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Breast Cancer Benefit Concert
Saturday, July 31, 2010
12:00 p.m.
Telfer Park
2100 Cranston Road
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511

The Breast Cancer Benefit Concert in support of Sharsheret is an all-day family event featuring live music, raffles, refreshments, and more. For more information, please visit www.breastfriend.org. Click here to view the event flyer.

Nautica/NYC Triathlon
Sunday, July 18, 2010
5:50 a.m.
Central Park, NYC

Team Sharsheret’s triathletes will be competing in the Nautica/NYC Triathlon, on Sunday, July 18, 2010. Support our five triathletes: Linda Gerstel (New York City), Cheryl Lasher (Englewood, NJ), Gila Leiter (Teaneck, NJ), Joseph Lerner (Englewood, NJ), and Chani Teigman (Englewood, NJ). Cheer them on as they swim 1500m in the Hudson River, bike 40k along Manhattan’s West Side Highway, and run 10k through Central Park to the finish line. To learn more about Team Sharsheret and read each athlete’s personal story, please visit http://sharsheret.blogspot.com/2010/03/meet-sharsherets-athletes.html.

The Impact of the Holocaust on Breast Cancer in Jewish Families Today
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Free National Teleconference and Webinar

Sharsheret will present a free national teleconference, “The Impact of the Holocaust on Breast Cancer in Jewish Families Today,” Tuesday, July 14, 2010, 8:00 p.m. (EST). Panelists include Lital Keinan-Boker, MD, PhD, MPH, Faculty Member of the Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Studies, University of Haifa, Rifky Atkin, Sharsheret Link and Child of Holocaust Survivors, and Niecee Schonberger, MS, CGC, Genetics Program Coordinator, Sharsheret. Topics include the research study demonstrating a higher incidence of breast cancer among Jews living in Europe during the Holocaust, challenges of tracing family cancer histories destroyed during the Holocaust and concerns of Jewish women and families considering genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer. There will be an opportunity for participants to pose questions to the panelists during the live question and answer session. To register for the free teleconference and webinar, please e-mail teleconference@sharsheret.org or call toll-free (866) 474-2774. A transcript and audio taping will be available online after the event at www.sharsheret.org. This teleconference was made possible with generous support from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® North Jersey Affiliate and the Julius and Emmy Hamburger Memorial Fund.

A recording of the teleconference is available below.



To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Seattle, Washington Outreach Event
Monday, July 12, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
Seattle, Washington
Click here to view the event invitation.

Sharsheret Founder Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about breast health in younger women and to practice self-examination techniques on breast models.

Beverly Hills, California Outreach Event
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
Beverly Hills, California
Click here to view the event invitation.

Sharsheret Founder Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about breast health in younger women and to practice self-examination techniques on breast models.

Valley Village, California Outreach Event
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
Valley Village, California
Click here to view the event invitation.

Sharsheret Founder Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about breast health in younger women and to practice self-examination techniques on breast models.

Honoring the Women Who Have Touched Our Lives: Annual Benefit Luncheon
Sunday, May 16, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
Teaneck, NJ

Save the date for Sharsheret's Annual Benefit Luncheon. Share this special day with friends and loved ones as we recognize the meaningful contributions of Adina and Jeremy Fand (Westchester), Guests of Honor, and Lisa Schutzman, (Long Island) recipient of the Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute Award. Our featured Keynote Speaker will be Ethan Zohn, cancer survivor and 2002 winner of the reality TV show Survivor:Africa.

For seat reservations, please click here.
To view the Benefit Luncheon invitation, please click here.
For driving directions to the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, please click here.

For more information about the Luncheon and sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774 or e-mail events@sharsheret.org.

Breast and Ovarian: Jewish Families May Be at Greater Risk Symposium
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
YJCC of Washington Township
605 Pascack Road
Township of Washington, New Jersey 07676

Sharsheret will partner with the National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section to present, Breast & Ovarian Cancer: Jewish Families May Be at Greater Risk, an informative panel discussion. Director of Operations Elana Silber and Genetics for Life Coordinator Niecee Singer Schonberger, MS, CGC, will discuss hereditary breast cancer in the Jewish community, genetic testing for BRCA gene mutations found in 1 of 40 Ashkenazi Jewish women, and Sharsheret’s national programs and services. This event is free of charge. For more information and to register, please call Susan Laskin at (201) 930-9126.

Reality 2010 Jewish Women’s Conference
Sunday, April 25, 2010
JCC Staenberg Family Complex
2 Millstone Campus Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63146

Clinical Supervisor Shera Dubitsky, M.Ed., M.A. will present an informative workshop, Living Genetics: Breast Cancer and the Jewish Family, and host a Sharsheret exhibit booth at the Nishmah Reality 2010 Jewish Women's Conference. For more information about the conference and to register, click here.

Potomac, Maryland Outreach Event
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
Potomac, Maryland
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Sharsheret Founder Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about breast health in younger women and to practice self-examination techniques on breast models.

ARE YOU AT RISK? Our Community’s Response to Breast Cancer
Monday, April 12, 2010
David Posnack Jewish Community Center
5850 South Pine Island Road
Davie, Florida 33328

Sharsheret will collaborate with Jewish organizations in Florida to present “ARE YOU AT RISK? Our Community’s Response to Breast Cancer.” Panelists Dr. Alajandra Perez (Memorial Breast Cancer Centers), Hon. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (US House of Representatives), and Rochelle Shoretz (Founder and Executive Director, Sharsheret) will address a variety of topics, including risk factors for the Jewish woman (under 40 years old), facing breast cancer as a Jewish woman, community support, services and resources, and advocacy. To register, please visit www.JewishBroward.org or call (954) 434-0499, ext. 336. This event is free of charge and is sponsored by Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Step Up For Sharsheret Walk-A-Thon
Thursday, April 1, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Eden Roc Beach Resort and Spa
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33140

Jeweler’s Choice and Lasko Family Kosher Tours will sponsor the Step Up For Sharsheret Walk-A-Thon, a family event open to walkers of all ages. Participants will enjoy a walk on the boardwalk followed by light refreshments. For more information about the Walk-A-Thon, please contact Lisi Wolfson at lisiwolfson@yahoo.com. To register for the Walk-A-Thon, please click here.

Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester Run/Walk For Sharsheret
Sunday, March 14, 2010
9:30 a.m.
Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester
220 South Bedford Road
Chappaqua, New York 10514

Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester will hold their first annual Run/Walk for Sharsheret, a family event open to runners and walkers of all ages. For more information about the Run/Walk, please visit www.bethelnw.org. To register for the Run/Walk, please click here.

Spa Retreat For Women Living With Breast Cancer
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Rocking Chair, A Women’s Wellness Center
60 Grand Avenue
Englewood, New Jersey 07631

Join Sharsheret for a free, half-day spa retreat at The Rocking Chair. The program will offer four sessions including: Stress Reduction Techniques, Couples Communication Strategies, Naturopathic and Nutritional Tips, and Yoga. Light lunch will be served. Reservations are required and spaces are limited. For more information please click here, and to RSVP, please call The Rocking Chair at (201) 308-5325, ext. 4.

Miami, Florida Outreach Event
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Miami, Florida
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Sharsheret Founder Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about breast health in younger women and to practice self-examination techniques on breast models.

Link Training Conference
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST)
Free National Teleconference

For Sharsheret Links: Whether you have already enjoyed the rewarding experience of serving as a peer supporter or are still waiting for your first Sharsheret match, please join us on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST), for our free Link Training Teleconference. During the Teleconference, Sharsheret’s Clinical Supervisor, Shera Dubitsky will offer guidelines for serving as a peer supporter, resources to share with other women facing breast cancer, and a role play simulation. Link Program Coordinator, Adina Fleischmann, will review the various ways you can use your experiences and skills to Get Connected in your community. The Teleconference will conclude with a Question and Answer Session during which we will address many of your questions about serving as a Link. To register for the Teleconference, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774 or email please e-mail events@sharsheret.org.

Philadelphia Education and Outreach Event
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
3:00 p.m. (EST)
Jewish Family and Children's Service
2100 Arch Street
Center City, Philadelphia

Sharsheret Clinical Supervisor Shera Dubitsky, M.Ed., M.A. will introduce Sharsheret's programs and services and provide guidance on how to create and sustain a support group for Jewish women living with breast cancer. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Aviva Schieber at schieber@comcast.net or (215) 635-3452.

New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines: What Do They Mean For Me?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
8:30 p.m. (EST)
Free National Teleconference

Hear from Sharsheret Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Thomas Kolb (NYC radiologist) and Sharsheret Genetic Counselor Niecee Singer Schonberger, as they address the new breast cancer screening guidelines released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force this week. There will also be an opportunity to pose your questions to Dr. Kolb and Ms. Schonberger during a question and answer session. To register for the teleconference, email events@sharsheret.org.

A recording of the teleconference is available below.



To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Breast Cancer And The Next Generation Caring For Our Children
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. (EST)
Free National Teleconference

Sharsheret will present a free national teleconference, “Breast Cancer And The Next Generation: Caring For Our Children,” Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. (EST). Panelists Shera Dubitsky, M.Ed., M.A., (Clinical Supervisor, Sharsheret), Niecee Schonberger, MS, CGC, (Genetics Program Coordinator, Sharsheret) and Toni Cabat, DSW, LCSW, (Director of Family Services and Organizational Development, Chai Lifeline) will present topics including talking to young children about breast cancer, addressing the critical needs of teenagers, and educating young adult children about their risk of developing breast cancer. There will also be an opportunity to pose questions during a question and answer session. To register for the teleconference and dial-in instructions, please e-mail teleconference@sharsheret.org or call (866) 474-2774. This teleconference was made possible with generous support from the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Julius and Emmy Hamburger Memorial Fund.


A recording of the teleconference is available below.



To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Boca Raton Synagogue Sisterhood Run/Walk For Sharsheret
Sunday, October 25, 2009
8:00 a.m.
Montoya Circle
Boca Raton, FL

The Boca Raton Synagogue Sisterhood will hold their first annual Run/Walk for Sharsheret, a family event open to runners and walkers of all ages. Prizes will be awarded to division winners as well as the top 3 male and female winners. Registered participants will receive a special race pack, which includes a souvenir Race t-shirt and bib number. For more information about the Race and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Miriam Klein at email mimifried@aol.com or 917-860-8860.

To register for the Race, please click here.

Detroit, Michigan Outreach Event
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
Southfield, MI
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Sharsheret Founder Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about breast health in younger women and to practice self-examination techniques on breast models.

Race for the Cure
Sunday, September 13, 2009
8:30 a.m.
Central Park
New York, NY

Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City's Central Park to participate in Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Race for the Cure, a monumental breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. Team Sharsheret will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Race Day on the northeast corner of 74th Street and Central Park West for a Team Sharsheret photo. The Race will begin at 9:00 a.m. To register for Team Sharsheret, visit www.komennyc.org, click on “Race for the Cure,” click on “Join a Race Team” and type Sharsheret. To purchase Sharsheret T-shirts and for information about Team Sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774.

To order your Team Sharsheret T-shirt or Tank Top online, click here.
To download a Sharsheret Pledge Form, click here.

East Brunswick, NJ Outreach Event
Monday, July 27, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
East Brunswick, NJ
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Director of Operations Elana Silber will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the breast cancer programs Sharsheret offers nationwide. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about breast cancer genetics from Sharsheret’s Genetics Program Coordinator Niecee Singer Schonberger, MS, CGC, as she presents, “Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: What Jewish Women Need to Know”, breast health in younger women, and to practice self-examination techniques on breast models.

