Join the Cancer Support Community at Sharsheret Partner Holy Name Medical Center for a free six session workshop for cancer survivors and their caregivers. The first session is Monday, April 8th, from 3:00-5:30 pm in Marian Hall, HNMC. Subsequent dates include April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6 and May 13. Participants must commit […]
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Join us for a Food You Want Cook and Nibble Party with cookbook author Nealy Fisher. Anyone who purchases the “Food You Want” cookbook at the event will receive 10% off on all in-store purchases on 4/30. 10% of all book sales will be donated to Sharsheret. |
2 events,Join our Sharsheret Supports Partner, the Rales JFS for a monthly breast and ovarian cancer support group. Meetings combine monthly support and wellness topics including nutrition, mindfulness and exercise. Sessions are facilitated by Kira Vainberg, INHC and Elissa Love, MSW and meet at 6:15 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Boca […] |
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Please join Bandier long with Author and Wellness Visionary Nealy Fisher for a Book Signing and Shopping Party. Nealy will be serving complimentary Hand-Crafted Bites. |
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9 events,Sharsheret is proud to offer a fun family OPPORTUNITY for all and a way to make your miles meaningful! As an official charity partner for the 2019 TD Five Boro Bike tour join 32,000 cyclists of all ages and skill levels from around the world as you ride through five boroughs of New York City […] Join us as we join the annual RA Convention. Sharsheret connects with rabbis to ensure they are empowered to support their congregants facing breast or ovarian cancer, as well as their families. If you plan on being there, please stop by our booth!
Join top health and wellness cancer experts for a free interactive discussion about the latest research in cancer awareness and prevention and what you need to know to take charge of your health. For more information or to register, visit TheLewinFund.org or call 929-224-2293. Join us as we participate in the NAJC conference. Sharsheret is excited to join this important conference for the first time to connect with chaplains in all different roles to ensure they are empowered to support their patients and clients facing breast or ovarian cancer, as well as their families. If you plan on being […]
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Sharsheret is partnering once again, with the OU Women’s Initiative to discuss how to best meet the needs of women with breast or ovarian attending the mikvah, or ritual bath. Breast cancer affects all aspects of a woman’s life, including the physical, emotional and spiritual. Mikvah attendants can greatly enhance the mikvah experience for these […]
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Join Commonpoint Queens for their Women’s Wellness Day. Learn about Sharsheret’s resources from Leslie Kraut, LCSW of Commonpoint Queens. Braid challah and explore simple techniques for mind, body and spiritual wellness. There is a fee of $10 per person, kosher lunch will be served and babysitting is available at no additional charge. Registration is required […]
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Join the Mid-Atlantic Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism for their spring event! Learn about Sharsheret and how you can make a difference and hear from Nancy Cohen, Sharsheret’s Long Island Program Coordinator, and Emily Bakaj, a Sharsheret volunteer who will share her personal story. Registration including brunch is $28. |
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Sharsheret is partnering with Gilda’s Club South Florida to bring together Black and Jewish breast cancer survivors and their allies to explore how breast cancer disproportionately affect both communities and share stories of survivorship. The program is part of the 10 Days of Connection, a community-led challenge to fight divisiveness by bringing together people of […] Join Sharsheret Supports Partner, Breast Cancer Support of Berks County, PA, for their monthly Pink Power Night for those who are in treatment or have been in treatment for breast cancer. Liz Graybill, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, will be demonstrating how to make healthy smoothies. No pre-registration required. 529 Reading Ave., Suite C, West Reading, […]
With Kate Cohen, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Kate is a Clinical Dietitian, with a special focus on oncology, providing nutritional support and strategies for those navigating the cancer treatment process or focusing on preventing recurrence. She has a Master’s degree in Nutritional Science and is certified with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She works with […] |
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Join Sharsheret Supports Partner, 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 gathering will take place on Tuesday, May 7th, at the Bikur Cholim Office, 5216 11th Ave from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Confidential meetings are free […]
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Join the sisterhood of Congregation Ohav Shalom for a manicure event in support of Sharsheret. To reserve your space RSVP to [email protected]. Sharsheret’s participation in this event was made possible with generous support from Maidenbaum & Sternberg, LLP. mptrg.com/apply. |
5 events,Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of National Outreach will present an interactive training for staff at new Sharsheret Support Partner, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, on why breast cancer is a Jewish community issue, how to educate community members to be proactive about their health and how to best support those affected by cancer within […]
Come hear a patient living with ovarian cancer, hear a healthcare professional’s perspective on living with and coping with this disease, and get tips on working with the healthcare team. Connect with people in your community and find support and available resources. Be sure to check out the Sharsheret display! This event is free but […]
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Join author Nealy Fisher and TV Host Jezlan Moyet for Sips, Nibbles and Shopping! In celebration of Nealy’s new book ‘Food You Want For The Life You Crave’, enjoy 10% off your Alice + Olivia purchase and 10% of sales will benefit Sharsheret. |
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Purchase flowers at the Annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale in memory of Hindy Weinstock z”l. Click here to order your flowers in advance. Bouquets will also be available for purchase on Mother’s Day. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Sharsheret. |
