Since 2018 is the first year where the new Tax Jobs and Cuts Acts of 2017 (“Act”) has come into effect, as the year comes to a close it becomes imperative to take a renewed look at one’s tax and estate planning including one’s charitable giving. Three quick ideas of how… Continue reading →

For many, the holidays are a time to spend with family and friends.  However, this aspect of the holiday season can come with challenges.  The tips below can help you overcome these challenges.Sometimes you may choose to withhold information about your treatment or… Continue reading →

What drew me to Pies for Prevention I grew up in Palo Alto, California the same town where the founders of this incredible initiative Sharon Weider and Adeena Sussman grew up. Not only was I friends with both Sharon and Adeena, I had the privilege to know their mother, Stephanie… Continue reading →

Last year was the first year I baked for Pies for Prevention at my own home, and after all the measuring and mixing and baking was done, I discovered the unexpected joy of distribution day. All day, as I prepared for my own family’s Thanksgiving dinner, a stream of people… Continue reading →

I've been participating in the Sharsheret Pies for Prevention for several years now, and initially got started because I love the people behind this project and the idea of remembering Steffi Sussman in this very special way. I also love Thanksgiving, having celebrated it for my… Continue reading →

Our family has been directly touched by four generations of cancer and are true believers that a cure for one cancer will unlock keys to curing all cancer.We were so honored to be asked to participate in Sharsheret’s annual “Pies for Prevention” bake sale to raise… Continue reading →

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on September 13, 2017 – my 45th birthday.Throughout my journey, I continuously was reminded how lucky I am to be Jewish.As a part of this community, I had friends and people I didn’t even know saying the Misha Beracha for me each… Continue reading →

In the car the other day- Hannah and Micah were having a conversation about God. They were sharing a class discussion about Lech Lecha from school. The question was- if God called to you, would you do what Abraham did, and leave the familiar and journey to a land that is… Continue reading →

Who Am I NowThose of us who have experienced cancer are forever changed. We now know, to differing degrees, how much our bodies can fail us. We face scanziety, follow up appointments, treatments, side effects, surgeries and more. We also experience going from being, “Lisa,… Continue reading →

When you hear the words, “You have cancer.” you immediately know that your life has forever been changed. You do not quite know what this means right away – it takes time for this to sink in and as it does, it ripples throughout every.area.of.your.life. I speak from… Continue reading →