Link Training Conference
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST)
Free National Teleconference

For Sharsheret Links: Whether you have already enjoyed the rewarding experience of serving as a peer supporter or are still waiting for your first Sharsheret match, please join us on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST), for our Link Training Teleconference. During the Teleconference, Sharsheret’s Clinical Supervisor, Shera Dubitsky will offer guidelines for serving as a peer supporter, resources to share with other women facing breast cancer, and a role play simulation. Manager of Volunteer Services, Rebecca Schwartz will review the various ways you can use your experiences and skills to Get Connected in your community. The Teleconference will conclude with a Question and Answer Session during which we will address many of your questions about serving as a Link.
To register for the Teleconference, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774 or email events@sharsheret.org.

Honoring the Women Who Have Touched Our Lives: Annual Benefit Luncheon
Sunday, May 17, 2009
10:30 a.m.
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
Teaneck, NJ

Save the date for Sharsheret's Annual Benefit Luncheon. Share this special day with friends and loved ones as we recognize the meaningful contributions of Naava Parker (Englewood, New Jersey) and Rochelle Hirsch (New York City), Guests of Honor, and Suffy Rudman (Riverdale, New York), recipient of the Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute Award.

For seat reservations, please click here.
To view the Benefit Luncheon invitation, please click here.
For driving directions to the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, please click here.

For more information about the Luncheon and sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774 or e-mail events@sharsheret.org.

Rockville, MD Outreach Event
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
Rockville, MD
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Director of Operations Elana Silber and Project Manager Ellen Kleinhaus will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the breast cancer programs Sharsheret offers nationwide. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about breast cancer genetics from Beth Peshkin, Senior Genetic Counselor Georgetown University, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as she presents, “Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: What Jewish Women Need to Know”, breast health in younger women, and to practice self-examination techniques on breast models.
To view the slideshow from Beth Peshkin, please click here.

Take It From Me: My Experience In My Own Words
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. (EST)
Free National Teleconference

Sharsheret will present a free national teleconference, “Take It From Me: My Experience In My Own Words,” Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (EST). Panelists Linda Blachman, MPH, MA (Personal Historian, Author, and Founder, Mothers’ Living Stories Project), Janet Ruth Falon, MLA (Creative Writing Teacher, University of Pennsylvania), and Jill Cohen (Blogger, Dancing With Cancer: Living With Mets, a “New Normal”) will share their expertise and guidance on the various ways you can record your personal history and experiences. There will also be an opportunity to pose questions during a question and answer session. To register for the teleconference and dial-in instructions, please e-mail events@sharsheret.org or call (866) 474-2774.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Pink Drinks: Annual Benefit Luncheon Kick-Off Event
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Sharsheret Office
Teaneck, New Jersey

Join us on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at Sharsheret’s Teaneck, New Jersey office for "Pink Drinks,” a festive kick-off event for the Annual Benefit Luncheon. Meet this year’s Benefit Honorees and share in the exciting plans for the Annual Luncheon to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, New Jersey. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and to join the Benefit committee, please e-mail events@sharsheret.org or call toll-free (866) 474-2774.

Link Training Conference
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST)
Free National Teleconference

For Sharsheret Links: Whether you have already enjoyed the rewarding experience of serving as a peer supporter or are still waiting for your first Sharsheret match, please join us on Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST), for our Link Training Teleconference. During the Teleconference, Director of Operations Elana Silber will welcome participants and Sharsheret's Clinical Supervisor Shera Dubitsky will offer guidelines for Links participating in the Link Program, resources to share with the women with whom the Links are paired and a role play simulation. Additionally Sharsheret Link Sharon Wieder will discuss the joys and challenges of her experience as a Sharsheret Link. The Teleconference will conclude with a Question and Answer Session during which we will address many of your questions about serving as a Link. To register for the Teleconference, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774 or email events@sharsheret.org.

Fun with Fashion: Fashion Show and Luncheon
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
11:00 a.m.
Neiman Marcus – Garden State Plaza
Paramus, New Jersey

Please join us at Fun with Fashion, the second annual Sharsheret Fashion Show and Luncheon at Neiman Marcus. Learn all the new fashion and gift trends from the experts at Neiman Marcus and support Sharsheret’s national programs. Seating is limited and reservations will be accommodated on a first-come first served basis only. For seat reservations, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

For Reservations and Raffle Tickets,please click here.

For more information about the Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774 or e-mail events@sharsheret.org.

Surviving Breast Cancer: Facing the Challenge
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. (EST)
National Teleconference

Sharsheret will present a free national teleconference, “Surviving Breast Cancer: Facing the Challenge,” Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (EST). Panelists Dr. Tessa Cigler, (MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Attending Physician, New York-Presbyterian Hospital), Shera Dubitsky, M.Ed., M.A., (Clinical Supervisor, Sharsheret), Shelley Lewis, Author, (five lessons I didn’t learn from breast cancer (and One Big One I Did)) and Dr. Ruth Oratz, (FACP, The Women's Oncology & Wellness Practice) will discuss >The New Normal: Life After Breast Cancer, Long -Term Side Effects From Breast Cancer Treatments, Emerging Research On Post-Treatment Options Psychosocial Issues and the Impact on the Cultural Practices of Jewish Women. There will also be an opportunity to pose questions during a question and answer session. All participants will remain anonymous.

To access the Teleconference, please dial toll-free (800) 370-0898 at 7:55 p.m. and an operator will assist you. The conference ID #69094295.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Empower Teleconference: The High Holidays and Renewal
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. (EST)
National Teleconference

Sharsheret will present a free national Empower Teleconference, “The High Holidays and Renewal,” on Tuesday, September 17, 2008, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. (EST). Featured guest speaker, Rachel Lerner, M.S., will discuss how to address religious and communal challenges during the High Holidays, a time of deep insight and reflection. The Teleconference is part of Empower, a Sharsheret program addressing the needs of single or newly single Jewish women facing breast cancer. In addition to teleconferences Empower offers resource and information materials focusing on issues unique to single women. To access the Teleconference, please dial toll-free (800) 370-0898 at 8:25 p.m. and an operator will assist you. The Teleconference ID # is 60711395. For more information about Empower, please e-mail info@sharsheret.org or call toll-free (866) 474-2774.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Race for the Cure
Sunday, September 14, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Central Park
New York, NY

Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City's Central Park to participate in Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Race for the Cure, a monumental breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. Team Sharsheret will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Race Day on the northeast corner of 74th Street and Central Park West for a Team Sharsheret photo. The Race will begin at 9:00 a.m. To register for Team Sharsheret, visit www.komennyc.org, click on “Race for the Cure,” click on “Join a Race Team” and type Sharsheret. To purchase green Sharsheret T-shirts and for information about Team Sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774.