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Do it for YOU, so you can be there for the ones you love! The Lakewood Bikkur Cholim presents the first ever Lakewood Women’s Health Expo. Come meet local doctors, see nutrition demos, receive basic health screenings, and hear inspiring presentations, including Sharsheret’s own Melissa K. Rosen, Director of National Outreach. She will speak on […] Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of National Outreach will educate the program staff of the organization Casting for Recovery, about the unique issues that impact Jewish women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, how to create programs sensitive to the needs of the Jewish community, and how Sharsheret can help. To bring a Cultural Competency […] Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of National Outreach will educate the staff of our new Partner, Twist Out Cancer, about the unique issues that impact Jewish women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, how to create innovative programs sensitive to the needs of the Jewish community, and how Sharsheret can help. Be on the lookout […] |
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3 events,Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of National Outreach, will educate the students at Mount Sinai Medical School about the unique issues that impact young Jewish women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, about how they will have the ability to help, and how Sharsheret can offer support as well. To bring a cultural competency training […] Join Sharsheret Partner, Holy Name Medical Center, and the Cancer Support Community at HNMC, for a Women’s Health Empowerment collaboration. This presentation, by Sharsheret’s Director of National Outreach, Melissa K. Rosen, will explore a multitude of ways to be proactive about our health, and explore (and negate) the reasons we may put off self-care. This […]
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Join our Sharsheret Supports Partner, 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 sessions are facilitated by a licensed social […] |
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1 event,Sharsheret looks forward to connecting with the hard-working oncology nurses and navigators that support patients regularly. Visit our exhibit booth to learn more about the free resources we have support your patients and the training we can provide to nurses and navigators. |
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Join our Sharsheret Supports Partner, the Minkoff Center for Jewish Genetics in Scottsdale, AZ for a BRCA education and screening program. Must pre-register to qualify for screening. Register at www.minkoffcenter.org. The event will take place at the JCC of Scottsdale, 12701 Scottsdale Road. To speak with a genetic counselor prior the event, contact Peggy Cottrell, […]
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Sharsheret will welcome 600 guests to our Annual Benefit, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe. Our Chai Anniversary celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m with the early opening of the Silent Auction, and a special raffle of The Mirror. At 11:30 the silent auction will close and the presentation will begin. We will honor the […]
Temple Reyim hosts this One in Forty symposium to educate the community about Ashkenazi Jews’ risk of inheriting a BRCA gene mutation. Be sure to pick up Sharsheret’s latest educational resources while there. Following presentations by each of the panelists, there will be a Q&A session. Register for this free event at http://oneinforty.org/upcoming-events/. |
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3 events,Sharsheret is excited to be a part of our Support Partner’s annual Shirley Kohn Spa Day for breast cancer patients. Participate in a variety of mind/body programs designed to lift your spirits and improve your well-being. Learn helpful tips on how to stay balanced and centered in the midst of treatment. Day includes a light, […] Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of National Outreach will educate the rabbis of the Jewish Emergent Network about the unique issues that impact Jewish women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, how they can provide spiritual and communal support, and encourage the community to do the same, and finally, how Sharsheret can help. To bring […]
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Join Sharsheret Supports Partner, the Breast Cancer Resource Center of the YWCA Princeton, for ongoing meetups for patients and survivors of stage I, II or III breast cancer. Monthly meetings will help participants cope with the immediate and long-term effects of breast cancer and its treatment. Discussions will focus on the issues of importance to […] |
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Sharsheret is proud to kick off the opening of its new Illinois Regional office by offering a fun opportunity for all and a way to make an impact on the Chicago community! Join over 20,000 cyclists of all ages and skill levels for 30 miles and five hours of car-free riding on Lake Shore Drive […] |
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1 event,The program, presented in collaboration with Sharsheret Support Partner, Gilda’s Club NYC, is open to those facing any cancer, and their caregivers. The presentation will focus on privacy, diagnosis and support. Many facing cancer have had to comfort others, as they shared their diagnosis. At this event, we will address the needed balance between privacy […] |
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Sharsheret is partnering with UCLA Hillel’s Jewish Pre-Health Society to raise awareness about the Jewish community’s risk for hereditary cancer and what we can do to advocate for our own better health outcomes.
Join UCLA Challah for Hunger for a Sharsheret Pink Challah Bake. Learn about breast cancer and the impact on the Jewish community. Order challah here: http://bit.ly/springbake4 |
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2 events,Sharsheret is partnering with UCLA Hillel’s Jewish Pre-Health Society to raise awareness about breast and ovarian cancer. Join Temple Beth El in Tacoma, WA on Friday, May 31st at 6 pm for a Sharsheret Pink & Teal Shabbat. Learn about breast and ovarian cancer and their impact on the Jewish community with speaker, Tara Coffin, a research scientist from Magenta. (https://magenta.mdanderson.org.) Wearing pink and/or teal is encouraged this evening. For more information […] |
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Join the Mount Sinai Jewish Center for a Sharsheret Pink Shabbat! Hear from Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of National Outreach, after davening in the Recent Grad Minyan and enjoy a pink kiddush. The entire community is invited to a presentation and panel during seudat shlishit. This program is made possible with support for Susan […] |