as she educates the staff at Moffitt Cancer Center about the unique issues that impact young Jewish women facing breast cancer, how the staff can help, and how Sharsheret can help. To bring a cultural competency training to your organization or for more information, contact Director of […]
Join Temple Beth Sholom for a Sharsheret Pink Shabbat. Learn about breast cancer awareness and how it impacts the Jewish community. For more information, please call the Temple office.
Sharsheret is partnering with the Sisterhood of Congregation Rodeph Sholom to raise awareness about breast cancer. Hear from Sharsheret Florida Regional Director, Briana Schwarz, about resources available to Jewish women and families. For more information, contact the synagogue at 813.837.1911.
Join Congregation Torah Ohr for their annual community walk supporting young Jewish women and families facing breast cancer. For more information, contact the synagogue at 561.479.4049.
Join our Sharsheret Supports Partner of Excellence, JCC/Nishmah in St. Louis. Their Sharsheret Supports Group meets to offer support to women in the St. Louis Jewish community who have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer and are anywhere along their treatment path – before, during, or post treatment. These casual get-togethers are designed to […]
The Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey, in collaboration with Sharsheret, is pleased to announce the creation of a new experiential support group for those impacted by breast cancer. The group will meet the third Wednesday of each month and a different topic we be addressed each session. This free group is […]