To sponsor Team Sharsheret, click here.
To order your Team Sharsheret T-shirt or Tank Top, click here.
To download a Sharsheret Pledge Form, click here.

Link Training Conference
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST)
Free National Teleconference

For Sharsheret Links: Whether you have already enjoyed the rewarding experience of serving as a peer supporter or are still waiting for your first Sharsheret match, please join us on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST), for our Link Training Teleconference. During the Teleconference, Executive Director Eillene Leistner will welcome participants and Sharsheret's Clinical Supervisor Shera Dubitsky will offer guidelines for Links participating in the Link Program, resources to share with the women with whom the Links are paired and a role play simulation. Additionally Sharsheret Link Sharon Wieder will discuss the joys and challenges of her experience as a Sharsheret Link. The Teleconference will conclude with a Question and Answer Session during which we will address many of your questions about serving as a Link. To register for the Teleconference, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774 or email events@sharsheret.org.

Honoring the Women Who Have Touched Our Lives: Annual Benefit Luncheon
Sunday, May 18, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
Teaneck, NJ

Please join us at the Annual Benefit Luncheon and Raffle in support of Sharsheret. Share the day with your loved ones as we honor the women who have touched our lives and recognize the meaningful contributions of Rifky Atkin, Guest of Honor and Sirena Silber, recipient of the Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute Award. Purchase Raffle Tickets for your chance to win fabulous prizes.

To view the Benefit Luncheon invitation, click here.
For driving directions to the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, click here.

For more information about the Luncheon and sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774 or e-mail events@sharsheret.org.

Teen Outreach Event
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
8:00 p.m.
HAFTR High School Auditorium
634 Central Avenue
Cedarhurst, New York
For More Information, Please Call (516) 569-6352

Director of Operations Elana Silber will present a Breast Health Awareness Evening for teens and their mothers, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at HAFTR high school in Cedarhurst, New York. For more information please call Miriam L. Wallach (516) 569-6352 or Dr. Ditza Berger (516) 569-3807. This event is free of charge.

Symposium: Breast Cancer Genetics and the Sephardic Jewish Woman
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Sephardic Community Center
Brooklyn, NY

Sharsheret and the Sephardic Community Center will present the symposium, “Genetics and the Sephardic Jewish Woman: Understanding Our Past, Guarding Our Future.” Geneticist Dr. Harry Ostrer, Oncologist Dr. Ruth Oratz, and Sharsheret Executive Director Eillene Leistner will discuss new research on genetic susceptibility for Jewish women of Sephardi descent, breast cancer surveillance recommendations for all women, and support options available to Jewish women and their families facing breast cancer. For reservations, please call Sari Setton at (718) 954-3140 or Linda Eber at (718) 954-3155.

This symposium was made possible with generous support from the Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

To view the symposium's PowerPoint presentation, click here.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Pink Drinks: Annual Benefit Luncheon Kick-Off Event
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Sharsheret Office
Teaneck, New Jersey

Join us on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Sharsheret’s Teaneck, New Jersey office for "Pink Drinks,” a festive kick-off event for the Annual Benefit Luncheon. Meet this year’s Benefit Honorees and share in the exciting plans for the Annual Luncheon to be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, New Jersey. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and to join the Benefit committee, please e-mail events@sharsheret.org or call toll-free (866) 474-2774.

Link Training Teleconference
Monday, January 7, 2008
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. EST
National Teleconference

For Sharsheret Links: Whether you have already enjoyed the rewarding experience of serving as a peer supporter or are still waiting for your first Sharsheret match, please join us on Monday, January 7, 2008, 8:30-9:30 p.m. (EST), for our Link Training Teleconference. During the Teleconference, Executive Director Eillene Leistner will welcome participants and Sharsheret’s Clinical Supervisor Shera Dubitsky will offer guidelines for Links participating in the Link Program, resources to share with the women with whom the Links are paired and a role play simulation. Additionally Sharsheret Board Member Amy Mines Tadelis will discuss the joys and challenges of her experience as a Sharsheret Link. The Teleconference will conclude with a Question and Answer Session during which we will address many of your questions about serving as a Link. To register for the Teleconference, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

Fun with Fashion: Chanukah Fashion and Gift Show
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
11:00 a.m.
Neiman Marcus – Garden State Plaza
Paramus, New Jersey

Please join us at Fun with Fashion, the first Sharsheret Fashion and Gift Show at Neiman Marcus. Learn all the new fashion and gift trends from the experts at Neiman Marcus, just in time for Chanukah. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For seat reservations, please email info@sharsheret.org or call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

To download the Fun with Fashion invitation, click here.

To download the Fun with Fashion response card, click here.

Let’s Get Personal - Intimacy and Sexuality After Breast Cancer
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. (EST)
National Teleconference

Sharsheret will present a free national teleconference, “Let’s Get Personal: Intimacy And Sexuality After Breast Cancer,” Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (EST). Panelists Dr. Elizabeth Poynor (Gynecological Oncologist, private practice), Sage Bolte (Social Worker, Inova Cancer Services) and Rachi Lerner (Psychotherapist, private practice) will discuss the sexual side effects of breast cancer treatment and address your concerns about interpersonal relationships affected by breast cancer, including religious and spiritual considerations. All teleconference participants will remain anonymous. To register for the teleconference and for dial-in directions, please e-mail events@sharsheret.org or call toll-free (866) 474-2774.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Indianapolis, Indiana Outreach Event
Sunday, November 4, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
Indianapolis, IN
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Sharsheret Founder Rochelle Shoretz and Executive Director Eillene Leistner will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about breast health in younger women and to practice self-examination techniques on breast models.

Race for the Cure
Sunday, September 9, 2007
8:30 A.M.
Central Park
New York, NY

Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City's Central Park to participate in Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Race for the Cure, a monumental breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. Team Sharsheret will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Race Day on the northeast corner of 74th Street and Central Park West for a Team Sharsheret photo. The Race will begin at 9:00 a.m. To register for Team Sharsheret, visit www.komennyc.org, click on “Race for the Cure,” click on “Join a Race Team” and type Sharsheret. To purchase new green Sharsheret T-shirts and for information about Team Sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774.

Empower Teleconference: The High Holidays and Renewal
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. (EST)
Teleconference For Single Women

Sharsheret will present a free Teleconference, “The High Holidays and Renewal,” on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. (EST). Featured guest speaker, Rachel Lerner, M.S., will discuss how to address religious and communal challenges during the High Holidays, a time of deep insight and reflection. The Teleconference is part of Empower, a new Sharsheret program addressing the needs of single or newly single Jewish women facing breast cancer. In addition to teleconferences Empower offers resource and information materials focusing on issues unique to single women. To register for the Teleconference and for more information about Empower, please call toll-free (866) 474-2774.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Minnesota Outreach Event
Thursday, June 28, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
St. Louis Park, MN
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Director of Operations Elana Silber will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Symposium: The Jewish Family Facing Breast Cancer – You Are Not Alone
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Podell Auditorium
Beth Israel Medical Center
16th Street and First Avenue
New York City

Sharsheret will present the symposium, “The Jewish Family Facing Breast Cancer: You Are Not Alone,” on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. The event will attract breast cancer patients, their families, and health care professionals. Panelists include Marc Silver, author, Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (And Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond; Susan J. Gross, MD, FRCS(C), FACOG, FACMG, Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Division of Reproductive Genetics Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Cindy Turkeltaub, CSW, Coordinator of Social Work Services at Continuum (Beth Israel) Cancer Center; and Shera Dubitsky, M.Ed., MA, Link Program Coordinator at Sharsheret. Topics will include the needs of spouses, mothers, and siblings of Jewish women facing breast cancer, the risks of hereditary breast cancer and BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations in Jewish families, psychosocial issues confronting Jewish families facing breast cancer, and Family Focus, a Sharsheret program offering resources, information, and support to women and their families facing breast cancer. To register and for more information about sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail symposium@sharsheret.org or call toll-free (866) 474-2774.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Honoring the Women Who Have Touched Our Lives: Fifth Anniversary Benefit Luncheon
Sunday, May 20, 2007
11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel
East Rutherford, NJ

Please join us at the Fifth Anniversary Benefit Luncheon in support of Sharsheret. Share the day with your loved ones as we honor the women who have touched our lives and recognize the meaningful contributions of Sharona and Ariel Schochet, Guests of Honor and Sheera Landsman, recipient of the Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute Award. For more information about the Luncheon and sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

To download a copy of the invitation, click here.
To download a copy of the response card, click click here.

Empower Teleconference: Dating and Disclosure
Monday, March 19, 2007
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. (EST)
Teleconference For Single Women

Sharsheret will present the Teleconference, “Dating and Disclosure,” on Monday, March 19, 2007, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. (EST). Teleconference topics will include dating strategies, concerns about fertility, and the need for support during breast cancer treatment and beyond. The Teleconference is part of Empower, a new Sharsheret program addressing the needs of single or newly single Jewish women facing breast cancer. In addition to teleconferences Empower offers resource and information materials focusing on issues unique to single women. To register for the Teleconference and for more information about Empower, please call toll-free (866) 474-2774.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Pink Drinks: Annual Benefit Luncheon Kick-Off Event
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Sharsheret Office
Teaneck, New Jersey

Join us on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Sharsheret’s Teaneck, New Jersey office for "Pink Drinks,” a festive kick-off event for the Annual Benefit Luncheon. Meet this year’s Benefit Honorees and share in the exciting plans for the Annual Luncheon. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and to join the Benefit committee, please call toll-free (866) 474-2774.

Breast Cancer Awareness Outreach Event
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Lakewood, New Jersey

Founder Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret and discuss the unique issues faced by young Jewish women fighting breast cancer, the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and the implications of breast cancer genetics research on Jews of Ashkenazi descent. This event is made possible with generous support from the Central and South Jersey Affiliate of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Link Training Teleconference
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. EST
National Teleconference

For Sharsheret Links: Whether you have already enjoyed the rewarding experience of serving as a peer supporter or are still waiting for your first Sharsheret match, please join us on Tuesday, January 9, 2007, 8:30-9:30 P.M. (EST), for our Link Training Teleconference. During the Teleconference, Director of Operations Elana Silber will introduce our Link Manual, which includes guidelines for Links participating in the Link Program and resources to share with the women with whom you are paired. The Teleconference will also feature a role play simulation by Sharsheret’s Link Program Coordinator, Shera Dubitsky, and the President of our Board of Directors, Amy Mines Tadelis, who will discuss the joys and challenges of her experience as a Sharsheret Link. The Teleconference will conclude with a Question and Answer Session during which we will address many of your questions about serving as a Link. To register for the Teleconference, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

Conference: Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer: Exploring the Connection
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sharsheret Office
Teaneck, NJ

Sharsheret will present the conference, “Exploring the Connection Between Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer,” in Teaneck, New Jersey on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. The event will attract breast cancer patients, their families, and health care professionals. Panelists Dr. Elizabeth Poynor (Gynecological Oncologist, private practice) and Dr. Noah Kauff (Geneticist, Clinical Genetics and Gynecology Services at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) will discuss the genetic link between breast cancer and ovarian cancer and the recommended follow-up and screening practices. Shera Dubitsky, M.Ed., M.A., Link Program Coordinator at Sharsheret, will address the psychosocial issues for young women who have had either breast or ovarian cancer and fear the occurrence of the other cancer. To register and for more information about sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail symposium@sharsheret.org or call toll-free
(866) 474-2774.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Race for the Cure
Sunday, September 10, 2006
9:00 a.m.
Central Park
New York, NY

Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City's Central Park to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure, a monumental breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. Team Sharsheret will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Race Day on the northeast corner of 74th Street and Central Park West for a Team Sharsheret photo. The Race will begin at 9:00 a.m. To register for Team Sharsheret, visit www.komennyc.org, click on “Join a Race Team” and type Sharsheret. To purchase Sharsheret T-shirts and for information about Team Sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774.

Ladies Lunch n’ Learn
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
11:00 a.m.
Refuah Health Center
728 North Main Street
Spring Valley, New York

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret and discuss the unique issues faced by young Jewish women fighting breast cancer, the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and the implications of breast cancer genetics research on Jews of Ashkenazi descent. For more information, please call Refuah Health Center at (845) 354-9301, extension 206.

Roundtable Discussion: Young Women Facing Breast Cancer: What We Need To Know Now
Monday, June 26, 2006
Teaneck, NJ

Sharsheret will present, “Young Women Facing Breast Cancer: What We Need To Know Now,” a Roundtable Discussion with Sharsheret’s Medical Advisory Board on Monday, June 26, 2006. Sharsheret Links and Callers will have the opportunity to discuss some of the most pressing concerns of young patients facing breast cancer with Dr. Sheldon Feldman (Breast Surgeon, Beth Israel Medical Center), Dr. Thomas Kolb (Radiologist, Private Practice), Dr. Gila Leiter (Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Mount Sinai Medical Center), Dr. Kenneth Offit (Chief of the Clinical Genetics Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), and Dr. Ruth Oratz (Oncologist, NYU School of Medicine) Elsa Reich, MS (Genetic Counselor, NYU School of Medicine), and Dr. Allison Rosen (Psychologist, American Fertility Services). The Roundtable Discussion will be held live in Sharsheret’s Teaneck, New Jersey office and a transcript of the event will be available on our website, www.sharsheret.org. To register for the Roundtable Discussion, please call (866) 474-2774.

“Young Women Facing Breast Cancer: What We Need To Know Now” is sponsored in part by the North Jersey Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Honoring the Women Who Have Touched Our Lives: Annual Benefit Luncheon
Sunday, May 7, 2006
11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel
East Rutherford, NJ

Please join us at the Annual Benefit Luncheon in support of Sharsheret. Share the day with your loved ones as we honor the women who have touched our lives and recognize the meaningful contributions of Mrs. Reva Borgen, Guest of Honor and Mrs. Sharon Herenstein, recipient of the Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute Award. For more information about the Luncheon and sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

To download a copy of the invitation, click here.
To download a copy of the response card, click here.

Cleveland, Ohio Outreach Event
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Cleveland, OH
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Chicago, IL Outreach Event
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
Lincolnwood, IL
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Teleconference: How Does Breast Cancer Affect Young Women of Diverse Backgrounds?
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. (EST)
National Teleconference

Sharsheret and the Young Survival Coalition will present a free national teleconference, "How Does Breast Cancer Affect Young Women of Diverse Backgrounds?" A panel of experts will discuss the unique ways in which breast cancer impacts young women of diverse backgrounds. For dial-in instructions, please call (212) 206-7123.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Edison, NJ Outreach Event
Monday, January 9, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Edison, NJ
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Breast Health Awareness and the Jewish Woman
Sunday, December 18, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Shulamith School For Girls
1277 East 14th Street
Brooklyn, New York

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret and discuss the unique issues faced by young Jewish women fighting breast cancer, the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and the implications of breast cancer genetics research on Jews of Ashkenazi descent. For more information, please call Shulamith School For Girls at (718) 338-4000.

Breast Cancer: Educating the Jewish Woman
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Fair Lawn Jewish Center
10-10 Norma Avenue
Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret and discuss the unique issues faced by young Jewish women fighting breast cancer, the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and the implications of breast cancer genetics research on Jews of Ashkenazi descent. For more information, please call Fair Lawn Jewish Center at (201) 796-5040.

Symposium: Hormones and Breast Cancer - Through Treatment and Beyond
Monday, November 7, 2005
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY

Sharsheret will present the Symposium “Hormones and Breast Cancer: Through Treatment and Beyond.” Topics will include staying current on new hormonal treatments for breast cancer, managing the side effects of estrogen deprivation in breast cancer survivors, the impact of hormones during pregnancy on breast cancer, and the effect of nutrition and exercise on hormones in the body. With current research connecting hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer risk, younger women face critical concerns and decisions that a panel of experts will address at this important event. The symposium will also be accessible via webcast, and is funded by a generous grant from the Greater New York City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For more information, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774 or email symposium@sharsheret.org.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Sunday, October 16, 2005
10:00 a.m.
Central Park
New York, NY

Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City's Central Park to participate in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, a monumental breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. Team Sharsheret will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the 72nd Street Bandshell in Central Park. No pre-registration is required. For sponsorship opportunities and to purchase Sharsheret T-Shirts, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774.

Race for the Cure
Sunday, September 25, 2005
9:00 a.m.
Central Park
New York, NY

Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City's Central Park to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure, a monumental breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. Team Sharsheret will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Race Day on the northeast corner of 74th Street and Central Park West for a Team Sharsheret photo. The Race will begin at 9:00 a.m. To register for Team Sharsheret, visit www.komennyc.org; click on "Race for the Cure," then "Register Now," then "Join an Existing Team." Our team name is "Sharsheret." To purchase Sharsheret T-shirts and for information about Team Sponsorship opportunities please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774.

La Jolla, CA Outreach Event
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
La Jolla, CA
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Monsey, NY Outreach Event
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Monsey, NY
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Great Neck, NY Outreach Event
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Great Neck, NY
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Honoring the Women Who Have Touched Our Lives: Annual Benefit Luncheon
Sunday, May 15, 2005
11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel
East Rutherford, NJ

Please join us at the Annual Benefit Luncheon in support of Sharsheret. Share the day with your loved ones as we honor Founding Board Member Dr. Karin Katz and the women who have touched our lives. For more information about the Benefit and sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

Week of Healthy Living, Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Jewish Family Service of Tidewater
260 Grayson Road
Virginia Beach, VA

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will be the guest speaker at the “Week of Healthy Living, Breast Cancer Awareness Day,” presented by the Jewish Family Service of Tidewater in Virginia Beach. Ms. Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the issues faced by young Jewish women fighting breast cancer, the implications of breast cancer genetics research on Jews of Ashkenazi descent and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide. For more, information please call (757) 321-2222.

Symposium: Surviving Young - Life After Breast Cancer
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York, NY

Sharsheret will present the symposium, “Surviving Young: Life After Breast Cancer.” Topics will include the changing face of breast cancer, how to stay current on emerging cancer research, follow-up care after surgery and treatment, the impact of breast cancer on Jewish ritual and spirituality, fertility post-treatment, coping with fears of recurrence, addressing issues of body image and intimacy, nutrition and exercise. A panel of experts will address the concerns foremost on the minds of so many women who have lived beyond the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The symposium will also be accessible via webcast, and is funded by a generous grant from the UJA Federation of New York. For more information, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774 or email symposium@sharsheret.org.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Westchester, NY Outreach Event
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Scarsdale, NY
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Queens, NY Outreach Event
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Queens, NY
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Y-Me Teleconference: A Young Woman's Guide Through Breast Cancer
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. (EST)
National Teleconference

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will share advice from the young women of Sharsheret during a free national teleconference presented by the Y-Me breast cancer organization. Topics will include fertility, parenting, career, survivorship, early menopause, family history, and keeping informed about emerging research post-treatment. For dial-in instructions, please call (800) 221-2141.

Sharon, MA Outreach Event
Sunday, February 13, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Temple Israel
125 Pond Street
Sharon, MA
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will discuss the issues faced by young Jewish women fighting breast cancer, and the implications of breast cancer genetics research on Jews of Ashkenazi descent.

Crown Heights, NY Outreach Event
Monday, February 7, 2005
8:00 p.m.
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown Street
Brooklyn, NY
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Washington Heights, NY Outreach Event
Monday, December 27, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Washington Heights, NY
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

National Webcast: Breast Cancer Genetics and the Jewish Woman
Friday, November 26, 2004
Any Time
National Webcast

View a webcast of Sharsheret's recent symposium, “Breast Cancer Genetics: Impact on the Jewish Woman and Her Family,” recorded on October 26, 2004. Topics include the impact of hereditary breast cancer on the extended Jewish family, new research on genetic susceptibility for Jewish women of Sephardi descent, hereditary breast cancer in younger Jewish women, genetic counseling and testing in Chasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities, and appropriate surveillance for Jewish women who test positive or negative for alterations in the genes responsible for hereditary breast cancer. The symposium explores the findings of the recent New York Breast Cancer Study that analyzed more than 1,000 women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and featured a question and answer session with an expert panel. The symposium webcast is funded by a generous grant from the Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York. For more information, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774 or email symposium@sharsheret.org.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Symposium: Breast Cancer Genetics - Impact on the Jewish Woman and Her Family
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Beth Israel Medical Center
New York, NY

Sharsheret will present the symposium, “Breast Cancer Genetics: Impact on the Jewish Woman and Her Family.” Topics will include the impact of hereditary breast cancer on the extended Jewish family, new research on genetic susceptibility for Jewish women of Sephardi descent, hereditary breast cancer in younger Jewish women, genetic counseling and testing in Chasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities, and appropriate surveillance for Jewish women who test positive or negative for alterations in the genes responsible for hereditary breast cancer. The symposium will explore the findings of the recent New York Breast Cancer Study that analyzed more than 1,000 women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and will feature a question and answer session with an expert panel and family members who have been affected by hereditary breast cancer. The symposium will also be accessible via webcast, and is funded by a generous grant from the Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York. For reservations, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774 or email info@sharsheret.org.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Sunday, October 17, 2004
10:00 a.m.
Central Park
New York, NY

Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City's Central Park to participate in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, a monumental breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. Team Sharsheret will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Park East Meadow at Fifth Avenue and 97th Street for a Team Sharsheret photo. No pre-registration required. To purchase Sharsheret T-shirts, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774.

Race for the Cure
Sunday, September 12, 2004
9:00 a.m.
Central Park
New York, NY

Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York City's Central Park to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure, a monumental breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. Team Sharsheret will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Race Day on the northeast corner of 74th Street and Central Park West for a Team Sharsheret photo. The Race will begin at 9:00 a.m. To register for Team Sharsheret, visit www.komennyc.org; click on "Race for the Cure," then "Register Now," then "Join an Existing Team." Our team name is "Sharsheret." To purchase Sharsheret T-shirts, please call Sharsheret toll-free (866) 474-2774. Registration must be completed by August 23rd.

Symposium: Risk and Prevention of Early Onset Breast Cancer
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Please call The Cancer Institute of New Jersey for More Information: (732) 235-9894

The Cancer Institute of New Jersey will present a symposium addressing those at high risk of developing breast cancer. Topics include "The Identification and Management of the High Risk Patient" and "Coping with Your Risk Status: What Does Being at Risk Mean to You?" The symposium will also feature a panel discussion with young breast cancer survivors, including Sharsheret's Executive Director, Rochelle Shoretz. For reservations, please call (732) 235-9894.

Link Training Teleconference
Tuesday, June 1, 2004
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. EST
National Teleconference
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

For Sharsheret Links: Whether you have already enjoyed the rewarding experience of serving as a peer supporter or are still waiting for your first Sharsheret match, please join us for a free national Link Training Teleconference. Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret's Link Manual, which includes guidelines for Links participating in the Link Program. The Teleconference will feature remarks by professional peer supporter Susan Rosenthal of the New York City Self-Help Center of the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, and Sharsheret's Link Coordinator Lauryn Weiser. The Teleconference will also include a Question and Answer Session in which we will address many of your questions about serving as a Sharsheret Link. To register for the Teleconference, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

Boca Raton, FL Outreach Event
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Boca Raton, FL
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Hollywood, FL Outreach Event
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Hollywood, FL
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

New York, NY Outreach Event
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
New York City
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

First Annual Benefit Luncheon
Sunday, May 2, 2004
11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel
East Rutherford, New Jersey

Please join us for the First Annual Benefit Luncheon in support of Sharsheret. Share the day with your loved ones as we honor the women who have touched our lives. For more information about the Benefit and sponsorship opportunities, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

Symposium: Women at Risk - Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Rose Medical Center
Denver, CO

Sharsheret will join Rose Medical Center and the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center to present, "Women at Risk - Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer." The Symposium will feature oncologist Dr. Ruth Oratz, who will discuss emerging research in the field of genetics and the impact of genetics on the lives of women affected by breast cancer. A trancript of the event will be posted on Sharsheret's website, www.sharsheret.org, following the event. For more information about the Symposium, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Denver, CO Outreach Event
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Denver, CO
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Adult Education Breakfast and Lecture
Sunday, January 11, 2004
9:30 a.m.
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
2385 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will deliver the keynote address at Congregation Rodeph Sholom's Adult Education Breakfast and Lecture. Ms. Shoretz will discuss the issues faced by young Jewish women fighting breast cancer, and the implications of breast cancer genetics research on Jews of Ashkenazi descent. For more information, please call Congregation Rodeph Sholom at (203) 334-0159.

Los Angeles, CA Outreach Event
Wednesday, November 5, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Private Home
Los Angeles
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Jewish Women and Breast Cancer: Breaking the Silence
Sunday, November 2, 2003
8:45 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Rockville JCC
6125 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD

Sharsheret, The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) of Metropolitan Washington, and Sarah’s Sisters of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington will sponsor "Jewish Women and Breast Cancer: Breaking the Silence," on Sunday November 2nd. Conference topics will include the latest information about breast cancer prevention, treatment and diagnostic testing; genetic testing in Jewish women; fertility after cancer treatment; alternative and complementary therapies; living with and beyond breast cancer; and Jewish healing and spirituality. Advance registration is required. Please call (301) 881-0100, ext. 6797, for information and registration.

Riverdale, NY Outreach Event
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
8:00 p.m.
Private Home
Riverdale
Please Call Sharsheret for More Information: (866) 474-2774

Executive Director Rochelle Shoretz will introduce Sharsheret, discuss the effects of breast cancer in the Jewish community, and describe the programs Sharsheret offers young women nationwide.

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month: An Evening of Jewelry Making
Monday, October 27, 2003
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Creative Center
147 West 26th Street
New York, NY

Join Sharsheret and The Creative Center, a community of artists, cancer patients and survivors dedicated to bringing creative arts to people living with cancer, for an evening of Jewelry making. Meet some of the women of Sharsheret, learn more about The Creative Center’s free programs, and discover the art of Jewelry making, using beads from around the globe. The workshop is free of charge. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please call Elana Silber, Program Coordinator, at (973) 438-7800.

Team Sharsheret to Join the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Race for the Cure
Sunday, September 14, 2003
9:00 a.m.
New York City’s Central Park
New York, NY

Sharsheret will join thousands of women and men gathering in New York’s Central Park to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Race for the Cure, a monumental breast cancer fundraising and awareness event. This year, dozens of Sharsheret volunteers, friends, and family members will come together to form "Team Sharsheret" for the 5K race. Race registration and entry fee is $25 per participant with all proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. To join Team Sharsheret, please call Sharsheret toll-free at (866) 474-2774 or register online by clicking here. Sharsheret T-shirts are available for purchase by calling (866) 474-2774. Meet us at 8:15 a.m. on Race day in your Sharsheret T-shirts on the northeast corner of 74th street and Central Park West for a Team Sharsheret photo. The Race will begin at 9 a.m.

Symposium: How Do We Care For Our Children? Issues for Women and Men Facing Breast Cancer
Monday, May 19, 2003
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Sharsheret welcomed patients, family members, and healthcare professionals to its second Symposium, "How Do We Care For Our Children? Issues for Women and Men Facing Breast Cancer," presented at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Hoffman Auditorium. The panel of experts included Rosalind Kleban (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), Peggy Anne Murphy (Cancer Care), and Ingrid Whitaker (Gilda's Club NYC). The panelists presented an overview of the needs of children affected by a parent's breast cancer diagnosis, and highlighted methods of addressing those changing needs. The Symposium was sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the North Jersey Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Cancer Care, Gilda's Club, and Hats of Hope.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

Symposium: Breast Cancer and Fertility
Thursday, October 24, 2002
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York, NY

Sharsheret and Fertile Hope welcomed more than 80 men and women to their first Symposium on the subject of breast cancer and fertility held at Weill Medical College of Cornell University on October 24th. The Symposium attracted breast cancer patients, family members, and health care professionals. Speakers included Dr. Zev Rosenwaks (Cornell), Dr. Kutluk Oktay (Cornell), and Dr. Ruth Oratz (NYU School of Medicine and member of Sharsheret’s Medical Advisory Board), as well as representatives from A T.I.M.E. (Torah Infertility Medium of Exchange), Resolve, American Infertility Association, Fertile Hope, and Sharsheret. Sponsors included American Cancer Society, Cornell Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Hadassah, John and Allison Danner, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (North Jersey Affiliate), Resolve, Organon, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Aventis Pharmaceuticals, and Hats of Hope. The Symposium addressed the effects of breast cancer treatments on fertility, fertility options before, during, and after breast cancer, and the effects of Tamoxifen on fertility.

To download the transcript of this event, click here.

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